48 m. ago Major change to bus passes will make 'massive difference' to hundreds of thousands across region

Around 400,000 people will be impacted by the major change announced by Andy Burnham yesterday

Politics

56 m. ago Farage criticised for £400,000 job promoting physical gold as pension investment

Exclusive: Reform leader promotes Direct Bullion – but experts say commodity is not for everyday investorsNigel Farage has been criticised over his £400,000-a-year second job promoting the idea that people should buy physical gold and put it into their pension pots.Farage is paid more than four times his MPs’ salary for the four-hour-a-month job at Direct Bullion, where he has featured in Facebook and YouTube videos. Continue reading...

Economics

62 m. ago Historic department store once used to grow drugs has new owner

The long-empty property was most recently used as a cannabis factory

Events

86 m. ago Update issued after emergency services rushed to Welsh seafront hotel

Emergency services were called to the Chatsworth House Hotel in Llandudno following a medical emergency

Politics

91 m. ago Strictly’s Anton Du Beke admits ‘I’m so fearful’ as he addresses ‘terrible’ family ordeal

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke opted to stay at home while his family enjoyed a winter holiday after experiencing a 'terrible' time when he went on a previous trip

Economics

95 m. ago Two injured after car crashes and hits trees on major Welsh road

A driver and passenger were injured after an Audi left the carriageway and collided with trees

Events

1 hour ago Music festival cancelled just weeks before it was due to start

The festival was set to debut in January

Culture

1 hour ago South African police continue arrests after mass shooting at a pub

Police in South Africa say they have arrested 11 people and are seeking a potential connection to Sunday’s shooting at a pub that killed 10 people

Events

1 hour ago So many people are visiting a Texas home that went viral for its Christmas decorations that the city had to restrict access

The restrictions will be in place for December 23 through Christmas

Politics

1 hour ago Sainsbury's and Argos urgent Christmas notice issued over Orchard Toys item

The two stores have issued a recall on the game after a fault was found with the product

Politics

1 hour ago How to end the year right: come up with your own personal rituals

Rituals are different from routines – they elevate everyday life. Here’s how to create meaning beyond the festive seasonHow do you celebrate the end of the year?Office parties can be a drag, but if you’re self-employed, it can be easy to roll without ceremony from one year into the next. Three years ago, two friends and I were bemoaning the lack of festivities and decided to make up for it by organising our own end-of-year lunch.I’m an adult. Why do I regress under my parents’ roof?I like my own company. But do I spend too much time alone?People say you’ll know – but will I regret not having children?I Can Fit That In: How Rituals Transform Your Life by Erin Coupe is out now Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Gavin and Stacey fans spot 'missed' detail in last year's big finale

Some Gavin and Stacey fans are still discovering some hidden details from the BBC comedy's big Christmas 2024 finale show, which drew in more than 12 million viewers

Sport

2 h. ago Parents warned to check under tree for potentially lethal toys on urgent recall

The popular toys could prove dangerous posing choking hazards to small children, as people are warned not to give the gifts to loved ones over the Christmas period

Events

2 h. ago Proposal emerges for air rifle range, restaurant and gaming area on estate

The development would create 10 jobs

Society

2 h. ago Flu cases falling but health chiefs warn of risk of New Year 'bounce back' by virus which swept through London

People are being urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones

Events

3 h. ago Piles of cash, guns, surveillance footage and a glimpse inside a safe house

Islamic State-inspired terrorists Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein planned to kill as many Jewish people as they could

Politics

3 h. ago 'Blackout' alert for 26 areas as Met Office issues new Christmas Day warnings

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for winds of up to 65mph on Christmas Day affecting 26 areas across South West England and Wales from 4am to 11.59pm

Events

3 h. ago Cat owner leaves cooked turkey on counter to cool and suffers instant regret

A woman has revealed her horror after leaving a cooked turkey out on the countertop to cool down before serving it up to her guests - and people say she should be angrier about the situation

Politics

3 h. ago Maxine Carr's outrageous Christmas demands and new life with besotted husband

Maxine Carr was released from prison in 2004 and granted lifelong anonymity after being convicted of perverting the course of justice

Politics

3 h. ago DJ Chris Evans banned for life from golf tournament with Andy Murray after accusations

Radio presenter Chris Evans was previously banned from the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament following accusations about his handicap, as the event returns this week in Scotland with Andy Murray and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Events