79 m. ago Burnham rebellion grows: 50 Labour MPs sign letter to Starmer protesting against decision to block Manchester mayor

One MP called for the PM to 'consider his position' while more than 50 put their names to a letter critical of his actions. There were also calls for an emergency meeting of the party's ruling body.

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1 hour ago RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY: Harry and Meghan's baker fights for survival

She was chosen to bake the organic lemon, elderflower and buttercream creation for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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2 h. ago Judge ordered jury NOT be told that Pakistani national who raped a teenage girl in a park was an asylum seeker

Judge Nirmal Shant stopped the public from being told about the rapist's asylum status by gagging the Press from reporting it until the end of his trial, it can now be revealed.

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2 h. ago Horoscope today, January 27, 2026: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Jupiter is jumping to attention in cash terms. This can be a lucky day...

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2 h. ago Emmerdale favourite charged with double murder and arrested in front of children

The murder investigation into recent deaths continues next week in Emmerdale, and one villager is set to be blamed.

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2 h. ago Emmerdale favourite charged with double murder as Celia and Anya twist unfolds

Emmerdale will air a dramatic double arrest next week as the police investigate the deaths of Celia Daniels and Anya, with one villager wrongfully charged with murder

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3 h. ago Trump’s DOJ wants Minnesota blocked from Alex Pretti evidence as judges consider next moves for federal surge

State officials fight in court to preserve evidence and push for an end to Trump’s ‘invasion’

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3 h. ago Tim Walz and Jacob Frey say Trump is withdrawing federal officers from Minnesota in wake of Alex Pretti shooting

Plans to withdraw and new oversight from Tom Homan follow mass protests, declining public opinion polls, and lawsuits demanding and end to administration’s surge

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3 h. ago Teen charged with manslaugther after woman, 40, dies from 'punch in the face'

Lisa Denton was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after allegedly being attacked in North Shields, Tyne and Wear - she sadly passed away a few hours later

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4 h. ago Could Sydney Sweeney face charges for decorating iconic Hollywood sign with bras?

Actor’s stunt was to promote her new lingerie line called Syrn

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4 h. ago Thierno Barry salvages point for Everton after Leeds make rapid start

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Thierno Barry makes profligate Leeds pay to earn Everton a point

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Legally blind Kansas biker accused of threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar

First in The Independent: MAGA fan Adam Lee Osborn said he hated the Democrat from Minnesota ‘due to her disrespect for the United States and using God’s name in vain,’ court records show

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6 h. ago Melissa Gilbert breaks silence after Timothy Busfield was released from custody following child sex abuse charges

Melissa Gilbert has spoken out after her husband Timothy Busfield was released from custody ahead of a trial on child sex abuse charges.

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6 h. ago Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027

Greater Manchester mayor’s hopes of imminent return as MP appear remote as relationship with Starmer at low ebbAndy Burnham has not given up hopes of returning to Westminster and will try again, allies say, but would need to be convinced that Keir Starmer would not try to block him again before running.The Greater Manchester mayor’s hopes of an imminent return to parliament appeared remote, however, as No 10 sources suggested that relations between the two men were at a low ebb and played down chances of a rapprochement. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Michael Carrick's next test for Man Utd board as Gary Lineker says 'sign the contract'

Michael Carrick has impressed since taking over as Manchester United interim boss and Gary Lineker has had his say on the 44-year-old's start to life at Old Trafford

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7 h. ago Lineker urges Arsenal to sign £81m star after Manchester United disaster

Gary Lineker has urged Arsenal to sign an £81m player following their 3-2 loss to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (25 January).

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7 h. ago Being a grandparent is good for your brain and may stave off a decline in thinking skills and memory, study suggests

A new study on adults in England found grandparents who provided care for their grandchildren tended to show better cognitive functioning than those who did not.

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8 h. ago Melissa Gilbert speaks out about ‘extraordinarily difficult time’ amid husband Timothy Busfield’s sex abuse charges

Busfield was released from police custody last week pending trial on sex abuse charges

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8 h. ago Woman dies after suffering serious injury outside bar as murder probe launched

Liam Moor, 19, has been charged with one count of manslaughter and has been remanded in custody after Lisa Denton, 40, died from a serious head injury following a suspected assault

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