2 hours ago What links Selena Gomez, James Bolam and David Jason? The Saturday quiz

From grasshopper pie and Scotch woodcock to Welsh rabbit, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which film, according to Barry Norman, featured the “oldest bunch of teenagers in the world”?2 What is burned at the culmination of the Up Helly Aa festival?3 Spanish civil war heroine Dolores Ibárruri popularised which slogan?4 Which marine predators have worn dead salmon “hats”?5 The rivers Trent, Don, Calder and Aire are crossed by which motorway?6 Which cathedral is the home of the Church of England’s Diocese in Europe?7 What were famously designed by Humphrey Paget and Christopher Ironside?8 Which US firm is the world’s biggest asset manager?What links: 9 Shirley Bassey; Lulu; Tina Turner?10 Robert Aske; Francis Bigod; Robert Kett; Thomas Wyatt?11 Grasshopper pie; Rocky Mountain oyster; Scotch woodcock; Welsh rabbit?12 Dorney, Bucks; Hadleigh, Essex; Waltham Cross, Herts; Isle of Portland, Dorset?13 N (3); B (3); R (5); Q (9)?14 Bamboo; chrysanthemum; orchid; plum blossom?15 Ja...

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18 hours ago To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire classWhen I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing irreversible planetary overheating. Overheating threatens essentially all life on Earth. Oil and gas executives knew this but they chose to systematically lie and block a climate transition. They continue to make this choice.I choose to focus my energy on the climate crisis because a habitable planet is a prerequisite for everything worth fighting for, and because the prospect of losing a planet feels horrific and sad to me in a primal way that I can’t express with words. I’m also simply in love with the Earth. But planetary overheating is really just the most geophysical symptom of extractive colonial capitalism – “billionairism” – a system designed to pump wealth from the poor to the rich, creating billionaires, the healthcare crisis, the housing crisis, genocide, hierarchies like racism and patriarc...

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6 hours ago Streeting: Grooming gangs rhetoric could lead to UK version of NZ mosque attack

One clip of Christchurch terrorist Brenton Tarrant’s ammunition had ‘For Rotherham’ scrawled upon it; an apparent reference to UK grooming gangs.

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3 hours ago 'Quintessentially English film' fans call 'a timeless masterpiece' is on TV tonight

Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, the drama is considered a 'cinematic classic' by film fans and critics alike - and it will air on BBC Two today

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22 hours ago Stanton Williams to Design Fleming Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Stanton Williams to Design Fleming Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom  ArchDaily

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15 hours ago World's most misnamed landmarks revealed: London's Tower Bridge is No.1, while a structure in Seattle is often mistaken for a similar Canadian building. Do YOU know them all?

The ranking is courtesy of a poll that asked 2,000 people to identify famous landmarks from around the world using multiple choice answers, which included several similar but incorrect places.

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12 hours ago Roman coat that shoppers say is 'too nice not to have' now £31 down from £65

Now better than half price, shoppers are snapping up the stylish quilted coat in two colours ready to layer with knitwear and more

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6 hours ago ‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire fatalities

Death toll rises to 11 as first identifications emerge of Altadena residents killed by Eaton fireCalifornia wildfires – live updatesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?At least 11 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scramble to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about six of the Los Angeles residents killed in some of the worst wildfires to hit the western city in its history.On Friday, officials attributed five deaths to the Palisades fire and six to the Eaton fire. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago Dolce & Gabbana debut in Paris, showing Italian artistry on French soil

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in Paris

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19 hours ago Coleen Rooney bundles up in an oversized coat and her I'm A Celebrity jungle boots as she braves the snow ahead of her morning workout

The WAG, 37, kept warm with a cosy white oversized Dry Robe coat layered over a black jumper and some thick black gym leggings.

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21 hours ago 'This £28 candle warming lamp has transformed my mood and my living room'

This designer-looking candle warming lamp makes the aroma from scented candles last for twice as long compared to burning them, and it will only set you back £28

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11 hours ago Heidi Klum goes topless on the beach in St. Barts with husband Tom Kaulitz after his brother is evacuated in LA fire

Heidi Klum went topless in the Caribbean with her husband Tom Kaulitz - after his identical twin Bill Kaulitz had to evacuate his home amid the terrifying Los Angeles wildfires.

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19 hours ago NFL 2025 London games: New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars confirmed as designated teams at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley

NFL 2025 London games: New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars confirmed as designated teams at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley  Sky Sports

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22 hours ago 'Beautiful' Seasalt Cornwall wool blend coat that's 'stylish and warm' now £107 off

The long check coat is available in sizes eight to 28 and fashion fans are calling it 'a great investment piece'

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11 hours ago ‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire victims

Death toll rises to 10 as first identified victims were Altadena residents affected by ongoing Eaton fireCalifornia wildfires – live updatesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?At least 10 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scrambles to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about five of the Los Angeles residents killed in the worst wildfires to hit the western city in its history.Those identified were all killed in the Eaton fire, a 13,690 acre blaze that ravaged the neighborhood of Altadena – a diverse residential community near Pasadena that is home to working- and middle-class families, including many Black residents who have lived there for generations. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Signs of Alzheimer's and dementia noticeable in your walking style say scientists

Scientists found that analysing patient movements could accurately identify '60% of all dementia subtypes'

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23 hours ago Home Bargains shoppers swoon over 'lovely' £12 matching Valentine's Day pyjamas

Shoppers shared high praise for the new Valentine's Day loungewear set, with fans commenting on the "cute" designs and "soft" fabric

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14 hours ago ‘Like a ton of bricks just fell on me’: What we know about victims of ‘most destructive’ fire in LA history

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner confirmed 10 people have died as a result of the raging fires, with the death toll expected to climb

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23 hours ago Masked Singer chaos as star 'refuses to show face' after being voted out

Fans were thrown after one particular star of the ITV show stormed off the set of the show being voted out by the audience, refusing to reveal their identity for viewers or judges

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23 hours ago Shoppers snap up 'beautiful' £495 designer watch for £76 in huge Debenhams sale

Debenhams is offering a whopping 85% off the watch that shoppers say reminds them of a Rolex

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15 hours ago Everything we know about man arrested near Kenneth blaze as LA wildfires rage

LAPD previously said they believed the Kenneth fire was started intentionally after breaking out on Thursday

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25 hours ago ‘They were inventing a new definition of sexy’: stars and scenesters on the New York Dolls’ riotous rock

Fifty years on from their dissolution, admirers from Joan Jett to Dave Vanian explain the appeal of a band who ripped up rock’n’roll in high heels – and pointed towards punkFifty years ago, the most important American underground rock band of its generation was dying. The New York Dolls, the androgynous-but-tough band who mixed the Rolling Stones, girl groups and garage rock, were imploding under the weight of their own addictions and failures. You wouldn’t say they split, per se – there was still a version of the band led by David Johansen in existence until the end of 1976. But 1975 was the end for Johnny Thunders, Arthur Kane and Jerry Nolan, and the Dolls stopped being the Lower East Side’s rock’n’roll street gang. They only made two albums, and barely played outside New York. But the band laid the foundations for punk, and taught a generation of outsiders and refuseniks they could be something different, as those whose lives were changed by them recall. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago 'Beautiful' padded coat that's 'super warm' now £81 off in Debenhams sale

The retailer is offering a 51% discount on the insulated coat which comes in three colours - khaki, black, and blue

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16 hours ago Everything we know about ‘armed’ arson suspect arrested near Kenneth blaze as LA wildfires rage

LAPD believe Kenneth Fire was started intentionally after breaking out on Thursday, with Palisades and Eaton fires still burning, as death toll reaches 10

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27 hours ago 'If this was Heathrow or Gatwick, it would have been put right years ago'

Flooding of the A555 'highlights serious design flaws and raises questions about competency of its designers'

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17 hours ago Drug dealer, 20, who stabbed rival to death in street was snared by his own designer manbag

A drug dealer who stabbed a rival to death on a London street was found guilty of murder after his reluctance to part with a designer bag he carried during the attack provided police with vital evidence.

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17 hours ago Objections to Grangemouth flood protection design make local inquiry likely

RSPB Scotland and Forth Ports are among those who have concerns about the current plans to build flood defences

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18 hours ago Search resumes for second missing Briton in Dolomites after body found

A body was found in the search for Sam Harris, 35, and Aziz Ziriat, on Wednesday, with reports suggesting it has been identified as Mr Harris.

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19 hours ago Coroner warning after overdose deaths from 'designer drug' mixed with heroin

A coroner has warned that not enough is being done to tackle deaths from designer opioid drugs

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21 hours ago Everything we know about ‘armed’ arson suspect arrested over Kenneth blaze as LA wildfires rage

LAPD believe Kenneth Fire was started intentionally after breaking out on Thursday, with Palisades and Eaton fires still burning, as death toll reaches 10

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25 hours ago The Masked Singer contestant ‘storms off stage’ without revealing their identity after being axed

‘They were really upset,’ said host Joel Dommett

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26 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: At least 10 people dead as death toll doubles in 'apocalyptic' scenes

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said it received notification of 10 fire-related deaths as of Thursday evening - with all cases pending identification

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27 hours ago Man died defending his home with a hose. What we know about victims of ‘most destructive’ fire in LA history

Five victims were reportedly killed in the Eaton fire that has been blazing through Altadena and Pasadena, while two others were killed in the Palisades fire

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31 hours ago The Masked Singer is left in disarray as axed diva celebrity 'storms offstage WITHOUT revealing their identity'

During the recording of one of the shows on hidden star was reportedly being voted out of the competition, according to the Sun.

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