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One motorist killed and two fighting for life after multiple crashes on same section of fog-shrouded road

A series of crashes took place on the A40 near Witney in Oxfordshire this morning leading to the closure of the road

John TorodeMasterChef star John Torode reveals why he was rushed to hospital on Christmas Day

Fans were worried when the BBC star's partner, Lisa Faulkner, shared details of the incident with her followers on Instagram

WeatherSevere UK weather warning issued for thick fog with temperatures plummeting to -6C as Britain freezes

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for dangerous fog across the majority of England and some parts of Wales

Zsa ZsaZsa Zsa Gabor's son dies just days after her death – and his father had no idea

Oliver Prinz von Anhalt was involved in a fatal accident the same day Zsa Zsa died

TwitterBREAKING: Several fishermen missing off Kent coast after boat capsizes at sea

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Plane crashHorrific final words from pilot of doomed Russian plane that plunged into Black Sea killing 92

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. The crew were heard shouting "we're failing!" before the aircraft plunged into the waters below

SnakesBoy aged 12 survives bite from the world's most venomous snake - and keeps dead creature in a jar as a warning to others

Jake Taylor, 12, was rushed to hospital in South Africa after being bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra

FacebookMan sick of 'f*** 2016' comments lists all the good things that happened this year

There's quite a lot of swearing in his Facebook post, but a lot of positivity too

DrugsDrug dealer jailed after police find cannabis farm, cocaine and £11k cash at his home

Jabari Collins, 33, was jailed for five years following the raid on his Birmingham home in January this year

George MichaelGeorge Michael's lover left 'scarred' by death of friend Stephen Gately

Fadi was the one who discovered George's body at his home in in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on Christmas Day

CrimeDad beaten to death was recovering from back op and 'had no chance of defending himself'

Friends of Tommy Roberts say his condition left him unable to defend himself against the musclebound thug who attacked him

PoliceFemale police officer had sex at station with male colleague - but got off with a warning

She was handed a final written warning after admitting to having sex with her colleague, who has since been fired

DappySee inside Dappy's trashed former home after N-Dubz star is accused of wrecking £1.7m property with 'endless wild parties'

The former Celebrity Big Brother star allegedly caused to the damage to the Grade II-listed home

Paul GascoigneFootball legend Paul Gascoigne in hospital with head injury after being 'kicked down stairs at hotel during drunken bust-up with customers'

Disgraced England star Gazza, 49 - who has battled booze - was rushed to an east London hospital after the incident at the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch

Samir NasriSamir Nasri says Twitter account was hacked after posts claim he had sex with doctor

Man City star Samri Nasri's account posted tweets claiming the star received a "full service" from a doctor who provided him with a vitamin drip

George MichaelStar's friends and family hit out at claims he was hooked on heroin

The star is being mourned by millions of fans all over the world after he died “peacefully in his sleep” from heart failure on Christmas Day

Jurgen KloppJurgen Klopp has brilliant response to Pep Guardiola 'spying' on Liverpool

The Manchester City boss watched the Reds stick four past Stoke City ahead of their game with them on New Year's Eve

Incredible EscapesMum who hiked 26 miles after becoming stranded in snowy Grand Canyon shares incredible tale of survival

Karen Klein, 46, suffered hypothermia and frostbite while missing for 36 hours in freezing conditions after her family's car broke down

Sex toysPassenger spots huge SEX TOY on tram and tweets picture to operators - who send back perfect response

Metrolink responded brilliantly after a red-coloured 'rabbit' vibrator was spotted rolling around the floor of the packed Rochdale to Exchange Square service - minus its batteries

George MichaelInside George Michael's stunning riverside home where pop icon was found dead by his partner on Christmas Day

The Wham! legend previously let the public see inside the renovated 16th century property

FacebookFacebook shut me down because my name is DJ: Disabled man left 'isolated' after social media row

DJ officially changed his name to just two letters through deed poll in 2008 after he became the victim of identity fraud

Katie PiperKatie Piper on how she turned to alcohol after acid attack... but found real confidence from within herself

TV presenter Katie, who was left scarred by the horrific assault, now finds strength from her carpenter husband Richard and their two-year-old daughter, Belle

Child abuseShocking CCTV captures teacher beating, kicking and slapping two young girls during dance class

The female teacher was sacked last Saturday after footage of the horrific child abuse came to light

George MichaelGeorge Michael's reclusive final months: Star shut himself away from family

The iconic Wham! singer was found dead on Christmas day

Ian Hyland

Parents are moaning about Christmas TV animations - I blame John Lewis adverts for making us all soft

Brian Reade

In 2016 it was out of the EU and in with FU as masses launched a revolution

Tony Parsons

'Where was the wonder kid George Michael I lost to drugs and fame?' asks Tony Parsons

Ian Hyland

Outnumbered finally gave us the true gift of laughter this Christmas

BrexitTrump, terror and Brexit: Biggest stories of 2016, the year the world was rocked by tragedy

This year has seen Britain vote to leave the EU, America elect Donald Trump as president, the Queen celebrate her 90th birthday and a host of beloved stars die

Star Wars'Carrie Fisher was one-of-a-kind': Harrison Ford breaks his silence on Star Wars icon he 'had an affair with'

Harrison Ford starred alongside Fisher as Han Solo in the award-winning franchise

Gun crimeChicago's violent Christmas: 12 killed in festive weekend bloodbath

The holidays were filled with gang violence as there were 27 shootings, 12 of them fatal

Department of HealthNHS rakes in £160million a year from hospital car parks rip-off - with sick, disabled and staff hit hardest

The data, released in a Freedom Information request, showed a 5% increase, and critics say the vulnerable are being used to 'top up the NHS coffers'

Home OfficeAlmost 100 people arrested in crackdown on 'modern day slavery' of illegal workers in nail bars

14 people held are potentially victims of human trafficking and will be offered support, the Home Office claims

Carrie FisherSteven Spielberg 'in awe' of Carrie Fisher as he describes tragic Star Wars actress as 'force of nature'

The Star Wars legend has died aged 60 after suffering a massive heart attack on a flight just days ago

ISIS'I'm Indian and not considered of much value': Desperate plea from ISIS hostage priest

Tom Uzhunnalil - who was feared to have been crucified by his captors - calls on Pope Francis to do more to save him in new video

WeatherIncredible photograph shows giant 46ft wave smashing into coastline as Storm Conor batters parts of UK

Ryan Sandison braved freezing temperatures and gusts of 94mph to snap this spectacular shot of breakers hitting the Shetland Islands at Eshaness on Boxing Day

CrimeYoung gay couple viciously beaten by 15-strong gang in Christmas Day 'homophobic attack'

The unprovoked assault saw two men and a friend beaten with bottles - and punched and kicked in their heads and bodies

George MichaelGenerous George Michael set to leave huge chunk of his £100million fortune to charities

Childline, the Terrence Higgins Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support, who all received lump sums of money from the altruistic Wham! star, are expected to be left a portion of his estate

Carrie Fisher'Drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own own bra': This is how Carrie Fisher wanted her obituary to say she died

Carrie Fisher's 2008 memoir Wishful Drinking contained a witty account of a time Star Wars creator George Lucas told her she couldn't wear underwear under her dress

George MichaelGeorge Michael to be 'buried next to beloved mum' in family's private plot

The pop legend tragically passed away on Christmas Day aged just 53

Abandoned placesInside mysterious radioactive city '404' where China built its first atomic bomb and carried out nuclear experiments

The abandoned city has derelict apartment buildings, a shuttered park and a zoo with empty cages

Donald TrumpTrump Tower evacuated over 'suspicious package filled with children's toys' as footage shows 'terrified people running into streets'

Footage showed panicked people running out of the skyscraper, where Donald Trump lives in a palatial penthouse

New YearThe biggest trends of 2016 revealed as we take a look back at the crazes that have swept the country this year

Amazon and eBay released a breakdown of UK consumer spending habits to show the nation’s spending trends month by month

George MichaelStar-studded George Michael tribute concert to be held to thank him for £2million Childline donation

Charity founder wants the benefit concert next year to celebrate his life and mark the children’s charity’s 30th anniversary

Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills sack head coach Rex Ryan after missing playoffs for 17th successive season

Defensive coordinator, and brother, Rob Ryan was also fired after the Bills dropped six of their last nine games

Prince HarryPrince Harry is the most well-travelled royal this year - travelling 61,800 miles

The young royal has visited the Caribbean, Nepal and Florida this year as part of his duties - while William managed 43,700 miles

FitnessEight out of ten middle aged people weigh too much, drink excessively or don’t exercise enough

Public Health England said four fifths of adults aged between 40 and 60 put themselves at risk of disease as busy lives and desk jobs make it hard to stay healthy

Carrie FisherLast pictures of Carrie Fisher show the Princess Leia actress loving life and soaking up European culture

Carrie Fisher soaked up European culture as she toured the streets of Bruges

Co Operative GroupCo-op to create 1,500 new jobs as it invests £70million in 100 new stores

The retail giant said it will focus on opening stores in London and the South East, with five new sites in the capital before the end of March

Andy BurnhamOne in three areas facing brutal cuts despite Tory promises of extra cash

Andy Burnham has called on Theresa May to intervene, with local authorities set to lose out by £40 million

PoliticsFatcat Tories have their snouts in the trough as they lecture us to tighten their belts

To vote for policies that hurt working Britons and then make a packet on top of Parliamentary salaries is the Two-Nation politics of a party treating most voters with snooty contempt

LotteryEuroMillions results: Winning numbers for tonight's £21m jackpot

Tonight's jackpot could make you a very rich person - but have you got a winning ticket?

House firesCandles warning as pensioner's house goes up in flames after his Christmas tree catches fire

Roy Betts was lucky to escape with his life as the house he had lived in for 35 years was left gutted by the blaze

FatcatsThese 9 fatcat MPs earn more than the Prime Minister - just from their part-time jobs

We can reveal the MPs who made most from their second jobs in 2016 - and nearly every single one is a Tory

Carol VordermanCarol Vorderman doesn't let festive season get in the way of her serious work out

The former Countdown maths whizz looked fighting fit as she took part in a group circuit training session in a Bristol park

CrimeCouple who wanted their own child 'killed pregnant mum as they tried to cut baby from her belly'

Rayanni Christini Costa, 22, was captured on chilling CCTV as she met her alleged killer and was lured to her death

Carlos TevezFootballer Carlos Tevez's home burgled as he was marrying his childhood sweetheart

The Argentine, currently playing for Boca Juniors, was in neighbouring Uruguay marrying Vanesa Mansilla when the burglary took place

Royal FamilyRoyal family threatened by more than 400 stalkers as crack police team calls on most 'high risk'

The specially trained Fixated Threat Assessment Centre are also combing online sources to identity potential threats

Dangerous drivingHundreds of killer drivers allowed back behind the wheel including those who had been drinking

The number given their licences back who took a life by being careless - a crime that includes the use of mobile phones – has more than doubled in four years to 373

Change the Law for Life campaignLung transplant patient who waited two years for donor says 'I was lucky, but many of my friends died'

Kim Hodge was able to celebrate Christmas with her family and she is now backing the Daily Mirror's Change the Law for Life campaign for an Opt Out System across the UK

Carrie FisherStar Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies in hospital aged 60 after suffering massive heart attack

She fell ill on a United Airlines flight and died in a hospital in LA

Sam AllardyceThe hilarious moments when football mascots go bad and go from cuddly to wild creatures

Watford mascot Harry the threw himself at the feet of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha he upset Sam Allardyce

Swansea City FC"I knew what I was getting into": Bob Bradley tells of disappointment after being sacked by Swansea

Bradley, the first American manager in the Premier League, lasted just 11 games but has no regrets

John TorodeMasterChef star John Torode rushed to hospital on Christmas Day after 'lucky escape'

The BBC star's partner, Lisa Faulkner, shared details of the incident with her followers on Instagram

Drink-drivingHeartbroken parents turn off little boy's life support after 'drunk driver' mows him down on Christmas Day

The "incredibly happy-go-lucky, joyful little boy" died on Tuesday evening after a car smashed into him while he was looking at Christmas lights

George MichaelGeorge Michael revealed he would love to marry and have children in poignant interview when he was just 21

The music legend died peacefully at his home on Christmas Day aged just 53

Len GoodmanLen Goodman picks his eight all-time favourite Strictly dances as he retires as a judge after 14 years

The 72-year-old is leaving the show to have more 'me time' and here he runs through his favourite ever moments from his time on the show

Drink-driving'Drunk taxi driver three times over limit' smashes into lamppost on flyover sending it plunging onto motorway below

Cabbie was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after flooring a lamp post which nearly hit passing cars

Star WarsMark Hamill leads tributes to Star Wars actress who died in hospital, aged 60

Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 after suffering a massive heart attack

SoldiersTragedy after ex-soldier dies in Boxing Day motorbike horror crash with tributes pouring in for 'amazing dad'

Dad-of-one Wajid Fazil died after crashing into a barrier at a shopping centre in Birmingham

BrexitFrench town creates "Brexit Street" leading nowhere in ugly industrial zone as "tribute to the sovereign British people"

The town's far-right mayor says the street will be next to roads named in honour of two EU founders

CrimeMurder inquiry launched after six-month-old baby found dead on Christmas Day

Detectives confirmed they were investigating after the newborn died in the early hours of Sunday morning in Bristol

MurderMurder probe after man shot in the head in broad daylight gun attack in town centre

Police were called to West Bromwich town centre at 2.36pm following reports of a shooting

Aston MartinThe making of a supercar: Behind the scenes of Aston Martin factory crafting the new DB11

Mirror Motoring was given an exclusive tour of the mainly human production line making the £155,000 200mph sports car

George MichaelDeal or No Deal couple given £15,000 by George Michael for IVF were 'overcome with emotion' when they learned truth

The 38-year-old personal trainer received the cash from an anonymous donor in 2008 after her husband Steve told about it on Noel Edmond’s game show

Carrie FisherLatest updates Star Wars actress who played Princess Leia dies in hospital

Her family announced in a statement: “It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning"

Premier LeagueLiverpool 4-1 Stoke: Daniel Sturridge ends Premier League goal drought as Reds go second - 5 things we learned

Jurgen Klopp's men are six points behind leaders Chelsea after they came from behind to hammer the Potters at Anfield

George MichaelStar-studded George Michael tribute concert to be held to thank him for £2million Childline donation

Charity founder wants the benefit concert next year to celebrate his life and mark the children’s charity’s 30th anniversary

Boxing Day salesBoxing Day sales see drop in shoppers as buyers go online and retailers hit by new blow

Figures by Ipsos Retail Performance suggest the lure of the sales was weakened by events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday

CrimeOutrage after seven young refugees accused of 'setting homeless man on fire' at Berlin underground station

The alleged attack occurred as the 37-year-old victim was sleeping on a platform bench

George MichaelCelebrity deaths in 2016: Famous faces gone too soon - from George Michael and Carrie Fisher to Prince and David Bowie

We remember the famous people who have sadly died this year and look back at their lives, careers and lasting memories they have left behind

European UnionBritain officially laziest nation in Europe as report reveals we're bad at learning languages

A new European-wide study on the extent nations fail to use any different languages other than their mother tongue to communicate, the UK came top

Weird NewsWhy you definitely should stop using these everyday household items in 2017

These are the sort of items we all have around the house. It's time to throw them out

Milk ProductsUnpasteurised milk blamed for food poisoning outbreak as six people taken ill after buying it from farm

Low Sizergh Barn Farm in Cumbria has copied the US trend of selling 'ready-to-drink' milk, but now some of its customers have fallen ill with campylobacter bacteria

Kim Jong-unKim Jong-Un warns Donald Trump that North Korea will have nuclear weapons by end of 2017

A former military advisor has told how Jong-un once “ordered home all his ambassadors and threatened to kill them all by personally putting a bullet through their head”

Sport

January transfer windowTransfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool latest ahead of the January window

Follow our live blog throughout the day as we deliver all the latest news and rumours ahead of the January transfer window

Manchester United transfer newsAnthony Martial could leave Manchester United for Sevilla in January, claims player's agent

The Red Devils forward has been in and out of Jose Mourinho's line-up and could temporarily leave in search of regular game time with the Spanish side emerging as an option

Arsene WengerArsenal boss Arsene Wenger aims thinly veiled shot at Chelsea over stockpiling and loaning out young players

The Gunners chief believes the current system means financial interests are prioritised over youth development, though his potential solution is bound to cause controversy

Manchester United transfer newsManchester United 'set to hand Victor Lindelof vacant No 2 shirt' at Old Trafford

Lindelof wears No 14 for Benfica but that shirt is currently occupied by Jesse Lingard and the No 2 has been available since Rafael joined Lyon in 2014

PDC World ChampionshipWilliam Hill World Darts Championship betting odds: Raymond van Barneveld and Adrian Lewis face off

Reigning champ Gary Anderson continues his quest for a third consecutive title against Benito Van de Pas before what promises to be a slobberknocker between Lewis and Barney

Money

SupermarketsNew Year supermarket opening and closing times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more

If you have to dash out to pick up extra supplies over the New Year, it's a good idea to check your local supermarket is open first

Co Operative GroupCo-op to create 1,500 new jobs as it invests £70million in 100 new stores

The retail giant said it will focus on opening stores in London and the South East, with five new sites in the capital before the end of March

Boxing Day salesBoxing Day sales see drop in shoppers as buyers go online and retailers hit by new blow

Figures by Ipsos Retail Performance suggest the lure of the sales was weakened by events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Premier LeagueHow to watch all the latest Premier League games for FREE

We show you how to snap up a free one-month Now TV Sports Pass to catch all the latest thrills and spills on the pitch over the New Year

Marks & SpencerMarks & Spencer Boxing Day sale: The best deals as British brand unveil 50% off fashion and champagne spectacular

Festive promotions just got better in the M&S sale - and here's our favourites of the clear out

Travel

BrexitBrexit worries won't stop Brits heading for holiday hotspots in 2017

Study says travel industry figures show bookings for next summer are currently 11 per cent up on the 2016 peak period - bringing Christmas cheer to travel agents

Borgen SeriesCopenhagen: The city that gives excellent 'hygge'(s), is too cool for 'Skoal', and can even make crime look good...

Jennifer Rodger is won over by the ultra-cool, multi-Michelin-starred city of Copenhagen and is converted to all things Scandi

HolidaysNorwegian Air launch huge Boxing Day flight sale where prices start at just £29 for short-haul and £134 to Boston

This Boxing Day, savvy travellers can get their hands on £29 plane tickets to an array of European hotspots, travelling in brand new aircrafts with free in-flight Wi-Fi and live TV

HolidaysCheap holiday deals for 2017: The best Christmas and Boxing Day sale offers from Thomson, Virgin Atlantic and more

We round up the best cheap holiday flight deals for those looking for winter sun or planning their big summer holiday for 2017

Game of ThronesIceland is the magical land of fire and ice, the Northern Lights, Game of Thrones - and much, much more

Richard Morgans explores the wild and wonderful northern coast of Iceland

TwitterOxfordshire A40 crash: One motorist killed and two fighting for life after multiple car crashes in thick fog

A series of crashes took place on the A40 near Witney in Oxfordshire this morning leading to the closure of the road

TwitterBREAKING: Several fishermen missing off Kent coast after boat capsizes at sea

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

WeatherSevere UK weather warning issued for thick fog with temperatures plummeting to -6C as Britain freezes

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for dangerous fog across the majority of England and some parts of Wales

PoliceFemale police officer had sex at station with male colleague - but got off with a warning

She was handed a final written warning after admitting to having sex with her colleague, who has since been fired

Paul GascoigneFootball legend Paul Gascoigne hospitalised after 'being kicked down stairs during drunken bust-up with customers' at London hotel

Disgraced England star Gazza, 49 - who has battled booze - was rushed to an east London hospital with an unspecified head wound after the incident at the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch

January transfer windowTransfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool latest ahead of the January window

Follow our live blog throughout the day as we deliver all the latest news and rumours ahead of the January transfer window

TwitterOxfordshire A40 crash: One motorist killed and two fighting for life after multiple car crashes in thick fog

A series of crashes took place on the A40 near Witney in Oxfordshire this morning leading to the closure of the road

Celebrity Big BrotherWhen does Celebrity Big Brother 2017 start? Return date REVEALED as celebrities set to comeback for All Star series

The latest CBB series is set to be the most explosive yet as the old clashes with the new

Sherlock HolmesBenedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes returns to BBC with cryptic trailer and the late Margaret Thatcher

The BBC super-sleuth has found himself in a world of watery trouble as we get teased with the 2017 series of Sherlock

Celebrity Big BrotherCelebrity Big Brother 2017 contestants: Who is in the All Star vs New Blood line up?

The Channel 5 reality show is coming back on January 3 and the 2017 cast heading into the CBB house are set to be most explosive series ever