34 m. ago BBC faces new Celebrity Mastermind cheating scandal as blundering contestant reveals show bosses give them hints about answers before they appear

The BBC has become embroiled in a Celebrity Mastermind cheating scandal after one loose-lipped contestant revealed bosses hand out hints before the show.

Culture

36 m. ago New maximum social security checks could give some Americans up to $5,251 a month. Here’s who qualifies

The average social security check is $2,071

Events

37 m. ago Hospital trust slammed by watchdog after woman dies while waiting almost three months for cancer treatment

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust figures show that at the end of August, 664 patients were waiting longer than 62 days to confirm a cancer diagnosis, or rule it out, and begin treatment

Events

43 m. ago Netanyahu's jet makes familiar flight and US evacuates air base as Trump weighs Iran strike

It comes as Donald Trump has made a series of threats against Tehran amid a bloody crackdown on protests in the Islamic Republic.

Politics

49 m. ago Woman pulled out of UK ultra marathon after death threats over her fundraising for Afghanistan

Sarah Porter was running the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when she was withdrawn due to threats to her life A woman was pulled out of Britain’s most gruelling ultra marathon after receiving death threats over her fundraising for Afghan women and girls.Sarah Porter was nearly a third of the way through the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South endurance race when organisers made the “difficult decision” to withdraw her, due to threats to her life in relation to the charity she runs helping women and girls in war zones. Continue reading...

Events

66 m. ago Met Office warns people in 23 areas to check homes for ONE thing before tomorrow

As a swathe of the country braces for heavy rain on Thursday, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for 23 areas - and offered important advice

Events

74 m. ago ICE warning to 'anybody that interferes' as video shows woman dragged from car

A shocking video revealed yet another controversial ICE moment in the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Good with immigration officers dragging a woman out of her vehicle

Events

76 m. ago Woman who 'saw red' before stabbing ex for putting dogs down cleared of attempted murder

Claire Bridger, 64, stabbed her estranged husband Keith Bridger twice after discovering he had their rescue dogs put down - a jury found her not guilty of attempted murder

Events

93 m. ago Photos show devastating aftermath of Thailand train accident

A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train on Wednesday, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 31 people in northeastern Thailand.

Culture

1 hour ago The Coupe de France was short of magic – and then Paris FC beat PSG

In a weekend where most favourites triumphed, Paris FC beating the holders was a welcome win for the underdogsBy Get French Football NewsThis year’s Coupe de France was in need of a spark and Paris FC were on hand to provide it. Their league match against Paris Saint-Germain last weekend – the first derby between the clubs in 43 years – was somewhat anticlimactic. The rivalry between is tepid, bordering on amicable, and the difference in quality was stark as PSG ran out fairly comfortable 2-1 winners. Stéphane Gilli’s men are a long way off challenging the reigning European champions over a full season but, on Monday night, that was irrelevant. Paris FC returned to the Parc des Princes and won 1-0, progressing to the last 16 of the Coupe de France at their neighbour’s expense.It was a derby once again lacking in derby feel. Jonathan Ikoné scored the winner but did not celebrate against the club from whose academy he graduated. Luis Enrique even wished Paris FC “all the best for the ...

Politics

1 hour ago Government issues alert for people walking their dogs in winter

People walking their dogs in extreme cold have been urged to check Government guidance to protect animals from ‘unnecessary suffering’

Politics

2 h. ago Woman who lost 5st in weight shares side effect 'no one warned her about'

Personal trainer Julia shared one unexpected side effect of losing weight that left her feeling uncomfortable, and many others said that they had experienced it too

Events

2 h. ago Steve Wright appears in court accused of 'kidnapping and murdering' 17

Steve Wright, 67, of Ipswich, Suffolk, has been charged with the kidnap and murder of Victoria Hall and the attempted kidnapping of another woman in September 1999.

Events

2 h. ago Woman visits Essex dog shelter and something amazing happens when she spots puppy

A 32-year-old woman keen to welcome a dog into her home with her partner ventured to a Dogs Trust facility in Basildon to potentially choose one and when she spotted one puppy, an amazing thing happened

Politics

2 h. ago Woman, 24, who swindled infirm grandparents out of £30k spared jail after magistrates accept her thefts were a 'stupid immature mistake'

Charlotte Booth, 24, used a bank card in the names of Robert and Christine Booth to splurge on shopping and pay off rent and direct debits after her own mother was given power of attorney.

Economics

2 h. ago Highway Code rule could see drivers fined £100 for winter error

Motorists are being urged to make an important check

Economics

2 h. ago How to turn any root vegetables into latkes – recipe | Waste not

It’s not just potatoes that you can turn into these moreish fried cakes – just about any root veg will do the trickCrisp, savoury and satiating latkes are my idea of the perfect brunch and, rather than sticking to potatoes, I often make them with a mixture of root vegetables, using up whatever I have to hand – just 25-50g of any vegetable will make a latke – and adding some ground linseeds or flax, which gives breakfast some nutrition-boosting omega-3s. I usually have them with a poached egg for protein or apple compote and soya yoghurt. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Keir Starmer defends digital ID work check plans amid accusations of new U

The Government appears poised to backtrack on its plans to introduce a new mandatory digital identification for right to work checks.

Politics

3 h. ago 10 products to weatherproof your hair in wet and windy weather

Ten dependable stylers to help keep your hair in check, whatever the forecast

Society

3 h. ago West London councillor ordered to hand over £4,700 in unpaid tax

Hammersmith and Fulham Councillor Ashok Patel failed to pay council tax amid a dispute over his basement

Economics