12 m. ago ‘Getting more publicity now than as champ’ – Phil Taylor says Luke Littler ‘on another planet’ on way to breaking record

PHIL TAYLOR says Luke Littler has a “bloody good chance” of overtaking his historic tally of World Darts Championship crowns. But retired grandfather Taylor – who quit the professional circuit eight years ago – jokes he does not expect to be alive should Littler manage to collect 17 Sid Waddell Trophies. And to answer the...

Politics

12 m. ago I became lotto jackpot winner but it was cruelly snatched away just for 15 minutes later after a clumsy human error

CLUTCHING his phone so hard his knuckles turned white Ole Frederick Sveen stared at the official lottery notification that had popped up on his phone. The message was there, as clear as day informing him he had won a life-changing amount of money and was officially a jackpot winner, but just a few minutes later...

Politics

22 m. ago Hollyoaks star films final scenes as he quits the soap after TWENTY years onscreen

HOLLYOAKS legend James Sutton has filmed his final scenes after quitting the soap last year. James, 42, has played John Paul McQueen on and off for the last 20 years and been involved in some of the soap’s biggest storylines. The Sun revealed back in September that he had quit the Liverpool-based soap. And we...

Culture

25 m. ago Feel like giving up dry January? Expert tips for staying free of alcohol

Telling friends and family makes all the difference, says expert

Politics

26 m. ago Regulator ‘concerned’ as 25,000 properties still without water in two counties

South East Water (SEW) has blamed this latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

Politics

32 m. ago The reason Brits are ditching alcohol in January – and it’s not health

A "staggering" 17.5 million individuals plan to abstain from alcohol in January

Politics

40 m. ago This is what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol

There are many quick wins and long-term gains for health from stopping drinking

Politics

58 m. ago Lulu says it 'would be the end' in alcohol addiction admission

The 76-year-old pop veteran recently opened up about her struggle with alcohol for the first time

Events

59 m. ago Scandal of the mothers left to suffer in silent shame for years with shattering childbirth injuries medics failed to spot

Bethanie Parsons vividly remembers the moment she realised something had gone terribly wrong during the birth of her first child.

Events

82 m. ago Bradley Walsh says hosting Strictly Come Dancing would 'ruin' his weekends

There has been a lot of chatter about who will take over as Strictly Come Dancing host after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly quit the BBC ballroom show

Politics

1 hour ago Lulu opens up about fears of relapsing after revealing alcoholism battle

Alcoholics Anonymous helpline is open 24/7 on 0800 9177 650. If you would prefer, you can also email them at help@aamail.org or live chat via their website at www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk. Drinkline, a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)

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1 hour ago Ulrika Jonsson reveals the harrowing phone call she received as her drinking spiralled out of control in emotional chat

Speaking in an emotional chat on Tuesday, the presenter, 58, recalled a tough conversation she had with her best friend at the peak of her alcoholstruggles.

Politics

1 hour ago Michael Carrick handed brutal Man Utd warning – 'you will fail and be ridiculed for life'

Michael Carrick has been handed a stark warning that he "will be ridiculed for life" if he accepts the interim role at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim's sacking

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1 hour ago Michael Carrick's brutal Man Utd warning from ex star – 'you will fail and be ridiculed'

Michael Carrick has been handed a stark warning that he "will be ridiculed for life" if he accepts the interim role at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim's sacking

Events

2 h. ago Has Keir Starmer quietly quit X? PM hasn't tweeted in nearly a week since row erupted over Elon Musk's Grok creating sexualised images of children

The Prime Minister hasn't posted on the social media platform in nearly a week, since 8 January, leading to speculation he might be deliberately snubbing the site.

Politics

2 h. ago Hundreds of Air France passengers stranded in ‘world’s weirdest city’ after engine failure

Turkmenistan has strict red tape according to the Foreign Office, including a mandatory £23 Covid test fee

Events

2 h. ago Michael Carrick arrives to start work as Man United interim boss

New Man United interim boss Michael Carrick arrived at Carrington to start work on Tuesday morning. 

Economics

2 h. ago ‘I made the biggest mistake’: the young Yemeni men lured into the Russian army with empty promises

The offer of thousands of dollars a month was hard to refuse for those living in poverty in a war-torn country. But while some Yemenis have died on the frontline, others are now prisoners of warThe first time I heard Hussein’s mother’s voice, it wasn’t anger that came through the phone, it was exhaustion.“There are rumours that he burned to death,” she said to me. “How do you think that makes me feel as a mother? Where are you, Hussein? I’m looking for you. Please my daughter, help me.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago DWP must be informed of 20 changes in your circumstances or you risk losing benefits

Failing to notify the DWP about these changes could be considered benefit fraud

Events

3 h. ago House party horror as 'beautiful soul' in sudden death after being helped to bed

Polly Zajdler attended a party last summer where she consumed alcohol and several controlled and prescribed drugs. She was found unresponsive the next morning.

Events