All news for 2023-01-03

Polly Hudson had a miserable festive break after catching Covid. And with 500 people dying unnecessarily each week, she says masks are a simple way of turning things around. But first she has to convince the stubborn blowhards...

An expert explains how you can pick up easy habits that will get you into a good sleep pattern this new year

Former EastEnders hardman Ross Kemp has shared his thoughts on the future of the BBC soap, explaining that soaps can tackle issues and get people talking, without 'bashing them over the head'

Laura Muir enjoyed another superb year out on the track after becoming European and Commonwealth 1500m champion, but the Team GB missed out on a spot on the New Year Honours list

Former glamour model Katie Price, 44, took to Instagram to share a picture of herself in the stable cuddling up to her horse – but some cruel critics poked fun at her outfit

After years of drought in California, US, the rain could have been welcome... but the deluge swamped already clogged storm drains and flooded the garage and the cars within

Coleen Nolan advises a reader who was dumped by her husband, only for him to start making moves on her again

The NFL has confirmed that the Buffalo Bills' game against the Cincinnati Bengals will not be resumed this week, while the Bills have confirmed that Damar Hamlin remains in intensive care

TV presenter Davina McCall was having a blast at a restaurant chain that intentionally insults and roasts its customers as she shared a video on her socials from the visit

This week Prince Harry, 38, delivered another stinging attack on the royals claiming they had shown 'no willingness to reconcile' - but royal sources described his comment as 'nonsense'

Each dance performed on Strictly Come Dancing has a fascinating backstory, from the Waltz to the Charleston, which includes racial tensions, the Second World War, brothels and a famous US pilot

The mother of Maddi Neale-Shankster has questioned the condition of the accommodation in Ko Pha-Ngan, Thailand, where the 21-year-old from Coventry, West Midlands, was staying

The 18-time Grand Slam singles title winner has vowed to fight "with all I have got" after being diagnosed with throat and breast cancer and has received support from the tennis world

A video recorded by an eye-witness at the scene captured the moment an explosion was heard coming from the Edinburgh Central Mosque building

Arsenal have seen an approach knocked back for January target Mykhaylo Mudryk, but their failure to meet Shakhtar Donetsk's demands could allow Chelsea to steal a march

Zoe Plastiras, 23, was 32 weeks pregnant when she was told to go to A&E by 111 because of repeated breathlessness and a cough - and doctors discovered a 'huge' tumour close to her heart

Damar Hamlin remains in a critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Hospital after the Buffalo Bills star suffered a cardiac arrest against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night

Performance coach Stacy Thomson said she was failing to find a suitable partner to have a child with on the regular dating sites she used, so decided to simply go it alone

Authorized Speed is one of 11 possible runners in the Grade 1 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle at Sandown Park on Saturday. Other entries include Nicky Henderson's Luccia and the Paul Nicholls-trained Tahmuras

A widow who is still grieving for her late husband, and who has absolutely no interest in dating, says she was left furious after learning her soon-to-be-wed sister wanted to set her up at her upcoming wedding

The eye-watering figure left her in a state of disbelief at first, but that soon turned to panic as she started to fear she owed thousands to her energy supplier

Barcelona have been hit with a £705,000 FFP fine in relation to the signings of Dani Alves and Andreas Christensen alongside the contract renewal of defender Ronald Araujo

Cabin crew on board the Lufthansa flight on Boxing Day had to act fast after a passenger's laptop caught on fire in one of the plane's overhead lockers as panicked travellers feared the worst

Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Manchester United, who are hoping to sign a striker on loan this month

Health Secretary Steve Barclay put the blame for the dire situation in the NHS over Christmas onto Covid, Strep A and flu rather than his Government's handling of the health service