7 hours ago João Pedro escapes red as Brighton’s winless run continues against Brentford

When Brighton produced a stirring comeback to defeat Manchester City here at the start of November and move into the top four, Fabian Hürzeler could have been forgiven for thinking that being a Premier League manager is a pretty straightforward business. But after another disappointing performance from his side that made it six matches without a victory and allowed Brentford to pick up only their second away point of the season, the 31-year-old may have a different opinion now.Despite creating a plethora of chances, Brighton could not find a way past Thomas Frank’s battling side, who lost their goalkeeper Mark Flekken to injury in the first half and handed a Premier League debut to Hákon Valdimarsson. In the absence of their top scorer, Danny Welbeck, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, and for all their positivity and possession under Hürzeler, Brighton lack a cutting edge in attack that was exposed again by Brentford. They have not won at home since beating City and it wa...

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13 hours ago I've travelled the world with my family of six and saved £41,000 on accommodation over the years thanks to secret holiday hack

Fionnuala Brennan, 53, from Tramore, Ireland, has managed to holiday around the globe, including in America, Australia, and Italy - thanks to exchanging her home.

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3 hours ago Puttin' on the Glitz! Taylor Swift inspires fans with her glittering outfits as interest in sequinned dresses surges during superstar singer's UK leg of worldwide Eras tour

As Taylor Swift came to the UK for four stops on her huge world tour, interest in sequinned dresses skyrocketed, with a spike in sales and a surge in online searches

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2 hours ago ‘A joke’: Jordan Thompson hits out at doping ban for doubles partner Max Purcell

Australian has accepted provisional suspension for anti-doping breachThompson to play with Chris O’Connell at Brisbane InternationalThe doping ban of Australia’s two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been described as “a joke” by his US Open-winning partner Jordan Thompson.The 26-year-old Purcell was provisionally suspended over an alleged violation of tennis’ anti-doping program. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Monday that Purcell had voluntarily accepted the suspension, after admitting to a breach relating to a prohibited method. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Our readers on their pick of 2024’s best films, music, TV shows and podcasts

From sci-fi epics to investigate deep-dives, the Guide readers have their say on the year’s finest cultureWelcome to the last Guide of 2024! I hope you all are enjoying your festive break, and have a better handle on which day it is than I do. As is tradition, after our own roundup of the year’s best culture, we are turning things over to you this week. Here are the films, TV shows, music, performances, and podcasts that wowed you in 2024.Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions and sorry if we weren’t able to include yours. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas break, and see you on the other side of the new year, for our 2025 preview next Friday! Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Nigel Farage says Elon Musk will help Reform UK beat the Tories as he demands apology for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's 'crazy conspiracy theory' in membership 'fakery' row

Nigel Farage has called for an apology from Kemi Badenoch over a row where she accused Reform UK of faking their membership numbers.

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14 hours ago Rafael Nadal 'could coach Carlos Alcaraz' – like Andy Murray with Novak Djokovic

Tennis fans are eager to see Novak Djokovic compete with Andy Murray in his players' box, but one tennis legend thinks Rafael Nadal could also be a good mentor

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5 hours ago 'I was Whitney Houston's bodyguard... But when she laid her head on my shoulder I was tempted to give up everything': British ex

David Roberts, who first became Whitney houston's bodyguard - and then The Bodyguard, the real-life inspiration for Kevin Costner's character in the movie for which Houston is most famous.

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9 hours ago Dr Martens' huge end of year sale has 40% off best selling boots, sandals and loafers

Dr Martens has launched its end of year sale with 40% off best selling styles - including the 1460 boots and the iconic Blaire loafers - here's our pick of the best bargains to buy

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17 hours ago 'What do you expect?' How Man City players feel about awful run of results

Manchester City players enjoyed the best of their game with Everton but were again unable to pick up the victory

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9 hours ago Diddy's huge prison 'meltdown' revealed, as 'sex trafficker' rapper remains in hellhole jail

Diddy was arrested and indicted for sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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10 hours ago Farage: Badenoch must apologise for ‘crazy conspiracy theory’ on Reform numbers

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Reform UK of ‘fakery’ over its membership data.

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10 hours ago Holocaust survivor, 83, is 'stabbed to death' outside her nursing home in Israel by 'Palestinian terrorist who was former West Bank informant before his cover was blown'

Ludmila Lipovsky was attacked while waiting for her daughter to pick her up to take her to a medical appointment in the city of Herzliya on the outskirts of Tel Aviv on Friday morning.

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13 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's Mathew Horne announces new career move after Christmas special success

Mathew Horne, who plays Gavin Shipman in Gavin and Stacey, is set for a huge New Year's Eve gig in London after the BBC One Christmas special was watched by millions

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10 hours ago Fife plane crash: Pilot killed two days before Christmas named as 'inspiring' family man

Nicholas Denison-Pender, from Perthshire, has been named as the pilot of a light plane that crashed near to Fife Airport, Kinglassie, two days before Christmas

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14 hours ago Are YOU destined to be alone? Scientists reveal the 3 key personality traits of lifelong singletons

If you were asked to imagine a lifelong singleton, a 'crazy cat lady' might spring to mind. But a new study suggests that there are actually three key personality traits to look out for.

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13 hours ago Colleague pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ pilot who died following plane crash

Nicholas Denison-Pender, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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17 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star set to 'sign for Strictly' after last ever episode

A star of Gavin and Stacey has been hotly tipped to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing next year after the resounding success of the final episode of the show

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18 hours ago Time to ditch the LeCreuset? Oxford University researcher unveils new cast iron pan with jet engine fins for faster cooking that is inspired by rocket science

The pan, produced by FireUp, features fins around its outside inspired by heat transfer methods used in jet engines and rockets.

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21 hours ago Nowhere to go on New Year's Eve? Our pick of the best London clubs to hit on the last night of 2024

Still haven’t organised a solid New Year’s Eve Plan? Here’s a handpicked list of the best club nights to ring in 2025

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18 hours ago The 5,844 reasons why Reform UK is confident of overtaking Tories in Scotland

Reform UK has its sights set on success at the 2026 Holyrood election.

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23 hours ago Harlan Coben’s new drama on TV after Michelle Keegan’s Fool Me Once success

Following the huge success of hit series Fool Me Once, another of Harlan Coben's award-winning novels, Missing You, has been adapted by Netflix and will be released in 2025

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18 hours ago Dragons, demons and Grand Theft Auto VI: the games to look out for in 2025

Vice City returns, but there are plenty of new games and reboots, from Monster Hunter Wilds and Atomfall to Civilization VII and DOOM: The Dark AgesExplore, expand, exploit, exterminate: the rules of Civilization haven’t changed, but this devilishly compelling strategy series has long been due an overhaul. Next year’s instalment lets you pick and choose between many more different leaders and peoples to guide to world domination, from antiquity and through the age of exploration to the modern era – peacefully, or otherwise. • Released 11 Feb 11; all platforms Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Ruth Jones explains meaning behind Gavin and Stacey children's names and sinister surnames

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones has opened up about the meaning behind the names of the couple's three children and the dark inspiration behind the surnames on the show

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22 hours ago Willy’s Chocolate Experience: The Unknown teenager remembers 'crazy' Wonka event

Felicia Dawkins captivated the internet as Willy Wonka’s masked rival

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23 hours ago Willy Wonka Experience teenager speaks of 'crazy' viral fame during exams

The Willy Wonka Experience has inspired a musical, club nights and an ice dance routine

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29 hours ago Willy’s Chocolate Experience: The Unknown teenager remembers ‘crazy’ Wonka event

Felicia Dawkins captivated the internet as Willy Wonka’s masked rival.

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