59 m. ago Three teenagers arrested after boy, 17, brutally stabbed in machete brawl

Nearby residents were left 'terrified' after the incident erupted in the street

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2 h. ago Bathgate resident left terrified after 'man with weapon' seen outside house

Doorbell footage caught the thug sticking his middle finger up at the camera on the front door.

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4 h. ago Schoolboy, 16, left terrified by sinister messages is dead within 90 minutes

Teenagers across the world are being targeted by criminals online who are posing as someone else to trick their victims into sending sexual photos or videos before blackmailing them for money

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24 h. ago 'I was left so terrified by the new Alton Towers Scaremaze that the staff even laughed at me'

Rob Williams and his family paid a spooky visit to Alton Towers Scarefest - and a brilliant new attraction.

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34 h. ago Review: Massager that's the perfect tonic for 26,000 steps at Alton Towers and old man's football

We take a look at the Homedics Foot Flow Mobility Massager unit that aims to put an end to aching limbs and circulation issues

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44 h. ago ‘Substantial’ federal layoffs begin as Congress remains deadlocked over funding to end shutdown – live

No official numbers have been announced but treasury, HHS, DHS and education departments among agencies confirming cuts White House announces federal worker layoffs as government shutdown nears third weekAs the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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49 h. ago US government shutdown: Speaker rejects blame over military pay and says Senate Democrats must ‘turn lights back on’– live

Mike Johnson claims separate bill to pay military during shutdown is ‘redundant’ as Republicans double down on blaming Democrats As the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Woman horrified after spotting creepy calendar event on phone scheduled for May 2026

A woman has been left terrified after spotting a confusing Google Calendar entry scheduled for next year on her mobile phone, prompting her husband has taken to Reddit to ask for help

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4 d. ago Woman spots movement on her walls and is left 'petrified' after looking closer

A woman was left terrified after noticing some unexpected movement on her walls only to discover her home had been taken over by hundreds of tiny, unwanted intruders

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6 d. ago The fury at home left me terrified of anger. Until a teacher showed me how to use it as a force for good | Marisa Bate

In an eye-opening drama class, Miss Smith taught me that rage didn’t only belong to menWe always knew it was coming. There were signs we’d learned to read: a change in atmosphere, the sound of the fridge door opening, wine glugging into a glass. And then it would arrive. My stepfather’s anger filled the house, even the rooms he wasn’t in. We breathed it in and out silently, waiting for the storm to pass, waiting to see if we would all make it out OK. As a young girl growing up in that house, I was used to feeling that dark, threatening clouds were constantly looming on the horizon. And I learned that anger – even the smell of it on the air – was terrifying.And then I met Miss Smith*. Miss Smith was my A-level drama teacher at my brilliant secondary school in the home counties. She was full of ideas and passion and, I suspect, had an ambition to open the eyes of her overwhelmingly sheltered pupils. One Wednesday morning, she asked us to work on our improv skills, while exploring the ...

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8 d. ago Is Alton Tower's Scarefest worth the hype? Thrillseeker puts UK's scariest theme park to the test

The Daily Mail's travel reporter, Alesia Fiddler (pictured) faces her fears at this year's Alton Towers' Scarefest.

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1 week ago Review: I experienced the perfect mix of family fun and fiendish frights at this year's Alton Towers Scarefest event

The popular Staffordshire resort is decked out for the Halloween season and makes sure it ticks all the right boxes for the entire family

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1 week ago Classic FM presenter Katie Breathwick tells jurors she was left terrified by Myleene Klass's 'stalker' who posted her DIY will

Mrs Breathwick, 53, told how the dozens of letters and parcels sent by 'unhinged' Peter Windsor, 61, left her feeling 'deeply, deeply distressed' and concerned for her own safety.

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2 w. ago Tyson Fury seen after daughter's engagement with Coronation Street stars out for 'scary' time

The professional boxer enjoyed an afternoon with his sons as well as other famous faces at the launch of Alton Towers' Scarefest 2025

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2 w. ago Cheryl's heartache as Liam Payne's anniversary draws near after 'living nightmare'

Cheryl has been left terrified after her stalker was jailed for continuing to harass the singer at the home she shares with her and Liam Payne's young son, Bear

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2 w. ago Cheryl's 'living nightmare' as stalker is jailed for harassing her and son Bear

Cheryl has been left terrified after her stalker was jailed for continuing to harass the singer at the home she shares with her and Liam Payne's young son, Bear.

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2 w. ago Man living in 'horror movie plot' after younger sister introduces 'best friend'

With Halloween on the horizon, many people have horror films on their mind but one man has been left terrified after his little sister introduced him to her 'best friend' who seems right out of a scary movie

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2 w. ago Cheryl stalker and convicted killer who left son Bear 'terrified' jailed for breaching restraining order

Cheryl Tweedy has slammed the stalker who left her son Bear "terrified" as he was sentenced to prison today.

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2 w. ago Cheryl slams stalker who left son Bear 'terrified' as he's handed lifetime restraining order

Cheryl slams stalker who left son Bear 'terrified' as he's lifetime restraining order

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2 w. ago Vulnerable residents left 'screaming in distress' at Scots care home

Families say residents were left in soiled clothes, ignored for hours and terrified during personal care as the luxury care home comes under scrutiny.

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