All news for 2023-12-12

Chelsea have condemned the abuse directed towards forward Lauren James following Sunday's Women's Super League clash with Arsenal

Farmer Kim Rendall drove with husky dog Daisy tied to the back of his car before he dumped her to die. Judge Michael Longman said the dog suffered 'dreadful' injuries

Nineties group East 17 are delighting fans this Christmas as they perform their 1994 hit Stay Another Day via private doorstep performances across the country in the run up to Christmas

Five-year-old Sturlin Minion was found dead in his Detroit home after he endured a self-inflicted gunshot wound from a firearm he found on top of a dresser after his parents left him alone with four other siblings

Two teenagers accused of the murder of Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed in Culcheth Linear Park in Warrington, Cheshire, remain on trial at Manchester Crown Court

Despite spending more than £1billion since Todd Boehly took over as Chairman in May 2022, Chelsea have managed to avoid falling foul of Financial Fair Play rules

The Labour leader said he wants a 'diverse' party 'that represents the communities' it wants to serve, after he was asked about concerns of a lack of diversity in its selection of new MPs

Lucy Letby, who was sentenced this year to 14 whole-life orders after being convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to murder six others, has claimed she is innocent in a new statement

A leading chef has shared his easy and fool proof way to level up your roast potatoes - and you just need one simple cupboard ingredient for the ultimate crispy potatoes

Marks and Spencer shoppers don't have long left to make sure gifts will arrive in time for Christmas

Six in 10 say they find gift-wrapping takes too much time - and over half admit they simply have no wrapping skills, according to the research

The prototype fashion item from the biscuit brand comes in the same bright blue featured on its packaging - and even has a cookie-dispensing mechanical backpack

Referee Halil Umut Meler was hospitalised after being punched in the face and kicked in the head following the draw between Turkish Super Lig teams Ankaragucu and Rizespor

Other stunning locations Brits are unlikely to have heard of include Talybont Reservoir in Wales, and Talisker Bay, on Scotland's Isle of Skye

The two-way Japanese sensation has agreed to a 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with his new contract set to see him earn just $2m a year for the next decade

A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin previously revealed his cancer had tragically spread from his lung to his brain last year after initially being diagnosed in 2020

BBC daytime quiz show Unbeatable hosted by comedian Jason Manford has been axed amid the broadcaster's major TV schedule shake-up to make room for 'new opportunities'

They may now be more accustomed to palace life, but Prince William and Kate Middleton once lived in a very ordinary student house, and were said to be 'ideal tenants'

Karen Milner, 46, has had anorexia since was in her teens, but in February this year she was given the devastating news that she had as little as just one year left

Loose Women TV presenter Christine Lampard has revealed she parted ways with a friend after feeling 'awkward' and 'uncomfortable' after a former pal flirted with her husband Frank Lampard

Gino said his 'stress-free' Italian recipe is perfect for dessert on Christmas Day and involves just a few 'easy' steps and said to bring 'good luck'. It serves from six to eight people and is said to be 'better than Christmas pudding'

Elixir D’ainay had not run since falling at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival but won a hurdle race at Punchestown on his first start for nearly four years

Reality star Tammy Slaton says partner Caleb Willingham was the "best thing" that ever happened to her. He tragically passed away aged 40, just seven months after they wed

Younger adults will spend time video-calling friends and family on the big day, and almost half will even film themselves opening their presents, research has found

The Love Island stars saw their once solid romance rocked last month when Tommy partied with a controversial rap artist and was surrounded by an army of attractive women