2 h. ago I listened to Martin Lewis and now I have £670 — but I'd avoid 1 mistake

This is a pretty painless way to get nearly £700, but I'd do one thing differently

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2 h. ago Horoscope today, January 3, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 The full moon tells you that stability starts with you. A time of...

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3 h. ago Firefighters tackle huge warehouse blaze near Meadowhall shopping centre

People have been urged to avoid the area and close their windows due to a large plume of smoke

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4 h. ago Templegate’s Tote Placepot tips with £100,000 GUARANTEED at Sandown on Saturday

THE Placepot is a bet where you select a horse to be placed in the FIRST SIX races of any meeting. You can pick more than one horse in a race – you just multiply the number of selections in each race to calculate your stake. So for staking it’s 1x2x2x2x2x2 which adds up to...

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4 h. ago Man Utd handed Carlos Baleba transfer timeline after opening January talks for £100m star

Manchester United are looking into the possibility of signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion during the January transfer window as Ruben Amorim looks to add to his squad

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6 h. ago Pictured: Man, 23, stabbed to death minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve as suspect, 25, is charged with murder

Twenty-three-year-old Joe Burton died at a property in Bury, Greater Manchester, at 11.55 pm on New Year's Eve. Emergency services weren't able to save him despite their best efforts.

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6 h. ago Road taped off in south Manchester after pedestrian struck by car in serious crash

Police asked people to 'avoid the area' following the major collision

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7 h. ago Top UK Slot Sites – The Best Online Slots & Bonuses in January 2026

Compare licensed UK slot sites and find out which ones The Independent rank as the best places to play real money online slots

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7 h. ago DC pipe bomb suspect must remain in jail before trial, judge rules

Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court findsA federal magistrate judge has ruled that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters the night before the 6 January Capitol attack must remain in custody while awaiting trial.In a memorandum opinion, the court determined that Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, “poses an intolerable risk of danger to the community if released”, granting the government’s motion for pretrial detention. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Travel experts say 'don't book a January hotel' if it has five red flags

Many people book a January holiday to feel refreshed and recharged, but it could be a mistake if you don't do your research - here's what to look for

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7 h. ago Volunteer Blood Biker, 61, died after his motorcycle was hit by Audi while transporting life

Farmer Andrew Rogers, 61, is the second Blood Biker to die while trying to save patients' lives in the last six months.

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8 h. ago Major search under way after ‘number of people in difficulty in water’ at Withernsea

The alarm was raised just after 3.30pm on Friday (2 January) in the seaside town of Withernsea in East Yorkshire

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8 h. ago EuroMillions results live for Friday, January 2 draw as jackpot hits £27m

The new 2026 draw is here

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8 h. ago Winning EuroMillions numbers for Friday, January 2 draw as jackpot hits £27m

The new 2026 draw is here

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8 h. ago Anthony Joshua’s driver charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash in Nigeria

British boxer was injured in collision that killed his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina GhamiNigerian police have charged Anthony Joshua’s driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash that killed two people.Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a valid driving licence and “driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property”. He is due to appear in court on 20 January. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago The tranquil and 'unique' Canary Island with barely any tourists that's 21C in January

The island sees fewer than 1% of the tourists that its neighbour Tenerife attracts, but offers an 'authentic, chilled-out' experience with warm January temperatures

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9 h. ago From Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu, let 2026 be a year of reckoning | Jonathan Freedland

These malign figures will do anything to avoid paying for the harm they have done, but accountability must eventually come to bothIt’s not quite a new year resolution, and it’s certainly not a prediction. Think of it instead as a hope or even a plea for the next 12 months. May the coming year see those leaders who have done so much damage to their own countries, and far beyond, at last be called to account. Let 2026 be a year of reckoning.Start with the man whose reach is longest, by dint of the mighty power he wields. Such is the nature of the US electoral system that Donald Trump, who returned to power less than a year ago, will face the judgment of voters in 10 months’ time. His name will not be on the ballot but, make no mistake, the midterm elections of 3 November will deliver a verdict on the second Trump presidency.Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnistGuardian newsroom: Year One of Trumpism: Is Britain Emulating the US? On Wednesday 21 January 2026, join Jonathan Freedla...

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9 h. ago Best Casino Sign Up Bonuses & Offers in the UK (January 2026)

Check out the best casino bonus offers available in the UK today

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9 h. ago Best Bingo Sites: Top 5 Bingo Sites UK Ranked and Reviewed (January 2026)

A rundown of the best bingo sites in the UK, as well as information on how to play bingo and a breakdown of the latest offers and promotions

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9 h. ago Pregnant woman shot dead at Michigan gas station remembered as a ‘beautiful life’ while authorities continue manhunt for gunman

Kendall Berrington was due to give birth on January 14 but was shot and killed on Wednesday

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