89 m. ago 'Lovely' winter walk an hour from Manchester offers taste of the Alps in England

A winter walk that's ideal for people of all skill levels has been praised for its panoramic views and for offering visitors a taste of the dramatic and iconic Alps, right here in the north of England

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2 h. ago Deaths set to outnumber births in the UK: 'Hard questions for the future'

Experts have worryingly predicted that the death rate in the UK will surpass the birth rate.

Events

2 h. ago The best workout and fitness buys in the January sales to kick

Improving health and fitness is a top New Year's resolution for most Britons, and there are plenty of great discounts across January you can take advantage of to help you reach your goal.

Economics

3 h. ago Chris Hughes and girlfriend Jojo Siwa reach out to his ex Jesy Nelson after her baby twin daughters' devastating diagnosis

On Sunday, the former Little Mix star, 34, announced that after 'gruelling months', her baby twins have been diagnosed with genetic neuromuscular disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Politics

3 h. ago Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate in nearly two years

The rise in consumer credit borrowing may be a reflection of everyday costs becoming harder to manage without turning to credit, a charity said.

Politics

4 h. ago Formula One star's morbid 'tribute' to Michael Schumacher: Pierre Gasly poses in a red Marlboro jacket on a ski slope on stricken legend's birthday

The Formula One driver, 29, shared a carousel of images to Instagram on Saturday from his off-season getaway in The Alps with his girlfriend, which he branded 'snow heaven'.

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4 h. ago Ban on TV junk food advertisements before 9pm comes into force today

Children will be shielded from junk food advertising during peak TV viewing hours from today as a crackdown on foods high in fat, sugar and salt finally becomes law.

Politics

5 h. ago Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica

Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for manyIt has been a cold start to the year across much of Europe, particularly in central regions, where temperatures dropped to double-digit negatives. Heavy snowfall hit parts of eastern and central Europe on New Year’s Eve, notably in Poland and Ukraine, with similar conditions across the Alps on the first few days of the year.The cold is likely to continue this week as an Arctic air mass sinks south across Europe, pulling temperatures well below the seasonal average outside south-east Europe. Temperatures are expected to fall widely by about 5C (41F) below average, with some areas – such as parts of central and north-eastern Europe – up to 10C lower than the norm. When wind chill is taken into account, it will feel even colder. Continue reading...

Society

6 h. ago Reduced rate for Scottish golfers on rebranded St Andrews course

Fife course named after former prince Andrew now officially under new management

Politics

6 h. ago Ban on TV junk food advertisements before 9pm on anywhere online comes into force today

Children will be shielded from junk food advertising during peak TV viewing hours from today as a crackdown on foods high in fat, sugar and salt finally becomes law.

Politics

6 h. ago Africa’s superpowers assemble for Cup of Nations knockout stages

Cameroon and hosts Morocco could soon be joined by Nigeria and Egypt at the business end of the tournamentFor a decade or more, a familiar theme of Cups of Nations has been how the pyramid of African football has been growing little taller but much broader. African sides came no closer to really challenging at a World Cup, but the range of teams capable of beating the continent’s elite, of getting to the knockout stage of the Cup of Nations, was becoming more diverse. Perhaps, though, a new phase is beginning.It’s dangerous always to read too much into the performance of one side at one tournament, but in Qatar in 2022 Morocco at last broke through the quarter-final barrier and became the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final. And now, in the Cup of Nations Morocco are hosting, the traditional powers are reasserting themselves. There is yet to be a real surprise in the tournament and, halfway through the round of 16, the prospect is of the highest-powered list of quarte...

Politics

9 h. ago Labour to reach 1m Scots a week as Anas Sarwar tries to close polling gap with SNP

Labour will have deep pockets in a contest that currently sees them trailing the SNP and Reform UK.

Events

12 h. ago Cocaine users are everywhere. Here's the signs someone you love is hiding a secret habit...by a doctor who has helped thousands: DR MAX PEMBERTON

Across the UK, the use of cocaine has reached epidemic proportions, and the festive season is peak time for it. So what are the signs?

Society

15 h. ago Major change to small boat migrant law 'will save lives' from today

From Monday border officials will be able to seize phones and SIM cards from people who reach the UK by small boat in a bid to identify trafficking gangs

Society

17 h. ago South Africa vs Cameroon LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction

Bafana Bafana were looking to reach Africa Cup of Nations last eight

Politics

19 h. ago South Africa vs Cameroon LIVE: AFCON latest score, match stream and goal updates

Bafana Bafana looking to reach Africa Cup of Nations last eight

Sport

20 h. ago South Africa vs Cameroon LIVE: AFCON 2025 match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Bafana Bafana looking to reach Africa Cup of Nations last eight

Politics

21 h. ago ‘The Glastonbury of sport’: Luke Littler effect takes darts to new heights

A peak audience of 2.5m watched the world championship final on Sky as Luke Litter defended his titleIf further proof was needed about the burgeoning popularity of Luke Littler and darts, it came with early viewing figures from Barb that showed the 18-year-old’s second world title victory on Saturday night was watched by a peak audience of 2.5m on Sky.They are huge numbers in a sport that, not so long ago, would have been delighted with anything over a million. That is the Littler effect in action. But after thrashing the Dutch player Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final, he promised that his latest success – and the £1m first prize, a record for his sport – would not change him. Continue reading...

Politics

23 h. ago Silent procession of 2,000 mourners fills streets in poignant tribute after 40 killed in horror blaze at Swiss ski bar

MORE THAN 2,000 mourners walked in silence through the Swiss ski resort where 40 partygoers were killed in a New Year bar inferno. The poignant procession in the alpine town of Crans-Montana followed an emotional church service in memory of the dead. They filled the Chapel St Christophe and poured onto the streets outside to...

Events

23 h. ago Battery electric cars will overtake diesels in Great Britain by 2030, analysis suggests

London predicted to be the first UK city to go diesel-free, largely because of the ultra-low emission zoneBattery electric cars are poised to overtake diesels on Great Britain’s roads by 2030, according to analysis that suggests London will be the first UK city to go diesel-free.The number of diesel cars on Great Britain’s roads in June had fallen to 9.9m in June last year, 21% below its peak of 12.4m vehicles, according to analysis by New AutoMotive, a thinktank focused on the transition to electric cars. Electric car sales are still growing rapidly, albeit more slowly than manufacturers had expected. Continue reading...

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