1 hour ago Michael Carrick sends exciting message to Manchester United fans in first words as new boss

Former long-serving Red Devils midfielder knows what frustrated supporters want to hear

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1 hour ago London Pride boss accused of "frustrating" theft investigation

London Pride boss accused of "frustrating" theft investigation  BBC

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4 h. ago Photos of a community catch in an Indian fishing village marking the end of the harvest season

The Indian fishing community of Jalikhora is celebrating the end of the harvest season, known as the Bhogali Bihu, on the east side of Guwahati.

Culture

5 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Fan favourite nears exit as Conor Bradley replacement plan clear

Liverpool's transfer plans, or lack thereof, have been a topic of discussion

Sport

6 h. ago ‘We’re in a bit of a state’: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti

Trees still block roads and scores of people remain without power or water almost a week on from stormLinda Williams, 86, has been without heating, lighting and a working phone for the best part of five days. She is trying to keep warm by layering up and she picks her way around her home in the remote Cornish village of New Mill with old battery lamps from her days of caravanning.“I think it’s safe to say that we’re in a bit of a state,” said Williams, a retired council accounts assistant. “But it can’t go on for ever can it?” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘People don’t even know if help is coming’: Cornish villagers frustrated by lack of help after Storm Goretti

Trees still block roads and scores of people remain without power or water almost a week on from stormLinda Williams, 86, has been without heating, lighting and a working phone for the best part of five days. She is trying to keep warm by layering up and she picks her way around her home in the remote Cornish village of New Mill with old battery lamps from her days of caravanning.“I think it’s safe to say that we’re in a bit of a state,” said Williams, a retired council accounts assistant. “But it can’t go on for ever can it?” Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Emmerdale fans ask same question amid Celia Daniels 'not dead' theory

The downfall of the villain's dastardly operation in the village continues in the ITV soap

Events

7 h. ago Mark Ruffalo’s howl of frustration was the Golden Globes’ finest hour

The actor’s sober note of sanity on Sunday night was the latest courageous move from a man who seems more invested in activism than actingAt times like these, when the world teeters on the brink of several terrifying calamities at once, awards seasons can be something of a tightrope.This weekend’s Golden Globe awards were a perfect case in point. The main criticism levelled at the ceremony so far seems to be that it didn’t adequately reflect the moment. It was all a bit 1920s Berlin, with a shimmering array of beautiful millionaires busy congratulating themselves, oblivious to the fear and exhaustion of the rest of the world. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago UK storm: Exact date country to be hit by fresh blizzards and 60mph winds

Yellow weather warnings are in place for regions with millions of Brits this week with maps showing a bitter flurry of snow could sweep across many parts of the country

Events

8 h. ago Meet the merpeople: ‘Once I put the tail on, my life was changed forever’

Professional mermaids risk hypothermia, seasickness and the cling of skin-tight silicone, but the reward is becoming an ‘ocean ambassador’ – and a bit more colour in the worldPropelled by a shimmering silicon tail, Katrin Gray spins underwater, blowing kisses to the audience as her long, copper hair floats around her face. Her seemingly effortless movement is anything but – a professional mermaid’s free diving and performance skills require training, practice and total concentration.Mermaiding has become a global cottage industry, with pageants, conventions, retreats and meet-ups, where people gather in “pods” to practise their dolphin kicks. Makers create bespoke tail flukes, bejewelled bras, mermaid hair and even prosthetic gills for professional and hobbyist “seasters”. There is even a Netflix reality series called MerPeople, which documents the occasionally perilous journey of several aspiring professional merfolk. “No dead mermaids,” is the motto of one business featured. Conti...

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8 h. ago Fury at plans to build 150 homes next to village which inspired Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers'

Fury has erupted over plans to build 150 new homes next to a sleepy English village in Wiltshire which inspired Charles Dickens' first novel The Pickwick Papers.

Politics

8 h. ago Hunt for bloodthirsty elephant that's killed at least 20 people in horror rampage in India

An entire village is on lockdown after the single-tusked beast went berserk in the Jharkhand region of India. Hunters are using high resolution drones and tranquilliser darts in a bid to catch it

Events

8 h. ago Man climbs Pen Y Fan after Storm Goretti and conditions are wild

A man who chose to brave a scary climb of Pen y Fan in the wake of Storm Goretti has shared the dangerous conditions he faced while scaling the popular hiking route

Events

9 h. ago Frustrated Raducanu held up by rain with match suspended overnight in Hobart

Top seed was leading Osorio 6-3, 2-4 when play called offVenus Williams lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in TasmaniaEmma Raducanu cut a frustrated figure on Tuesday at the Hobart International as her first round match was suspended for the night due to rain with the Briton struggling to hold on to her precarious 6-3, 2-4 lead.Raducanu, the top seed in Hobart, will return to the court on Wednesday afternoon hoping to close out her first win of the season. She lost her only match of 2026 to Maria Sakkari at the United Cup mixed-team competition last week. Afterwards, Raducanu explained how her pre-season had been badly disrupted by the foot injury she had been struggling with since she prematurely ended her 2025 season in October. The 22-year-old only began to play points and move properly in her training sessions once she arrived in Australia at the end of December. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Should we storm McDonald’s?’ Meloni mocks calls to distance Italy from US

Giorgia Meloni has responded to calls for Italy to distance itself from the US, mockingly asking if they should “storm McDonald’s” too.

Events

9 h. ago Regulator ‘concerned’ as 25,000 properties still without water in two counties

South East Water (SEW) has blamed this latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

Politics

9 h. ago Abandoned UK village that was 'lost underwater' still reappears once in a while

Derwent was once a small village in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, but between 1935 and 1943 it was flooded to create a reservoir

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10 h. ago Seaside village tourists miss on their way to the Lake District an hour from Manchester

The stunning village named one of the best coastal places to live in the UK

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10 h. ago Dermot Desmond clamped in fearless Celtic takedown as Martin O'Neill fairytale makes for Grimm reading – Hotline

Michael Gannon mans the phones as Hoops fans lose the rag over the lack of signings and punters debate Pittodrie Skooshgate

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10 h. ago Plane passengers told to try and book seats D, E or F for every flight

If you're after a little bit more legroom on your next flight, it can often come with a hefty price tag. But there's a savvy trick to bag some extra space during free seat selection

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