80 m. ago Why Swifties are going crazy for the 'Easter Eggs' in her new album Life of a Showgirl

As the planet shifts on its axis under the gargantuan force of the Taylor Swift album released, some have taken issue with the quality of her songs. But for many 'Swifties', they're entirely missing the point.

Culture

1 hour ago Amanda Holden takes major step in Britain’s Got Talent role amid Simon Cowell health woes

Amanda Holden has stepped up on Britain’s Got Talent after Simon Cowell’s illness forced him to miss the Birmingham auditions, with Stacey Solomon drafted in as a temporary replacement on the panel

Politics

2 h. ago Plane makes emergency landing after what passenger 'wearing 15 face masks' did

A plane was forced to land after a passenger is said to have gone on a mid-air rampage, telling others 'Trump is here' and blaming LGBTQ people for 'cooking' him

Politics

3 h. ago Big Brother's first live eviction in chaos as fans all say the same thing

Big Brother's first live eviction has caused plenty of drama, as the first star has been forced to leave the house.

Events

3 h. ago ITV Big Brother chaos as star forced to leave house immediately

Big Brother's first live eviction of the series was given an unexpected shake-up as one housemate was booted out.

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3 h. ago Big Brother star forced to leave house immediately in brutal first live eviction

The first live eviction saw one star booted from the Big Brother house after facing the public vote.

Society

3 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison and given $500,000 fine – live updates

Combs, who was convicted of ‘transportation to engage in prostitution’, sentenced in New YorkThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to address court after prosecution and defense spar over sentencing – live updates

Combs, whose children described him as a ‘changed man’, will address judge in sentencing hearing in New YorkThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Jason Manford forced to cancel gig due to Storm Amy just hours before taking to the stage as flight diverts

Jason Manford has been forced to cancel a gig due to extreme weather, just hours before taking to the stage.

Events

4 h. ago Jason Manford forced to cancel show at last minute after plane makes U

Comedian Jason Manford has issued a statement as he was forced to cancel his Belfast show tonight at the last minute due to Storm Amy making his plane turn back around

Politics

5 h. ago What channel is Hearts v Hibs on? TV, live stream and highlights details plus team news

All the details ahead of Hearts v Hibs Edinburgh derby

Politics

5 h. ago Big Brother first live eviction thrown into chaos as Storm Amy forces ITV bosses to make brutal backdoor eviction twist

Big Brother's first eviction night has been plunged into uncertainty after Storm Amy  has forced ITV bosses to scrap the live eviction.

Events

6 h. ago Storm Amy sees Jason Manford forced to cancel show as flight diverts

The extreme conditions are causing disruptions to flights at a number of major airports

Events

6 h. ago Inmates are having Mounjaro delivered to their cells using drones, says prison governor

At HMP Edinburgh flying delivery machines are regularly used to smuggle weapons, drugs and mobile phones into jails and now even weight loss jabs and tooth whitening strips

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6 h. ago Desperate hunt for missing Brit, 71, who vanished on hike to croc

Tourist Elaine McSorley, 71, was staying at a hotel in Mkhuze in South Africa’s KwaZulu Province with her husband Leon, 81, when the pair decided to go for a walk to search for wildlife

Events

6 h. ago Aston Villa injury updates ahead of Burnley as manager confirms midfielder decision

Emi Martinez was forced to miss Aston Villa's Europa League clash with Feyenoord on Thursday night due to a calf injury

Events

6 h. ago Tottenham takeover update as consortium confirm their stance on buying club

The latest Tottenham news has seen yet another prospective party confirm their stance regarding a takeover at the club just a few weeks on from Daniel Levy's departure

Economics

7 h. ago ‘They won’t divide us’: Manchester community comes together to mourn victims of synagogue terror attack

Neighbours told The Independent they would come together to honour the memories of two ‘special’ men killed in the tragic incident

Events

7 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing live: mogul’s children say he is ‘changed man’; prosecutor says he is casting himself as ‘victim’

Combs, who could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July, is expected to address the courtSean ‘Diddy’ Combs expected to speak in courtSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Youth club forced to close for six weeks after rapist scandal

YMCA Porthcawl is being investigated by a regulator over the hiring of Sarah Vigus

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