40 m. ago Millions of Brits to descend on pubs and clubs for Mad Friday despite superflu outbreak

Despite a superflu sweeping the country, Brits are expected to hit bars, pubs and restaurants in their droves tonight for Mad Friday

Science

98 m. ago Millions of Brits planning to ignore superflu for 'biggest night out of the year' today

Despite a superflu sweeping the country, Brits are expected to hit bars, pubs and restaurants in their droves tonight for Mad Friday

Science

5 h. ago Ambulance workers ‘fear being attacked’ over Christmas period: ‘A gruelling, relentless struggle’

The GMB publicised its findings on the last Friday before Christmas, one of the busiest nights of the year for ambulance and hospital workers

Events

8 h. ago UK snow forecast maps show London among major cities facing several centimetres

Snow looks set to hit several cities including London as a blizzard from the East could bring several centimetres of the white stuff between Christmas Day and New Year

Politics

9 h. ago Rory McIlroy in tears at BBC SPOTY as heartbreaking moment has viewers 'sobbing'

The emotional moment left the studio crowd and viewers "sobbing"

Politics

10 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...

Politics

10 h. ago UK snow forecast as Russian blizzard 'may bury all regions on Christmas Day'

Some models suggest snow could hit all parts of the UK by the end of Christmas Day, with a Russian weather blast potentially bringing freezing conditions

Politics

12 h. ago Your survival guide to the Christmas chaos: the best books to feed your mind, body and spirit

If the festive season is driving you mad, why not recentre using the tools in these mind-altering and life affirming books

Events

13 h. ago Emotional Luke McCowan reveals Celtic nightmare has left him not talking to Hoops mad family

The boyhood fan has been bereft of explanations to those who matter most to him after four defeats on the spin

Politics

15 h. ago ISIS celebrates Bondi Beach terror attack with horrific three words

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

15 h. ago Bill Clinton stunned aides with push to bring Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as guests to king's wedding

Bill Clinton asked Moroccan King Mohammed VI if he could bring an additional two plus-ones to his 2002 wedding - Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Politics

15 h. ago German prosecutors bring charges against Greensill officials over role in bank’s collapse

Bremen lawyers say three unnamed people charged with crimes relating to bankruptcy and misrepresentation of bank’s financesGerman prosecutors have brought criminal charges against three people involved in running Greensill Bank for their role in the 2021 collapse of the lender.The Bremen public prosecutor’s office said the unnamed people were charged with crimes related to the bankruptcy, as well as the misrepresentation of the German bank’s finances. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago How to stop bed bugs from coming home with you this Christmas

Bed bugs can be found in various accommodations, and if you bring them back into your home it will swiftly become a nightmare. Here's expert advice on avoiding an infestation

Politics

16 h. ago BREAKING: Man throws kittens into Thames and is heard saying 'let them die'

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

16 h. ago Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas

The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies

Politics

17 h. ago NHS pervert jailed after sexually assaulting terrified patients during scans

This is a breaking news story and we will bring you more updates as we get them

Events

17 h. ago Christmas supermarket price war sparked: Three major retailers slash price of festive vegetables to just 5p and bring in rationing due to demand

Morrisonssaid this morning it would cut the prices of British carrots (1kg), parsnips (500g), Brussels sprouts (500g) and whole swedes to 5p for More Card customers.

Economics

17 h. ago London tourists warned of 'pickpocket's paradise' as Christmas crowds 'unable to move' on Oxford Street

Dozens of videos shared on social media show masses of visitors shuffling along at a snail's pace along Oxford Circus - an environment described by many as 'hell on earth' and a 'pickpocket's paradise.'

Events

18 h. ago Universal Studios theme park given planning permission for site near Bedford

The green light has been given for the UK’s first Universal Studios park, with construction set to begin ahead of a planned 2031 opening

Events

18 h. ago Locals furious over plans to extend walking trails at British beauty spot: 'It'll create a tourist circus'

Plans have been proposed to create a 'traffic-free, Multi-User Trail' in the Lake District.

Politics