All news for 2023-12-29

The 'uvas de la suerte' tradition comes from Spain and is also observed in parts of Latin America. If you strictly follow the ritual on New Year's Eve it could bring great luck for the new year

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has responded after he was not named one of the top ten footballers of the year by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics

Former-president Donald Trump is currently the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. Incumbent Joe Biden is set to lead the Democrats making next year a repeat of the 2020 election

Cathy Evans, who starred in this year's Married At First Sight UK series, has revealed her older brother Ben died on Boxing Day after a cardiac arrest

Terrified Shaun Lewin, 45, says a massacre would have taken place in the tourist resort of Agadir, Morocco, had it not been for brave beach staff who chased the knifeman into the sea as police swooped

YouTuber Justin Agustin has shared what he claims is a military-grade hack to learn how to drop off to sleep easily and once mastered will work in just two minutes - any time, anywhere

Rosie Jones told fans she was ‘lying low’ after receiving vile comments following her appearance on Channel 4’s Big Fat Quiz of the Year, as she was branded ‘unfunny’ by some viewers

But the average adult would need almost to win almost £1.5 million in order for it to be deemed 'life-changing' - while millennials would require as much as £2 million

Other milestone moments include the first flight of a commercial jet airliner in 1958, and the opening of the Channel Tunnel, in 1994

If you are living in fear of New Year's eve drinks spillages then it's better to be prepared beforehand, with one cleaning expert sharing a two-step hack that will remove tough dried on red-wine stains

Emmerdale spoilers reveal more drama for Aaron Dingle and his uncle Cain Dingle on the ITV soap, ahead of a 'brutal physical fight' that could leave one of them badly injured

David Croft, commentator for Sky Sports' coverage of F1 in the UK, has been left very impressed by the work former Mercedes stalwart and new Williams chief James Vowles has done this year

Many Coronation Street fan favourites have not been safe from bosses wielding the axe on their time in Weatherfield as an array of actors are set to say goodbye to the soap

A doctor has issued a warning about a really subtle sign on your neck that could in fact be one of the telltale signs that you have diabetes or another medical condition

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has yet to hold talks with Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe about the future, but the Dutchman is enthused by his arrival at Old Trafford

Gypsy Rose Blanchard shared a snap of her posing in front of a mirror at her hotel room wearing the same outfit she wore the day she was released from prison — her first snap since she attained freedom

Ballyburn and Grangeclare West head the market for their Cheltenham Festival targets but seven-time Grade 1 winner Klassical Dream is injured

The winner of a £1 million EuroMillions jackpot has still not claimed their prize and the time is running out say organisers - a last effort has been made to find the ticket holder in the borough of St Helen's

Stunned officers stopped the 23-year-old driver in the Bucknall area of Stoke-on-Trent on Boxing Day after the car flagged up as being uninsured. The driver was already banned from driving

In what are expected to be Rishi Sunak's final months in No10, a string of new laws are set to be added to the statute books in a frantic scramble before the general election

Jack Grealish's home was targeted by thieves while his loved ones were inside during Manchester City's Premier League game against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday night

Wayne Rooney is under pressure to retain his role as Birmingham City manager, with the club languishing near the foot of the Championship and plummeting since he took the reins in October

Condensation and mould can be a nuisance in your home, particularly in the winter months, but these 'mould-loving' plants can help banish the issue for good, whilst being a beautiful addition to any room

The closeness between cousins Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall has been noticeable and royal fans were charmed by her warm gesture which allowed Mia to collect flowers at Sandringham Estate

Busted singer James Bourne has revealed he was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a black widow spider, with the Year 3000 singer admitting the health scare was 'serious'