3 h. ago Local elections face further delays as councils struggle to reorganise in time

Opposition parties say Labour is ‘scared of voters’ but government says merging authorities have voiced concernsLocal elections could be delayed again as merging councils lack the capacity for reorganisation, the government has announced, triggering claims from opposition parties that Labour is “scared of the voters”.Sixty-three council areas could opt to postpone elections until 2027 after some were already delayed until May 2026 as two-tier authorities are being combined into single unitary councils. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Bruno Fernandes clarifies Manchester United sale comments as 'different path' revealed

Red Devils captain claims to have turned down two transfer offers

Politics

4 h. ago TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States

Economics

5 h. ago So many people need their bladders replaced Welsh hospital has opened specialist unit

A dedicated service for drug users needing new bladders has been set up at Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital due to the rising popularity of class B drug ketamine

Politics

7 h. ago Man Utd bosses demand PGMOL and Howard Webb meeting after controversial decisions

Manchester United chiefs have demanded a meeting with the PGMOL and boss Howard Webb after being on the wrong end of a number of controversial decisions

Events

8 h. ago Kobbie Mainoo transfer 'stance' emerges with clear Man United plan ahead of January

Manchester United have reportedly made their stance on Kobbie Mainoo's future clear amid rumours of a potential January exit

Politics

8 h. ago Man Utd decide on condition that will see them green light Kobbie Mainoo exit

Manchester United have a clear position on Kobbie Mainoo's future at Old Trafford as clubs wonder about the midfield star's availability in the January transfer window

Politics

9 h. ago Man United set for 'crunch talks' with Howard Webb after new referee verdicts given

Manchester United are reportedly demanding a meeting with referees' chief Howard Webb after a series of controversial decisions, with PGMOL already having acknowledged officiating errors.

Events

9 h. ago 'Racist' United Airlines flight attendant arrested ahead of boarding for TAPPING French

United crewmember Fredrick Fleischmann, 58, found himself in hot water with a Cayman Airways flight attendant while waiting for a shuttle bus at Tampa International Airport in Florida on March 8.

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9 h. ago Celtic make Wilfried Nancy sack decision as pressure mounts on under

Wilfried Nancy's future as Celtic manager has become the subject of intense speculation after the recent defeat to Dundee United

Events

9 h. ago Dame Helen Mirren gasps in shock as she steps into 'beautiful and iconic' Repair Shop shop barn in first look at BBC's Christmas special

Dame Helen Mirren was overwhelmed by the 'beautiful and iconic' Repair Shop barn as she stepped inside to film this year's Christmas special.

Society

9 h. ago Bruno Fernandes Man United regret, changing 'attitudes' and transfer bombshell

Bruno Fernandes appeared on the most-recent instalment of the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, where he opened up on his Manchester United career thus far - including his biggest regrets

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9 h. ago Trump and Epstein gossiped about sex in 'trophy hunt' for women, swimsuit model claims

Deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's friendship was built on conversations about sex and "trophy hunting" beautiful women, according to a former Sports Illustrated model.

Politics

9 h. ago United Airlines flight attendant arrested for tapping someone on the shoulder

“He said it’s my last week here. Trump is gonna deport me,” an airline worker told police

Events

9 h. ago Beau Greaves: ‘I started beating better players and the penny dropped: I can be good enough to do this full

Back at the PDC world championship for the first time since 2022, the women’s world champion means business, starting on Friday against the world No 22“When I was younger, they thought I was a mute,” Beau Greaves says with a wry smile, thinking about all the ways darts has changed her. “Never said owt in school, really shy. Didn’t really know what to say half the time. I suppose playing darts just brought me out of my shell. When you get popular, people want to meet you and talk. It’s matured me.”Greaves was 18 the first time she won the Lakeside women’s world championship, thrusting herself firmly into the crosshairs of public adulation. And even if she played like a natural born star, with her beautiful fluid throwing arc, she didn’t always feel like one. Endless interviews, viral fame, global domination: this was never what she had craved from the sport. She was Beau, and she just wanted to throw. Continue reading...

Sport

9 h. ago 'I know why Scott McTominay left Man Utd – this is what I would've told him'

Scott McTominay left Manchester United for Napoli in 2024 and has since won a league title and been named Serie A MVP as another crucial cup tie against AC Milan looms

Politics

9 h. ago Ian Wright hits out at Man Utd over treatment of star Arsenal would 'sign tomorrow'

Bruno Fernandes has been out of the heart of a Manchester United row after claiming that the Red Devils wanted him to leave and Ian Wright has now offered his thoughts

Events

10 h. ago Pope blasts 'irrationality' of military deterrence in first annual peace message

Pope Leo XIV says peace is not only possible but necessary

Events

10 h. ago 'Beautiful' diamond bracelet called 'timeless' by happy shoppers slashed by 50%

The jeweller is hosting a Christmas event with up to 50% off selected rings, bracelets and necklaces

Politics

10 h. ago William Rush: Waterloo Road star and son of Corrie actress Debbie Rush dies aged 31

‘Our beautiful baby boy, William, passed away on 17th December,’ his mum, former Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush, announced

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