All news for 2023-12-17

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has explained why he handed the captain's armband to Scott McTominay against Liverpool in the absence of the suspended Bruno Fernandes

Binman Mal Duggan from Widnes, Cheshire, matched five main numbers plus the Bonus Ball in the Lottery draw on December 2, 2023, winning an eye-watering £1million

Chelsea got back to winning ways on Saturday by beating the Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United 2-0 - but not everyone stayed awake for the entire game

Demi Lovato and Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes are engaged as the pair confirmed their happy news just over a year after going public with their relationship

WEST HAM 3-0 WOLVES: Mohammed Kudus scored from two stunning counterattacks as Lucas Paqueta completes hat-trick of assists by teeing up Jarrod Bowen in ruthless performance at London Stadium

Kathy Beale star Gillian Taylforth has seemingly let slip a clue that Rocky Cotton dies this Christmas in huge scenes - as one (or more) of The Six turn to murder this festive season

The rivalry between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid led to some memorable clashes in La Liga during the 2010s and it appears Diego Simeone tried his best to quell the threat posed by Lionel Messi

Erik ten Hag desperately needed to take a positive result from Manchester United's huge Premier League fixture against bitter rivals Liverpool on Merseyside on Sunday, after his side's Champions League exit.

Manchester United were given a hostile welcome to Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool fans lined the streets, while one supporter caused damage to the side of their team bus

Heloisa Cristina Heliodoro was given protective clothing and a helmet but received no warning about her long hair, which became entangled in the go-kart's machinery with devastating consequences

Bobby Chawla says Barry J. Pollack, 72, and his wife, Barbara have racked up $85,500 (£65,000) in mortgage fees, taxes and household bills while they've been living in his Long Island home

Chloe Madeley and James Haskell - who shocked fans when they announced their split - reunited for a 'team meal' over the weekend and received praise from fans for co-parenting in a healthy manner

The former US President received a mixed response when he turned up in Las Vegas to support Colby Covington in his title fight against Brit Leon Edwards

A Scottish mum has revealed how her baby son's recovery has been the greatest gift her family could ever have after he stopped breathing while she held him in her arms on Christmas Day

A library user was lucky to escape a fine of nearly $1,000 (£800) after he returned an Old English poem book to a Pennsylvania public library 54 years after checking it out

TV star Lisa Lamond says she tries to teach her daughters to be independent and dress themselves. But she 'doesn't have a spare hour while they pull up one sock', so gets her children to dress themselves before bedtime

As well as being packed full of goodness, Mary Berry's red cabbage is bursting with flavour from redcurrant jelly and cider that makes it an ideal accompaniment for Christmas lunch

A study by he Common Wealth think tank has revealed that 40% of the licences for North Sea oil and gas are owned by firms based abroad, with profits going to overseas companies and investors

Maya Jama and Stormzy put on a loved-up display at a UFC game in Las Vegas after confirming they were back together. The couple originally split in 2019 after dating for four years

An embarrassed woman has admitted she was 'handsy' with a work colleague and thrown out of a Christmas party for her 'awful' behaviour. She is now 'convinced' it has ruined her career

ARSENAL 2-0 BRIGHTON: The Gunners returned to top spot in the Premier League after Gabriel Jesus' second-half header and Kai Havertz' late effort in secured them three points against Roberto De Zerbi's side

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood had the perfect response for a rude social media troll - as fans fear he could be about quit the BBC show following a telling clue revealed during the final

In the summer and early autumn months, roses can give off an impressive bloom and gorgeous scent - but experts say this will only happen if the flowers are cared for during their dormant season

First Time Mum star Ferne McCann has opened up on her festive family plans with fiancé Lorri and daughter Sunday as they celebrate new addition Finty's first Christmas

A couple fought off a trio of home invaders after the armed robbers pushed their way into the property and demanded to know the whereabouts of a safe, with two of the three attackers now jailed