Entertainment
Coleen Rooney's Barbados New Year: Kai, 16, Steals Spotlight in Beach Sprint
Coleen and Wayne Rooney rang in the New Year in Barbados with their four sons. The spotlight shifted to 16-year-old Kai as he raced ex-Man Utd star Jonny Evans on the beach. Read more about their sunny escape.
Sports
Rodri Returns as Guardiola Hails Manchester City's 2025 Efforts
Manchester City welcome Rodri back from suspension as Pep Guardiola expresses immense pride in his squad's efforts throughout 2025. Read the full story on the team's resilience.
Politics
Unauthorised Traveller Sites Surge 20% as Labour Faces Clampdown Calls
Official figures reveal a sharp rise in caravans on unauthorised land, prompting demands for tougher action. Discover the data and the political battle over planning enforcement.
Crime
Intruder with 'Heavy Rucksack' Breaches Kensington Palace Security Twice Before Christmas
A 39-year-old man allegedly scaled the fence at Kensington Palace twice in the days before Christmas, leading to arrests and heightened security concerns. Royal aides have been informed.
Health
Weather
Woman dies after being swept out to sea at Sydney beach
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked into the ocean by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. A second swimmer is missing at Coogee as hazardous surf warnings are issued for the NSW coast.
Woman dies after being swept out to sea at Sydney beach
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. A hazardous surf warning is in place for the NSW coast.
Six UK Cities Set for Heavy Snow in Early January 2026
New weather maps forecast significant snowfall for six English cities in the first week of January 2026, with Teesside worst hit. Get the full forecast and travel advice here.
Six UK Cities Face Heavy Snow in Early January
New weather maps forecast significant snowfall for six English cities from January 1-7, with Teesside worst hit. Get the full forecast and travel advice here.
'Troll of Trondheim' snow storm forecast for UK
The infamous 'Troll of Trondheim' snow storm is forecast to return, bringing a 540-mile wall of Arctic snow across the UK from New Year's Day. Stay informed with the latest weather warnings.
UK Geography Mastery: Wednesday Test
How well do you know UK geography? Take our Wednesday test covering all aspects of British physical and human geography with 100 multiple-choice questions.