Politics
Police Mistakenly Declare Teenager Dead: Family Mourned Over Christmas
A South Yorkshire Police blunder led a family to believe their 17-year-old son had died in a crash. He woke up in hospital weeks later. Read the full investigation details.
Culture
Emmerdale: Paddy's Hope Crushed as Lewis's Blunder Reveals Dark Truth
Paddy Kirk's search for his father takes a devastating turn in Emmerdale. As village support rallies, a clumsy attempt at comfort reveals a heartbreaking possibility. Read the full emotional fallout.
Sports
Manchester United Contact Carrick & Solskjaer for Interim Manager Role
Manchester United are in talks with several former players, including Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, to become interim head coach following Ruben Amorim's sacking. Read the latest on the search.
Business
Elon Musk's xAI Raises $20bn Amid Grok Chatbot Controversy
Elon Musk's AI firm secures massive funding from Nvidia and others, while its Grok chatbot faces global scrutiny for generating harmful deepfakes of women and children.
Environment
Transport
Learner drivers could face six-month test wait
The government proposes a mandatory 3-6 month learning period for new drivers in England and Wales to improve road safety. Find out how this could affect you.
Driver needs 8 attempts at breathalyser, 4x over limit
Vincent Lime, 36, was so intoxicated he struggled to provide a roadside sample. He was banned for 30 months after pleading guilty at Swindon Magistrates' Court.
UK Readers Clash Over Public Transport Music Etiquette
Metro readers are fiercely debating the etiquette of playing music out loud on buses and trains. Is it ever acceptable, or is it pure selfishness? Join the conversation.
Storm Goretti Brings Fresh Snow and Wind Disruption
The UK faces further travel chaos and school closures as Storm Goretti hits with heavy snow and strong winds. Warnings are in place across England and Wales.
New Aer Lingus Heathrow to Cancún Route Takes Off
Aer Lingus launches a new three-times-weekly service from London Heathrow to Cancún via Dublin, offering UK travellers a direct path to Mexican winter sun until April 2026.