76 m. ago Scores of children to get puberty blockers on NHS in UK from 2026

The first patients are expected to be available for recruitment in the new year, with researchers hopeful that more than 200 children could eventually join the study

Sport

3 h. ago 'When I ran to her I saw blood everywhere': Mother tells how daughter, 12, was hit and run victim on way home from class

Aaishah Mohammed, then 12, was walking home with her eight-year-old sister when a car came careering around a corner and struck her head-on, leaving her needing emergency surgery.

Events

4 h. ago 'My boyfriend blocked my surgery and headbutted me when I asked for help'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. A disabled woman has told how her ex-boyfriend abused her at home, by denying her medication, blocking her surgery and headbutting her - before her attempt to escape was thwarted by the lack of suitable accommodation

Politics

4 h. ago ‘I have never felt so popular!’: can I change my look – and my life – with a clip

The haircut of the moment is ‘The Claudia’, but not everyone has the luscious locks of la Winkleman. Not a problem. Fake fringes are everywhere – and I tried one outThe 70s had “the Fawcett.” In the 90s it was all about “the Rachel.” But now there’s a new era-defining hair cut. “The Claudia.” Yes, the glossy inky-black block fringe that mostly shrouds the face of its owner, the presenter Claudia Winkleman, has become a seminal moment on and off TV screens.It is a fringe that has spawned memes, online forums dedicated to debating its length and a fan account on X. “Thoughts and opinions from the highest paid fringe on the BBC” reads the bio. Alan Carr has described it, not Winkleman, as a national treasure. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago He chased his boyfriend through the city with a knife, then said it was self

William de Castro Rodrigues only stopped the attack when passing police intervened

Politics

7 h. ago Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people

Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoriaTwo studies to investigate the impact of puberty blockers in young people with gender incongruence have been announced by researchers in the UK after an expert view said gender medicine was “built on shaky foundations”.Puberty blockers were originally used to treat early onset puberty in children but have also been used off-label in children with gender dysphoria or incongruence. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Supreme Court blocks ruling on Texas congressional map deemed likely racially based

The justices have previously blocked lower-court rulings in redistricting disputes, notably in Alabama and Louisiana

Events

13 h. ago Hundreds of children to be jabbed with puberty blockers in NHS

Approximately 250 young people are expected to participate in the study which researchers anticipate will clarify whether suppressing puberty affects brain development

Politics

14 h. ago Children with gender dysphoria ‘could remain on puberty blockers after trial’

Plans for a puberty blockers trial were announced in 2024 following the publication of the Cass Review.

Politics

15 h. ago 'Won't see him': Celtic star set to miss rest of season as injury crisis deepens amid next manager update

Defender recently had op to cure Achilles issue

Events

16 h. ago A federal judge blocked Trump's National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren't leaving just yet

A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary end to President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in the nation’s capital

Politics

17 h. ago Want to catch this season’s biggest blockbuster? Be prepared for ‘Wicked’ prices at the movie theater, experts warn

The average price of a movie ticket is $11.50, but can be as high as $27 for premium-format films in big cities

Events

17 h. ago Jake Paul drops Tyson Fury bombshell and then vows to 'knock out' Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul has vowed to knock out Anthony Joshua in December before setting his sights on a blockbuster showdown with Tyson Fury in 2026, despite the former world champion announcing his retirement from boxing earlier this year

Events

17 h. ago Live updates as emergency services called to railway line near Greater Manchester

All lines are currently blocked

Politics

17 h. ago Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Date, fight time, rules, undercard, latest odds, how to watch and purse

Netflix to screen lucrative heavyweight blockbuster that takes centre stage in Miami in December

Sport

19 h. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner reveals cosmetic surgery plans and begs fans for advice

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has revealed plans to undergo the surgeon's knife in a bid to rid him of hid double chin and has asked fans for help

Politics

19 h. ago Jake Paul 'ready to die' in bid to 'shock the world' against Anthony Joshua

Netflix blockbuster is slated for Friday, December 19

Events

19 h. ago Bad Company and Queen star rushed to hospital for surgery with 50/50 chances of surviving

"My hope was to be at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at this time I have to prioritise my health."

Politics

20 h. ago Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua press conference LIVE: Updates from first face

Fighters go head to head for first time in Miami a month out from Netflix blockbuster

Politics

20 h. ago Man Utd transfer trick blocked after Matheus Cunha gave green light to deal

Manchester United are not able to repeat the transfer trick that landed them Matheus Cunha in the summer

Economics