61 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite 'pulls out of show' at last minute due to 'dad duties'

Paul Merson has been a hit with Strictly Come Dancing viewers and is among the favourites to win the competition, but he was unable to appear in the studio on Tuesday's It Takes Two.

Politics

68 minutes ago Stirling County coach settles into time in charge ahead of Dundee clash

The former County fly-half took the reins at Bridgehaugh after Eddie Pollock moved into a director of rugby role at the club.

Politics

77 minutes ago Karl Ove Knausgård: ‘The book that changed me as a teenager? The History of Bestiality’

The Norwegian author on the magic of Ursula K LeGuin, returning to Virginia Woolf, and the insight of Jorge Luis BorgesMy earliest reading memory One of the most intriguing books, when I was around six years old, was Gangles by Ronald McCuaig. The main character, a wild girl from Australia, could stand on top of fountains and travelled around with a whale by balancing on the water spray the whale exhaled. Reading that book was one of the great experiences of my childhood. That is completely impossible to understand when I leaf through it now: how could something so small grow into something so huge? Pure magic.My favourite book growing up A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin. No one above, no one beside. I must have read it 10 times ...

Culture

78 minutes ago Thomas Tuchel will NOT attend England games in November despite taking manager's job

Thomas Tuchel has officially been appointed as England's new permanent head coach, though he will remain a spectator for the two Nations League matches in November

Society

1 hour ago Liverpool vs Chelsea team news: Alisson injury blow for Reds as Reece James nears Blues return

James has not been fit enough to play any matches for Chelsea this season

Events

2 hours ago Chelsea coach Hilario set to join England staff as Thomas Tuchel eyes further raids on former club

Performance analyst James Melbourne is also set to join Tuchel’s staff

Sport

2 hours ago Made in Chelsea's most dramatic moments from brutal 'fat turkey' insult and violent slap

Made in Chelsea is about to return for a 28th series with plenty of drama, arguments and fallouts but what are the most shocking scenes to have ever aired on the E4 reality show?

Events

2 hours ago Weekend Wishlist: 8 high street favourites including Lisa Snowdon's dress and M&S coat

Our best picks of new releases and things we have on our wishlists

Politics

2 hours ago Made in Chelsea's most shocking moments from Millie Mackintosh's slap to 'fat turkey' jibe

E4's Made in Chelsea is set to return for its 28th series and over the years, the posh reality show has treated viewers to a whole host of jaw-dropping moments

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