1 hour ago Pepijn Lijnders: ‘Klopp will always be there to reach out a helping hand’

The former Liverpool assistant on a tricky start to life at Red Bull Salzburg, his coaching methods and Arne SlotAfter four months as Red Bull Salzburg’s head coach Pepijn Lijnders has experienced a wide range of emotions. Jürgen Klopp’s former Liverpool assistant won six and drew two of his first eight games but has since overseen a challenging period that has included three heavy defeats. Not that it has lessened his determination. This job has, after all, been a long time in the making.From the moment it was announced last January that Klopp and Lijnders would leave Anfield at the end of the season, the Dutchman was open to offers and a few clubs were invited to his house in Formby to explain their ideas. Salzburg were among them and it was not their first attempt to lure him. Contin...

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1 hour ago Sam Claflin 'splits from his model girlfriend Cassie Amato after two years together

The actor, 38, has ended his relationship with the model, 30, with sources blaming their busy schedules and long-distances for the end of their romance.

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2 hours ago Ikea shelves, books by politicians, even a whole celeriac: in defence of middle

If it comes from a good home, it’s not rubbish – it’s more of an impromptu car boot sale. Social hypocrisy rules!One experiences politics through direct encounters with the state, and since the first wave of austerity that experience has diverged enormously across income brackets. Benefits claimants can expect constantly hostile interactions, their disabilities relentlessly interrogated, their work hours pored over, their child-rearing examined, their benefits rescinded on specious or cruel grounds – all on an act-first-ask-questions-later principle.As incomes increase, there is a sweet spot, particularly for those who are in fine health and have no children in state education. This demographic occupies a world where nobody can touch you but a traffic warden, or a guy from the council w...

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2 hours ago Welcome to Arcosanti: the experimental town where Charli XCX and Sophie had the night of their lives

The town name checked in the remix to So I, from Brat, is a fascinating experiment in urban planning and creating harmony between man and nature

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3 hours ago Come Alive: behind the scenes of London's new Greatest Showman experience

The circus is coming to town

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3 hours ago Eamonn Holmes facing 'challenge' in new relationship after Ruth Langsford split

Eamonn Holmes has been dating Katie Alexander since the summer after his shock split from Ruth Langsford, and a relationship expert has shared his thoughts on the pair's romance

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4 hours ago Inside 90's star Joshua Jackson's life from Lupita Nyong'o romance to A

Joshua Jackson has been a familiar face for decades and he is set to make a return to the small screen in a new medical drama from Ryan Murphy called Doctor Odyssey

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4 hours ago Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll's divorce 'getting nasty' and sparks 'WAG war' as his new romance is revealed

Billi Mucklow is said to be 'devastated' as her ex-husband Andy Carroll has moved on with Lou Teasdale, with the couple's divorce now turning into a 'WAG war', according to reports

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5 hours ago Taskmaster: The Live Experience review – getting to have a go at the gameshow phenomenon is a delight

The set and props from the global hit show have been lovingly recreated for fans to enjoy the challenges for themselves

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