4 h. ago ITV set to launch celebrity prank show to replace Saturday Night Takeaway

The show will combine pranks and game show elements

Culture

5 h. ago Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward will not work out at NFL scouting combine

Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in this year's NFL draft, are both opting out of workouts at the league's annual scouting combine in Indianapolis

Events

10 h. ago America must not surrender its Democratic values | Bernie Sanders

Together, we must fight for our long-held values and work with people around the world who share themFor 250 years, the United States has held itself up as a symbol of democracy – an example of freedom and self-governance to which the rest of the world could aspire. People have long looked to our declaration of independence and constitution as blueprints for how to guarantee those human rights and freedoms.Tragically, all of that is changing. As Donald Trump moves this country towards authoritarianism, he is aligning himself with dictators and despots who share his disdain for democracy and the rule of law.Bernie Sanders is a US senator and a ranking member of the health, education, labor and pensions committee. He represents the state of Vermont and is the longest-serving independent in the history of Congress Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Woman spent 32 hours in hospital waiting for bed on ward with nowhere close to buy food or drink

A councillor has praised the 'brilliant care' his wife received but said staff were clearly 'working under tremendous pressure' and there were not enough facilities close by for refreshments

Economics

13 h. ago Saturday acca betting tips: FA Cup prediction, best bets & 52/1 accumulator

Follow our free football betting tips for Saturday, which we’ve combined to make a 52/1 acca

Politics

15 h. ago Snowstorm to hit UK with '1cm per hour' flurries, except one area remains untouched

Weather maps show the storm hovering over the British Isles on Thrusday, March 13 - with all but one region battling snow, torrential rain, or a combination of the two.

Events

16 h. ago UK snow maps show date '1cm per hour' storm and torrential rain will miss just one area

Advanced weather maps from WXCharts shows the storm hovering over the United Kingdom in days - with all but one region battling snow, torrential rain, or a combination of the two

Events

23 h. ago Small Town, Big Story review – Christina Hendricks is terrifying in Chris O’Dowd’s wacky Irish comedy

Hendricks plays a Hollywood producer who returns to her home town to shoot a show in this whimsical comedy drama – and she is not someone you want to crossHow much you enjoy Small Town, Big Story will depend on how you feel first about whimsy and second about genre mashups. If your appetite for both is large, then Chris O’Dowd’s creation (he wrote and directed) has plenty to make you happy. If not, you might find the whole thing a little too underpowered to keep you going.Christina Hendricks, of Mad Men fame, plays hard-bitten TV producer Wendy Patterson. She is in charge of her first big Hollywood production and returns to her tiny home town of Drumbán in Northern Ireland (after 25 years in Los Angeles surrounded by fat-cat bosses and patronising colleagues) to shoot it there. This follows shenanigans by Drumbán’s more colourful and eccentric characters to keep the location scouts from choosing a more tax-advantageous site across the border; these shenanigans include a pig’s head o...

Events

23 h. ago Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play next season rather than retire

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play next season rather than retire

Politics

28 h. ago Joe Rogan says Girl Scouts are poisoning us with ‘toxic’ cookies. Here’s the truth

Influential podcaster cites study claiming the treats contain traces of metals and a herbicide used in weed killer

Events

29 h. ago Love still shining through as Wishaw couple celebrate their Platinum wedding anniversary

Ernie and Iris have been married 70 years after first meeting at a Scouts event

Politics

30 h. ago Damon Hill speaks on Sky Sports F1 axe as younger pundits and 'eye

Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 champion, also gave his view on whether his Sky Sports departure cam as a result of his criticism of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing

Politics

31 h. ago NFL star Justin Tucker offers apology but denies sexual misconduct claims

Kicker says he is committed to respect of othersTucker has faced mounting accusations since JanuaryBaltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has released a new statement maintaining that he did not act inappropriately while receiving treatment from massage therapists. He also offered an apology.“It devastates me to know that anyone I have worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone who has felt otherwise, I am sorry,” Tucker said in a statement from his publicist. “I want you to know I am committed to ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I respect them and care about them as a human being.” Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago ‘Married men HATE glitter’: TikTokers take to crafty way to ward off cheaters

Glitter transfers easily and is tough to wash off, which is why women are using it to leave a message – and for revengeLipstick on the collar, a stray earring tucked into seat cushions: women have long relied on makeup and fashion to catch cheaters. Now, there’s a new method for singles who want to ensure a date doesn’t have a secret spouse at home – provided they aren’t afraid of microplastics.In a TikTok posted this month with more than 2m likes, the fitness influencer Dalia Grande spritzed glitter all over her body while getting ready for a first date: “bc I’m at the age where they could be married (Married men HATE glitter)”, she wrote in the caption. Continue reading...

Events

33 h. ago Super League looks to break America as Wigan and Warrington head for Las Vegas

Wigan will face Warrington at the Allegiant Stadium, home of NFL franchise the Las Vegas Raiders, on Saturday.

Sport

34 h. ago Liverpool declared CHAMPIONS already as fans offered chance to celebrate success

Liverpool moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win over Newcastle, which, combined with Arsenal's failure to beat Nottingham Forest, effectively ended the title race

Sport

35 h. ago 'I'm a doctor and there are key ingredients you MUST have for breakfast'

Dr Sophia Komninou has explained the ingredients and combinations to eat first thing to ensure a healthy day

Events

36 h. ago NFL offseason storylines to watch: Aaron Rodgers’ next team and trades galore

As the NFL gathers for the combine, we look at the plots that will dominate the news cycle in the coming weeks and monthsStafford and the Rams are in another contractual standoff, with Los Angeles giving their quarterback permission to seek a trade. Stafford is set to earn $27m next season, putting him way behind the highest earners at the position. According to reports, Stafford is looking for a new two-year, $110m deal from the Rams that slices the difference between Dak Prescott (who will earn $60m in 2025) and Trevor Lawrence ($52m). Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago The question no one dares ask: what if Britain has to defend itself from the US? | George Monbiot

So much of our intelligence and military systems are shared or reliant on the US – if it becomes the enemy, it is already inside the gatesAll the talk now is of how we might defend ourselves without the US. But almost everyone with a voice in public life appears to be avoiding a much bigger and more troubling question: how we might defend ourselves against the US.As Keir Starmer visits the orange emperor’s court in Washington, let’s first consider the possibilities. I can’t comment on their likelihood, and I fervently hope that people with more knowledge and power than me are gaming them. One is that Donald Trump will not only clear the path for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, but will actively assist him. We know that Trump can brook no challenge to his hegemony. Russia is no threat to US dominance, but Europe, with a combined economy similar to that of the US, and a powerful diplomatic and global political presence, could be. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Aldi shoppers are stunned as £7.99 mango and strawberry flavoured Easter eggs arrive

Aldi has launched £7.99 Dairyfine Bubble Tea Easter eggs, combining viral bubble tea flavours with traditional Easter treats in Mango & Peach and Strawberry varieties

Economics