31 m. ago Northern and eastern states brace for travel chaos, school closures and power cuts as 70M under cold weather alerts

More than 2,000 flights were delayed or canceled within, into, or out of the U.S.

Events

35 m. ago London travel disruption over Christmas and New Year 2025: full list of tube and train closures for December 24 to January 2

London travel disruption over Christmas and New Year 2025: full list of tube and train closures for December 24 to January 2  Time Out Worldwide

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46 m. ago 'Charming and lively' high street is best in UK where houses sell for £720,850

A well-known estate agent has listed the best high street across the entire UK, and the lesser-known spot came out on top for its restaurants, shops and houses.

Society

49 m. ago The reason one owner's dog behaves in a certain way while on walks is amazing

A dog owner posted on Reddit to ask if anyone knew what their beloved pet's behaviour while out and about on walks means, and the heartwarming answer left everyone amazed

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59 m. ago 60,000 pounds of cooked chicken under recall in the US due to undeclared allergen

The recalled product was sold at various restaurants in the U.S.

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60 m. ago 'Never before seen bacteria outbreak' leaves 29 'very ill' diners hospitalised

Nearly 30 people contracted a previously unreported strain of Salmonella at Palm by H2O restaurant in Coventry, with the owner later fined thousands after pleading guilty to food safety offences

Science

68 m. ago Amazon launches AI assistant in Kindle app to explain your books to you

Feature relies on artificial intelligence – at a time when publishers are increasingly concerned about their work being used to train such systems

Politics

75 m. ago Dog owner asks what pet's behaviour on walks means, and gets heartwarming answer

One dog owner took to Reddit to ask if anyone knew the meaning of something their pet often does while out and about on walks. And the answer left everyone amazed.

Events

82 m. ago 'Our handpicked Skechers deals on Amazon that will arrive in time for Christmas'

Treat someone special to a new pair of Skechers with these Amazon deals that will arrive before Christmas.

Economics

90 m. ago From pet GPS tracker to the best tequila – the ultimate last minute Christmas gift ideas list

Still searching for the perfect Christmas gifts? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a list of crowd-pleasers, including a GPS pet tracker for peace of mind, stylish and affordable Ugg dupes, and more

Politics

2 h. ago How Stephen Gallacher is helping grow golf in Scotland with 34% participation jump

Four-time DP World Tour winner’s junior foundation receives £100,000 boost from Edinburgh event

Politics

2 h. ago Gladiators star Sharron Davies' life as she opens up on being pregnant at 44

Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies starred as Amazon on Gladiators

Politics

2 h. ago All the channels disappearing from Sky and Virgin Media in December after SEVEN more added to list

YOU may have spotted some differences in your TV guide but don’t worry – you aren’t seeing things. December is bringing a wave of updates to Sky and Virgin Media, with several channels disappearing from screens entirely. While some of these tweaks have already gone live, there are more changes on the way. Here is a...

Events

2 h. ago Strictly's Vito Coppola reveals plans to leave the UK in 'amazing' update

Vito appeared on the ITV talk show to take part in another cookery segement

Politics

2 h. ago ‘I kept a shotgun next to the bed’: when a Racing Santander duo stood up to Franco

Fifty years on Aitor Aguirre and Sergio Manzanera still share a connection after their protest against executions in Spain in 1975Amid the clatter of studs and the shouts of encouragement, the players of Racing Santander filed out of the home dressing room and into the tunnel to face their opponents. All of them, that was, except two. The broad-shouldered centre-forward Aitor Aguirre and the winger Sergio Manzanera lingered furtively.“We said that if we could do something to damage this military regime, we should,” recalls Aguirre on the terrace of the restaurant he ran for many years after his retirement. “But it had to be subtle, or they wouldn’t let us out on the field. So, we slipped into the toilets with a pair of bootlaces. I tied one onto Sergio, and he tied one onto me, so they looked like armbands.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Gladiators' Amazon star Sharron Davies' life from age to transgender rights row

Former Gladiators star Sharron Davies, who played Amazon in the 1990s, is known for her campaigning on women's sports

Politics

3 h. ago Former world snooker champion Neil Robertson mysteriously pulls out of Scottish Open hours before tournament begins

NEIL ROBERTSON has snubbed the Scottish Open at late notice - and he's not the only big name to pull out. Former world champion Robertson would have been one of the better-known stars at this week's Edinburgh showdown. The Aussie, 43, is in good form, having made it to the UK Championship semi-finals earlier this...

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3 h. ago Popular world buffet chain teases opening of new branch near Glasgow

A POPULAR world buffet chain has teased the opening of a new branch near Glasgow. The award‑winning eatery serves everything from Italian pastas to fiery Indian curries. Booffi already has four Scots sites - in Clydebank, Dunfermline, the Glasgow Forge and Glasgow Fort. Each restaurant hosts themed nights covering Italian, Tandoori, Scottish specials and more...

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3 h. ago ‘The last bastion before collapse’ – Louvre museum closed as workers begin strike

Crisis-hit Paris institution still reeling from jewel heist in dispute over staffing, renovations and ticket price risesThe crisis-hit Louvre museum in Paris was closed on Monday as workers began a strike to demand urgent renovations and staffing increases, and protested against a rise in ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, including British and American tourists.The world’s most-visited museum – which has had a difficult few months after a jewel heist, a damaging water leak and safety fears over a gallery ceiling – could face days of partial or total closure at one of its busiest times of the year if many of its 2,100-strong workforce vote to continue striking this week. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Sarah Ferguson gives Royal Lodge staff 'extraordinary' challenge over Amazon boxes

Royal author Andrew Lownie claims so many unopened Amazon boxes have piled up at Royal Lodge that staff don't know what to do with them as the Duchess of York prepares to downsize

Politics