2 h. ago Banjo & Ro’s Grand Island Hotel breathes new life into a tiny Hebridean island

The designer duo battle storms and decay to bring a mansion back to life in their new BBC show.

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2 h. ago I make up to £10k a month including while I sleep – how YOU can earn thousands without lifting a finger in 2026 too

WOULD you like to make money while you sleep?   Steph Ward is one of ­thousands of people not lifting a finger while cash drops into the bank overnight.   The 34-year-old, from Market Rasen, Lincs, runs a coaching business and sells online courses — putting her in the ranks of those with “passive income”.  Here, Mel...

Economics

3 h. ago US woman charged with fetal homicide after allegedly inducing own abortion

Kentucky woman reportedly ordered medication to end her pregnancy and buried remains in her yardA Kentucky woman is facing multiple criminal charges after she allegedly induced her own abortion using medication.Kentucky state police arrested the woman, Melinda S Spencer, 35, on charges of fetal homicide in the first degree, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence, according to a local Kentucky news outlet. Spencer reportedly ordered medication online to end her pregnancy, then buried the remains of her pregnancy in her backyard. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Incredible pictures show wintry scenes as UK covered in 10cm of snow

Incredible new pictures have captured wintry scenes across the country, with heavy snow burying some areas buried in up to 10cm - and more expected after the weekend

Culture

5 h. ago Brits braced for weekend ‘snowmageddon’ with 15in snow drifts expected to spark travel chaos

Planning a trip this weekend – You might want to think again, according to Met Office weather experts, you’re better off staying home under a blanket

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7 h. ago Top UK Slot Sites – The Best Online Slots & Bonuses in January 2026

Compare licensed UK slot sites and find out which ones The Independent rank as the best places to play real money online slots

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7 h. ago 'Outstanding candidate': SPFL club makes key managerial appointment

Former Hibs and Rangers man returns to football in Greenock

Society

7 h. ago Elon Musk's Grok AI bot digitally removes clothes from women with one left 'dehumanised'

Women are being stripped naked online as perverts use the AI chatbot Grok to turn innocent photos into X-rated content - putting Elon Musk's X under fire for not preventing the abuse

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8 h. ago Online ‘brainrot’ isn’t ruining children’s minds – it’s a new way of navigating the modern internet

Young people aren’t abandoning meaningful play, they’re interacting with an online environment that is dramatically different from the one their parents grew up with.

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9 h. ago Your Guardian sport weekend: World Championship darts final, Ashes and Afcon

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

Sport

9 h. ago Five fantastic things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend to kick off the New Year

There's plenty to look forward to in Greater Manchester this year from gigs and shows to new restaurant openings, and here's some inspiration for the first weekend of the New Year

Sport

9 h. ago Primark shoppers 'need' £16 beaded bag that looks 'gorgeous' with bow design

Primark has released a beaded bag that could be perfect for special occasions and evenings out

Economics

9 h. ago In pictures: Snow blankets parts of UK as 2026 begins in deep freeze

Yellow and amber weather warnings for snow and ice will continue into the weekend as more snow is expected

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10 h. ago Adlib And triplex Strengthen UK Operations With Strategic London Expansion

Adlib And triplex Strengthen UK Operations With Strategic London Expansion  Live Design Online

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11 h. ago Dusk's 'quality' £65 bedspread reduced to £26 makes any bed look 'beautiful'

"Absolutely beautiful, wonderful design and fabric, really completes the bed."

Economics

12 h. ago Kentucky woman who ordered abortion meds online could face life in prison after being charged with fetal homicide

Melinda Spencer, 35, allegedly confessed to clinic workers she took medication for her abortion

Events

13 h. ago Home Bargains stocking popular skincare brand that's usually £46 for £5

The beauty item is designed to help 'improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles'

Economics

13 h. ago UK gardeners asked to take action 'in 48 hours' to spot worrying sign

Scientists and the Met Office are asking people to take part in a crucial check this weekend

Politics

13 h. ago ‘I’ve seen a lot of great pissheads’: Stephen Graham on booze, Baftas and the return of his bone

Stephen Graham and Steven Knight had an astonishing 2025. As A Thousand Blows explodes back, they talk about taking decades to become overnight sensations, the Peaky Blinders movie – and why it could be time for a scouse Bond villainStephen Graham had a stellar 2025. He didn’t just play Bruce Springsteen’s father in biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere but, of course, co-created and starred in Netflix mega-hit Adolescence – the game-changing drama that sparked global debate about online misogyny, incel culture and the “manosphere”.His friend and regular collaborator Steven Knight watched admiringly from afar as the devastating four-parter became event TV. “My God, it was a cultural phenomenon,” he says, puffing out his cheeks with pride. “Adolescence got people talking who don’t normally talk, about things they don’t normally talk about. Is there any finer achievement than having a direct, immediate and positive effect worldwide on human relationships? It’s like putting something on scree...

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14 h. ago Chelsea's squad split on Enzo Maresca axeing: Eight stars send emotional goodbyes but Cole Palmer leads FIFTEEN staying silent as they return to work without their manager

Chelsea players reported to their Cobham training base on Friday, with the squad having to put Maresca's exit behind them quickly to prepare to face Man City this weekend.

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