34 m. ago Top Tech: BT makes major price rise announcement as expert reveals how to cut bills

Experts say the changes could have a 'disproportionate impact' on some billpayers.

Science

51 m. ago Money LIVE: Almost six million workers owed tax refund from HMRC

The Mirror brings you the latest from the world of personal finance, including a tax refund warning for millions of workers and the latest unemployment stats

Economics

64 m. ago Review: The Bodyguard brings Whitney Houston’s iconic hits to life at the Palace Theatre

Based on the 1992 film, The Bodyguard is an entertaining mix of drama, romance, thrill and even some comedy

Events

2 h. ago Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70

Musician who drove much of the band’s ferocious sound and co-wrote many of its biggest hits was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023Rob Hirst was a force of nature, a born showman who led Midnight Oil from the backRob Hirst, the drummer and founding member of Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died aged 70.Hirst was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer in 2023. The band confirmed his death on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Campsites closed as police investigate possible dingo link to death of Canadian on Australian tourist island K’gari

While violent dingo and human interactions have been increasing, police refuse to speculate whether 19-year-old woman drowned or was killed by the wild canidsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo campsites have been closed and park rangers are increasing patrols after a 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on a beach surrounded by a pack of dingoes on a popular Queensland tourist island.Two men made the grisly discovery while driving down the eastern beaches of K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) at about 6:15am on Monday. The discovery came up to 75 minutes after the woman left the backpacker hostel at which she had been working for six weeks, where she told colleagues and friends she was heading to the beach that morning. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago UK snow: Britain 'disappears' in maps as Atlantic storm brings major 90mph winds

Dramatic new weather maps show a powerful Atlantic storm forecast to batter the UK with snow, heavy rain and strong winds, with only 10 counties spared across the country

Events

5 h. ago Nico Antic: Boy, 12, who suffered catastrophic injuries to both his legs in horror Nielsen Park shark attack is identified

Nico Antic, 12, was swimming with five friends at Nielson Park on Sunday afternoon when he was attacked by a bull shark.

Events

5 h. ago Spain train crash latest: ‘Gap in track’ identified as possible cause of collision as death toll climbs to 40

Madrid-bound train derailed on a straight stretch of track, before being hit head-on by another locomotive travelling 200kmph in the opposite direction

Events

5 h. ago Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate for an additional two years which green groups say is a ‘disaster’

Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring in New South Wales, will stay open for an additional two years until 2029, amid concerns about the national energy grid’s ability to satisfy demand.The operator of the plant in Lake Macquarie, Origin Energy, had previously agreed a deal with the state government to delay Eraring’s closure from 2025 to August 2027. While the state environment minister said the new extension would contribute to NSW’s emissions reductions, climate advocates described it as a “disaster”. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago After four shark attacks in 48 hours, NSW authorities urge beachgoers ‘just go to a pool’

Surfer taken to hospital with minor injuries after latest shark attack at Point Plomer beach on mid-north coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA surfer has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of a New South Wales national park campground, the state’s fourth incident in 48 hours.The local health district said the man, 39, was in hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. The attack took place near the Point Plomer campground, less than 20km up the coast from Port Macquarie, on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Northern lights dazzle the UK amid aurora 'red alert' but Met Office warns the geomagnetic storm could 'bring widespread chaos'

The dazzling lights have been spotted by stargazers across the country, from the Highlands to Penzance.

Events

9 h. ago Parents to receive guide on how to complain to schools amid rise in disputes

The guide will lay out a five-step process that parents are advised to follow when complaining to their child’s school

Society

9 h. ago Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate an extra two years to support national grid

Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring, will stay open for an extra two years until 2029, amid concerns about the national energy grid’s ability to support demand ahead of the station’s planned retirement.The operator of the plant in Lake Macquarie, Origin Energy, had previously agreed a deal with the New South Wales government to extend Eraring’s closure from 2025 to August 2027. While the state environment minister said the new extension would contribute to NSW’s emissions reductions, climate advocates described it as a “disaster” for emissions targets. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago National Lottery issues warning as website and apps to go 'offline' for 24 hours

Lottery fans won't be able to use the app or website for a whole day as a major upgrade is set to take place.

Events

10 h. ago Children in UK face social media ban, addictive app restrictions and tough Ofsted phone checks

Keir Starmer is ramping up action to tackle online harms amid mounting pressure to introduce a social media ban for under 16s after Australia did so last month

Politics

10 h. ago Spain train crash latest: Broken rail track identified as possible cause of collision which killed 40

Madrid-bound train derailed on a straight stretch of track, before being hit head-on by another locomotive travelling 200kmph in the opposite direction

Events

11 h. ago Reddit down LIVE: Website and app suffer major worldwide outage

Reddit is down as thousands say they can't access the website or app - reports from across the world including the US and UK have flooded DownDetector

Politics

11 h. ago Reddit down RECAP: Website and app suffer major worldwide outage

Reddit went down as thousands said they couldn't access the website or app - reports from across the world including the US and UK flooded DownDetector

Politics

11 h. ago Mystery persists over the death of tragic Texas A&M Cheerleader as new clue could unravel police suicide ruling

She was a bright, promising student with the world at her feet. But a fatal fall from a 17-storey high-rise brought Brianna Aguilera's young life to an abrupt and devastating end on November 28.

Events

11 h. ago Mum of three who lost 6.5 stone after making a simple change says 'I feel amazing'

Danielle Broadway, 30, has lost 90lbs in 14 months after committing to small, sustainable changes with the help of the Simple app

Politics