JOANNA Trollope, the bestselling author of the "Aga Sagas" has died at the age of 82. Trollope made a name for herself writing bestselling romance and intrigue novels including The Rector’s Wife, Marrying the Mistress and Daughters in Law.…
FOR years it was a ghost ship at sea, hauling sanctioned oil, dodging trackers and feeding tyrant Nicolas Maduro’s regime. This week, it was finally hunted down and seized in a gun-to-deck US raid off Venezuela. The tanker Skipper survived…
HUMAN remains have been found inside a tent by a member of the public in an alleyway near a city centre. Cops said "human skeletal remains" were discovered in Hull, Yorkshire on Thursday evening with a scene guard currently in place…
ANOTHER airport has confirmed that it will be increasing its drop off fees - and will be the highest across the entire COUNTRY. From January 6, 2026, London Gatwick will charge passengers being dropped off the new fee of £10. Currently…
ALARM bells are sounding across Japan over a terrifying once-a-century megathrust that could kill thousands and cause colossal tsunami waves. A massive 7.5 earthquake ripped into the country's north-eastern flank on Monday, tearing apart…
MITCHELL LAWRIE has been told by Luke Littler “he’s going to cause some damage” in darts as he gets older. Last Sunday, the talented 15-year-old Scottish schoolboy was denied a moment of sporting history as he was schooled on the darts…
MIGRANTS who fail to claim asylum are disappearing from hotels every day, a whistleblower has shockingly claimed. The insider said the system was in "chaos" - branding the situation "terrifying" as undocumented migrants allegedly leave the…
TRAVELLERS will soon be able to relax in a brand new airplane which is poised to take off within days. American Airlines is set to launch its new Airbus A321XLR which has a focus on comfort. It is due to take off on December 18. Initially…
A MUM has revealed how she finally got offered a council house after three years on the waiting list. The Scottish mum-of-two took to social media to show off her new council home but admitted it would be 'chaos' to move in. In the video,…
A CELEBRITY chef has announced his flagship Michelin-starred restaurant is closing after 17 years. It marks the end of an era for one of the UK's most delicious dining destinations. A top TV chef is calling time on his Cornish seafood…
LEGENDARY Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died aged 99. Baxter started his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland and later became known for his TV comedy shows. His friend and biographer Brian Beacom said the Glasgow-born…
A NEW tourist attraction tucked under railway arches, is coming to the UK. The Weir Mill development in Stockport, near Manchester, will be located under the town's iconic railway viaduct. The Grade-II listed mill will be transformed to…
VLADIMIR Putin has vowed to support Nicolas Maduro after the US seized one of the Venezuelan tyrant's oil tankers - pushing Washington and Caracas closer to all-out war. The Russian despot now risks riling up Donald Trump as the US…
AN ASPIRING influencer has been accused of flashing her breasts and groping an underage friend of her teenage son. Lisa Singh, 41, allegedly forced the victim to touch her breasts while she complained about her husband's skills in the…
TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-known football fan and author after he died in a tragic accident while hanging Union Jacks on lampposts. Paul Lumber, 60, was one of the most renowned members of Bristol City's notorious City Service Firm…
A GRIEVING daughter watched her mum die in a "horrific" way after contracting a rare disease from a holiday rental hot tub. Paulette Crookes, 70, had been celebrating the milestone birthday with her family at a rented cottage on the Isle…
TYRANT Vladimir Putin was left humiliated as he tried to kick off his big speech to world leaders while on mute for a toe-curling 34 seconds. The Russian dictator appeared rattled when his mic refused to play ball at the International…
A DAZZLING meteor shower will flood the skies with fireballs tonight – and you might see a dizzying range of colours. The Geminid meteor shower is one of the best of the year – and it's about to peak in a wintry treat for stargazers. You…
A POPULAR B&M Christmas mug has been urgently recalled over a dangerous health risk with shoppers urged to stop using it immediately. A product recall notice has been issued for the budget retailer's Cream and Green Mug as it poses a risk…
BRITAIN is on a war footing and the shadow of conflict with Russia is at Europe's door, Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has warned. The chilling message came shortly after the Secretary General of the Nato alliance, Mark Rutte, told its…
CHRISTMAS lovers can transform their space into a festive wonderland without causing any damage for just £3. Social media has been flooded with decorating tricks in recent years, but the tension-rod garland hack is the one quietly stealing…
TWO Afghan rapists were reportedly allowed to roam around freely for a month despite admitting the brutal rape of a 15-year-old girl. Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, had arrived in Britain months before targeting the girl in the…
BRITS are bracing for more rain and flooding after Storm Bram as the Met Office issues yellow warnings for the weekend. A weekend washout is expected in parts of the country on Saturday and Sunday with potential travel disruption and power…
DRAMATIC doorbell video has captured the moment a home was devastated in an explosion that left six injured. Debris rained down on the street in the neighborhood of the Bay Area, California, on Thursday. Footage from the Ring doorbell…
A PASSENGER was arrested after allegedly trying to open an aircraft door mid-flight. Police said the incident happened on a Cathay Pacific service from Boston to Hong Kong on Wednesday. But the aircraft landed safely early on Thursday and…
A LOVING, caring mum-of-two, Sarah Forrester left behind a devastated family when she was brutally murdered at her Swindon home last month. But what was even more shocking was the news that a 13-year-old girl had been arrested for her…
POLICE are appealing for information after a reported rape - as they release CCTV of a man. The incident occurred in Lincoln around lunchtime on Sunday, December 7 and officers have launched an urgent investigation. Lincolnshire Police…
A BRIT backpacker who killed a dad-of-two in a horrifying drunken e-scooter crash in Australia has been jailed for four years. Alicia Kemp, 25, admitted to smashing into the back of 51-year-old Thanh Phan and leaving him with fatal head…
BRITAIN is at risk of sliding into recession after the economy slumped by 0.1% in October. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to have shrunk by 0.1% in October.…
THE A1M is closed in one direction due to a serious police incident with drivers warned of severe delays. The motorway in West Yorkshire is shut northbound between Junction 40 and Junction 41 with emergency services at the scene. National…