97 m. ago Welsh town's famous attraction to close for good with huge seaside fireworks show

It will be a final farewell from the people at Coney Beach, Porthcawl on Saturday

Events

1 hour ago Top Navy aide Jon Harrison fired by Pete Hegseth amid Pentagon shakeup

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison, one of his top aides who had been helping him with his unprecedented reorganization of the Pentagon's bureaucracy.

Events

3 h. ago The 300 Kit Kat flavours that have turned the classic snack into a surprising craze among children

KitKats were invented as a practical snack, born from an employee's suggestion in the 1930s that they make a chocolate bar which could be taken to work.

Politics

4 h. ago P Diddy told 'make most of second chance' as judge says he'll 'get through this'

After an incredibly high-profile eight-week trial, music producer and business mogul Sean 'P Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison on transportation for prostitution charges

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4 h. ago Gogglebox star leaves fans in stitches as she admits 'I'm on fire' after Strictly dance

Shirley Griffiths from Gogglebox caused fans to 'howl' with laughter with a comment about one of the Strictly contestants.

Sport

4 h. ago Major UK high street chain to shut 145 shops despite business being saved

Claire's has been a staple of the high street for decades, but after being saved from the chop thanks to a deal to buy the company, nearly 150 shops are about to shut their doors

Economics

5 h. ago The best and worst US cities for pedestrians and cyclists named

Three of the 10 most dangerous cities are in Arizona, according to research shows

Politics

5 h. ago West Lothian locals baffled as demountable camper 'dumped and set on fire'

The massive object was pictured on the side of the road on Drumshoreland Road near Livingston after it was dumped.

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5 h. ago The government is shut down. Trump’s immigration agenda is still open for business

Deportations continue despite federal shutdown imperiling other immigration services

Politics

7 h. ago Family told their home was on fire while with seriously ill toddler in hospital

'As if they aren't dealing with enough, now they have nowhere to call home'

Society

7 h. ago Laura Anderson fires back at claims she stopped ex Gary from seeing daughter Bonnie

Former Love Island star Laura Anderson has taken a public swipe on social media believed to be aimed at her ex Gary Lucy, who she shares daughter Bonnie with

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8 h. ago White House accuses Democrats of ‘intentional sabotage’ as Trump firings loom on Day 3 of government shutdown: Live updates

Federal government shutdown enters day three as Trump puts government employees and projects in jeopardy

Politics

8 h. ago Gary Lineker apologises as two Chelsea decisions questioned – 'Shouldn't spout rumours'

Victor Osimhen has been in sensational form for Galatasaray this season, having scored the winner against Liverpool in the Champions League, and Gary Lineker has backtracked on his previous verdict

Politics

8 h. ago Sarah Burton turns up the glamour volume at Givenchy in Paris

Spiritual home of Audrey Hepburn re-establishes itself as serious player in red carpet dressingOn the very same day as Taylor Swift, Sarah Burton entered her Showgirl era. For her second outing as Givenchy designer, Burton turned up the volume with collars dripping rhinestones over collarbones, luscious peach maribou feathers, a pocket-rocket cocktail dress in lipstick red leather, and Naomi Campbell in a tuxedo jacket worn open over a barely-there lace trim bra.Burton has been at Givenchy less than a year, but Alexander McQueen’s long-term right-hand woman has already established a new identity for the house and for herself. Givenchy, the spiritual home of Audrey Hepburn and the little black dress, has an immaculate bloodline of glamour that runs from Paris to Hollywood, but it is a relative minnow as a business. Her recent predecessors had mostly leaned into streetwear and utility-coded metallic accents, but Burton is bringing back the glamour. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Russell Martin 'will inevitably be sacked' if Rangers lose to Falkirk as Sean Dyche 'hovers around'

Under-fire Martin is facing relentless pressure over his long-term future after a dire start to the season

Politics

8 h. ago Tottenham takeover update as consortium confirm their stance on buying club

The latest Tottenham news has seen yet another prospective party confirm their stance regarding a takeover at the club just a few weeks on from Daniel Levy's departure

Economics

9 h. ago Business Gateway Lanarkshire supports local firms on the road to net zero

Business Gateway Lanarkshire is supporting this movement by offering fully-funded expert consultancy support and one-to-one business advice.

Economics

10 h. ago Almine Rech shuts London gallery and puts UK business into liquidation

Almine Rech shuts London gallery and puts UK business into liquidation  The Art Newspaper

Politics

10 h. ago Police race to surround plane after it lands back at Heathrow Airport

An American Airlines flight was headed to Philadelphia from Heathrow when it was forced to turn back just after passing England’s south coast, with fire and police crews swarming the runway

Society

10 h. ago Amber warnings in place for winds up to 100mph as Storm Amy sweeps in

The worst conditions are expected in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, but all parts of the UK are likely to experience wet and windy weather.

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