77 m. ago The three ages of Michael Carrick and what they say about Manchester United

From his competitive debut to his first spell as interim, the former midfielder has seen much at Old Trafford over the past two decades23 August 2006, Charlton 0-3 Manchester United The 25‑year‑old new signing was eased into United’s midfield as a second-half substitute in the second game of the season, having picked up a small injury on the pre‑season tour. With Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes suspended, Sir Alex Ferguson started with John O’Shea and Darren Fletcher in central midfield, with the Scot (sporting a mullet) opening the scoring after Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo had hit the woodwork. Carrick was one of four future United managers in the side, alongside Fletcher, Giggs and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who rounded off the win with a late goal after Louis Saha had doubled United’s lead. Solskjær’s goal was his first in the league in three injury-hit years, and the Norwegian, also a substitute, should have had another when Carrick squared a perfect pass to the striker, only ...

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2 h. ago Ryan Thomas hails 'best day of my life' as he celebrates with daughter Scarlett, 17

The former Coronation Street star, 41, posed with his teenage daughter Scarlett, to announce some major news in a post on Instagram.

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2 h. ago Best of British theatre takes centre stage at Vue Livingston

Kicking things off is the Royal Ballet and Opera’s La Traviata, arriving on screens from January 14. Audiences can enter a world of seductive grandeur, experiencing the tender and devastating beauty of Verdi’s opera, directed by Richard Eyre.

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4 h. ago US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions

Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last yearIn a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released on Tuesday.The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices, according to the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm. Environmental policy rollbacks by Donald Trump’s administration were not significant factors in the increase because they were only put in place this year, the study authors said. Heat-trapping gases from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas are the major cause of worsening global warming, scientists say. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Inside the Duffer Brothers' net worth as Stranger Things documentary airs

Stranger Things' long-awaited documentary special may have just dropped but One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 is already Netflix's most-watched film.

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5 h. ago Albanian illegal migrant will be deported for a FIFTH time after being found hiding in the back of trailer

Since 2017 Romeo Zani (pictured) has repeatedly tried to enter the UK. He first came to the attention of the Border Force when he confessed he had entered the UK in the 'back of a lorry'.

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5 h. ago Starmer set to drop plans to make digital ID mandatory for UK workers

Latest U-turn comes after Labour MPs expressed concern about compulsory nature of proposed scheme

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5 h. ago Manchester Airport drop off: All the information issued to passengers

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6 h. ago Young Scots mum hospitalised for FIVE months after breathing issues revealed devastating diagnosis

A BRAVE Scots mum with cystic fibrosis is facing a double lung transplant after a Covid infection left her in hospital for five months. Ashley Grigor, 33, was told her lung function will never recover after it dropped to just 50 per cent of its normal capacity when she began struggling to breathe last year....

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6 h. ago Russian tanker involved in dramatic raid pictured as it reaches Britain

The Marinera, which was raided last week for allegedly violating US sanctions, has been escorted to Moray Firth in Northern Scotland, where it has now dropped anchor

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7 h. ago Liam Rosenior offered chilling Chelsea warning as boss issued ultimatum

Chelsea appointed Liam Rosenior as Enzo Maresca’s replacement earlier this month and he has been sent a warning ahead of his first Premier League game in charge of the Blues

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7 h. ago Scott Adams, Dilbert creator and conservative commentator, dies aged 68

Cartoonist – who was dropped from US papers in 2023 after calling Black people a ‘hate group’ – had prostate cancer Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind the satirical comic strip Dilbert and conservative commentator, has died aged 68 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.On Tuesday, Adams’s ex-wife Shelly Miles revealed his death in a tearful livestream of his YouTube channel Real Coffee with Scott Adams. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Scottish budget: Business leaders say support measures do not go far enough

“Given the extent of the increases small businesses are facing, with rises of up to 400 per cent, this is effectively a drop in the ocean” – Guy Hinks, FSB Scotland

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8 h. ago Russian shadow fleet oil tanker drops anchor three miles off coast of Scotland days after it was seized in US commando

The Marinera was spotted off Burghead near Lossiemouth on the Moray coast.

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8 h. ago The 'waterproof' winter boots on Amazon that 'exude style' for under £30

Take advantage of this footwear deal ahead of the latest weather warnings.

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9 h. ago Ten products to weatherproof your hair in wet and windy weather

Ten dependable stylers to help keep your hair in check, whatever the forecast

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9 h. ago Mum of Archie York killed in gas explosion tells of the moment 'he was gone'

Archie York's parents Katherine Errington and Robbie York have told his story and given tips on how to spot what are known as cannabis "shatter" factories

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9 h. ago Love Island beauty strips to tiny black bikini in the snow for daring display

Love Island star Mary Bedford braved the freezing cold and posed for some scorching snaps in the snow, wearing a skimpy black bikini, a fur coat and a pair of matching earmuffs

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9 h. ago UK’s best value theme park drops prices to £10pp for January

KEEPING the kids entertained this January can cost as little as £10 if you head to this top UK attraction. Drayton Manor in Tamworth picked up the top prize when it came to the ‘Best Value Theme Park’ last year - and now you can enjoy a day out for a fraction of the usual price. For...

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9 h. ago Black Panther’s Wakandans and the Fantastic Four meet in latest Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer

Black Panther’s Wakandans and the Fantastic Four are the latest Marvel characters revealed to be in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. film.

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