45 m. ago Amy Jones and England cannot avoid Ashes’ shadow over Australia rematch

Sides have reached Women’s Cricket World Cup semis but last winter’s whitewash gives Wednesday’s game an edgeAmy Jones has claimed that January’s Ashes whitewash “hasn’t been a topic of discussion” before Wednesday’s World Cup clash between England and Australia. And if you believe that, you’ll believe anything.Both teams have qualified for the semi-finals, so you could argue little will be at stake in Indore. You would be wrong. First, given the run of results in this World Cup, these sides are almost certain to finish first and second and therefore avoid a semi-final clash against each other – which means this game could well be a precursor to the eventual final in Navi Mumbai on 2 November. Cricket is a game played partly in the mind: nobody wants to be thumped by their opponents two weeks before they meet them in a global tournament final. Continue reading...

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48 m. ago Best early Black Friday deals on high street fashion: women's, men's and kids

From warming essentials to bear the winter season to must-have deals on year-round staples

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62 m. ago New Look's launched its 'best ever' Christmas party range with dresses, tops and trousers under £35

"Good quality, velvet material with sequins, the dress is double lined so really warm for winter"

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94 m. ago Mosque that 'banned' women over 12 from charity park runs says it will 'review' format for next year

The East London Mosque, which was accused of excluding women from a charity park run, has said it will 'review' the format for next year. The 5k race was only open to men, boys and girls under 12.

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1 hour ago DWP confirms five groups who won't qualify for Winter Fuel Payment this year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the five groups of over-66s who will not be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year, which is worth up to £300

Economics

2 h. ago UK households urged to carry out six simple boiler checks before switching heating on

It is vital to make these checks now to avoid your boiler breaking down in winter

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2 h. ago Why you should visit Hershesons’ new Blow Dry Bar at Selfridges

In need of a quick hair fix? This is just the thing...

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3 h. ago You can fly to this winter sun destination with cobbled streets and tapas for under £50

Budget airline Ryanair has announced new flights from Cardiff Airport as part of its Cardiff Winter 2025 schedule

Economics

3 h. ago Why you should prepare your home for winter ahead of the seasonal rush

As the cold wet weather approaches, people are being advised to prepare early to avoid encountering issues as the winter sets in.

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3 h. ago Xabi Alonso gives Endrick transfer update amid Man Utd links and furious outburst

Manchester United are one of several clubs that are said to be interested in signing teenage Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan during the winter transfer window

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3 h. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal told 'don't worry' on Loose Women as Julian Caillon asks 'is this live'

The EastEnders star was being interviewed on the ITV talk show when the incident occured

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3 h. ago Add just two ingredients to winter soup for 75g protein boost

A foodie has shared a simple way to make your homemade soups even healthier as the weather gets colder - and it's surprisingly easy to do by just adding two simple ingredients

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4 h. ago The seaside town near Edinburgh that was named best winter holiday spot in Scotland

It is home to interesting attractions, cosy pubs, and much more.

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4 h. ago 'Remorseless' predator raped women after luring them to his teeth whitening salon

Ricky Stubberfield, 31, messaged popular young women on Instagram to offer them free treatments in exchange for promoting his business on their platforms - but he had another sick agenda

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4 h. ago Weather balloon blamed for causing plane’s windshield crack at 36,000 feet and forcing emergency landing

One X user described the front of the plane as looking as though it had been ‘sand blasted’ after the alleged collision

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4 h. ago Lusty Gen Z can't get enough of steamy reads as sales of bonkbuster books soar

Sales of steamy books such as Jilly Cooper's Riders and Fifty Shades of Grey are soaring among younger women, with an additional five million sales in the category last year

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4 h. ago Tony Bloom blocked over giving Hearts a title turbocharge from January super splurge

Chief executive Andrew McKinlay has revealed Bloom himself explained why further investment during winter window can't happen

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5 h. ago Liberty Day in Helldivers 2 is approaching swiftly, here's when it starts and how to prepare

Helldivers 2 is celebrating Liberty Day, and players are keen to see when they'll have the chance to put their boots up and celebrate the liberty they've carved out in space for Super Earth.

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5 h. ago Bend It Like Beckham was a classic soccer movie – with one very worrying relationship

The celebrated film largely still holds up and inspires, But, with a sequel in the works, its handling of a player/coach dynamic shows how times have changed In the proposed upcoming sequel to the “feel good”, “uplifting” film Bend It Like Beckham (one of the Guardian’s best movies about football), a leading character has been banned from the game for life. At least that’s what could, and probably should be revealed, preferably as early as possible.Seem dramatic? It isn’t. Though Bend It Like Beckham brilliantly tackles issues around racism, gender norms, homophobia, culture, immigration, and feminism with an endearing comedic twist, a core point of the plot rests on an adult coach pursuing a romantic relationship with a teenage player. In 2025, after multiple high-profile instances of inappropriate player/coach relationships have been reported in women’s soccer, and after the harm inherent in those relationships has been exposed, the normalization of one in a celebrated film is har...

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5 h. ago M&S shoppers in stitches over campaign showing what it's 'really' like to be parent

Marks & Spencer has been praised for its 'real' photoshoot showing a young boy wearing a coat - as parents comment on how their children show just as much enthusiasm when covering up in the winter months

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