All news for 2024-01-03

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Lucky Brit claims EuroMillions jackpot after two-month search for winning ticket
National Lottery players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket - and a claim for the £1,000,000 prize has been made from a ticket bought in North Lanarkshire
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NHS hospital trusts declare critical incident warning only come if its 'vital'
Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre and the NHS in Portsmouth have declared critical incidents over a junior doctors' strike by the BMA as hundreds of medics begin a six-day walkout
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes Man Utd intentions clear as transfer plan takes shape
Manchester United are in the early stages of the January transfer window and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is already having an influence on their strategy, despite his deal not having been ratified yet
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ITV Racing’s Oli Bell has “massive chance” of celebrating victory with own horse
The broadcaster and a group of friends own Two For Gold who will bid for the £100,000 veterans chase series final at Sandown on Saturday
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Stephen Bear 'being freed from jail early' after Georgia Harrison revenge porn
Stephen Bear is reportedly being freed from prison despite only serving 11 months behind bars after being sent down or 21 months for sharing revenge porn involving Georgia Harrison
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Inside Kim and Khloe Kardashian's lavish NYE family ski trip with kids
Sisters Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian took to the slopes in Utah for a "last minute" New Year's trip with their children as they enjoyed the snow and skiing
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Post Office scandal's real Alan Bates who lost everything fighting for justice
ITV's latest drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office has left viewers in complete shock. But at the heart of the scandal is Alan Bates - one of the victims who is now campaigning for justice
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Baldur's Gate 3 romance scenes may ban you on Xbox – even if it’s a mistake
The raunchier moments of Larian's 2023 GOTY winner could prove problematic for Xbox players wanting to share these clips
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New films and shows on Prime Video in January, including Nicole Kidman drama
Nicole Kidman, Paul Mescal and Robert De Niro lead Amazon’s top new year content
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Kalvin Phillips gets assurances after Man City receive interest from two clubs
Kalvin Phillips is looking to leave Man City in search of more game time but has been backed to appear for England at this summer's Euros wherever he ends up playing
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Israel on alert for revenge attack after killing a Hamas leader in drone strike
Despite US efforts to prevent a wider escalation of the war in Gaza there are fears of escalation after an Israeli drone strike killed a senior Hamas leader in Lebanon
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Vanessa Feltz's comments makes This Morning one of most complained shows in 2023
Comments made by Vanessa Feltz about coeliac disease sparked thousands of complaints from This Morning viewers, making it the fifth most-complained about show last year
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Max Verstappen demands F1 rule change after Lewis Hamilton punished
Red Bull racer Max Verstappen has had his say on the F1 rule which saw rivals Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified hours after the United States Grand Prix
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Dragons' Den winner 'punched pregnant girlfriend leaving her unconscious'
Dragons' Den winner Ross Mendham has been accused of punching his seven months pregnancy girlfriend unconscious and has denied assault causing actual bodily harm
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PGA Tour star labels PIF negotiations a 'circus' as LIV merger misses deadline
The PGA Tour is yet to sign off the framework agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, and tension appears to be growing within the playing membership
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Post Office scandal's real Angela van den Bogerd who judge said 'misled' court
Angela van den Bogerd is a key character is ITV's latest drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office - who was slammed for 'misleading' a High Court judge when the scandal went to trial
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Woman refuses to buy sister wedding gift after 'rude' comment at family dinner
A woman has taken back her offer to pay for her sister's wedding dress after the bride made a nasty comment at a family dinner - but now she's being accused of being petty
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Real story of Post Office 'gruesome twosome' Paula Vennells and sidekick Angela
Paula Vennells was the CEO of the Post Office when the harrowing scandal devastated the lives of hundreds of staff, while Angela van den Bogerd was a central figure at the court hearings
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Alarming Arsenal stat shows where they are failing in Premier League title race
Arsenal are five points behind Liverpool in the Premier League table after suffering back-to-back defeats against West Ham and Fulham which exposed a problem for Mikel Arteta
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Kim Cattrall shares heartache as she says 'rest peacefully' in moving tribute
Former Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to her late brother Chris, who passed away in tragic circumstances in 2018
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Urgent Long Covid warning especially among children as hospital cases surge
Long Covid, which is the term given to persistent cases of coronavirus, where people suffer for weeks and even months, is feared to be on the rise again this winter
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Putin using 'at least 3 body doubles' following claims New Year address was AI
Allegations this week indicate that the dictator's New Year Address broadcast, which was put out before midnight across Russia, was made by an AI Putin instead of the real one
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Man denies killing diabetic woman, 71, during slapping therapy workshop
Hongchi Xiao pleaded not guilty to manslaughter during a hearing in Winchester crown court after Danielle Carr-Gomm died following a paida lajin therapy which involves patients being slapped repeatedly
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Gary Glitter victim 'angry' paedo's parole hearing will be 'shrouded in mystery'
Paedophile and former popstar Gary Glitter breached his bail conditions barely a month after being released from jail, and his latest parole hearing is set to be held away from the public
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Tommy Freeman puts advice behind him as Northampton exploits push England case
Tommy Freeman's route into rugby wasn't a straight forward one and the Northampton star has caught the eye in his new position despite being told as a kid that versatility could be his undoing