97 m. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Ella Rae Wise 'secret exposed' as housemate rumbles plot

Celebrity Big Brother was back on our screens on Friday night as the famous faces were transformed into cats

Society

1 hour ago Congo boat disaster death toll rises to 148, with more than 100 still missing

Fire broke out during onboard cooking before wooden vessel capsized with 500 passengers aboardThe death toll from a boat fire and capsizing in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week has risen to 148 with more than 100 people still missing, officials said on Friday.About 500 passengers were on board the wooden boat when it capsized on Tuesday after catching fire on the Congo River in the country’s north-west. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Traitors star reveals unexpected surprise as he says, 'amazing news! Pinch yourself moment!'

He joked that he'd have to get his best suit ready, adding: 'Dreams can come true if you keep working hard and believing'

Politics

3 h. ago Wall Street slashes stock market forecasts amid Trump tariff fears

Banks expect gain of just 2% for S&P 500 this year, with JPMorgan and BofA among those lowering estimates

Politics

5 h. ago Escape To The Country star left red faced as buyers reject every single home

Fans of Escape To The Country may have been left cringing during a recent episode as show host Alistair Appleton completely failed a hopeful looking for a dream two-bed home

Politics

5 h. ago Scots jet out on dream holiday to the US with Britain's largest family the Radfords

The Walker family have been good friends with the Radfords for years and have now joined Britain's largest family on a dream holiday for Sue Radford's 50th birthday.

Politics

5 h. ago Federal judge blocks Musk team’s effort to shutter top consumer agency

Order comes a day after the ‘efficiency’ team sent out orders to lay off 1,500 of the agency’s 1,700 employeesA federal court has blocked the sweeping termination of staff at the top US consumer protection agency, a day after the Trump administration moved to axe about 1,500 of the agency’s 1,700 workforce, while officials investigate whether the action violated existing judicial orders.The ruling from the judge Amy Berman Jackson put a legal hurdle in front of mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Thursday, which came after a federal appeals court modified – but did not eliminate – an injunction limiting the agency’s ability to terminate employees. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Fury as travellers tear up children's football pitch by setting up camp and parking caravans all over it

At least six vehicles including trucks, motorhomes and a caravan set up an 'unauthorised encampment' at Ludgvan Lions Junior Football Club in Cornwall.

Transport

7 h. ago I'm a catch who has spent a lifetime renovating my body, so why did my unattractive date ever think he had a chance? LIZ JONES'S DIARY

I am upset and down and tired. I've just made a 500-mile trip for nothing. I didn't even enjoy the food. Why does Tate Modern not feel 21st century enough to have more than one vegan main on the menu?

Economics

7 h. ago Danny Dyer and daughter Dani surprise locals as they film new caravan park show

Danny Dyer and his daughter, Dani, were spotted filming for their upcoming series, The Dyers' Caravan Park, which will follow their investment in a rundown holiday site

Culture

7 h. ago Philippe Coutinho gives honest verdict on career after Liverpool

Phillipe Coutinho became the most expensive player in Liverpool's history in January 2018 when he left Anfield to join Barcelona, but his dream move soon turned into a nightmare

Politics

8 h. ago BBC Escape to the Country's Sonali Shah issues 'word of warning' to couple over dream home

Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah was on hand to help find a couple find their dream home.

Events

8 h. ago Boredom strikes just 43 minutes into a family road trip, according to research

A poll of 1,500 regular road-tripping parents of kids under 16 found 52 per cent are planning on taking a long trip of more than 150 miles in their car this Easter weekend.

Events

9 h. ago 'He won't hurt' said dog owner, seconds later cavapoo was almost killed and needed £6,500 op at vets

The owner has described the incident, which left his dog 'screaming' in pain, as 'horrendous', and said it had left him anxious every time they went out now

Events

9 h. ago Don't store your Easter eggs in the fridge over bank holiday weekend, expert warns

Debra Hutt, kitchen expert, shares her tips for transforming leftover Easter chocolate into delicious new creations

Events

9 h. ago Roman shoppers rave about 'perfect for spring' floral embroidered cardigan

Roman is selling a pretty short-sleeved cardigan that's covered in pink flowers and has been declared 'perfect for spring' by happy shoppers who praised its 'lovely pattern'

Politics

9 h. ago World Snooker Championship: wide open tournament may herald new era

A record 10 Chinese players are in the main draw at the Crucible, where picking a winner is tougher than everIt has been fairly common in recent years to discuss the winds of change blowing through the World Snooker Championship. But this year, with talk of the Crucible’s future being quieter than usual, it is on the baize where a significant shift might be poised to take place.The usual suspects – for the most part – are still assembling in Sheffield for snooker’s most prestigious event. Some of them in quite imperious form, too. But whereas a case can often be made for no more than three or four players to take home the £500,000 top prize and world champion crown, this year there is a much more open field. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago 'Snoring builder was first sign our dream home project was turning into a nightmare'

One family's life savings were left in ruins after hiring a builder for a home improvement project

Politics

11 h. ago Britain's 'most hated woman' faces backlash over wild £5k Easter bash with £500 prizes

Mum-of-four Carla Bellucci, from Hertfordshire, is facing backlash for her latest party stunt for Easter weekend. The mum plans to host a mega 40-person bash in her neighbourhood

Economics

11 h. ago Ancient woodland hidden on the outskirts of Cardiff with a dreamy carpet of bluebells

These pretty woodlands are just a short hop from Cardiff

Politics