2 h. ago Bitterly cold start to year to continue as heavy snow falls in some areas

Amber snow warnings for northern Scotland and Shetland remain in place until Saturday.

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2 h. ago Government to recruit thousands of volunteer magistrates to tackle court backlog

The Ministry of Justice aims to enlist 2,000 volunteer magistrates in the next financial year

Politics

2 h. ago Colorado man dies after falling hundreds of feet while climbing Citadel Peak

A rescue official called the man’s fall from a ridge a ‘tragic accident’

Events

3 h. ago Minnesota has less than 1 week to provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

Politics

3 h. ago Government shares top 25 strangest objects lodged in people's bums in 2025

Officials have revealed some of the most bizarre objects people stick up their bums, a habit that causes nearly 40,000 individuals to seek hospital treatment each year

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3 h. ago London City Council cites ‘impending fiscal emergency’ in court filing

London City Council cites ‘impending fiscal emergency’ in court filing  WKYT

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4 h. ago Former Orlando police officer shot, killed in family dispute, OPD says

Former Orlando police officer shot, killed in family dispute, OPD says  WESH

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5 h. ago Brits braced for weekend ‘snowmageddon’ with 15in snow drifts expected to spark travel chaos

Planning a trip this weekend – You might want to think again, according to Met Office weather experts, you’re better off staying home under a blanket

Events

6 h. ago Mamdani appointee edited out of New York magazine cover after antisemitic comments sparked resignation

Catherine Almonte Da Costa was selected to lead Mamdani's office of appointments before the antisemitic social media posts resurfaced

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6 h. ago Police officers in hospital after New Year's Day violence at Manchester Airport

A man in his 20s has been arrested

Events

6 h. ago Homeowner transformed garage into business but didn't have planning permission

The owner, identified in Torfaen council papers as K Lewis, had previously operated a beauty business for more than 12 years at another site but had relocated it to their home

Events

7 h. ago ‘Daddy’ Gavin Newsom kicks off 2026 with savage trolling of Republicans

To combat Republican messaging, Newsom’s office has flooded social media timelines with insults, memes, jokes and mockery of the president

Politics

7 h. ago Celtic quietly make major behind the scenes appointment as ex Chelsea chief arrives

The Parkhead club have bolstered their under-fire recruitment department

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8 h. ago Council recruiting £38K a year ‘equality, inclusion and diversity’ officer

The successful candidate will 'strive to engage staff, residents, partners and wider stakeholders in the equity and inclusion agenda'

Economics

9 h. ago Yemeni separatists plan to hold independence vote within two years

Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCYemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years, after their seizure of swathes of the country last month triggered a major feud between Gulf powers.The Southern Transitional Council leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, called on the international community to sponsor talks between concerned parties in the south and north on a path and mechanisms that “guarantee rights of the people of the south”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Pictured: Man stabbed to death in Lewisham on New Year’s Eve as two arrested

Officers were called at around 12.35pm on Wednesday following reports of a stabbing in Grove Street

Events

9 h. ago Shocking footage as woman falls at Welsh beach suffering serious injuries

Officers were unable to physically reach the woman due to the risk of them being swept out to sea

Events

10 h. ago Celtic vs Rangers combined XI: The highest ranked Old Firm stars in 25/26

Who makes the combined Celtic and Rangers starting XI, if it was based on player ratings?

Politics

10 h. ago Football coach had vile images of children and searched for pics of kids 'on leashes'

Ciaran Bright, 30 had searched for images of 'young gymnast' and 'girl cheerleaders' - police officers found a series of indecent images when they raided his Cardiff home

Sport

10 h. ago GMB’s Ranvir Singh switches traditional officewear for 'gorgeous' blue velvet co

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh stepping up the traditional occasionwear look with a blue velvet suit you can still shop in all sizes - plus it's on sale

Politics