48 h. ago Beating Celtic without their two best players would be Hearts’ most significant win in title challenge

DEREK McINNES asked people to judge his Hearts team after two full rounds of fixtures. If they beat Celtic in the first game of round three, no one can argue the Jambos aren’t right on course to pull off a Leicester — and finally end the Old Firm’s stranglehold on the Premiership title. Given the...

Sport

53 h. ago Gladiator star Nitro says Strictly Come Dancing has changed 'how people judge me'

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will be on stage and screen this weekend with Gladiators and the Strictly Come Dancing tour

Events

54 h. ago Claudia Winkleman reveals major decision she made when she turned 50

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman made a big change when she reached the milestone birthday.

Politics

3 d. ago Prosecutors charge five people in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife

Prosecutors are accusing members of a motorcycle club and a street gang of working together to kill an Indiana judge in hopes of derailing a domestic abuse trial

Events

3 d. ago Five people arrested in connection to shooting of Indiana judge but cops are silent on motive

Court records show one suspect had a pending nine-count case before Judge Meyer

Events

4 d. ago R&B star Jill Scott: ‘I like mystery – I love Sade but I don’t know what she had for breakfast’

The neo-soul singer and actor answers your questions on being taken to a go-go club as a child, training as an English teacher and getting mistaken for footballer Jill ScottIn a recent interview you gave an invaluable life lesson which involved a go-go bar and your mother’s love. What are your tips for living life between adversities? Integrity411My mother’s ex-husband was a questionable man and after he picked me up from elementary school he used to take me to a go-go bar where ladies were dancing in their panties. I was a child, so I thought: how nice for them, I hate getting dressed too! They dance all day and then some nice people put money in their panties. The ladies would give me milk or Coca-Cola and give me a dollar, so I wanted to be a go-go dancer when I grew up. At that age I didn’t know there was anything wrong with me going there and I learned not to judge people so quickly. However, when my mother discovered why I was coming home late she kicked into fifth gear. She t...

Politics

1 week ago 'I'm 3ft 8ins and people always make same rude comment when they see my boyfriend'

A woman with dwarfism has slammed judgemental people for their rude comments when they see her out with her boyfriend - as she explains the impact it has on their lives

Politics

2 w. ago Federal judge blocks White House freeze of childcare subsidies in Democratic states

Funding was paused because health department said benefits were going to people in country illegallyA federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration cannot block federal money for childcare subsidies and other programs aimed at supporting low-income families with children from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now.The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced on Tuesday to freeze billions of dollars in funds for three grant programs was having an immediate impact on them and creating “operational chaos”. In court filings and a hearing earlier on Friday, the states contended that the government did not have a legal reason for withholding the money from them. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Inside notorious jail where Maduro is held as he tells court: 'I am still president'

The jail where Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being held is so troubled that some judges have refused to send people there, but it has houses famous faces like R Kelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs

Events

3 w. ago After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail

The New York jail holding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is a facility so troubled, some judges have refused to send people there even as it has housed such famous inmates as music stars R. Kelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs

Events

3 w. ago Tess Daly facing 'major changes' after Strictly Come Dancing exit

TV host Tess Daly, who waved goodbye to Strictly Come Dancing after this year's series - is at a crucial crossroads after over two decades on he hit BBC show

Politics

3 w. ago Woman shares why you should never 'shame' people for joining gym in January

A woman who regularly goes to the gym has explained why she'd never judge people who are starting their fitness journey in January, saying you shouldn't tear people down for bettering themselves

Politics

3 w. ago Shoppers 'run towards' Aldi on NYE as meat and cheese prices slashed

Some people will be eating gammon and brie well into 2026 judging from the pictures

Economics