60 m. ago Vernon Kay says 'it's a record' as he pays sweet tribute to Tess Daly after major move

The BBC Radio 2 star was seen supporting his wife alongside their two daughters

Politics

66 m. ago Daughter's plea for missing dad almost 30 years on as 'someone must know'

Police searched believe Andrew Barry has been active in the 2000s - but his daughter is worried he may be homeless

Events

88 m. ago REVEALED: 10 baby names set to go extinct... is yours on the list?

A report has uncovered 10 once-beloved baby names that could soon disappear from use in the US Once a staple of mid-century America, these names are now rarely given to newborns.

Politics

96 m. ago TikToker told to pay $1.75M to wife of man she had an affair with after lawsuit accused her of seducing him and ‘flaunting’ relationship

North Carolina is one of a few states that allows residents to sue cheaters for interfering in their marriages

Society

2 h. ago Betty Boop turns bloodthirsty in twisted new horror with gruesome scenes galore

Beloved childhood character Betty Boop has finally entered the public domain and the iconic 1930s flapper girl is the next in line to undergo a chilling horror movie makeover

Events

2 h. ago Vernon Kay misses his Radio 2 show to support wife Tess Daly as she receives an MBE

Vernon Kay's Radio 2 colleagues were left scrambling after he was absent from his show to support his wife Tess Daly as she received an MBE on Wednesday.

Politics

2 h. ago A word of warning to the hounds circling Starmer: be careful what you wish for | Martin Kettle

With this level of unpopularity, the question of the PM’s future may seem simple. But what comes next could be nastily complicatedBe absolutely clear. Keir Starmer is in very deep trouble indeed. Perhaps belatedly, he himself grasps this. His team and his ministers knew it already. His party and the public get it too. For this deeply unpopular Labour prime minister, the words approval rating are a contradiction in terms.The eruption of speculation about Starmer’s future this week may have taken people by surprise. Where did that suddenly come from? The short answer is that No 10 briefed the latest twist – that Starmer expects to face and defeat a leadership challenge – on Tuesday evening. The longer one is that the Starmer leadership issue has been steadily gaining traction and credibility among MPs since the summer. This story is not a Westminster confection. Politically, it is very real. Dismiss it at your peril.Martin Kettle is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Baby diagnosed with brain tumour at three months enjoys first birthday at home

Emilie Sime, now one, from Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, underwent surgery and then received months of chemotherapy.

Politics

2 h. ago Bournemouth star David Brooks becomes dad for first time four years after beating cancer

David Brooks previously feared that he'd never become a dad when he was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021 but the Bournemouth star's wife, Flora, has now given birth

Politics

2 h. ago What does my love for impossibly difficult video games say about me?

From Demon Souls to Baby Steps, challenging games keep a certain type of player coming back for more. I wonder why we are such suckers for punishment• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereMost people who really love video games have the capacity to be obsessive. Losing weeks of your life to Civilization, World of Warcraft or Football Manager is something so many of us have experienced. Sometimes, it’s the numbers-go-up dopamine hit that hooks people: playing something such as Diablo or Destiny and gradually improving your character while picking up shiny loot at perfectly timed intervals can send some people into an obsessional trance. Notoriously compulsive games such as Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, meanwhile, suck up hours with peaceful, comforting repetition of rewarding tasks.What triggers obsession in me, though, is a challenge. If a game tells me I can’t do something, I become determined to do it, sometimes to my own detriment. Grinding repetit...

Politics

3 h. ago Kelvin Fletcher supported after 'still don't know' admission following farm heartbreak

The former Emmerdale star and his wife Liz turned their hands to farming back in 2021

Events

3 h. ago Emmerdale fans say 'poor Lewis' after villain's shocking baby admission

Emmerdale fans were left speechless after a huge twist was unveiled on Wednesday

Events

3 h. ago Who is Lewis Barton's dad in Emmerdale? ITV star drops 'wild' baby bombshell

Emmerdale fans were left speechless as one character dropped a huge bombshell on Wednesday

Events

3 h. ago 'I added 33p item to my tumble dryer and my clothes are now crease

Tumble dryers are incredibly energy-intensive and significantly contribute to energy bills. But one woman has found a way to speed up drying time in the appliance.

Politics

3 h. ago Malice's Jack Whitehall opens up on playing psychopath after becoming a new dad

EXCLUSIVE: Malice creator James Wood shared why the comedian was the "perfect" casting choice

Events

4 h. ago Violent killer unmasked after teaming up to murder young dad in Greenock

Andrew McQuillan is the second man to plead guilty to the murder of 35-year-old Michael Beaton in 2023.

Events

4 h. ago Greater Manchester's notorious 'Marigold Burglar' is behind bars again

"Gary Clifton, a prolific and opportunistic thief with a slew of previous offences, has clearly not learnt that lesson yet."

Politics

4 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr's dad said three words his son never thought he would hear

The British boxing legend was full of praise for his son after Chris Jr went the full 12 rounds with Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in April

Politics

4 h. ago Baby diagnosed with brain tumour celebrates first birthday cancer free

Emilie, described by her mum as a "wee fighter," has celebrated her first birthday at home after being given the all-clear from cancer.

Science

4 h. ago Father, 46, was trying to save his son, 17, who was suddenly swept out to sea before pair both drowned off coast of Australia, inquest hears

Robin Reed, 46, and his son Owen, 17, from Caerphilly in south Wales, were on a day trip to a beach in Queensland on April 13 this year.

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