43 m. ago 'Hellhole' British town hated by thousands turns a corner as 'New Berlin'

Stockport, which was once voted the 12th worst place to live in the UK, is now looking up and has been picked as the best place to live in the North West

Politics

57 m. ago Man Utd's overlooked Bruno Fernandes problem is hampering Ruben Amorim progress

Manchester United verdict: A 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest has exposed familiar frailties in Ruben Amorim's side - here are three ways the new boss can turn promise into progress

Politics

58 m. ago Gareth Southgate wants to 'find other areas' as he issues update on his next move

Former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate was asked about his next move and admitted it would be hard to recreate the 'higher calling' he found managing the Three Lions

Politics

62 m. ago Erik ten Hag appointment discussed at Premier League club – and Man United clash not far away

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is being linked with a manager's job in the Premier League

Politics

64 m. ago Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence apologised for Chelsea actions – Thomas Frank

Tottenham pair Van de Ven and Spence ignored the instructions of boss Frank to applaud the home fans on Saturday.

Politics

70 m. ago Doctor explains how hair loss could be linked to 1 everyday product

A hair restoration specialist has revealed a common product people should ditch if they want to avoid hair loss and scalp problems

Society

93 m. ago Horror show: North American box office records lowest monthly total since 1997

Halloween weekend failed to make numbers jump, adding up to the weakest monthly performance – other than during the pandemic – for three decadesBox office earnings in October have crashed to levels not seen since the late 1990s, with Halloween weekend becoming the worst of the year so far.According to a report in Variety, cinema takings for October in North America totalled $425m (£323m), the lowest figure since October 1997, when it was $385m – not counting October 2020, when North American cinemas only took $63m as moviegoing was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Powerful Afghan earthquake leaves at least 20 dead and hundreds injured

Northern provinces of Balkh and Samangan worst hit by magnitude 6.3 quake, which also damaged Mazar-i-Sharif’s Blue MosqueA powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 640 others, 25 critically, a disaster management official said. Health officials said the numbers could rise.The US Geological Survey said the quake’s epicentre was located 22km (14 miles) south-west of the town of Khulm, and that it struck at 12.59am at a depth of 28km (17 miles). Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Failed signings, fan fury and resignations: how Fiorentina became a crisis club | Nicky Bandini

After spending big there was optimism in Florence, but their season has been a mess that may get worseDaniele Pradè had described Fiorentina v Lecce as a “question of life or death”, but as the occasion approached he remembered football’s third option: you can always just walk away. On Saturday, a little more than 24 hours before this game was due to take place, he left his role as sporting director of the Viola by mutual consent.The timing was a surprise, but not the decision. Fiorentina had made a shockingly poor start to the season, collecting four points from their first nine games, and Pradè was adamant that he alone should shoulder the blame. “The club put €90m at my disposal to build the team,” he pointed out last month. “If anyone is responsible for the current situation, it’s me.” Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago The generational divide is so overrated – here’s how I crossed it and forged new friendships | Zoya Patel

I have the benefit of friends who are both much younger and older than me. Our exchanges of ideas and points of view are making me a better personIt seems like intergenerational warfare is everywhere right now. Aside from the fact that it’s the burden of every generation to feel misunderstood by those older than them, and to condescend to those younger, the current tension between baby boomers, gen X, millennials and gen Z does seem to run deeper.Those of us in the latter two categories blame everyone older than us for the dire state of the world today (a viewpoint that sometimes ignores the fact that the world has been getting worse since the big bang). And let’s face it, it’s impossible to not be bewildered and feel attacked by people younger than you when they automatically dismiss your life experiences, start speaking seemingly in code (I still don’t know what “six-seven” means) and laugh at your idea of fashion. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Gareth Southgate responds to Man United rumours and addresses next management job

Southgate stepped down as England boss in the summer of 2024 and has been heavily linked with a number of jobs since but is yet to return to football

Politics

3 h. ago Single Brits have been enjoying 'try out season' before settling down for winter

Three in 10 singletons have been enjoying 'Try Out Season' – dating around before settling down with someone for the winter.

Politics

3 h. ago NHS issues 'tell your doctor' alert for people taking painkiller gabapentin

The prescription-only medicine can have some side effects made worse with certain substances

Events

3 h. ago Trial lawyer recommends 'best comeback' to always use against rude people

A trial lawyer and self-proclaimed 'argument expert' shared an easy comeback that anyone can use

Politics

3 h. ago "Micro penis" pervert tried to lure girls with bizarre confession

John Pollock bragged about being a sex offender to the 16-year-olds before making the bizarre confession about his genitals.

Politics

3 h. ago Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby is so desperate to rebrand herself as a mumfluencer. That's why insiders are so aghast at her 'ruthless move'... and say 'that's loyalty for you'

An original cast member of MTV's Geordie Shore, the Sunderland-born personality left the nation aghast when she had sex in front of the cameras during the early days of the series.

Events

4 h. ago Marcus Rashford and Barcelona boss on the same page as they highlight flaw in his game

Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a bright start to life at Barcelona since quitting Manchester United but there is one persistent problem that continues to plague the England star

Politics

4 h. ago US government shutdown nearing record for longest in history as Trump delays food benefits to millions – US politics live

Republicans claim US president ‘desperate’ to end shutdown, which has now entered 33rd dayDonald Trump has said he feels bad for the British royal family after King Charles stripped his brother Andrew of his title as prince amid the continuing fallout over Andrew’s connections with the late, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday evening, Trump was asked about King Charles’s decision to strip his brother of his peerages and the title of prince. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Couple up for cuffing season is on the rise as temperatures drop

As the cold weather arrives and more of us are starting to stay at home - it's no wonder so many people use this time to find a winter companion and cuffing season begins

Politics

4 h. ago Ant McPartlin 'moving out of £6m Wimbledon dream home' after row with London neighbours

McPartlin, 49, was blasted by local residents for suggesting changes to his seven-bedroom home ‘on a personal whim’

Economics