41 m. ago Catastrophic flooding in Washington state sees 100,000 people told to evacuate

Days of torrential and unrelenting rain have sent rivers flowing over their banks, prompting governor to warn that ‘lives will be at stake in the coming days’

Events

43 m. ago 'If you've got the flu, stay at home or wear a mask' say Health Chiefs as they urge Britons to get vaccinated

Britons battling coughs and colds were today begged to stay at home, as health chiefs doled out Covid-era advice amid fears the raging superflu could cause Christmas carnage.

Society

44 m. ago GB News' fawning Donald Trump interview reported to Ofcom over 'scum' and 'hoax' claims

Campaign group 38 Degrees delivered the complaint after more than 65,000 people signed a petition demanding an investigation into whether the interview broke impartiality rules

Politics

55 m. ago Scotland has the UK's 'best attraction' but most people have never heard of it

'I bought this experience for myself and a friend who loves all things aircraft and our experience could not have been better'

Politics

60 m. ago Woman wins £525k on scratchcard and shocks people by what she will do with winnings

A French woman who won €600,000 (£525k) on a scratchcard has shared her generous plan to help a loved one in a difficult financial situation, leaving people stunned

Economics

64 m. ago People think that when you're dying you climb Everest, do extraordinary things on a bucket list...but you don't: Author Sophie Kinsella revealed how 'little treats' helped her through three

The writer and mother-of-five, whose real name is Madeleine Sophie Wickham, received the devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma in 2022.

Events

65 m. ago ‘Censorship pure and simple’: critics hit out at Trump plan to vet visitors’ social media

Some warn proposal will decimate US tourism industry as free speech advocates say it will lead to people self-censoringFree speech advocates have accused Donald Trump of “shredding civil liberties” and “censorship pure and simple” after the White House said it planned to require visa applicants from dozens of countries to provide social media, phone and email histories for vetting before being allowed into the US.In a move that some commentators compared to China and others warned would decimate tourism to the US, including the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the Department for Homeland Security said it was planning to apply the rules to visitors from 42 countries, including the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Germany and Japan, if they want to enter the US on the commonly used Esta visa waiver. Continue reading...

Politics

77 m. ago Missing child star who vanished without trace left cryptic note after 'sobbing' 4am call

Joe Pichler starred in a number of movies, but after being called back home by his family to finish his education, he went missing and has never been found

Events

89 m. ago Flu jabs 'run out' in Boots update as NHS tells people 'get vaccinated' as infections soar

Worried customers complain about pre-booked injections as one says 'Boots have cancelled 4 appointments on me'

Science

91 m. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

97 m. ago Last chance to be vaccinated against flu in time for Christmas, UKHSA warns Britons

The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

Events

1 hour ago How a forgotten hellhole in Syria impacts millions of people in the UK

As a damning new report on Britain’s ‘two-tier’ stripping of citizen’s rights is released, Bel Trew reports on

Politics

1 hour ago This Morning's Alison Hammond surprises couple with home visit

The TV presenter swapped the red carpet for the living room, joining the Specsavers Home Visits team to help deliver vital eye and hearing tests to people who can’t leave their homes.

Politics

1 hour ago NHS 24 urging people to check supplies and ensure they have enough prescribed medicines to last through festive period

December’s rush and excitement often cause people to overlook their repeat prescriptions, which leads to unnecessary anxiety and disruption over the holidays.

Politics

2 h. ago Xabi Alonso walking thin line at Madrid even with dressing room backing

Despite signs of renewed intensity, Real Madrid fell to their second loss in four days against Manchester City. How long can a positive reaction overshadow negative results?No attacker in Real Madrid’s history had gone without a goal for as long as Rodrygo but at last he was released and he had a message to deliver, performed for public consumption. The Brazilian, who had not scored in nine months and was starting only his fifth game this season, beat Gianluigi Donnarumma to give them the lead against Manchester City. Then he turned and ran towards the touchline to embrace Xabi Alonso, the manager on the edge for whom this could prove an even greater release.“It’s a difficult moment for him, like it is for us,” Rodrygo said. “Things aren’t coming off and I wanted to show people that we are together with the coach. People say a lot of things and I just wanted to show that we are united. We need that unity to keep going.” By the time Rodrygo spoke, the lead had been taken from them, a...

Politics

2 h. ago Arsenal files: Arteta cancels Christmas and why bizarre Wolves kick

MIKEL ARTETA has cancelled Christmas at Arsenal. Well, sort of. The manager has decided that the club’s first-team squad should all report to training on December 25 even though the team does not have a game on Boxing Day. Arsenal face Brighton at the Emirates on December 27 but Arteta is keen to get the...

Politics

2 h. ago Councillors in Kent ‘pelted with eggs’ by people wearing balaclavas, MPs told

Swale Borough Council were debating making their area a ‘District of Sanctuary’ for asylum seekers in the meeting on Wednesday evening.

Politics

2 h. ago Two people taken to hospital after firefighters called to blaze at flat off Grassmarket

Two people, including a firefighter, have been taken to hospital after crews battled a flat fire near Edinburgh’s Grassmarket.

Events

2 h. ago Full list of changes people on Adult Disability Payment need to report during review

PIP has now ended in Scotland for all new and existing claimants.

Politics

3 h. ago Ryanair plane crashes into Stansted fence as tug driver talks to colleague

Nearly 190 people were on board at the time

Events