74 m. ago Live M62 traffic updates as 'police incident' in Cheshire leaves motorway closed

The westbound carriageway is shut near Warrington

Events

2 h. ago BBC The One Show host rejects Celebrity Gladiators role 'I've got a mortgage to pay'

The TV star insisted she wouldn't risk injury on the thrilling BBC competition when probed by host Bradley Walsh.

Economics

2 h. ago What REALLY happened the day a madman tried to kidnap Princess Anne... by hero PC shot three times as he tried to save her

After their one brief meeting left him perilously close to death, Jim Beaton might be forgiven for never wanting to set eyes on Ian Ball again.

Politics

2 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother star turns down Gladiators stint 'I've got a mortgage to pay'

The TV star insisted she wouldn't risk injury on the thrilling BBC competition when probed by host Bradley Walsh.

Economics

2 h. ago Liverpool pay emotional tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Premier League opener

Liverpool play their first Premier League game since the passing of Jota this evening

Politics

3 h. ago Pictured: Father who was gunned down behind pizza takeaway in 'drive

Dale Stogden, also known as Brett, 50, was shot near a petrol station on Doncaster Road, Wakefield, at 9.43pm on Tuesday, August 12.

Politics

3 h. ago Liverpool fans pay emotional tribute to Diogo Jota as Reds stars hold back tears

Anfield paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in the first competitive home match since the forward’s tragic death last month

Politics

4 h. ago Michael Johnson admits Grand Slam Track on hold until 2025 debts are paid

Johnson says athletes owed millions in prize moneyLA finale cancelled after promised funding fell throughUpstart series’ 2026 season on hold until debts clearedGrand Slam Track will not take place in 2026 unless athletes receive their prize money for this year, says founder Michael Johnson.The four-time Olympic sprint champion confirmed the upstart track circuit has been unable to pay millions in appearance fees and prize money from its inaugural season and will not move forward until those debts are cleared. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Hero fisherman pulls woman to safety after she jumped from Louisiana bridge

‘He may not have caught many fish yesterday, but he certainly made a terrific save helping this lady – a terrific catch,’ said Causeway general manager Carlton Dufrechou

Politics

5 h. ago Influencer ‘XenaThe Witch’ arrested after shooting stranger with a paintball gun for live stream prank

Popular and controversial livestreamer XenaTheWitch was arrested on Wednesday on assault charges after she allegedly shot a female bystander with a paintball gun during a livestreamed scavenger hunt

Events

5 h. ago Queen Camilla's tears as war veteran goes 'off script' to pay tribute to King Charles

Charles and Camilla joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and war veterans who served in the Far East and Pacific at a VJ Day memorial ceremony in Staffordshire

Politics

6 h. ago M5 traffic LIVE: Van on fire sparks MILES of delays as tourists flock to holiday hotspot

Traffic cameras caught the gridlock on the M5 after a van burst into flames this afternoon - leaving two lanes closed and commuters at a standstill between Cullompton and Honiton

Society

7 h. ago BREAKING: Heartbreaking tributes to dad, 50, shot dead in street as police issue urgent appeal

Dale Stogden, 50, was shot dead on Doncaster Road in Wakefield, West Yorkshire near to the BP petrol station on Tuesday night with his devastated daughters now paying tribute

Events

7 h. ago Temporary traffic lights on busy Ayrshire road for 'essential patching'

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A737 in Kilwinning tonight as work to patch the road takes place.

Transport

8 h. ago Britain’s biggest bailiff firm forced into refunds programme after overcharging

Exclusive: Marston Holdings apologises to consumers for ‘enforcement fees’ errorBritain’s biggest bailiff company overcharged people it was pursuing for unpaid debts and has been forced to launch a refunds programme, the Guardian can reveal.Marston Holdings, which is used by companies and state-funded bodies including Transport for London to recover debts and fines, has apologised to consumers after overcharging “enforcement fees” related to unpaid road traffic penalties it was chasing. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago Planes held and passengers stranded at major UK airport after evacuation

A major UK airport ran into delays after the air traffic control tower was briefly evacuated, according to reports from passengers, with data showing planes circling the sky

Politics

10 h. ago Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter

Grocery chain employees will verify the incident and the reward will be adding to the shopper’s loyalty cardThe grocery chain Iceland is offering customers who shop a thief a £1 reward on their loyalty card.The frozen food specialist said that anyone who spots a suspected shoplifter in its stores should inform the nearest Iceland employee who will verify the incident before adding the reward to the individual’s loyalty card for immediate use. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago Ben Doak nears Bournemouth transfer switch as Scotland star faces up to Liverpool reality

The Cherries are set to pay the Reds £25million to land the winger just three years after his £600,000 move from Celtic

Politics

10 h. ago Sky Bet offer: Get £10 every time Liverpool have a shot on target against Bournemouth

Sky Bet is offering new customers up to £60 in free bets depending on how many shots on target Liverpool make against Bournemouth in the Premier League

Economics

10 h. ago Supermarket giant says it will pay customers to report shoplifters

The business revealed that they take an estimated £20 million annual hit from the cost of shoplifting

Economics