37 m. ago Outrage as transport regulator finds illegal migrants hiding in lorries could be behind explosion in food poisoning outbreaks: '3,000 trucks contaminated'

Lorries were the most common route used by people smugglers to hide migrants before tighter security around ports and the Channel Tunnel led to rise in small boat crossings.

Events

37 m. ago I was nearly killed by a broccoli sandwich: Student reveals how she cheated death and describes horrific symptoms as she recovers from deadly snack that has killed two people

A student has revealed that she nearly died after eating a broccoli sandwich bought at a food truck whose products have allegedly left at least two dead and more than a dozen in hospital. 

Events

38 m. ago Bezalel Smotrich approves 3,000 new housing units in controversial West Bank settlement, reports say – Middle East crisis live

Israel’s far-right finance minister approves tenders for housing which international community says would split West Bank in half, reports Times of IsraelThe health ministry in Gaza has just issued a statement, saying four more people have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours.This brings the total to 239 since the start of the war, including 106 children, according to the health ministry. Continue reading...

Events

43 m. ago After a tough year, dad wins £78k Aston Martin for just 20p in an online prize draw

A year out of work recovering from a hip replacement ended in style for Eugene Dunkley, who won a £78,000 Aston Martin for 20p.

Economics

48 m. ago Arne Slot claims Liverpool hurt by ‘honesty’ after ‘weird’ referee decision in Community Shield

The Reds were left upset at Wembley Stadium with Florian Wirtz not awarded a foul after staying on his feet following contact, with Slot adamant his side are too ‘honest’

Politics

49 m. ago Tulisa's bombshell claims: Singer details battle with addiction, suicide attempts and her heartbreaking response to sex tape scandal

The singer, 37, vowed to be 'brutally honest' in the tome, titled Judgement: Love, Trials and Tribulations, and has stayed true to her word.

Events

54 m. ago Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000

Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

56 m. ago Tributes paid to 'one of a kind' Scots dad killed in horror Ayrshire lorry crash

John McKinstry was tragically pronounced dead at the scene in South Ayrshire on Monday.

Events

59 m. ago Church and charity treasurer, 75, who defrauded both organisations out of £285,000 is jailed for four years

Terence Capstick abused his trusted volunteer role at Winslow Parish Church and the Rogers Free Educational Trust in Buckinghamshire to siphon off huge sums over nearly five years.

Economics

63 m. ago The $62m question: does a high school really need a professional

A 10,000-seat arena for a school in Georgia with fewer than 2,000 students raises questions about America’s sporting and educational prioritiesWhen the television cameras pan around the US’s newest sporting temple to show the cavernous stands, elegant brick exterior, VIP suites and massive video board, viewers might believe they are looking at a professional venue.Yet the occupants of Phillip Beard Stadium, the Buford Wolves, are not a professioanl team or even a college one. They are high-schoolers. In the exorbitant world of high school football, Buford’s $62m, 10,000-capacity arena is not the biggest or most expensive taxpayer-funded student stadium in the US. But it may be the most luxurious. Continue reading...

Politics

65 m. ago ITV Lorraine star says 'I’m to blame' as they make parenting confession

Lorraine presenter Ranvir Singh was left feeling 'guilty' as she shared an insight into her personal life during the latest episode of the ITV show.

Politics

66 m. ago John Terry gives up on manager dream as Chelsea icon left 'baffled' after snubs

John Terry has turned his back on the prospect of becoming a manager after growing tired of the lack of opportunities that have come his way as he settles into his job at Chelsea

Politics

73 m. ago Emmerdale Vinny star Bradley Johnson's life as new dad after horrific soap attack

Bradley Johnson has become a fan favourite among ITV Emmerdale viewers for his role as Vinny Dingle on the ITV soap, but his life away from the screen is far quieter

Politics

76 m. ago No cars available for full Electric Car Grant nearly a month after launch

Scheme aims to reduce the cost of electric cars priced under £37,000.

Politics

80 m. ago BBC Breakfast viewers baffled and slam 'there's no need' after unusual moment in live broadcast

BBC Breakfast viewers were left scratching their heads as they watched business correspondent Ben Boulos report live from a wind farm in North Lincolnshire.

Politics

83 m. ago Council houses worth £550,000 are seized from 'fraudsters' after probe finds they already OWNED their own properties elsewhere

Hackney Council in north London confiscated seven homes, redistributing them to those most in need who had been on the waiting list for social housing for some time.

Society

84 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star reveals 'hard' health issue he faced on show

Ore Oduba won the famous Glitterball Trophy in 2016 when he partnered with Joanna Clifton, but he was reportedly battling a health issue while starring on Strictly Come Dancing

Culture

98 m. ago Emmerdale's Amelia star announces new business after soap exit left her with 'so much anxiety'

Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell, who played Amelia Spencer, has announced she's launching her first ever business after being left with "so much anxiety" following her soap exit

Politics

1 hour ago Loose Woman star Nadia Sawalha reveals ‘horrendous’ health battle stealing ‘joy of life’

‘I will just obsess,’ chat show panel member said

Events

2 h. ago Motorists miss weddings, concerts and even holidays due to car problems

A poll of 2,000 motorists found 61% have had their plans scuppered thanks to a car problem, with one in twenty of those completely missing a loved one's wedding

Transport