76 m. ago Millionaire businessman at war with council after erecting ELECTRIC FENCE around his £44.5m Notting Hill mega mansion without permission... because his wife 'is scared of foxes'

David Walsh infuriated his council and neighbours by installing an electric fence around his £44.5million Notting Hill mansion without planning permission.

Economics

84 m. ago ANDREW NEIL: Weak Rachel Reeves' serial gaslighting of the British people is now clear for all to see. She is on her last legs... and Starmer will not be far behind

'Of course I didn't lie,' claimed Rachel Reeves on Sky News yesterday morning, though the Chancellor had to be pushed three times to say it. But how can we be sure that itself is not a lie?

Politics

3 h. ago British father unlawfully killed by suspected Iranian drone on empty Middle East oil tanker, inquest finds

A BRITISH father was unlawfully killed by an Iranian drone while on an oil tanker, an inquest found.  Adrian Underwood, 44, was working as a security officer on the empty vessel near Oman when the device hit.  The Army veteran, of Andover, Hants, joined a maritime security agency in 2020.  The motive behind the strike on...

Events

4 h. ago I'm A Celebrity's Lisa Riley scoops eight stars for camp after facing rats, offal and spiders in terrifying Mine Of Misery Bushtucker Trial

After being voted for by the public, the star, 49, faced rats, spiders and green ants in the underground abandoned diamond mine on Sunday's I'm A Celebrity.

Events

4 h. ago X Factor star looks unrecognisable after changing his name to become a spiritual healer

A former X Factor star looks totally unrecognisable after becoming a spiritual healer, a decade after his appearance on the ITV talent show.

Politics

5 h. ago Combative Chelsea rattle Arsenal but Maresca’s men stray close to the edge | Jacob Steinberg

Moisés Caicedo was too pumped up before his rash red card but the Blues’ progress under Enzo Maresca is undeniableThis was the resumption of a bitter rivalry. It felt spicy from the moment Marc Cucurella sent Bukayo Saka flying with the first foul of the afternoon and, although it ended with Arsenal still dominant in first place, they will look at Chelsea’s defiant response to Moisés Caicedo’s reckless red card and conclude that Enzo Maresca’s young side will be coming for them in the future.There were probably more reasons for Chelsea to feel positive at the end of this bruising 1-1 draw. Their dominance of Arsenal was once routine, back in the days when Didier Drogba would delight in dragging Philippe Senderos around Stamford Bridge, but the balance of power has shifted in recent years. Continue reading...

Sport

6 h. ago Mary Berry joined by string of famous faces as she spills festive food secrets this Christmas

Mary, who turned 90 this year, will teach her three star guests (and the rest of us) how to make some of her festive culinary treats ahead of the big day

Society

6 h. ago BBC surprisingly ditch plans to turn TV show spin off with HUGE host into full series

When Have I Got Sport for You aired at the start of the year, it seemed like a shoo-in to be turned into a full series.  But almost a year later, the BBC has no plans to take the spin-off any further.  That’s despite the fact it landed well with viewers and was hosted by the popular Jason Manford.  At...

Culture

7 h. ago 'Masterpiece' biopic about controversial celeb with 96% rating now streaming

Fans insist the Oscar-winning drama is 'endlessly rewatchable'

Politics

8 h. ago Controversial 'spies in the sky' drones being used by councils to 'snoop on residents'

More than 60 councils across the UK now have pilots authorised to fly drones, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. Privacy campaigners fear they could be used to monitor citizens

Events

8 h. ago The Guardian view on the Send crisis: Bridget Phillipson must be tough with the Treasury so children aren’t penalised | Editorial

Tory special needs reforms upended council finances, but Labour’s plan to rebuild public provision won’t come cheap if it’s done properlyThe crisis over special educational needs and disabilities in England is not just a question of cash. Children and parents spend months and years battling for support to which the law entitles them, schools lack the funding to meet needs, and specialist provision is inadequate. An adversarial system shunts families towards tribunals that councils almost invariably lose.Tory reforms created obligations for local authorities but did not adequately fund them – allowing ministers to duck responsibility. The result has been financial chaos, with the overall overspend on special educational needs and disabilities (Send) predicted to reach £6.6bn by next March, and keep rising. Taking responsibility for funding away from councils and handing it to the Department for Education is the right move. But the most important questions about Send go beyond account...

Events

8 h. ago ‘One of the best’ biopics about controversial billionaire now streaming

The 2010 biographical drama has been hailed as 'endlessly rewatchable' by fans.

Politics

8 h. ago Putin's 'shadow fleet' suffers huge Black Sea blow after tankers 'explode'

The explosions were initially said to be a result of 'external causes', but were later confirmed to be as a result of a strike by Ukrainian naval drones targeting Putin's 'shadow fleet'

Politics

9 h. ago Martin O'Neill sparks spiralling next Celtic boss debate as two Hotline scenarios dodge Nancy 'travesty'

The phones were red hot after another packed weekend of Premiership action

Politics

9 h. ago Hare Krishna monks bequeathed George Harrison's 17th Century manor are a war with residents who say they've turned it into a 'spiritual theme park'

Bhaktivedanta Manor, a stunning 17th Century estate in Letchmore Heath, near Watford, was given to the Hare Krishna movement in 1973.

Events

10 h. ago What you need to know about the windfarm development which has turned a piece of moorland into a battleground

Scout Moor has become a battleground for developers and local residents

Events

10 h. ago Our Hollywood star neighbour is locked in ‘absurd’ row over £6m mansion’s fence – it’s outrageous

A HOLLYWOOD star is locked in a legal battle with a jobsworth council over the fence and gates to his £6million mansion. The actor has been told to tear down the new boundary he installed at his three-storey Grade II-listed mansion in West London, leaving his adoring neighbours stunned. Idris Elba, 52, swapped his old,...

Economics

11 h. ago Martin O'Neill 'embarrassingly bored' of familiar Celtic grilling as Kris Boyd forces Nancy confession

The interim boss fielded questions on Sky Sports after seeing off Hibs in a 2-1 win at Easter Road in what was supposed to be his farewell

Politics

11 h. ago Gary Neville absence explained as Man Utd hero not on Sky Sports for Chelsea vs Arsenal

Gary Neville has been a regular fixture on Sky Sports for Premier League matches but the ex-Manchester United defender will be absent for Chelsea vs Arsenal

Sport

11 h. ago Controversial change to parking in Cardiff to begin this week

The decision has caused some backlash from both residents and local businesses

Politics