4 h. ago Major discount retailer Poundland to close more shops in another high street blow

Poundland is closing its Dorchester store today in a major blow to the high street and the discount retailer is set to shut eight more stores over the next month

Politics

18 h. ago Lawrence Shankland major doubt for Celtic title clash as Hearts skipper suffers injury blow

The Jambos' talisman was unable to continue after appearing to tweak his hamstring against Falkirk

Events

30 h. ago Hearts dealt huge blow in title race as key star to miss Celtic clash and ruled out for up to two months

HEARTS’ title hopes have suffered a major setback with midfield talisman Cammy Devlin out for up to two months. The Australian ace was injured in the midweek win over St Mirren, and will miss six to eight weeks with an ankle problem. With Beni Baningime banned after his red card in the 2-0 success against...

Economics

37 h. ago Judge deals major blow to Donald Trump with new rules against unlawful ICE tactics

U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez issued a temporary injunction forbidding immigration agents from detaining or tear-gassing peaceful protesters following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross last week

Economics

43 h. ago Home Alone's Daniel Stern suffers major career blow after allegedly soliciting prostitution

The actor, 68, was issued a citation December 10 for allegedly soliciting a prostitute at a Camarillo hotel in California.

Politics

44 h. ago Day of shame for prison service as 3 staff separately jailed for secret romance with lags

In a major blow to public trust, the UK prison service has been rocked by scandal as three separate staff members were jailed for forming secret romantic relationships with inmates

Events

48 h. ago Australian Open disappointment as 12 players skip Grand Slam in major blow to organisers

The 2026 Australian Open gets underway on Sunday but a number of top tennis players will be missing from the tournament in Melbourne for various reasons

Sport

2 d. ago Tottenham suffer major injury blow ahead of London derby with West Ham

Richarlison has been ruled out for up to seven weeks after injuring his hamstring against Aston Villa last weekend

Events

3 d. ago US star dealt major blow to hopes of reaching sixth Winter Olympics after sabotage claim dismissed

Katie Uhlaender, 41, is trying to qualify for her sixth Winter Olympics

Economics

3 d. ago Man Utd suffer huge transfer blow as ideal first Michael Carrick signing joins rivals

Manchester United have suffered a major transfer blow as Michael Carrick’s ideal first signing has joined a Premier League rival in a bargain deal

Economics

4 d. ago Supreme court appears sympathetic towards state bans for transgender athletes in school sports – live updates

Court’s conservative majority signaled it was leaning towards agreeing with legality of Idaho and West Virginia laws, which would be major blow to LGBTQ+ rights The trans youth athletes fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance’How the US supreme court case on trans athletes could unravel LGBTQ+ rightsOn the issue of whether the case is moot, the justices have said they would wait to make a decision about whether to dismiss it until after today’s argument.A reminder that Lindsay Hecox, the transgender college student who challenged Idaho’s state law, sought to have her case dismissed in September, arguing that she is no longer pursuing sports and doesn’t want further harassment.Idaho’s law classifies on the basis of sex, because sex is what matters in sports. It correlates strongly with countless athletic advantages, like size, muscle mass, bone mass and heart and lung capacity. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

Politics

4 d. ago Falkirk v Celtic injury news: 11 out as Martin O'Neill welcomes back duo but confirms major blow

Here is the latest team news ahead of Falkirk v Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at the Falkirk Stadium on Wednesday.

Events

5 d. ago Rangers fans urged to have minute's applause for dad who died at Paisley demolition site

Derek Russell's loved ones reached out to a Rangers fan page in the hope of having a minute's applause during Friday's Scottish Cup tie against Annan Athletic.

Events

5 d. ago Liverpool injury update: Rio Ngumoha, Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak latest news and return dates

Liverpool are finally up and running in 2026 but have been dealt a major injury blow

Events

5 d. ago 'I saw Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope months before split — and they looked the real deal'

Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope reached the final of Love Island in 2022, and had been in a relationship since — but now Indiyah, from London, and Dami have said things are over

Economics

7 d. ago Liverpool confirm major injury blow as Conor Bradley ruled out for season

Right-back needs surgery on serious knee injury he suffered against Arsenal

Events

8 d. ago Man Utd facing double blow ahead of Manchester derby as major outcome looms

Manchester United are facing a double blow ahead of the Manchester derby on Saturday, January 17 as they look to return to winning ways in the Premier League next weekend

Politics

8 d. ago Man United could be handed double blow for Manchester derby as major outcome looms

Manchester United's squad has been severely stretched in recent weeks as they prepare for Sunday's FA Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford

Politics

8 d. ago Blow to Alison Hammond as her first major show for BBC1 is axed after just one series amid poor ratings

The BBC said they were ‘proud of the series’ and ‘loved working with Alison’ despite failing to renew the show

Culture