48 m. ago Huge boost in bid for 4am Scots World Cup pubs as millionaire Wetherspoons boss gives update

WEATHERSPOONS boss Sir Tim Martin has backed an unprecedented bid to keep Scots pubs open as late as 4am so the Tartan Army can watch their side’s World Cup matches. The hospitality icon has thrown his weight behind the bold efforts after the Scottish Beer and Pub Association announced they'd be writing to First Minister John Swinney...

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48 m. ago Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor after emotional plea to parole board

Friends and civic leaders backed the pardon application, citing Jelly Roll's transformation

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2 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...

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2 h. ago Misogynistic abuse is a ‘national emergency’ – and it starts online

Editorial: Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips is to be applauded for treating the problem of violence against women and girls with the same seriousness and techniques used to foil terrorism – but still more can be done to control the tech giants who make money out of pushing hatred

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2 h. ago How support for Labour crumbled in Britain in 2025 with Rachel Reeves' popularity plunging

Backing for the Tories also fell, went up slightly for Reform UK, was unchanged for the Liberal Democrats while the biggest gainers this year were the Greens

Politics

2 h. ago Democrats release more images from Jeffrey Epstein estate, including photos of writing on woman’s body – live

Latest image drop comes as pressure mounts on Trump’s justice department to release filesFull report – Democrats release new Epstein photosWhat we know so far about the Epstein filesDemocratic lawmakers will release more photographs from evidence gathered from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein if the Department of Justice fails to meet the Friday deadline to disclose investigative documents, Congressman Robert Garcia told CNN yesterday.Speaking to Erin Burnett, Garcia said a petition to the federal court by Ghislaine Maxwell – Epstein’s convicted accomplice - to have her conviction on sex trafficking charges thrown out and to obtain a pardon do not trigger an exemption to the law Congress passed mandating a release of documents by the DoJ. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Starmer to appoint career diplomat to replace Mandelson as US ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer has chosen veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Lord Mandelson’s successor as Britain’s ambassador to the US.

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3 h. ago The ultimate winter warmer going viral at M&S that’s ‘warm & soft’ and makes a brilliant last

NOW the weather has plummeted, we're all looking for ways to keep warm. And while a puffer coat does do the job, it doesn't always look the most stylish. Thankfully, Marks & Spencer has launched a gorgeous winter warmer to keep the chill off without compromising on style. The Brushed Fringed Wrap Scarf with Wool...

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3 h. ago The Crown's Lesley Manville takes swipe at ex husband Gary Oldman after 30 years

The couple were got married in 1987 but split shortly after Gary met a much younger actress. And despite more than three decades passing since they got divorced, The Crown star couldn't resist a little dig at her famous ex.

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3 h. ago EA FC 26 Winter Wildcards: Leaked squad, release date, time for Christmas promo

One of the most popular events in EA Sports FC is returning this Christmas with a squad full of new special player items that will be available in Ultimate Team.

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3 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy's health latest and how star broke down telling wife about cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has given a positive update on his health as he lives with cancer and recovers from his worst-ever bike crash

Science

3 h. ago Mother who killed two schoolboys by smashing into their stationary car at 90mph after downing lager has her 10 year jail term increased at Court of Appeal

Natasha Allarakhia was travelling at more than 90mph just moments before the collision on the A17 at North Rauceby.

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3 h. ago Ian Wright hits out at Man Utd over treatment of star Arsenal would 'sign tomorrow'

Bruno Fernandes has been out of the heart of a Manchester United row after claiming that the Red Devils wanted him to leave and Ian Wright has now offered his thoughts

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3 h. ago I am Team GB's only short track speed skater at the Winter Olympics

Team GB have won just one medal in the sport since it's first inclusion in the Games back in 1992, with Nicky Gooch storming to bronze at Lillehammer 1994, but Niall Treacy is ready to showcase just what he can do in Milan.

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3 h. ago 'If I can inspire one person, it's worth it': Britain's sole Winter Olympic short track speed skater on his Milano

Team GB have won just one medal in the sport since it's first inclusion in the Games back in 1992, with Nicky Gooch storming to bronze at Lillehammer 1994, but Niall Treacy is ready to showcase just what he can do in Milan.

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3 h. ago 5 best tabletop dishwashers for squeaky clean plates in small spaces

These portable kitchen appliances scrub up well with us

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3 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy's health latest and devastating admission after telling wife of cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has issued an upbeat update on his health as he lives with cancer and recovers from a serious bike crash

Science

4 h. ago Corey Feldman claims he was molested by the late Corey Haim while making 1987's The Lost Boys

Corey Feldman claims he was molested by his late best friend and confidante Corey Haim, in a new Apple TV documentary about his life.

Politics

4 h. ago Children 'requesting armed officers' ahead of Hanukkah celebrations, GMP chief says

There have been reports of people in Manchester 'celebrating' the mass shooting of Jewish people at Bondi Beach, Sir Stephen Watson said

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4 h. ago William Rush: Waterloo Road star and son of Corrie actress Debbie Rush dies aged 31

‘Our beautiful baby boy, William, passed away on 17th December,’ his mum, former Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush, announced

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