49 m. ago Coronation Street actress Katy Cavanagh reinvents herself as showbiz 'momager' with two sons bound for the Golden Globes after landing roles in Chloe Zhao's Hamnet

Best known to soap fans as bubbly Julie Carp, who spent seven years walking the cobbles, Katy Cavanagh has reinvented herself as a showbiz 'momager' - a combination of mum and manager.

Culture

1 hour ago Britain must back freedom, democracy and liberty and stand united with courageous rebels in Iran

Where is Britain's support on Iran? YOU would think the attempts by thousands of freedom protesters to overthrow a brutal, murderous regime would warrant some serious support from any British government. After all we are talking about a tyranny which has promoted terror across the globe and threatened the West with a far-reaching nuclear programme....

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4 h. ago Scientist warns snacking after one time of day could worsen cholesterol

Dr Sarah Berry at Zoe has issued the important information about the time of day people snack at

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5 h. ago Scott Parker labels Ashley Barnes ‘incredible example’ as Burnley thump Millwall

The 36-year-old bagged a brace at Turf Moor.

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6 h. ago West Wing's Timothy Busfield accused of child abuse as arrest warrant issued

Emmy Award winning actor Timothy Busfield has been accused of child abuse linked to The Cleaning Lady TV show and there is now a warrant for his arrest

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6 h. ago Golden Globes celebrities out to 'make a statement' as awards to take back seat

This year's Golden Globes Awards in California is set to see celebrities battle it out for more than just gongs, with a PR to the stars claiming they will have another 'moment to make a statement'

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6 h. ago Ashley Barnes at the double as Burnley claim welcome win over Millwall

Josh Coburn netted a consolation for the Lions.

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8 h. ago FA Cup roundup: Sunderland beat Everton on penalties as Strand Larsen hits treble for Wolves

Wolves beat Shrewsbury 6-1 to continue revivalLeicester win 2-0 at Cheltenham to avoid giantkillingEverton’s first FA Cup tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium ended in a penalty shootout loss to Sunderland, with all of the home team’s takers failing with their kicks.Enzo Le Fée had put his midweek penalties woes behind him by scoring the opener for Sunderland, only for a late penalty, a softish award given after Adam Aznou’s shoulder-to-shoulder challenge from Trai Hume, to send the game into extra time after a 1-1 draw. James Garner scored that kick but missed in the shootout while Le Fée converted his, this time avoiding the panenka. When Thierno Barry and Beto also missed for Everton, Luke O’Nien was left to slot the winning kick.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Sarah Ferguson 'pleads' with King Charles in 'cringey' Christmas card

Sources has dubbed Fergie's attempts to 'smooth things over' with the Royal Family as 'embarassingly desperate'.

Politics

12 h. ago Unseen Epstein email reveals new Andrew and Fergie bombshell with astonishing demand

A previously unseen email photographed on Jeffrey Epstein's desk has emerged, allegedly shedding new light on Sarah Ferguson's ties to the late paedophile financer

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13 h. ago Truth about Heated Rivalry, by SARAH VINE. The gay hockey romance has caused hysteria among straight women. I've watched the X

Are you into gay porn? If not, I would proceed with caution when watching the hot new show of the moment, Heated Rivalry, which premieres in the UK this weekend.

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13 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka powers past Karolina Muchova into Brisbane International final

World No 1 will face Marta Kostyuk on SundayAlcaraz beats Sinner in Korean exhibition matchAryna Sabalenka advanced to the Brisbane International final for the third year in a row after defeating Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4. The world No 1 clinched her fourth match point at Pat Rafter Arena to advance to Sunday’s final against Marta Kostyuk, who beat the fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-0, 6-3. It was Kostyuk’s third win in a row over a top-10 opponent. She came into the match with only one win in five previous matches against the American.On Friday, in a rematch of last year’s Australian Open final, Sabalenka broke Madison Keys in five straight service games on the way to a 6-3, 6-3 win. Last year at Melbourne Park, Keys beat Sabalenka for her first Grand Slam singles title. Although three match points slipped away amid a late flurry of pressure from the Czech player, Sabalenka sealed victory when a Muchová shot sailed long. “I always try to stay in the present,” Sabalenka said. “I wor...

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13 h. ago Golden Globes 2026: who will win and who should win the film awards?

This weekend promises a Hollywood showdown with films including Sinners, Marty Supreme and One Battle After Another up for major awardsAfter a year that was notoriously close to call (did anyone initially see Anora emerging as the ultimate victor?), this awards season feels a little easier to scope out. Paul Thomas Anderson’s idiosyncratic activism caper One Battle After Another has so far dominated, becoming only the fourth film ever to win best film at both the New York and Los Angeles film circles then the National Board of Review and the National Society of Film Critics. But how far can it go?It leads this weekend’s Golden Globes with nine nominations but the comedy categories also feature Marty Supreme, now riding high at the box office, and its inescapable leading man Timothée Chalamet. Then on the drama side we have Sinners and Hamnet, two very different films solidifying two very different awards narratives. Here’s how I think it might all play out on Sunday: Continue readin...

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15 h. ago Sydney Sweeney shows off her famous cleavage at Golden Globes pre

Sydney Sweeney put her famous cleavage on display as she attended a Golden Globes event on Friday night despite her back-to-back awards season snubs.

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16 h. ago What links Billie Eilish and George Gershwin? The Saturday quiz

From Barclays, Cadbury and Clarks to Nith and Wampool, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What identically named comic strips debuted in the US and UK in March 1951?2 Which pharaoh was known by later Egyptians as the Great Ancestor?3 Which Spanish-language singer is the world’s most-streamed artist?4 Which big cat has the widest geographical distribution?5 Who was the first woman to train a Grand National winner?6 What element has the lowest boiling point?7 Which artist has museums in Pittsburgh and Slovakia?8 Which country has more than 9m abandoned homes?What links: 9 Billie Eilish; George Gershwin; Barry Gibb; Robert Sherman?10 Annan; Dee; Eden; Esk; Kirtle Water; Nith; Wampool?11 Lord Kitchener and Mighty Sparrow; nymph of Ogygia; Jacques Cousteau’s ship?12 Elgin City; Juventus; Marseille; Swindon Town?13 Barclays; Cadbury; Clarks; Fry’s; Lloyds; Rowntree’s?14 Rose; tree; bird; arrow; globe; poppy?15 Nicola Adams; Mel B; Alan Bennett; Erling Haaland; Gabby Logan; Marco ...

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16 h. ago 'Sarah Ferguson disgraced herself with cringey begging Christmas card to King Charles'

Sarah Ferguson reportedly sent a "pleading" Christmas card to her former brother-in-law, King Charles, in a last-ditch attempt to make amends with the monarch and his wife, Queen Camilla

Sport

17 h. ago Skip avocado toast for cheaper and healthy alternative that's always available

One substitute for avocado toast is "fresh and delicious"

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17 h. ago 2026 already belongs to the celebrity ‘odd couple’. Why are we so obsessed with them?

From ‘Kylithée’ to Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, nothing captures the collective imagination like a seemingly mismatched celebrity couple. Jessica Burrell digs into the obsession

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17 h. ago Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are the ‘it’ couple of awards season – why do so many people have a problem with that?

Three years into their relationship, the make-up mogul and the Hollywood golden boy are still seen as something of a mismatch. Why does this particular A-list pairing continue to get under the skin of Chalamet’s fans, asks Katie Rosseinsky and are they really as ‘weird’ as they seem?

Events

18 h. ago Food wins, fashion loses in UK retail’s underwhelming Christmas

Cautious spending in ‘golden quarter’ exposes divide between the UK’s stronger retailers and those that have failed to adapt

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