88 minutes ago World Darts Championship results LIVE as defending champion Luke Humphries back in action at the Ally Pally

After a short break, we're back in action in London as Luke Humphries continues the defence of his title.It’s Day 10 at the Ally Pally as the Paddy Power World Championship gets serious.The business-end of the tournament starts now with six mouth-watering Friday ties.Champion Humphries is back on stage tonight as he continues his back-to-back bid against Nick Kenny.Beforehand, three outstanding afternoon matches. Damon Heta and Luke Woodhouse to head-to-head before a potential cracker between Jonny Clayton and Daryl Gurney.Stephen Bunting faces Madars Razma before the evening session kicks-off with a terrific clash between former champ Gerwyn Price and Joe CullenScotland’s Peter Wright takes on Jermaine Wattimena before Humphries ends the evening against the Welsh surprise package.Follow all the action from the Ally Pally right here in our LIVE blog.

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2 hours ago Manchester Airport LIVE updates as passengers face 2 HOUR delays due to heavy fog

Airlines have issued warnings to passengers

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3 hours ago The only times you should use your fog lights and how to avoid £50 fine

Driving in fog can be tricky when there is limited visibility, but it's crucial to know when and how to use your fog lights correctly as it could result in fines, the RAC has warned

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2 hours ago Luke Littler apologises to darts fan after 'hearing the TV camera move'

The Nuke missed D12 for what would have been his fifth nine-darter of the year in his World Darts Championship second round clash with Ryan Meikle, denying a fan a £60,000 payout

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3 hours ago Brits hit with 'do not travel' warning as nearly 4m drivers expected to hit the roads today

Due to reports of a 'dense fog' covering multiple areas in the UK, drivers have been urged to only make 'necessary journeys' as almost 4 million are expected to hit the road

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96 minutes ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Friday, December 27

The latest updates from Manchester Airport as flights are delayed due to fog

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2 hours ago Ruben Amorim urged to skip January transfer window and use Jurgen Klopp plan at Man Utd

Manchester United could only be a couple of signings away from competing at the top of the Premier League again like Jurgen Klopp was at Liverpool, suggests former striker Michael Owen

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14 hours ago Liverpool refusal will leave Arne Slot delighted after very different Boxing Day repeat

LIVERPOOL 3-1 LEICESTER CITY: After suffering an early sucker punch at a foggy Anfield on Thursday night, Arne Slot's Premier League leaders hit back and extended their lead at the top of the table

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4 hours ago Liverpool star Luis Diaz's father hospitalised in Colombia 12 months after kidnap ordeal

Luis Diaz's father was kidnapped by Colombian rebels and held for 12 days before his release last year, with the 58-year-old now being hospitalised with chest pains

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6 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd lay out Rashford demands, Arsenal set for Cunha talks, Liverpool latest

Arsenal and Manchester United are just two of the Premier League clubs who are said to be weighing up their options in the market ahead of the January transfer window

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3 hours ago Liverpool star Luis Diaz's dad hospitalised with chest pains 13 months after kidnapping

Luis Manuel Diaz, the father of Liverpool star Luis Diaz, was admitted to hospital in Colombia with chest pains 13 months after his kidnapping ordeal

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16 hours ago Manchester Airport issues full statement as thick fog leads to flight delays

Passengers are being told to heed the advice of their airlines

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2 hours ago 'We did scavenger hunt every Christmas – I didn't discover sad reason until I grew up'

A woman spent her childhood Christmases hunting for presents in a fun scavenger hunt – but didn't realise the heartbreaking reason until she was an adult herself

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22 hours ago Man City next six fixtures compared to Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea after Everton despair

Manchester City drew 1-1 in the Premier League with Everton on Boxing Day

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20 hours ago Ayr International Air Show toilet spend increases from £16,000 to £87,000

The huge increase was given as an example of the reason why a £250k overspend on 2024 International Ayr Show event is expected.

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15 hours ago Liverpool fight back against Leicester to stretch growing title race lead

LIVERPOOL 3-1 LEICESTER: Liverpool fell a goal down early on at Anfield to a Jordan Ayew strike, but goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mo Salah extended their lead at the top

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4 hours ago Arne Slot warns Liverpool over two factors that could hurt title hopes

Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah scored in a 3-1 win over Leicester

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2 hours ago 'I watched Luke Littler live – there was a sense you were seeing something special'

I took a trip down the capital ahead of Christmas to watch Luke Littler live at the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship in his round two clash with Ryan Meikle

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29 hours ago Mohamed Salah posts Christmas family photo as Liverpool superstar ignores backlash

Mohamed Salah has once again shared a sweet photo of him and his family in matching Christmas pyjamas, ignoring the criticism he receives every year for doing so

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24 hours ago Pep Guardiola leaves £145m duo out of Man City squad vs Everton on Boxing Day

Pep Guardiola left an England duo who cost Manchester City a staggering £145m in total out of his squad completely for his struggling side's Boxing Day clash at home to Everton

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17 hours ago Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Table-topping Reds close Boxing Day slate against struggling Foxes at Anfield

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10 hours ago Virat Kohli is caught up in ANOTHER shocking clash at the MCG after bullying Sam Konstas

About 24 hours after his ugly incident with the teenage debutant, Kohli was caught up in another concerning scene at the MCG as Australia looked to take the game away from India.

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3 hours ago Beyond Paradise's Kris Marshall won't do one thing for fans for heartbreaking reason

Kris Marshall, who plays DI Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise, has spoken about his reluctance to engage in fan selfies, revealing a deeply personal reason behind the decision

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19 hours ago Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

Chelsea miss chance to close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours

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11 hours ago MAGA civil war as Elon Musk and Vivek clash with hard right on key immigration issue

The MAGA movement is embroiled in a fierce debate over the H-1B visa program after Vivek Ramaswamy, a Trump appointee, defended hiring skilled foreign workers and criticized American culture.

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4 hours ago Is my train running today? Passengers face rail disruption as UK’s two busiest stations closed

The UK’s two busiest railway stations, Liverpool Street and Paddington in London, are closed

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20 hours ago Poor Cardiff City player ratings as creative players anonymous and glut of mistakes prove costly

Here is how the Bluebirds rated in the Boxing Day clash with Oxford United

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13 hours ago Arne Slot warns of ‘many challenges still ahead’ after Liverpool extend lead

Too early to celebrate says coach after win over LeicesterJones thanks Klopp for 100th-game reminderArne Slot said it was far too early for Liverpool to be celebrating a 20th league title despite his team going seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with victory over Leicester.Liverpool increased their lead over second-placed Chelsea, and also have a game in hand on their nearest challengers, after coming from behind to beat Ruud van Nistelrooy’s struggling side at Anfield. But despite Chelsea and others faltering in their pursuit of the league leaders, Slot reiterated his call for focus and perspective from Liverpool. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Michael Owen names the only team that can stop Liverpool winning the title

Liverpool are strong favourites to win the Premier League this season and former Reds star Michael Owen has pinpointed their "only danger"

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21 hours ago Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League latest goals and updates as Cole Palmer scores brilliant opener

The Blues welcome Fulham for a west London derby as they look to keep the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the table

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14 hours ago Arteta backs Martinelli to thrive in ‘bigger role’ at Arsenal after Saka injury

Manager plays down claims Arsenal could buy in January Saka out for ‘many weeks’ after injury at Crystal PalaceMikel Arteta is hoping Gabriel ­Martinelli can help to fill the void created by Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury, with the England forward likely to miss key fixtures including the north London derby next month.Arteta confirmed on Monday that Saka was expected to be absent for “many weeks” after tearing a hamstring during the first half of Arsenal’s win at Crystal Palace. That would rule him out of Premier League ­fixtures including Arsenal’s game with Totten­ham on 15 January, the ­Carabao Cup semi‑final first leg against Newcastle and an FA Cup third‑round tie with Manchester United. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Cody Gakpo proves Arne Slot right to be jealous as Liverpool star now crucial in title bid

LIVERPOOL 3-1 LEICESTER: The Reds fell a goal down to the Foxes at Anfield, but the increasingly impressive Cody Gakpo proved crucial in a meeting of two Dutch managers

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22 hours ago Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Chelsea can close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours

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16 hours ago Russia closes all airports in major city without warning or reason following plane crash

All four Moscow airports reopened after a brief time, including an additional airport in Kaluga which reopened later this afternoon - as of yet no reason has been given

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6 hours ago Liverpool star Curtis Jones reveals classy message from Jurgen Klopp after reaching landmark

Curtis Jones helped Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester City on what was his 100th appearance for the Reds, with Jurgen Klopp getting in touch to mark the occasion

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24 hours ago Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Chelsea can close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours

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19 hours ago Nasty Balogun injury forces Rangers into 'definite' January transfer rethink as he faces nervous sweat for Celtic clash

Balogun went down with 15 minutes on the clock with a suspected hamstring or achilles injury

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7 hours ago Hard done by Hamilton driven to succeed in Airdrie clash, says Oli Shaw

Shaw is gearing up for a Lanarkshire derby on Saturday

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24 hours ago Scott McKenna savaged by ex Liverpool keeper as Scotland star branded ‘worst player I’ve seen in my life'

Former Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has launched a blistering tirade against the Scotland international, who is now playing in La Liga

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19 hours ago 'Quite incredible': Rangers star brings gasps while suffering worrying injury ahead of Celtic clash

Nigerian defender comes off with issue as problems increase for Philippe Clement

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8 hours ago Mo Salah admits new Liverpool dream but Arne Slot insists 'I don't look at it that way'

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table on Thursday night with a 3-1 win at Anfield over Leicester City

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31 hours ago Wolves star might change Manchester United plan with transfer audition in Premier League clash

Man Utd play Wolves in the Premier League on Boxing Day and here the five things to look out for in the game.

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19 hours ago Ben Doak on target for Middlesbrough as fans urge Liverpool to let them keep Scotland star

The teenage winger is enjoying a stellar loan spell in the EFL Championship, and netted his second goal of the season on a frustrating day for Boro

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10 hours ago Reason you keep waking up at 4am revealed by sleep expert and it's not just because you're tired

If you're often snapping awake at the dreaded 4am, peering into the pitch black with a mix of frustration and intrigue, it could be down to more than just an annoying quirk in your sleep routine.

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19 hours ago Liverpool issue urgent statement as fog threatens to call off Leicester City clash

Liverpool are hopeful of avoiding a pitch inspection ahead of their Premier League match against Leicester City this evening despite heavy fog engulfing Merseyside on Boxing Day

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14 hours ago Latest triumph shows Liverpool’s Premier League lead is built on more than just stars and starters

Liverpool 3-1 Leicester: Salah wrapped up the win but Gakpo produced a masterclass this time

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23 hours ago Inside Robbie Williams' tumultuous time with Take That as Better Man hits cinemas

Robbie Williams previously opened up on the real reason he left Take That in his Netflix documentary which released on the platform last year

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14 hours ago Outnumbered fans 'distraught' just seconds into Christmas special over same thing

The Brockmans were back on screens for the first time in six years in an all-new Christmas special, which left fans feeling rather sad for a very unexpected reason

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23 hours ago Hearts fan arrested for alleged racist abuse during Hibs clash as club take swift action during derby

The shocking moment took place just after the HIbees' goal was confirmed by VAR

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15 hours ago Liverpool punish rivals’ errors with dominant win over Leicester to stretch lead

Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah scored in a 3-1 win at Anfield.

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23 hours ago Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on new contract as Liverpool owners FSG risk fury

Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are yet to sign new contracts at Liverpool, as fans question owners FSG and their failure to tie down Arne Slot's best players

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15 hours ago Mo Salah rounds off Liverpool recovery to sink Leicester and stretch lead

Liverpool have kicked off at 8pm on a Boxing Day twice in their history. The first time was in 2019, when Jürgen Klopp’s team demolished Leicester en route to winning the Premier League title with ease. The second time ended with another convincing defeat of the Foxes. That may not be the only repeat.Arne Slot’s soaring leaders moved seven points clear of their closest challengers for the title, with a game in hand, courtesy of a controlled comeback against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side. Leicester took a shock early lead through Jordan Ayew and, while Liverpool never hit the heights of their 2019 performance at the King Power Stadium, goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah’s 19th of the season ensured the outcome remained the same. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago 17 reported killed in Syrian clashes after attempted arrest of former prison officer

Security personnel and three armed men killed in clashes in Tartus province, a former Assad stronghold, say monitorsFourteen security personnel from Syria’s new authorities and three armed men were killed in clashes in Tartus province after forces tried to arrest an officer linked to the notorious Sednaya prison, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.The monitoring group said the clash broke out in Tartus, a stronghold of the ousted president, Bashar al-Assad’s Alawite minority, on Wednesday, and was sparked by the attempted arrest of the former prison official. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Salah scores in comeback win for Reds

Arne Slot’s Liverpool welcome a struggling Leicester side, with the Reds looking to extend their lead at the top

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25 hours ago Arne Slot shares Ruud van Nistelrooy revenge mission as he backs struggling Leicester boss

Arne Slot's Liverpool host Ruud van Nistelrooy's struggling Leicester on Boxing Day, with the Reds boss having never achieved a win over his Dutch compatriot as a manager

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15 hours ago What Arne Slot learned as Liverpool beat Leicester to extend Premier League lead

Arne Slot's side came from 1-0 down to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield as Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points

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28 hours ago Middle East crisis live: 14 security personnel killed in Syria after clash over former prison officer

Security personnel and three armed men killed in Tartous province after forces sought to arrest officer linked to Sednaya prison, says Syrian Observatory for Human RightsHello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza and developments in the Middle East more widely.Fourteen security personnel from Syria’s new authorities and three armed men were killed in clashes in Tartous province when forces attempted to arrest an officer linked to the notorious Sednaya prison, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.Five journalists were killed when their vehicle was struck in the vicinity of Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat in central Gaza, health authorities said. Palestinian media and local reporters said the vehicle was marked as a media van and was used by journalists to report from inside the hospital and Nuseirat camp. The journalists worked for the Al-Quds Al-Youm television channel. The Israeli army said its air force attacked the vehicle in a “targete...

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15 hours ago Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League latest goals and updates as Gakpo and Jones score for Reds

Arne Slot’s Liverpool welcome a struggling Leicester side, with the Reds looking to extend their lead at the top

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29 hours ago At least 14 security personnel of new Syrian regime killed in ‘ambush’ by Assad loyalists

Interim administration says security forces ambushed while ‘performing their tasks of maintaining security and safety’

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31 hours ago East 17 fans clash over whether Stay Another Day is really Christmas hit

East 17's Stay Another Day has divided fans for years with some insisting it's a Christmas song, while others aren't so sure. But what is the real meaning behind the 1994 track?

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