6 h. ago Epstein live updates: Democrats accuse Trump admin of ‘cover up’ and violating law after DOJ limits file release

Deputy attorney general said hundreds of thousands of documents would be released in the coming weeks to give the DoJ more time for redactions

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9 h. ago ‘Radiator rattling’ earthquake hits Lancashire village for second time in two weeks

People of Silverdale report rattling and shaking as 2.5 magnitude earthquake strikes in probable aftershockA village in Lancashire has been hit by a “radiator rattling” earthquake for the second time in little over two weeks.Residents of Silverdale, a small coastal village located five miles south of the Cumbria border, reported the now strangely familiar feeling of rattling and shaking in their homes at 5.03am as a 2.5-magnitude earthquake hit the area with its epicentre 1.6 miles (2.6km) off the coast. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Britain is hit by earthquake as victims report 'thunder noise' and 'rattling radiators'

The 2.5-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Silverdale, Lancashire at 5.03am on Friday.

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13 h. ago Earthquake hits Lancashire for second time in weeks as homes shake amid 'loud boom'

Homes shook during the event off the coast of Silverdale

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34 h. ago 'Powerhouse' Braun electric shaver cut by over £100 in Amazon Christmas deal

There's still time to get in a gift ahead of Christmas next week.

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41 h. ago The 6 Best Free Things To Do In London This Weekend [December 19

The 6 Best Free Things To Do In London This Weekend [December 19-21]  Time Out Worldwide

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59 h. ago Gatwick airport will be hit by rail closures for three weekends at the start of 2026

Gatwick airport will be hit by rail closures for three weekends at the start of 2026  Time Out Worldwide

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62 h. ago The magical life of Toni Basil: how she taught Elvis, enchanted Bowie

The woman Quentin Tarantino called ‘the goddess of go-go’ is one of the most connected and accomplished in Hollywood. At 82, she recalls working with Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra, David Byrne, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio - the list goes on - and the time Bing Crosby made a pass at herIf your knowledge of Toni Basil begins and ends with her cheerleader-chanting smash hit Mickey, that’s just the tip of a very deep iceberg. By the time Mickey topped the US charts 43 years ago this week, in 1982, Basil had already spent four decades in the entertainment industry. The deeper you go, the more places you realise she was. When Elvis Presley sings “See the girl with the red dress on” in his 1964 movie Viva Las Vegas, and points across the dancefloor, the gyrating girl in the red dress is Basil. When Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper take LSD at the end of Easy Rider with two sex workers, one of them is Basil. When dance troupe the Lockers show case their pre-hip-hop street dance...

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62 h. ago The magical life of Toni Basil: how she taught Elvis, enchanted Bowie – and had a smash hit with ‘Mickey’

The woman Quentin Tarantino called ‘the goddess of go-go’ is one of the most connected and accomplished in Hollywood. At 82, she recalls working with Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra, David Byrne, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio - the list goes on - and the time Bing Crosby made a pass at herIf your knowledge of Toni Basil begins and ends with her cheerleader-chanting smash hit Mickey, that’s just the tip of a very deep iceberg. By the time Mickey topped the US charts 43 years ago this week, in 1982, Basil had already spent four decades in the entertainment industry. The deeper you go, the more places you realise she was. When Elvis Presley sings “See the girl with the red dress on” in his 1964 movie Viva Las Vegas, and points across the dancefloor, the gyrating girl in the red dress is Basil. When Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper take LSD at the end of Easy Rider with two sex workers, one of them is Basil. When dance troupe the Lockers show case their pre-hip-hop street dance...

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66 h. ago November 2027 warning for anyone learning to drive as people pay £500

The average wait time has gone from five weeks to 22 weeks

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2 d. ago JONATHAN MAITLAND: Labour's plan for the BBC will never work. But here, as a stalwart of 40 years, is a radical solution to save it

Another week, another BBC crisis. This time it's President Trump making good on his threat to sue the BBC for $10billion.

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3 d. ago Driving test backlog forces learners to pay up to £500 to resellers

Learners face an average wait time of 22 weeks

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3 d. ago Anthony Joshua sent body language warning ahead of Jake Paul fight

The Brit is set to return to the ring this week for the first time since his crushing knockout defeat to fellow countryman Daniel Dubois back in September 2024

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3 d. ago Earthquake swarm strikes California for FOURTH day as officials warn of 72% chance of the 'Big One' hitting

California has experienced earthquake swarms for nearly a week, with the same city as the epicenter each time. Officials warned there is a 72% chance of the Big One hitting between now and 2043.

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3 d. ago Corriedale plot, air date and full cast list for Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover

Corriedale - a crossover between the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale - is set to air in just a few weeks' time amid shocking twists and turns in the hour long episode

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3 d. ago Skye McAlpine’s pomegranate Campari jelly and salted caramel zuccotto – recipes

A ruby-red, melt-in-the-mouth delight and an ice-cream encased in chocolate and marsala-drenched panettone – both to make ahead of timeWhile strictly speaking this is a zuccotto – that is, a dome-shaped cake filled with ice-cream and enrobed in chocolate – I take disproportionate pleasure in the fact that it looks very much like a Christmas pudding. Even more delightful is the knowledge that it can be made weeks ahead of time, and whisked out of the freezer and brought to the table as needed. There’s allo a wibbly-wobbly jelly with a soft melt-in-your-mouth set, rather than the more solid, gelatinous variety I so strongly associate with childhood tea parties. Plus, it has sparkling booze in it, which, of course, makes the whole thing feel very grown-up. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Jake Paul tells Anthony Joshua he has made mistake before fight

The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces his toughest test later this week as he takes on the former two-time world champion in a professional dust-up

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4 d. ago Looking to buy a car? Three reasons December is a great time to shop

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, the remaining weeks of December could be a great time to buy

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4 d. ago Delivery driver with 'massive backlog' reportedly takes unusual step

It's by far the busiest time of year for delivery drivers. With less than two weeks left until Christmas Day, many of us are still waiting for presents to be delivered so we can get them wrapped

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4 d. ago Strictly star makes cryptic comment on becoming new host as Tess and Claudia exit

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman became emotional as they marked their final time in the Claudatorium last weekend, ahead of their upcoming exit

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