3 h. ago UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

Economics

3 h. ago Pop sensation Rosalia announces 2026 arena show at London's The O2: all the details

Pop sensation Rosalia announces 2026 arena show at London's The O2: all the details  Shortlist

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26 h. ago Manchester United v West Ham, Tottenham v Aston Villa, and more: WSL clockwatch – live

Updates from 12pm (GMT) kick-offsChelsea v Everton to follow at 2.30pmGet in touch with Dominic via emailWelcome along to another packed Women’s Super League Sunday. These smorgasbords of midday starts are becoming quite the fixture in the WSL calendar nowadays and they’re usually lots of fun.Today, Manchester United host West Ham at Leigh Sports Village, with Marc Skinner’s side looking to jump back into the top three with three points, while there are mid-table clashes between Spurs and Aston Villa, and London City and Brighton. Manchester City can (and very much should) extend their lead at the summit with victory at Leicester. Chelsea face Everton a little later, potentially looking to capitalise on any dropped points from City. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Matthew Williamson on how the Haçienda and Afflecks Palace paved the way towards a BRIT Award

From punk rock Manchester to London catwalks and beyond, Matthew Williamson’s journey is a masterclass in creativity, ambition, and reinvention. Adam Maidment reports.

Politics

29 h. ago Welsh coach frustrated by questionable calls as star now huge Six Nations doubt

These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Sunday, December 7.

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44 h. ago Nigel Farage launches legal action over Government decision to delay elections

Lord Malcolm Offord (left), the until-now Treasurer of the Conservative Party in Scotland, was announced by Nigel Farage as the latest politician to join the party during a rally in Falkirk on Saturday.

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45 h. ago Defiant Nigel Farage vows to ignore his critics as Reform gains first member of House of Lords with new Tory defection

Lord Malcolm Offord (left), the until-now Treasurer of the Conservative Party in Scotland, was announced by Nigel Farage as the latest politician to join the party during a rally in Falkirk on Saturday.

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49 h. ago Tower of London closed with police called after 'Crown Jewels display damaged'

Police are at the scene

Events

49 h. ago Tower of London closed with police called after crumble thrown at Crown Jewels display

Police are at the scene

Events

69 h. ago Pop legends announce their last ever show in Scotland before retiring

POP legends Saint Etienne have announced their last ever show in Scotland before they retire. The indie-dance band will play a string of shows across the UK and Ireland, including one in Glasgow, next year before rounding off their final tour in Brighton. The trio, made up of Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs,...

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3 d. ago Rosalía announces biggest ever 2026 headline tour including UK show

Tickets are going on sale in a matter of days

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4 d. ago Kiss FM shake up as Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely quit Breakfast show live on air

Diversity stars Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely have announced they will be leaving their Kiss radio breakfast show in the new year to focus on other commitments including a new tour

Society

4 d. ago WIN a family ticket to the legendary UK’s Strongest Man competition – here’s how

THE legendary UK’s Strongest Man competition is making history in 2026 by heading north to Glasgow’s Braehead Arena for the first time in its 23-year history.  Scheduled for August 8–9, this two-day spectacle promises a thunderous showdown of grit, muscle, and national pride And to help gear up for the excitement, The Scottish Sun has...

Sport

4 d. ago Travelodge offers free ‘wrapping rooms’ allowing parents to sort presents in peace

‘Wrapping rooms’ can be booked for 75 minutes at no cost and include a mince pie

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6 d. ago ‘Ghost train’ from Manchester to London will now take passengers after outcry

‘Ghost train’ from Manchester to London will now take passengers after outcry  The Independent

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6 d. ago Manchester to London ‘ghost train’ to carry passengers after U

The decision to run it without passengers was criticised by Avanti West Coast and the transport secretary

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6 d. ago University Challenge viewers sink claws into 'miserable' team who 'need a lesson in sportsmanship' as they deal snub to winners in show's closing moments

The latest episode of the BBC quiz featured a team from the University of Manchester against the London School of Economics (LSE).

Economics

6 d. ago FKA Twigs announces 2026 UK and European tour, including huge London O2 show

FKA Twigs announces 2026 UK and European tour, including huge London O2 show  NME

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6 d. ago Andre Onana’s career hits new low as Man Utd flop is LEFT OUT of Cameroon Afcon squad

ANDRE ONANA has been left out of Cameroon's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in another huge blow for the Manchester United reject. Onana, on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor after being shipped out by Ruben Amorim in the summer, was snubbed from the team announced by Cameroon on Monday. The 29-year-old’s omission comes...

Events

6 d. ago Bizarre 'ghost train' plan derailed after backlash from passengers

Rail bosses have back tracked after passengers were in uproar over their plans to ditch a busy Manchester - London commuter service and run it as a 'ghost train' with only staff allowed on board

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