51 m. ago 'I was Tony Blair's favourite Premier League player – now I put criminals behind bars'

Former Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth defender Arjan de Zeeuw forged a surprise career in the Dutch police force after the ex-Premier League star hung up his boots in 2009

Sport

54 m. ago Netflix fans demand for hit show to return after shock axing by streamer

Reality competition RuPaul's Drag Race has suffered since streaming giant Netflix took it off the platform and fans around the world want to see it back on their screens

Events

56 m. ago Deutsche Bank boss calls for ‘fundamental reforms’ from next government, as German business confidence stagnates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as euro rallies and DAX and MDAX indices rise in early tradingGerman election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe independent from US on defence as coalition talks to beginShares in some European weapons makers are rising in early trading too.German tank maker Rheinmetall jumped 3% at the start of trading, while in London BAE Systems are up 1.7%.‘’A dose of more certainty has been injected into European politics, with the Germany’s Conservatives winning the elections. It comes at a crucial time for the continent. Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, high stakes deal making between the US and Russia continues, Ukraine is out in the cold and the outcome will have huge implications for security in Europe.There is a dawning realisation that European nations will have to pull together and present a more united deterrent force, and Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, is reading from that script. He has pledged to relax...

Economics

58 m. ago Funeral of Manchester graduate, 23, shot dead at her dad's home to take place today

Lucy Harrison, from Warrington, was visiting her father in Prosper, Texas, when she was fatally shot

Events

62 m. ago Who Wants To Be A Millionaire fans gasp 'this is madness!' as player 'faffs about' using three lifelines on 'such an easy question'

The popular ITV quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, 64, saw Olympic cyclist Dame Laura Kenny and Channel 4 presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy take part in the celebrity special on Sunday.

Sport

64 m. ago 'I couldn't have considered having children given the sheer amount of prejudice towards lesbians'

'There was always an enormous pressure on women to find a husband and start a family, and not to leave it too late'

Events

68 m. ago Lauren Laverne makes emotional return to BBC Radio 6 after cancer diagnosis

Lauren Laverne makes emotional return to BBC Radio 6 after cancer diagnosis

Science

75 m. ago British Airways owner IAG set to report soaring profits after strong travel demand

The British Airways owner is expected to reveal a jump in profit next week after more people chose to take to the skies last year, while oil prices slumped, cutting costs for the airline

Politics

1 hour ago FTSE 100 Live 24 February: Just Eat backs £3.4bn takeover, B&M profit downgrade as boss quits

Just Eat Takeaway.com is set to be bought by a Dutch technology investor in a deal worth around £3.4 billion.

Economics

2 h. ago Scot to take on mammoth challenge after sister given heartbreaking cancer diagnosis

Sean Duff described feeling "helpless" after finding out about his sister's breast cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and didn't know what he could do to offer his support.

Science

2 h. ago Jane Fonda takes subtle swipe at Donald Trump during 2025 SAG Awards speech

The legendary actress pushed through a brief technical hiccup during her speech at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday

Politics

2 h. ago Heidi Klum, 51, shows off her incredible figure in a racy red lingerie set as husband Tom Kaulitz snaps photos after date night

The model, 51, slipped into a racy red lingerie set in the snap taken by her husband Tom Kaulitz after their date night.

Culture

2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Businesses can take advantage of available support at upcoming export conferences in Wales

Explore Export Wales is the ideal opportunity to discover how overseas trading can help you grow and upscale your business

Politics

2 h. ago North Lanarkshire set to host its first Local Mòd celebrating Gaelic culture

The announcement coincides with the start of World Gaelic Week, which kicks off today (Monday).

Culture

2 h. ago Roy Keane disagrees with Michael Owen's view on Arsenal chasing down Liverpool

As Liverpool brushed past Manchester City with ease, Roy Keane completely disagreed with Michael Owen's view that the title race is still alive following Arsenal's shock defeat to West Ham

Politics

2 h. ago Chiltern Firehouse 'could take years to reopen' after devastating blaze, says architect

The celebrity haunt was devastated by a fire on February 14 and remains closed

Events

2 h. ago Weather map reveals where torrential rain and flooding will hit Britain as commuters brace for blustery start to the week

Low pressure systems from the Atlantic have caused strong winds and heavy rain to batter England and Wales since Sunday evening.

Events

3 h. ago Motherwell defender's cancer shock means he takes nothing for granted after making first start

John Koutroumbis has had to bide his time for a first start at Motherwell, but his life's journey so far means he knows what is important

Events

3 h. ago WASPI women urge DWP to reconsider State Pension compensation before legal action is taken

WASPI said members will not allow the DWP’s ‘gaslighting’ of WASPI women to go ‘unchallenged’.

Politics

3 h. ago Germany’s Friedrich Merz takes swipe at Trump and calls for ‘independence from the USA’

Germany’s likely next chancellor has also questioned whether NATO will continue to exist

Politics