COUNCIL pothole compensation claims have spiked by 90% in three years. Up to 53,015 claims were submitted to 177 local authorities in 2024, compared with 27,731 claims in 2021, according to analysis by the RAC. Of the councils which provided data, Derbyshire County Council saw the biggest increase in claims over that period, from 224…
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Horoscope today, December 29, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 This morning is for personal projects and strong application to getting some new schedules…
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WHILE Claudia Winkleman may be seen as the one with all the power on The Traitors, the presenter has revealed that show bosses actually intervene during the show. When it comes to the selection of the traitors, Claudia says the decision isn’t fully up to her. The host said: “It’s nerve-racking but I don’t choose…
Read MoreCelebrity hairdresser joins growing revolt that is banning Labour MPs from services across the country
A CELEBRITY hairdresser trusted by politicians and royalty has joined a growing revolt that is seeing Labour MPs refused service across the country. Michael Van Clarke said he would now turn away Cabinet ministers in protest at a Budget he says is crushing small businesses. His move comes after more than 1,000 pubs barred Labour…
Read MoreCoronation Street actress ‘lets slip’ fate of her character ahead of explosive Corriedale crossover
A CORONATION Street actress has “let slip” the fate of her character ahead of the explosive Corriedale crossover. The hour-long special is officially scheduled to air on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM on ITV1 and fans are worried about their favourite stars. So far details of Corriedale have been kept under wraps but fans…
Read MoreThe secret recipe to getting what you REALLY want this year – no ‘lose weight’ resolutions in sight
A NEW year looms and we inevitably start thinking about resolutions. After 2025 was dominated by the rise of fat jabs, it’s tempting to look for a quick fix. “For too long, we’ve been told to take up less space, that being smaller or thinner is better,” says Lina Chan, director of women’s health at…
Read MoreScorpio weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for December 28 – January 3
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22 🔵 Read our horoscopes live blog for the latest readings A message that comes through…
Read MoreA horror text wrecked my perfect relationship – I dissolved into heartbroken tears but still married him
THERE’S nothing new about finding love online – but what happens when the man is AI? Fabulous investigates the women turning to robots for romance and more. It was a text that Saskia Denzinger will never forget, words that would turn her perfect relationship on its head. “I need to tell you the truth,” her…
Read MoreI want to be honest about why I’m leaving my job without burning bridges – Karren Brady gives career advice
APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives her expert advice to a reader who wants to reveal why she left her job without burning bridges. Q: I work for the NHS and have an exit interview coming up, as I’m moving to work in a different hospital. I…
Read MoreEamonn Holmes, 66, and girlfriend Katie Alexander, 43, enjoy luxury Christmas getaway in £270-a-night holiday cottage
TV’S Eamonn Holmes and girlfriend Katie Alexander arrive for a break at a £270-a-night holiday cottage. The GB News host, 66, treated his therapist lover, 43, to three days away over Christmas. The pair were joined by her three children and a dog at the pad in the grounds of five-star Rudding Park Hotel in…
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