7 h. ago Government issues statement on severity of new Covid variant as winter viruses surge in UK

The 'Stratus' variant was behind a recent spike in Covid cases

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7 h. ago BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Latest Odds: Here are the 10 stars tipped to win

The bookies reckon it’s a three horse race for one of the biggest awards in British sport.

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10 h. ago Women prefer 'soft boys like Lando Norris' instead of macho men for this one reason

Lando Norris became Britain's 11th Formula One world champion after his performance in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over the weekend. His emotional response has been marked as a turning point for men

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11 h. ago Lewis Cope shares message to girlfriend after 'tough' Strictly journey

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope has issued a heartfelt statement following his Strictly Come Dancing exit, acknowledging the journey proved 'tough' for his girlfriend of eight years Rachel Lopez

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12 h. ago How long is the F1 winter break? New regulations, testing, and when racing returns

Lando Norris wrapped up the 2025 title in Abu Dhabi last weekend, and while the Brit celebrates his ultimate achievement, the F1 paddock has already turned its attention to next season

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26 h. ago Violence feared in Oldham town centre as police issue urgent statement

Police have introduced special powers in Oldham town centre following repeated incidents of disorder involving youths

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26 h. ago Dozens poisoned by Welsh pub's Sunday Lunch as health officials issue statement

The pub in question said that it would close for a 'deep clean' as the local health agency assured that people that the 'risk to to the public was low'

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30 h. ago Manchester school to halve pupil numbers as leaders issue statement

Bosses say they need to act after seeing a ‘migration of families... away from the Manchester region'

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31 h. ago F1's 2026 rules changes explained ahead of Lando Norris' title defence

As Lando Norris basks in the glory of becoming Formula 1 world champion for the first time, here's a look at the new rules that will come into force for 2026

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32 h. ago Symptoms as ‘K strain’ of flu hits UK as schools close and No10 issues mask statement

Hospitals are filling up as UK grapples with a “tidal wave” of illness

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32 h. ago Lando Norris beaten to Forbes F1 rich list crown despite title win and £30m McLaren bonus

The income earned by every Formula 1 driver on the grid this year has been confirmed and it is no surprise that Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton still lead the pack

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34 h. ago Damon Hill slams ‘pathetic’ criticism of Lando Norris’s wealthy upbringing

British driver Norris claimed his maiden Formula 1 world championship in Abu Dhabi on Sunday

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35 h. ago Police issue statement as crowds shut off major Manchester road and launch fireworks

People gathered in Wilmslow Road in Manchester

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36 h. ago Lando Norris reveals ‘regrettable’ McDonald’s breakfast after lavish F1 title celebrations

Norris held his nerve to win his first F1 title on Sunday and celebrated at the W Hotel on Sunday night

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36 h. ago 'My little world champion': Lando Norris' model girlfriend posts cute selfie after his astronomical bar bill was revealed for World Championship party

It has been a manic couple of days since the McLaren star claimed his first Drivers' Championship, featuring its fair share of partying, McDonald's, and a hefty bar bill.

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36 h. ago F1 salaries revealed as Lando Norris beaten to top spot despite World Championship win

After the thrilling end to the 2025 F1 season, here's every driver's salary from Lando Norris and Max Verstappen to rookies on £750k – plus what the champion actually earns

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37 h. ago Introducing Portuguese influencer Magui Corceiro... the stunning WAG girlfriend of new Formula 1 champion Lando Norris who WON'T play by the WAG rules

Even if you hadn't heard of Norris previously, you will surely by now have seen the photographs from his day of triumph.

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38 h. ago F1 2025 awards: Lando Norris justifies favourite tag after gruelling three

McLaren were the obvious choice for team of the year but Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari were a big disappointment while Williams exceeded expectationsLando Norris had gone into the season as favourite and he emerged on top after a gruelling contest. Securing his maiden world drivers’ title was no easy feat given how hard he had been pushed by his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Closing it out was testament to a driver who maintained his nerve and confidence even as at times it seemed the title had slipped from his reach. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Welsh region issue statement after worrying scenes and Etzebeth 'plays a blinder'

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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44 h. ago Introducing Portuguese influencer  Magui Corceiro... the stunning WAG girlfriend of new Formula 1 champion Lando Norris who WON'T play by the WAG rules

Even if you hadn't heard of Norris previously, you will surely by now have seen the photographs from his day of triumph.

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