36 m. ago Kickstart your fitness journey in 2026 with the best fitness tech

A new year means time for a new start and there's plenty that tech can do to help

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41 m. ago World's tallest skyscraper would reach 2.5 miles into sky and house 1million people

The world's tallest skyscraper would be five times bigger than the unparalleled Burj Khalifa in Dubai if the 'dream' proposal created in 1995 ever becomes a reality

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1 hour ago 7 warm destinations that reach over 22C in January recommended by a travel expert

From Thailand to Barbados, a travel content creator shares top winter sun destinations with temperatures ranging from 21 to 30C to beat the British chill.

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1 hour ago You can get to world's hottest city where fish boil in the sea for £78 this month

The city is, by some counts, the hottest in the world. However, in January, the coldest time of the year, the thermometer rarely rises much higher than 20 °C, while staying in the balmy mid-teens

Economics

2 h. ago The 16 Welsh hotels you owe it to yourself to book a night at

Whether you're looking at a mood-lifting minibreak, a full-on holiday, or just a little overnight pick-me-up these hotels are all very much worthy of your attention

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2 h. ago Gruesome UK museum with jars filled with remains has stark warning for visitors

The Hunterian Museum in London is a collection of anatomical specimens, both animal and human, and while it's a fascinating place to visit for some, it warns that many tourists may find it upsetting

Events

2 h. ago BBC radio star Jenny Collins dies: Heartbroken colleague pays tribute to Merseyside legend

An iconic BBC Radio Merseyside star has died.

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2 h. ago Jailed Islamist killer who won payout under ECHR rules for solitary confinement held prison officer hostage at knife point and told him: 'I've killed two people and I'll kill you'

Drug gangster turned jihadist sympathiser Fuad Awale, 38, used European rights laws to argue that his being locked up alone was unfair - despite the move following his hostage taking terror attack.

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2 h. ago Rachel Uchitel dons $1million worth of diamonds as she ties the knot for third time in lavish Palm Beach wedding

We're only a couple of days into 2026, but Rachel Uchitel may have already thrown the celebrity wedding of the year.

Society

3 h. ago Brits set to wake up to snow and blizzards as Arctic blast grips UK: Fresh amber warnings issued as 'bitterly cold snap' sparks travel chaos with drivers crashing and trains cancelled

Brits could wake up to snow as the Arctic blast grips the country for up to a week amid fears over travel issues and power cuts as temperatures are predicted to drop to as low as -10C.

Events

3 h. ago RICHARD KAY: The blueprint for Charles's annus mirabilis that could see a new home for Andrew and a big decision on Harry and Meghan

RICHARD KAY:There were times in the last tumultuous 12 months when the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor drama threatened to obliterate all the good works of the Royal Family

Politics

4 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: British voters are fed up with mass immigration, 'two tier' policing and welfarism. They're moving to the Right in droves... so when will selfish Labour MPs wake up?

Early alarm calls at this time of year are brutal. Christmasis over, a new year has begun - and the mornings are black.

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4 h. ago Bald Mickey Rourke, 73, emerges for Taco Bell at LA home he faces eviction from over $60,000 unpaid rent

A bald Mickey Rourke looked unrecognizable as he emerged from the LA home he is potentially facing eviction from after allegedly failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent.

Society

4 h. ago I went to the quiet Greek island without the party crowds – and locals love tourists

BEFORE I headed to the Greek island of Alonissos, a waiter in neighbouring Skiathos told me: “It’s too quiet there, I prefer to party here.”  Now I was looking forward to the trip even more.  While most tourists tend to land at Skiathos airport and stick to that lively destination, many are making the short ferry...

Society

4 h. ago I visited the tiny Cornish fishing village from famous TV show – with treasure hunting and no crowds

WITH its tiny, twisty streets that lead to the harbour, there’s something magical about the small Cornish fishing village that is the setting for ITV’s Doc Martin.   The TV series, set in stunning Port Isaac, aired its final episode in 2022 but its legacy lives on.   Daily tours take in some of the most famous landmarks and...

Culture

4 h. ago Scotland’s World Cup qualifier shows football should be on terrestrial TV, says SNP

The SNP has declared it "vital" for all major international sporting events to be broadcast on free-to-air television, preventing public exclusion.

Culture

4 h. ago ‘Simple’ colour card for describing bodily fluids could improve patient outcomes

The colour of bodily fluids can play a key role in diagnosing, investigating and prescribing for a wide range of medical conditions.

Science

4 h. ago Never a more important time to be a unionist or conservative, says Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader attacked Reform UK’s unionist credentials.

Politics

4 h. ago Horoscope today, January 3, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 The full moon tells you that stability starts with you. A time of...

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4 h. ago ‘Stop whistling, you are witnessing greatness’ – World Darts fans fume at ‘idiots’ disrupting Van Veen vs Anderson epic

GIAN van Veen secured a spot in the World Darts final for the first time after an epic victory over Gary Anderson. The Dutchman overcame the veteran Scot - who enjoyed the overwhelming backing of the Ally Pally crowd - 6-3 in a match that included what many called 'the greatest set ever played'. But...

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