40 m. ago Beloved huge golden statue taken away from community years ago returns

The 20-foot gold Roman Gladiator statue was re-erected at Bulldog Forge in Ince, Wigan, this week after being removed in October 2022

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68 m. ago Rescuers in Indonesia search for hundreds of missing people likely buried under landslides

Rescuers are urgently searching for hundreds of missing people in the wake of devastating floods that hit Indonesia a week ago, following extreme weather caused by Cyclone Senyar.

Events

71 m. ago Olivia Attwood shares update on ITV future after pulling out of Loose Women

Olivia Attwood had to miss Loose Women this week as she wasn't feeling well - but she promised to come back soon and said fans will see more of her on ITV in 2026

Politics

98 m. ago Chelsea: Which games will Moises Caicedo miss after Arsenal red card?

Midfielder saw red for horror challenge in London derby

Sport

1 hour ago Sevilla vs Real Betis clash suspended after missiles thrown at player amid chaotic scenes

Tensions got the better of supporters in Seville as Real Betis celebrated a huge win over rivals Sevilla at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in La Liga

Events

1 hour ago Actor Sam Hoare backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign with rallying call for help

Actor Sam Hoare has backed The Independent’s SafeCall campaign with rallying call for help.

Politics

2 h. ago Strictly star makes 'for life' vow in exit as they miss out on quarter

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe became the eighth couple to leave the BBC One dance contest

Politics

2 h. ago Stefanie Pieper ex 'strangled influencer then led cops to her body in suitcase'

The body of missing beauty influencer Steanie Pieper was found in a Slovenian forest, with her boyfriend arrested by police after he was caught near his burning car

Politics

2 h. ago Arsenal must rue missed opportunity as they fail to take down ten

Arsenal were unable to press home their advantage against Chelsea, who played more than a half with ten men, with the Blues able to hold the Premier League leaders

Events

2 h. ago Arsenal handed reality check after being 'disappointed' with missed Chelsea chance

Arsenal played for more than 50 minutes against ten-man Chelsea but couldn't see off the Blues - instead having to come from behind to land a point at Stamford Bridge

Sport

3 h. ago Danny Rohl has 'clear picture' of Rangers failings as he reveals what he learned from Falkirk stalemate

Rohl rues first league slip-up as Falkirk disappointed by 100-year miss

Events

4 h. ago Lisbon car crash all we know after 6 'burn to death' after driver loses control

A major crash in Lisbon in Portugal this morning has seen six young people, aged between 18 and 20, being killed after the 19-year-old driver is alleged to have lost control of the BMW

Events

4 h. ago Max Verstappen extends F1 title race with win in Qatar after Norris nightmare

Follow F1 updates at the Lusail International Circuit with the 2025 championship in touching distance for British driver Norris

Politics

5 h. ago 'All I had was a kettle, and I was living on packet soup and biscuits'

Nearly a year on from the New Year's Day floods - how one community is coping

Politics

5 h. ago F1 Qatar GP live: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on back foot after massive crash

Follow F1 updates at the Lusail International Circuit with the 2025 championship in touching distance for British driver Norris

Events

6 h. ago Emergency declared in seaside town after reindeer escapes Christmas event, sparking huge rescue

Police, Royal Marines and the coastguard undertook an extensive search for the missing animal in Formby, Merseyside yesterday.

Events

6 h. ago SPFL manager dramatically SACKED as one of Scottish football’s longest serving bosses axed after horror result

ONE of Scottish football's longest-serving managers has been axed. The big decision comes off the back of a horror result for his club. Dumbarton have confirmed they've sacked Stevie Farrell as boss after four-and-a-half years in charge. Farrell was one of the SPFL's longest serving bosses having taken charge of the Sons in the summer...

Events

6 h. ago F1 Qatar GP live: Lando Norris eyes maiden title with Oscar Piastri on pole

Follow F1 updates at the Lusail International Circuit with the 2025 championship in touching distance for British driver Norris

Politics

7 h. ago Lando Norris and George Russell have 'awkward encounter' after Qatar Grand Prix controversy

Lando Norris and George Russell had an awkward encounter in the media pen at the Qatar Grand Prix after the McLaren driver made a mistake in qualifying

Sport

7 h. ago The 7 online Christmas shopping mistakes costing you £100s per item & secret codes, stores and schemes that slash prices

IT'S shopping season as Brits splurge on goodies for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and more – but don't fall into the trap of losing money through simple mistakes. Whether it's missing out on cash-saving schemes, discount codes, price-slashed secret stores, or even accidentally falling for fake discounts, there are loads of ways you may...

Economics