2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Manchester youth services invited to apply for £100k funding

The Better Youth Spaces fund will boost provision for young people in areas such as Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, and Tameside

Economics

3 h. ago ‘People screamed. Cried. Threw up’: 10 extraordinary life lessons from Ozzy Osbourne’s new memoir

The man who ended up smoking 30 cigars a day after trying to quit cigarettes also comes across in his book as level-headed, self-aware and savagely funny. Here’s what the late rock legend can teach us about addiction, fame and how to choose just the right support act“Here’s the thing, man,” wonders the late Ozzy Osbourne in his new memoir. “Why would anyone want life advice from me?”Yes, he gave us Iron Man, War Pigs, Planet Caravan and so many other metal classics. But, by his own admission, Osbourne was also a criminal, a cheat and an addict, who routinely risked his and others’ lives and bit the head off a bat. (In his defence, he says, he thought it was a toy.) Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Several airports experience delays as air traffic controllers go without pay during government shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned about stressed-out air traffic controllers, with some calling out sick amid the ongoing government shutdown

Politics

7 h. ago Rachel Reeves is coming under mounting pressure to rule out a 'knee

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor may reduce the maximum amount savers can withdraw tax-free from their retirement funds - prompting some to pull cash out now.

Events

7 h. ago Man Utd flop Andre Onana set for permanent transfer just weeks after dramatic loan exit

Mere weeks after being loaned to Trabzonspor from Manchester United, it appears the Turkish side is hoping to make the move permanent

Events

8 h. ago Coronation Street star hints Becky is faking danger as Costello issues exit threat

Coronation Street's Becky Swain actress Amy Cudden has teased her character's real intentions amid danger claims, with DI Costello set to issue a warning on the ITV soap

Events

8 h. ago Trump budget director pushing Social Security overhaul to cut disability benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans: report

Critics fear proposed changes from White House budget chief Russell Vought mark biggest-ever cuts to disability insurance

Politics

8 h. ago ICE is struggling to detain more people despite a huge influx of money. And officials are blaming one man

Critics say the Trump administration’s new funding policies and strategy of working with states to house immigration detainees has slowed the expansion of its deportation campaign

Politics

9 h. ago Showmanship returns at Chanel as designer Blazy debuts under a sky of planets

At Paris Fashion Week, Chanel's creative director Matthieu Blazy opened the season’s most anticipated debut beneath colossal celestial bodies — Saturn with its rings, a full solar system suspended above a jet-black, mirror-bright runway — staking a claim for theater from the first second

Culture

10 h. ago US shutdown enters second week as Senate votes again on funding bill

Democrats and Republicans apparently no closer to deal to restart funding as Trump warns of imminent job cutsThe US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers making no apparent progress towards reaching a deal to restart funding, while the Trump administration warned it was moving forward with plans to slash the federal workforce.Many agencies and departments closed their doors and told employees to stay home last Wednesday, after Congress failed to approve legislation to continue the government’s authority to spend money. Continue reading...

Economics

11 h. ago Thomas Skinner speaks out after Strictly elimination: ‘I move like a fridge’

Skinner and his professional dance partner Amy Dowden became the first couple to leave the series on Sunday

Politics

12 h. ago One of Manchester's top attractions needs cash to stop 'substantial damages'

It attracts 125,000 people every year - but bosses need extra funding to stop the damage

Events

12 h. ago Sweden manager fires subtle Alexander Isak dig as Liverpool treatment assessed

Alexander Isak has been recovering from a long time out following his controversial exit from Newcastle United with Liverpool managing his return to action carefully

Society

12 h. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner admits family 'gutted' by exit in 'not good enough' admission

Thomas and professional dancer Amy Dowden were the pair couple sent home from the BBC series

Events

12 h. ago Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fail leader after Gavin exit

Micheal Martin said it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fail, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race.

Politics

13 h. ago Mother who faked terminal cancer to con boyfriend into paying for boob job must pay back £30,000

Laura McPherson, 35, took photos of herself in a hospital bed and wore clothing that said 'breast cancer support' as part of her 'elaborate tale of deceit' against company director Jon Leonard.

Economics

14 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund reveals three reasons he finally agreed to Manchester United exit

Rasmus Hojlund joined Napoli this summer on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy, but the Denmark striker wasn't always set on a move.

Sport

14 h. ago Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago ‘Dereliction of duty’ not to plan for Covid school closures – academy boss

Former DfE director general for schools Sir Jon Coles said his trust got on planning for school closures in March 2020 before receiving direction

Politics