21 m. ago Louise Rednapp confesses to considering faking major injury amid Strictly Come Dancing stint

The former Eternal star took part in the BBC talent show in 2016

Events

21 m. ago Schoolboy cyclist, 11, died in crash after 'veering sharply' into path of bus after its driver beeped horn and tried to overtake, inquest told

Lucas Ashton was riding his bike in Bolton, Greater Manchester, when he was killed in a bus crash on December 30, 2022.

Events

23 m. ago Stop rats and mice chewing on garden plants without pesticides in one trick

This is how to deter rodents from your back garden

Politics

39 m. ago Mark Wright in his 'dad era' as he shares first photos with baby daughter Palma one month after birth

He appeared besotted with the new addition after he and his wife Michelle Keegan announced the birth of their first child last month

Culture

42 m. ago Women’s chess takes centre stage with World and European titles up for grabs

Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi are playing in Shanghai for the world crown, while 136 players, six of them from England, compete in Rhodes for the European championshipWomen’s chess takes centre stage this week. In Shanghai and Chongqing, there is an all-Chinese 12-game match for the women’s world crown between Ju Wenjun, 34, the holder, and Tan Zhongyi, 33, the challenger. The pair are closely matched on ratings (2561 to 2555) and level on head-to-head. The prize money pool is $500,000. Thursday’s game one, with Ju playing White in a Sicilian Defence, was a routine draw by threefold repetition in 39 moves.There is live commentary from 7am BST each day from the all-time No 1, Judit Polgar, and England’s popular Jovanka Houska on YouTube. Saturday is a rest day, game three (of 12) is on Sunday. Continue reading...

Politics

42 m. ago Greater Manchester motorway shuts TONIGHT as drivers issued warning

M67 diversions will be in place with traffic delays expected

Events

42 m. ago Football news: Arsenal back out of January plan as Ruben Amorim surprises Man Utd stars

Arsenal had made moves to land Ollie Watkins back in January but are unlikely to return for the Aston Villa striker as one of Ruben Amorim's funnier moments makes its mark on the Manchester United squad

Sport

42 m. ago Cristiano Ronaldo Wrexham ownership claim made after Man United icon sets out next step

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has been tipped to purchase a football club once his playing career comes to an end.

Politics

49 m. ago Free bus passes for over 60s update as new DfT statement makes funding suggestion

The Department for Transport has issued a response to campaigners who want the same automatic concession as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to be extended to over 60s in England

Politics

57 m. ago Man United's Liam Delap transfer can be funded by two sales as 'release clause' details emerge

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is reportedly in demand by Manchester United and Chelsea as the Premier League club face relegation

Economics

60 m. ago 34 st man shamed into 10.5 st weight loss after plane seat embarrassment

Charlie was feeling at his lowest and thought a trip to Barcelone would make him feel better

Politics

68 m. ago Student loses right arm after rugby tackle 'ripped it from spine'

Doctors have offered to amputate Spencer's arm as it will never work again

Politics

73 m. ago Grand National tips: Experts’ best bets and 11 horses to watch today at Aintree

Jonbon headlines Friday’s action before I Am Maximus aims to repeat his 2024 success alongside jockey Paul Townend in Saturday’s showpiece

Politics

75 m. ago Grandad caught out by police yet again after £70,000 find promises 'there won't be a third time'

Paul Fleming, 60, who suffers from prostate cancer had previously been convicted as a drug courier

Economics

85 m. ago State pensioners born before this year get instant £100 winter fuel payment increase

The amount you get is based on when you were born and your circumstances between September 16 and 22, 2024

Economics

88 m. ago Builder charged woman £17,000 then left massive hole in her house and walked away

Gary Roberts, 60, has been handed a suspended sentence

Economics

88 m. ago Man wrecked woman's home weeks after signing contract with her

Gary Roberts, 60, has been handed a suspended sentence

Politics

1 hour ago Manchester warmer than Mykonos as UK set for hottest day of the year so far

The weather 'nearer t what we'd expect in July' is set to continue

Events

1 hour ago Legal age young children can be left home alone as Easter Holidays near

The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk and just because you can doesn't mean you should

Society

1 hour ago Parisian woman reveals what impresses her about the way Brits dress

In a TikTok video Lucille, who is from Paris but lives in London, talks about the differences in fashion between the two countries.

Politics