58 minutes ago Woman spots Vladimir Putin's face in wheelie bin as people joke 'what's he put

Shannon Selina and her other half Billie Davis were utterly bemused by the spooky resemblance, with the distinct outline of his recognisable head with those all-too-familiar intense eyes seen

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75 minutes ago The Browns’ sad and seedy Deshaun Watson era nears its predictable endpoint

The QB’s injury confirmed what most of us already knew: the Browns decision to give him $230m was the worst in NFL historyCleveland’s fanbase came into Sunday’s home Browns-Bengals showdown steeped in feelings. Some of them greeted their own quarterback, Deshaun Watson, with deafening boos as he ran on to the field. If there was any doubt about how many fans feels about Watson, the same crowd showered running back Nick Chubb with cheers at an even higher decibel as he made his return from a lengthy injury layoff.Watson looks like he is headed for a lengthy period on the sidelines himself: in the second quarter, he went down with what the Browns fear is a torn achilles. Probably out for the season. Possibly the end of Watson’s career – the quarterback’s play has declined and achilles inj...

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80 minutes ago Airdrie boss admits he faces headache for Ayr clash after McGrattan suspension adds to depleted side's woes

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84 minutes ago Gary O’Neil suggests bias towards big clubs after controversial Man City winner

Wolves were on the end of another dramatic VAR decision after John Stones’ last-gasp header was allowed to stand at Molineux, giving City a 2-1 win.

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1 hour ago The tears flowed as the Queen stood alone at the remains of the school in Aberfan where 116 children died

October 21, 1966, started out as any other normal day for me. I was working for the BBC in Cardiff and I was in the studios in Stacey Road just after 9 o'clock. I was the only one present.

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2 hours ago As a recent migrant to Germany I say this: the border clampdown is an insult to the values championed here | Bonita Dordel

Even as I am taught about the German credo of tolerance and compassion, the government is betraying it to pander to the far rightI live in a small, quaint old town in north-west Germany, and every day I attend four hours of German and integration lessons. I attend because I am an immigrant: I am South African, and moved to Germany three months ago, along with my German husband and our children. These classes, which will take 700 hours to complete, are a requirement of my staying here for more than a year.The course takes place at the local Volkshochschule (VHS – “the people’s high school”), a network of about 900 public adult education centres that offers a wide range of courses, including languages and vocational training. The schools are deeply rooted in Germany’s commitment to lifelo...

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2 hours ago In One Ear by Simon Raymonde review – life with the magical, mysterious Cocteau Twins

The bassist with the singular 80s band reflects on his contribution to their timeless music – and his years as boss of record label Bella Union – in a diplomatic but chatty memoirOf the many bewitching bands to come out of the 1980s, Cocteau Twins were perhaps the most singular. A Scottish-London trio comprising Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde, their enigmatic appeal was heightened by the fact that Fraser appeared to be singing in a language all her own, while the music – often gossamer-light and celestial – sounded like it should be pouring down cathedral walls. Each song’s title was poetry in itself: For Phoebe Still a Baby, The Itchy Glowbo Blow, Sugar Hiccup.In bassist Raymonde’s memoir, he attempts, decades late, to disassemble their mysterious allure by confirmi...

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2 hours ago In the workshop with the Royal Academy of Music’s luthiers – in pictures

Since its foundation in 1822, Britain’s oldest conservatoire has created an important collection of musical instruments, artworks, memorabilia, manuscripts, letters and scores. The academy’s luthiers enable active use of the collections today, while responsibly preserving them for tomorrow. They are responsible for conserving and maintaining the academy’s collection of bows and stringed instruments Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Fresh warning issued over hairless ‘bullycats’ amid rising trend on social media

Experts warn new breeds of hairless cats are more likely to suffer health issues and have a lower life expectancy

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3 hours ago Labour insists Holyrood set for public spending boost despite £40bn Budget gap

A Scottish Labour minister has insisted Rachel Reeves’ Budget next week will see a boost to public spending for the SNP government.

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