61 m. ago Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes

More than a thousand flights were canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Year’s

Events

2 h. ago From Central Cee to Adolescence: in 2025 British culture had a global moment – but can it last?

Despite funding cuts and shuttered venues, homegrown music, TV, film and, yes, memes have dominated the global zeitgeist over the past 12 years. Now this culture must be future-proofed from the forces of globalisationOn the face of it, British culture looks doomed. Our music industry is now borderline untenable, with grassroots venues shuttering at speed (125 in 2023 alone) and artists unable to afford to play the few that are left; touring has become a loss leader that even established acts must subsidise with other work. Meanwhile, streaming has gutted the value of recorded music, leading to industry contraction at the highest level: earlier this year the UK divisions of Warners and Atlantic – two of our biggest record labels – were effectively subsumed into the US business.In comedy, the Edinburgh fringe – the crucible of modern British standup, sketch and sitcom – is in existential crisis thanks to a dearth of sponsorship and prohibitively high costs for performers. Our film ind...

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3 h. ago Smart bathroom scales that will track fitness gains are now half price

At less than £15 in the Amazon winter sale, the Eufy gadget is a budget friendly way to help with fitness goals

Economics

3 h. ago How bureaucrats torpedoed HS2 by assuming business travellers couldn't work on trains

Proponents of the £100billion scheme to and from London Euston had initially hailed the economic benefit from the 250mph train journeys taking less time for those travelling for work.

Economics

3 h. ago Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming shares emotional Christmas update amid Die Hard actor's dementia battle

Heming said her husband ‘loved this time of year - the energy, family time, the traditions’

Events

3 h. ago Twenty years ago Poles came to the UK searching for a better life

Thousands of Brits are moving to Poland attracted by the Eastern European country's cheap cost of living and fast economic growth.

Politics

3 h. ago Bedbound disabled woman struggling after cancer death of husband faces TV Licence prosecution

TV Licensing brought the prosecution against the woman after noting she is disabled and has mental health struggles

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4 h. ago ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

High streets enjoyed a 3.6% increase in footfall on last Boxing Day while retail parks saw an 8.8% uplift.

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4 h. ago New year resolutions are not just for humans – this pet food subscription could help your pet eat better (aff)

New Year resets are not just about us. A flexible pet food subscription from Animed helps owners stay organised, save time and keep pet nutrition consistent.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘It restored my hope’: how community action is confronting racism in Belfast

An initiative linking people across race, class and faith offers an antidote to silence, hate and growing divisionDonate to the charity appeal hereAs a black woman in Northern Ireland, Maureen Hamblin knows that racism comes in many forms. “It’s not just the smashing in of shop windows,” she says. “It can be quiet, it can be silent.”Bystanders who hear racist remarks and remain mute, as if oblivious, amplify the hurt and leave victims feeling alone and isolated, a recurring experience that left Hamblin drained. “There was a time when I’d lost a lot of faith in white people, in white men.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Kate Garraway 'ready to date' again two years after tragic passing of husband Derek Draper

Kate Garraway is looking ahead to her future following the tragic death of her beloved husband in 2024 - and is looking for new career opportunities as well as becoming open to new romance

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7 h. ago TV Licence conviction for bedbound disabled woman struggling after cancer death of husband

TV Licensing brought the prosecution against the woman after noting she is disabled and has mental health struggles

Events

8 h. ago Dragged down by an unpopular president, Republicans are bracing for a midterm trouncing

As Americans tire of Donald Trump, a Democratic midterm ‘tsunami’ could sweep the GOP out of powerIt was a wake-up call for America. In January, Donald Trump took the oath of office, declared himself “saved by God to make America great again” and issued a barrage of executive orders. In the ensuing months the US president and his allies moved at breakneck speed and seemed indomitable.But as 2025 draws to a close with Trump struggling to stay awake at meetings, the prevailing image is of a driver asleep at the wheel. Opinion polls suggest that Americans are turning against him. Republicans are heading for the exit ahead of congressional contests next November that look bleak for the president’s party. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago No longer ‘unloved’: retailers investing more in physical stores, UK data shows

Knight Frank says shopping centres and food stores lead revival as retail outperforms other commercial propertyShoppers shun UK high streets despite lure of Boxing Day salesUK retailers are investing more in bricks and mortar, with shopping centres and food stores leading a revival, according to research.Retailers and property investors are reallocating capital back into physical stores, according to the property group Knight Frank. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago ‘Truthfully, you can never be a good parent’: Inside Sentimental Value, the year’s frankest, most emotional film

A powerful tale of absent fathers and estranged children, Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ – his follow-up to the acclaimed ‘Worst Person in the World’ – is primed for Oscar glory come 2026. Annabel Nugent speaks to Trier and his actors Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning about parenting, sacrifice, and the importance of making mistakes

Politics

10 h. ago Best hotels for seaside stays for 2026 including location Queen Victoria called a 'fairytale'

Surrounded by a stunning coastline, the UK has some breathtaking beaches to visit - here are five of the best hotels to stay at which make the most of their magical seaside locations

Society

12 h. ago I found a hotel stay in Eryri National Park for two, including breakfast, for just £59

This historic hotel is located in the beautiful Conwy Valley,

Economics

12 h. ago Trump unveils ‘potential marble armrests’ for seats at the Kennedy Center: ‘Unlike anything ever done or seen before’

The White House has said the Kennedy Center Board ‘voted unanimously’ to add Trump’s name to its title

Politics

12 h. ago Ranvir Singh, 48, says she 'isn't ruling out marriage' with toyboy boyfriend Louis Church, 29, as she makes rare admission about their relationship

She split from her first husband when she was seven months pregnant and raised her son as a single parent.

Events

13 h. ago GPs being offered £11,250 a month to provide 'first class' healthcare for migrants facing deportation

Salaries of up to the equivalent of £11,250 a month are being waved at doctors to look after migrants held in immigration removal centres (IRCs).

Economics