Dog dies in ‘worst case of starvation in a decade’ as Scots owner banned
Ciaran Connelly, pleaded guilty to a breach of animal welfare and was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday, January 15.
The Daily Record 
Full list of 802 postcodes now eligible for Cold Weather Payments – is yours on the list?
OVER 800 postcodes are now eligable for a cold weather payment this winter. The scheme will help 1.5 million people across England, Wales, and the North of Ireland, but not Scotland. A total of 802 postcodes can now receive a payment of at least £25 after a week of freezing temperatures. Households that qualify for...
The Sun 
Michael Carrick handed blunt Manchester Derby verdict as Man Utd boss prepares for tough test
Manchester United host Manchester City in the derby on Saturday, with Michael Carrick taking on Pep Guardiola in his first match since becoming interim head coach
The Mirror 
US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
BBC News World
US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
BBC News UK 
Binman warns recycling 'won't be collected' if 1 item is spotted in waste
A binman has warned people their recycling could not be collected if a simple item is spotted in their waste. It's vital to follow the essential piece of advice going forward
Manchester Evening News 
Digested week: despite the Golden Globes being a joke, the audience keep turning up
Is there any circumstance on Earth that would make these people, in all their finery, sit this thing out? The truest thing ever said about the Golden Globes was by Tina Fey when she hosted the awards in 2019 and described the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group of junket hacks, as operating out of the “back booth of a French McDonalds.” The HFPA was disbanded in 2023 after allegations of racism, but 95 former members retained voting rights and on Monday, the show went on. Continue reading...
The Guardian 
Kristi Noem reveals new ICE deputy director after Madison Sheahan quits
Charles Wall, the federal immigration agency’s former principal legal adviser, named as successor to official departing to launch congressional run
The Independent 
Amanda Holden shows off her new suede bag she loves so much she has ‘in a lot of colours’
Amanda Holden just shared with fans her new go-to accessory that she loves so much she's picked it up in 'lots of colours' - and we know exactly where to shop her 'beautiful' bag
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe delivers VAR verdict after Man City controversy
Antoine Semenyo had a goal ruled out on Tuesday after a VAR check that took over five minutes
Tunbridge Wells MP urges companies which own South East Water to 'sack the board'
'I am urging you to intervene now before it is too late'
KentLive 
'Most unwanted' dogs spend 2 years in kennels looking for new UK home
Jimmy and Hector have been waiting for adoption for more than two years after being rescued from a cramped shelter in Egypt.
Daily Express 
Man committed sex act near children’s play area
He was jailed for 22 months
Cambridgeshire Live 
The demise of Scots actor John Alford from 90s heartthrob to convicted beast on benefits
He was a massive star with roles in Grange Hill and London's Burning before his sick actions saw him jailed for more than 8 years
Nurses who changed with trans colleague suffered harassment, tribunal rules
Eight members of the Day Surgery Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital brought a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Evening Standard 