All news for 2023-12-09

State Pension cash is sent out at different times over Christmas and New Year due to the different working days of banks and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offices

Nigella Lawson has urged Brits to ditch a food found commonly on Christmas tables, as she was left wondering whether anyone actually enjoys devouring it on December 25

Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Dianne Buswell took to social media to share an emotional message from her father in Australia after admitting she has a 'lot going on in her personal life' as she prepares for the semi-final with Bobby Brazier

Phil Mickelson had previously told Jon Rahm he has no reason to join LIV Golf, but will no doubt be over the moon to see the Spaniard make the move to the breakaway league

An expert has shared that there's a kitchen staple you can use to get rid of pesky mould from windowsills, and it only costs 35p if you don't already have it at the back of your cupboard

Arsenal could look to strengthen their midfield in the upcoming January transfer window and Mikel Arteta's side have been given a boost after it emerged that Barcelona are no longer interested in one of their targets

Storm Elin is bringing strong winds and heavy downpours to parts of the UK and Ireland today - and unsettled conditions will continue on Sunday, as Storm Fergus arrives

Jack Tweed, who was Jade Goody's husband when she died from cervical cancer, has issued a desperate plea to his 'stepson' Bobby Brazier amid the family's ongoing feud and Strictly ban

Benjamin, who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus, loves to play like any other child but struggles to make friends with able-bodied children he meets in the park

Daniel Ricciardo struggled for form during two years with McLaren in which he finished eighth in 2021 and 11th in 2022 and saw his contract terminated a year early

A woman shared a picture of her and one of her best pals on social media with many remarking that they look so similar - but there's a chilling reason why that's the case

Prince William has known this friend since he was a young child and he secretly acted as the royal's best man during his 2011 wedding to Kate - despite the fact the public thought Prince Harry took this role on

ITV Loose Women star Denise Welch celebrated maintaining her two stone weight loss for the past 10 years. The TV star originally wanted to slim down for her wedding to Lincoln Townley in 2013

Taylor Swift is said to not be too keen on the thought of being 'tied down' with the hitmaker branded a 'free spirit', which comes as Travis Kelce is rumoured to propose

Kim Kardashian has seemingly flaunted her massive wealth by flogging one of her used and faded £24K designer bags, with the listing noting sun-damage

The highest-paid female athlete of 2023 is American tennis star Coco Gauff, who narrowly beat out tennis rival and World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and Olympic freestyle skiier Eileen Gu to the title

A bride-to-be has been left disheartened after her choice for budget friendly high street wedding dress was mocked by her pals who asked if she was 'definitely going to go with it'

Geoff Thompson is reluctantly selling up after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, but he hopes there's a buyer who will keep South Shields climbing back towards the Football League

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner spearheaded a record breaking 2023 Formula 1 season with Max Verstappen running out as champion again but the campaign appears to have taken its toll

Tesco cat Winston, who has been fed by store attendees for years now, is looking for a forever home after being caught after numerous failed attempts to try and rehome the animal

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Ana Maria Paixao claimed her action was in self-defence but police in Rio de Janeiro confirmed he "posed no risk to her physical integrity"

The royal race row following the release of Endgame has divided the public - Trevor Phillips describes the allegations as 'nonsense' while Professor Kehinde Andrews says his remarks are 'dangerous'

A fin whale was found washed up on Tramore Beach near Waterford in Ireland yesterday morning and experts are now investigating the reason why the huge mammal died

Brazilian football star Adriano Bololo, 25, has tragically died after he and four other athletes were involved in a car accident in the early hours of the morning last week

If you're wondering where to go to buy chocolate treats this festive season, it could be worth your time to head to Aldi, as their's new chocolate treats are 'divine'