3 h. ago Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth bring legal claim against Church of England after Justin Welby's resignation over scandal

Six men including Rocky Leanders who were abused as teenagers at John Smyth's  Christian holiday camps in the African country are among the seven claimants.

Events

4 h. ago Reeves' £1bn Boxing Day sales slump: Retailers set to take devastating hit over flatlining economy and collapse in consumer confidence

Struggling retailers will lose out on the much-needed revenue as consumer confidence collapses amid Rachel Reeves' tax bombshells.

Economics

4 h. ago Britain slips down wealth rankings as Reeves' tax hikes hold back economy

The UK will slip from 19th to 21st in a league table of gross domestic product (GDP) per head in 2026.

Economics

5 h. ago Coronation Street legend Gail Platt makes a surprise RETURN on Christmas Day in emotional scenes

The much-loved character, played by Helen Worth, bowed out of the cobbles after tying the knot with sixth husband Jesse Chadwick (John Thomson).

Politics

6 h. ago Daily Star's controversial Christmas film opinions that will make your blood boil

EXCLUSIVE: Christmas is a time of joy, cheer and happiness for all to hear - if you're interested in spoiling all that and ruining your day, then by all means read on...

Events

7 h. ago Illegal black market bookies set for £100million Boxing Day bonanza – with not a penny paid in tax

ILLEGAL black market bookies are in for a Boxing Day bonanza, with Brits set to stake up to £100million. Industry analysis shows the non-taxpaying underground industry accounts for billions each year. With Boxing Day estimated to represent around one per cent of annual betting, up to £100million could flow to the rogue operators in just...

Economics

7 h. ago How a prison rowing machine helped turn a teenage crook banged up at 18 into a world champion athlete

BORN into a life of crime, John McAvoy had bought a firearm by the age of 16 and was banged up by 18. But in a stunning turnaround after using a rowing machine in the prison gym he has gone on to become an Ironman triathlete and smash several world records. Londoner John, 42, who...

Events

9 h. ago Erling Haaland’s dig at Man City boss Pep Guardiola with Christmas Day post – ‘All good!'

Pep Guardiola promised to drop any Manchester City players who piled on the pounds over Christmas for their upcoming Premier League match against Nottingham Forest

Politics

9 h. ago Emmerdale's John Sugden returns in horrifying twist as triple death 'sealed'

There could be three deaths on Emmerdale this festive period - as evil killer John Sugden made a surprise return ahead of the Corriedale special

Events

9 h. ago Prue Leith pleads 'don't tell them' in very awkward Christmas Bake Off confession

The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has made an honest admission about the upcoming Christmas special, which will see the cast of Peep Show taking on festive baking challenges

Events

10 h. ago Is John Sugden returning to Emmerdale for good amid Corriedale twist?

John Sugden has caused quite a stir on Emmerdale until he disappeared into the night after his cliff top attack on both Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden

Politics

10 h. ago Bake Off's Prue Leith begs 'don't tell them' in awkward admission about Christmas special

In a recent interview, Prue weighed in on the upcoming Christmas special of The Great British Bake Off, which will star actors from the popular sitcom Peep Show

Events

10 h. ago Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72

Robertson played an integral part in Forest’s European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980.

Events

10 h. ago John Robertson's family say "only comfort" is he is reunited with late daughter in emotional statement

The ex-footballer's loved ones said it is with "immense pain and sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad and grandad".

Politics

12 h. ago Home Alone fans stunned to learn the movie wasn't filmed in THAT famous house

It's the film that is on everyone's screens over the Christmas period.

Society

12 h. ago Think you know The Holiday? Test your knowledge of the cosy Christmas film

It's quiz time - how well do you know the 2006 hit starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet?

Politics

12 h. ago Was this the sketch that abolished slavery? Horrifying picture shows how British captain 'tortured girl, 15, to death on ship by whipping her upside down' before being cleared of murder

Captain John Kimber was accused of suspending the 15-year-old child by her ankle while whipping her on deck with a cat o' nine tails en route to Grenada in 1791, before she died five days later.

Events

13 h. ago Merry Christmas from Hollywood as Kim Kardashian, Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter blow kisses to their fans

Kylie Jenner celebrated her mother's Christmas Eve party in a black John Galliano gown. Kim Kardashian was in SKIMS pajamas with her children that she shares with Kanye West.

Politics

13 h. ago Gruffalo's Julia Donaldson enlists The Repair Shop team to bring life back to special item

The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, who's book The Scarecrows' Wedding is being adapted into a shot film on BBC1 today, is back on The Repair shop on Boxing Day

Politics

14 h. ago John Robertson: ‘The Picasso of football’ who helped Nottingham Forest to two European Cups

The Scotland winger won the European Cup in successive seasons with Forest, scoring in the 1980 final

Politics