1 hour ago Police race to Asda car park and tape off area amid reports of serious incident

Emergency services taped off part of the car park at the supermarket in Oldham

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2 h. ago Monopoly players need to one simple thing to 'always win' a game this Christmas

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis claims if players focus on one task, they can win Monopoly again and again.

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2 h. ago Monopoly players need to do one simple thing to 'always win' a game this Christmas

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis claims if players focus on one task, they can win Monopoly again and again.

Sport

2 h. ago 'I ditched Dr Pepper and Sprite for a tasty alternative to booze at parties'

I've been on a mission to find the best low-calorie fizzy drink alternatives to Sprite, Fanta and Dr Pepper and I've finally found a brand that ticks all the boxes

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3 h. ago Amandaland star reveals dog was 'thrown out of a car in a plastic bag'

Joanna Lumley shared the heartbreaking story behind the show's most beloved cast member.

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4 h. ago Dad found dead in car day before he was to go to prison for death of daughter

Christopher Scholtes was found unresponsive in his car the day before he was due to start a 20-30 year prison sentence

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5 h. ago England in talks to replace controversial Snicko with new technology for fourth Ashes Test

ECB and Cricket Australia could bring in UltraEdgeSnicko hit by more bad decisions on day two in AdelaideThe England and Wales Cricket Board has held talks with Cricket Australia about the possibility of replacing the decision review system (DRS) technology Snicko with an alternative UltraEdge for the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne after controversy on the opening two days of the Adelaide Test.In bilateral series, DRS technology is the responsibility of the home board, which in practice is passed on to the main domestic broadcast rights holder, in this case Fox Sports. However, the Guardian has learned that Cricket Australia’s free-to-air rights holder, Channel 7, has a DRS contract with Hawk-Eye Innovations, the company behind UltraEdge, so there is an alternative available should the hosts seek to make a change amid unhappiness from players on both sides. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago I’m a fire expert – follow these ten simple tips this Christmas or risk losing everything

FIREFIGHTERS are stoked after the number of blazes they’re putting out in people’s homes reached a record low. New statistics from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) show they responded to 4,104 house fires last year - a 3.6 per cent reduction on the previous year and a massive drop of 26.4 per cent...

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5 h. ago Chery Tiggo 9 review – it’s big, clever and goes a long way in luxury

Chery flagship may make you wonder if you really need a Range Rover, especially with its 650-mile range

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5 h. ago Democrats won’t release 2024 election loss ‘autopsy’, DNC chair says

Report on Kamala Harris’s loss to Trump would be a ‘distraction’ as party is ‘putting our learnings into motion’The Democratic National Committee won’t release a review of its election loss in 2024, saying it would be a “distraction” from helping the party win going forward.The party has been working on a so-called autopsy of 2024 since Kamala Harris lost the presidential election to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago I tried Amazon’s £18 whisky and it’s far better than it has any right to be

A litre of whisky for under £20 hardly inspires confidence, yet Amazon’s budget blend turned out to be far more enjoyable than expected

Economics

6 h. ago BBC Sports Personality host Gabby Logan faced backlash over controversial Christmas remark

Gabby Logan faced social media backlash for three simple words some viewers weren't expecting while she fronted coverage of last year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards

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6 h. ago Met seizes £80,000 of ‘stolen goods’ at car boot sale dubbed lawless by Jenrick

Police recovered 400 suspected stolen power tools from Hounslow Heath car boot sale, west London, on Thursday.

Economics

6 h. ago Mother who killed two schoolboys by smashing into their stationary car at 90mph after downing lager has her 10 year jail term increased at Court of Appeal

Natasha Allarakhia was travelling at more than 90mph just moments before the collision on the A17 at North Rauceby.

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6 h. ago Fallout fans 'work out' Robert House plan that explains actor recasting

Viewers believe there is much more to a simple switch of actors

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6 h. ago Diogo Jota crash witness disputes police statement and says 'I know what I saw'

The Liverpool forward was just 28 when he died in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva in July

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6 h. ago Brother of LA Rams star arrested in alleged theft of Lakers player’s BMW

Brother of Puka Nacua among two arrested in LA caseVehicle tied to Lakers forward tracked to hotel valetSuspects released same night as investigation continuesTwo men, including the brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of taking a vehicle belonging to Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero without consent, according to the Los Angeles county sheriff’s department.Authorities said deputies were able to track the vehicle – a newer-model BMW – to the One Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Investigators determined the suspects had valeted the car and entered the hotel, where they were later identified using security footage and arrested. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Bizarre trend for showering in the dark COULD naturally help beat insomnia, experts claim

Sleep scientists have long suggested banning all technology before bed, cutting out caffeine and having the same number of hours kip as simple ways to combat insomnia.

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7 h. ago Always win Monopoly with simple trick approved by Martin Lewis

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared his three-house strategy that boosts your chances of winning the game, but warns that it might cause arguments with other players

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7 h. ago Not 'cheap as chips' for David Dickinson as Bargain Hunt star shows off his £260,000 convertible Bentley while doing the Christmas food shop

David Dickinson showed off his £260,000 convertible Bentley while doing his Christmas food shopping in Handforth, Cheshire, on Thursday.

Economics