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This image obtained from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Troop D, shows a damaged home near Silver City, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area (Photo by HANDOUT/Mississippi Highway Patrol /AFP via Getty Images)

Mississippi tornadoes: ‘my city is gone’ says mayor as 23 killed

Elon Musk announced changes to Twitter Blue
Elon Musk announced changes to Twitter Blue

Twitter Blue is going to leave one CEO feeling like an April Fool

Jockey Derek Fox rides One for Arthur to win the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool in 2017. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Jockey Derek Fox rides One for Arthur to win the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool in 2017. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

One For Arthur: Lucinda Russell pays tribute as 2017 Grand National winner dies

Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg in You season 4 part 2 (Photo: Netflix)
Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg in You season 4 part 2 (Photo: Netflix)

Netflix confirm future of You and tease goodbye to Joe Goldberg

Mae Muller is representing the UK at the Eurovision song contest.
Mae Muller is representing the UK at the Eurovision song contest.

Two new Twitter emojis launched in countdown to Eurovision final

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints
BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

Some Twitter accounts will have to pay to Twitter Blue to keep their blue badge
Some Twitter accounts will have to pay to Twitter Blue to keep their blue badge

Twitter users to lose verified blue tick in huge change

Twitter is to start “winding down” its ‘legacy verified’ blue tickets meaning that previously verified Twitter accounts will lose their checkmarks unless they start paying for it.
Twitter is to start “winding down” its ‘legacy verified’ blue tickets meaning that previously verified Twitter accounts will lose their checkmarks unless they start paying for it.

Twitter to kill 'legacy' blue ticks with questionable cut off date

Frankie Boyle has shared his frustration with his new show being shelved (Pic:Getty)
Frankie Boyle has shared his frustration with his new show being shelved (Pic:Getty)

Frankie Boyle’s New World Order axed after six seasons

Road surfacing improvements begin on Saturday, March 25.
Road surfacing improvements begin on Saturday, March 25.

Overnight surfacing improvements on A96 near Kinellar

Liam Gallagher has once again fueled hopes for an Oasis reunion.
Liam Gallagher has once again fueled hopes for an Oasis reunion.

Liam Gallagher ignites new Oasis reunion hope with tweet

The new Scotland strip marking the 150th anniversary of the national team. Picture: Scottish FA
The new Scotland strip marking the 150th anniversary of the national team. Picture: Scottish FA

New Scotland strip: How much does it cost? JD Sports discount code

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images
Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

WATCH: Bruce Willis speaks for the first time since dementia diagnosis

Murray Foote resigned on Friday as SNP media chief
Murray Foote resigned on Friday as SNP media chief

SNP head of media resigns over membership figures debacle

Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.
Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.

Alison Hammond confirmed as new Great British Bake Off co-host

Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.
Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.

Alison Hammond announced as new co-host of The Great British Bake Off

Matt Lucas, Noel Fielding, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are joined by a range of celebrity bakers. Photo: Channel 4/Love Productions/©Mark Bourdillon.
Matt Lucas, Noel Fielding, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are joined by a range of celebrity bakers. Photo: Channel 4/Love Productions/©Mark Bourdillon.

How to watch Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer

The Great Celebrity Bake Off is held each year to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. Photo: Channel 4/Love Productions/©Mark Bourdillon.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off is held each year to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. Photo: Channel 4/Love Productions/©Mark Bourdillon.

Great British Bake Off: Bookies odds for who will replace Matt Lucas

Singer Bobby Caldwell has died aged 71

Bill Nighy and his rabbit companion at the 2023 Academy Awards.
Bill Nighy and his rabbit companion at the 2023 Academy Awards.

Bill Nighy reveals why he brought a plastic bunny to the Oscars

Scottish veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce leaving BBC Wogan House in London, after his last day presenting his BBC Radio 2 show, which he has hosted for 31 years.
Scottish veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce leaving BBC Wogan House in London, after his last day presenting his BBC Radio 2 show, which he has hosted for 31 years.

When does Ken Bruce start on Greatest Hits? Ken leaves BBC after 31 years there

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has seen his son receive death threats on Twitter after his BBC suspension was lifted - Credit: Getty Images
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has seen his son receive death threats on Twitter after his BBC suspension was lifted - Credit: Getty Images

Gary Lineker calls out Elon Musk as son receives Twitter death threats

Some breeds of dog can become big hits on social media platform TikTok.
Some breeds of dog can become big hits on social media platform TikTok.

The 10 breeds of adorable dog who are most popular on TikTok

There are so many other avenues to watch Premier League highlights other than BBC’s Match of the Day as outrage grows after Gary Lineker was suspended - Credit: Adobe
There are so many other avenues to watch Premier League highlights other than BBC’s Match of the Day as outrage grows after Gary Lineker was suspended - Credit: Adobe

Where to watch Premier League highlights instead of BBC’s MOTD

Gary Lineker, will "step back" from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an "agreed and clear position" on his use of social media, the broadcaster said.
Gary Lineker, will "step back" from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an "agreed and clear position" on his use of social media, the broadcaster said.

Match of the Day commentators boycott show in support of Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker has been suspended from the BBC after a tweet the former Barcelona player posted in reaction to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill - Credit: Getty Images
Gary Lineker has been suspended from the BBC after a tweet the former Barcelona player posted in reaction to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill - Credit: Getty Images

Gary Lineker steps down from Match of the Day - here’s what’s happened

Fortnite fans have taken to social media as server issues  are affecting the game
Fortnite fans have taken to social media as server issues  are affecting the game

Fortnite fans left disappointed after Mega update server issues

Gary Lineker will be “spoken to” by the BBC after he appeared to compare the UK government’s controversial new asylum policy to Nazi Germany. Credit: Getty Images
Gary Lineker will be “spoken to” by the BBC after he appeared to compare the UK government’s controversial new asylum policy to Nazi Germany. Credit: Getty Images

Gary Lineker to host Match of the Day despite controversy over tweet

Mhairi Black expressed support for Humza Yousaf.
Mhairi Black expressed support for Humza Yousaf.

Mhairi Black says she wouldn't want to risk SNP split with Kate Forbes win

Greggs fans have gone crazy on social media after a much-loved item has been brought back into stores once again
Greggs fans have gone crazy on social media after a much-loved item has been brought back into stores once again

Greggs brings back popular bakery item today

Queen Consort Camilla has let the world know who she thinks are some of the most remarkable women - Credit: Getty Images
Queen Consort Camilla has let the world know who she thinks are some of the most remarkable women - Credit: Getty Images

Queen Consort Camilla’s list of most remarkable women for IWD 2023

Dating app Hinge down for many users as error message shown

Gary Lineker will reportedly be given a talking-to by the BBC following a social media post in which he appeared to compare Home Office policy to Nazi Germany.
Gary Lineker will reportedly be given a talking-to by the BBC following a social media post in which he appeared to compare Home Office policy to Nazi Germany.

Gary Lineker speaks up after being attacked on illegal migration bill

The grand final for Eurovision 2023 has sold out
The grand final for Eurovision 2023 has sold out

Eurovision final sold out after fans experience website crash

Ticketmaster has crashed as Eurovision fans flock to the site to get tickets
Ticketmaster has crashed as Eurovision fans flock to the site to get tickets

Eurovision fans experience error message in queue for tickets

Is Twitter down?
Is Twitter down?

Users report Twitter outage

Wakefield Wines
Wakefield Wines

Wakey Wines viral TikTok shop owner responds after police drugs raid

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers and asked them not to share certain information on social media. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)
The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers and asked them not to share certain information on social media. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

DVLA issues identity theft warning to drivers on social media

People purchase food in a branch of the bakery chain Greggs inside London Bridge station.
People purchase food in a branch of the bakery chain Greggs inside London Bridge station.

Greggs axes popular item from menu - leaving fans ‘raging’

The grey squirrel
The grey squirrel

ITV’S This Morning slammed as squirrel cooked and eaten live on TV

John Nicolson's tweet
John Nicolson's tweet

SNP MP John Nicolson accused of 'racial slur' over 'tandoori' make-up comment

Twitter is down for thousands of users with many only seeing a ‘Welcome to Twitter’ message
Twitter is down for thousands of users with many only seeing a ‘Welcome to Twitter’ message

Twitter down: Social media app down for thousands of users

Lorraine Kelly (ITV  images)
Lorraine Kelly (ITV  images)

Lorraine Kelly health update after being sent home from ITV show

SNP Westminster deputy leader Mhairi Black
SNP Westminster deputy leader Mhairi Black

Mhairi Black left 'incredibly hurt' by Kate Forbes same-sex marriage comments

Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22, 2023 in Burgess Hill.
Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22, 2023 in Burgess Hill.

Europeans mock the UK’s lack of fruit and veggies on social media

The Ukraine flag painted on the road outside the Russian Embassy in London (Photo: Led by Donkeys)
The Ukraine flag painted on the road outside the Russian Embassy in London (Photo: Led by Donkeys)

Ukraine flag painted on the road outside Russian embassy

Joseph Fasano posing with copies of his book 'The Swallows of Lunetto'. Joseph who flew to Scotland to promote his latest novel enjoyed a "very funny moment" when he noticed the stranger sitting next to him on the flight was reading his new book.
Joseph Fasano posing with copies of his book 'The Swallows of Lunetto'. Joseph who flew to Scotland to promote his latest novel enjoyed a "very funny moment" when he noticed the stranger sitting next to him on the flight was reading his new book.

Author enjoys ‘magical moment’ on plane to Scotland - here's why

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09:  Comedian Adam Hills (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09:  Comedian Adam Hills (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)

Adam Hills calls out ‘woke’ description of new lego figures

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes, applauded by her maternity leave stand-in as finance secretary, John Swinney. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes, applauded by her maternity leave stand-in as finance secretary, John Swinney. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Forbes left 'greatly burdened' and 'heartsore' at hurting people in SNP contest

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's Twitter account has been hacked. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's Twitter account has been hacked. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Towsend has Twitter account hacked as surprise posts appear

The McDonald’s restaurant in Swansea, South Wales was forced to close due to the incident
The McDonald’s restaurant in Swansea, South Wales was forced to close due to the incident

McDonald’s restaurant closes after live frog thrown into service area

Once-popular ITV show You’ve Been Framed axed from TV

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live announces a 90 minute special on pensions - how to watchs (Photo: ITV)
The Martin Lewis Money Show Live announces a 90 minute special on pensions - how to watchs (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis announces special episode on pensions - how to watch

Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas wait to putt on the first green during the second round of the The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Picture: Michael Owens/Getty Images.
Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas wait to putt on the first green during the second round of the The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Picture: Michael Owens/Getty Images.

Why Tiger Woods' tampon joke was a poor error of judgement

The latest editions of Mr Dahl's children's books have been edited to remove language which could be deemed offensive. References within the classic children's books relating to weight, mental health, violence, gender and race have been cut and rewritten, the Daily Telegraph reported. Issue date: Saturday February 18, 2023.
The latest editions of Mr Dahl's children's books have been edited to remove language which could be deemed offensive. References within the classic children's books relating to weight, mental health, violence, gender and race have been cut and rewritten, the Daily Telegraph reported. Issue date: Saturday February 18, 2023.

Critics reject ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten

Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. (Credit: Getty Images)
Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. (Credit: Getty Images)

Tributes pour in as actress Raquel Welch dies at 82

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Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic:  Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic:  Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP leadership: Greens’ clearest signal yet they wouldn’t work with Kate Forbes

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter,  Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)
John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter,  Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’

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