53 minutes ago ‘The two of us book a karaoke room for an hour. It’s like tiramisu for the soul’ What’s on your dopamine menu?

From a ‘starter’ of dishing out compliments to a ‘dessert’ of smashing laptops in rage rooms, scientists and authors share 15 ‘portion-sized’ ideas for a positivity boostDopamine has a reputation as the body’s “feelgood” hormone, but it’s “really more about motivation than about positive affect”, says happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky. This is the chemical that nudges you towards things you enjoy, helping you muster the effort required to attend a party you’re on the fence about, then showering you with a sense of reward when you actually have a great time. Dopamine works with other neurotransmitters like serotonin to give you a sense of momentum: do one thing to give yourself a mood boost, and the cascading effects of that decision can help you break out of a rut and resuscitate your zest for life. January, with its clean slate, is the ideal time to rev this process up.Enter the concept of the dopamine menu: a fresh sheet of stimulating activities designed to lift your spirits...

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28 hours ago Celebrate the new year with 35% off food at iconic Thai restaurant, Chaophraya

Chaophraya, the iconic Thai dining destination renowned for its authentic and innovative cuisine, is offering diners the perfect way to kick-start 2025 with an exclusive January promotion.

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3 hours ago 'Super scrubbing' carpet cleaner has 40% off in 'limited time' Amazon deal

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2 hours ago Till vs Taylor: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks tonight

Former UFC star takes on replacement opponent in Misfits Boxing 20 headliner after Tommy Fury withdrawal

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87 minutes ago Rangers transfer clear out ramps up as Tom Lawrence lined up for Man Utd reunion but midfield 'target' set for West Brom

Lawrence's time at Ibrox has been plagued by injuries and he could be on the move

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2 hours ago Michael McIntyre’s Big Show: what time is it on TV tonight? BBC schedule

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24 hours ago NASA astronaut trapped in space is dubbed an 'indentured servant' as she steps out of the ISS for the first time in more than 7 MONTHS

As one of NASA's trapped astronauts stepped outside the space station for the first time since arriving in June, many social media users were shocked to realise they were still trapped in space.

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26 hours ago Kate Middleton reveals rare insight into chemotherapy treatment as cancer patient she met praises her 'warmth' and says meeting her was 'like talking to a friend about a really horrible time'

Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, cancer patient Katherine Field, revealed how the Princess discussed cold cap therapy during their meeting at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

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1 hour ago The biggest hint yet Manchester United WILL get a new 100,000 stadium as Old Trafford is demolished

'Now is the time to build a bright future'

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3 hours ago Kylie Jenner slammed over LA wildfires post hours after her $70million jet made 11th flight in two weeks

Kylie's luxury $70 million aircraft has flown 11 times since the start of the year, with the jet making three flights in one day on January 16, and eight since the wildfires broke out on January 7.

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3 hours ago How to watch Till vs Taylor: TV channel and live stream for Misfits Boxing 20 tonight

Massive clash in Manchester goes ahead after Tommy Fury’s withdrawal

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90 minutes ago Ruben Amorim suffers Man Utd transfer blow as priority target turns his back on move

Ruben Amorim has been desperate for new signings after a difficult start to his reign at Manchester United, but one of his top targets is set to force the manager back to the drawing board

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6 hours ago 'One of the best movies of all time' that 'proved Tom Cruise's talent' on TV this weekend

Nominated for multiple Oscars the film also has one of the most iconic final scenes between its main actors

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25 hours ago Elon Musk's inadvertent spectacular light show as SpaceX Starship explodes over sea

Elon Musk's 400ft Starship rocket blasted off from Boca Chica, south Texas, on Thursday at around 4.40pm local time. But the mission ended in disaster when the rocket exploded

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27 hours ago Jamie Theakston issues huge health update to Amanda Holden after 'awful' time following cancer diagnosis

Jamie was reunited on Heart Breakfast with Amanda after he revealed last September he had been diagnosed with cancer

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2 hours ago The high octane Celtic XI Brendan Rodgers has back at last as 2 returns push Kyogo back into familiar role

Celtic have their full-strength XI back and just in time for the Scottish Cup

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3 hours ago Man City's £68m new signing says farewell to supporters ahead of transfer

Omar Marmoush watched from the stands as Frankfurt defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Friday night - though the Egyptian star made his way onto the pitch at full time ahead of his move to Manchester City

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7 hours ago What time is Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor fight? Start time for Misfits Boxing 20

Former UFC title challenger Darren Till is set to make his Misfits debut later this evening, but faces a tough test in the experienced Anthony Taylor

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91 minutes ago Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine

Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with MoscowThe news was sensational. It travelled quickly among Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region. “I heard from a friend of a friend,” one officer, Vitalii Ovcharenko, recalled. “This was half an hour after it happened. My friend said: ‘We’ve got a North Korean prisoner! He’s in shock but OK.’ I said: ‘Wow.’” Ovcharenko added: “Everyone wanted a selfie. They wrapped him in a blanket and gave him tea.”Last week’s capture of two North Korean servicemen was an extraordinary moment in Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine. The Kremlin has taken elaborate steps to conceal the presence of 12,000 elite troops sent in autumn by Pyongyang to Russia. At camps in the Far East they were given Russian equipment: uniforms, rifles and fake military documents. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago From Mulholland Drive to Twin Peaks via Lost Highway: all David Lynch’s films and TV shows – ranked

The great American film-maker died this week, leaving behind a body of work unmatched in its seductive strangeness and transcendent mystery. We put it in orderIt is one of life’s eternal mysteries that for the last two decades of his life, no one was willing to fund another feature by America’s greatest film-maker of the time. Almost as much of a mystery was his final completed feature: the evil twin of his previous film, Mulholland Drive. As Laura Dern’s hexed actor segues into the character she is playing, this digitally shot rampage down Hollywood’s boulevard of broken dreams dials up the narrative fragmentation of his late period. It runs the gamut from inspired camcorder surrealism to making-it-up-as-you-go-along incoherence (which is what it was: Lynch shot without a finished screenplay). Continue reading...

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32 hours ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Leo might realise it is time to think about health

Today's star signs as Libra feels more connected with family and Capricorn's imagination is in overdrive.

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2 hours ago ‘We can all find beauty in everyday life – even in unpleasant places’: Jan Schölzel’s best phone shot

The German photographer hopes the image he shot in a public bathroom in Malaysia will inspire others to explore their own ideas of beautyIn 2018, when Jan Schölzel was on the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi, some days were so humid, he found it difficult to leave his accommodation. “It was the hottest, most humid place I’ve ever been,” says Schölzel, who currently lives in Hanover, Germany. “This must have been one of the cooler days, because we went to visit a waterfall.”After fish head soup for lunch – a local delicacy – he spent some time in the water before heading to use a nearby bathroom. This image, taken on an iPhone SE, was shot facing the entrance. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago World's richest sports billionaires you didn't know about – £16bn footballer to £78bn mogul

While many would assume that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the richest athletes of all time thanks to incredible contracts, their net worth pales in comparison to other stars

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14 hours ago Neil Critchley tells Hearts fans the transfer they should be excited about despite 'time to adapt' caveat

Elton Kabangu made an instant impression in the Scottish Cup win over Brechin

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97 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin tomorrow with Brit Emily Damari one of the 33 hostages to be released

Until now, the exact time of the ceasefire's start had been unclear, though Israel had said that no Palestinian prisoners would be freed before 2pm GMT.

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2 hours ago 12 superstars Rangers almost signed including Barcelona geniuses and Real Madrid icons

Some of the greatest players of all-time came closing to pulling on the famous royal blue jersey

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6 hours ago I have reason to suspect Igamane may not be around at Rangers for long and £10m fortune is just the start – Barry Ferguson

Barry sees shades of Michael Mols in the man currently tearing it up at Ibrox

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15 hours ago UFC London: Leon Edwards to fight Jack Della Maddalena in March main event

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1 hour ago When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’

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3 hours ago Stephen Hendry’s girlfriend 20 years younger than him, net worth, Ronnie O’Sullivan opinion

Stephen Hendry is one of snooker's all-time greats having won seven World Championship titles, but what do we know about the life of the man who now delivers punditry for the BBC?

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18 hours ago Bayo signing pitch, Tierney's skyrocketing value and 'complex' £5m payday addressed – Celtic transfer bulletin

It's all beginning to happen at once after a slow start to the window at Celtic

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17 hours ago Denis Law dead aged 84 as Scottish football mourns Manchester United and Scotland legend

Law is Scotland's joint all-time top scorer and passes away after a battle with Alzheimer's

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2 hours ago Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Israel approves deal to free hostages in exchange for prisoners

Ceasefire set to start on Sunday when first hostages are expected to be released

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3 hours ago 'Worrying increase' in kids taken out of school for cheaper term time holidays

Councillors in Bolton heard that while the 'difference in price can be tempting, the loss of valuable education to the child is concerning'

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25 hours ago Which? names best and worst energy firms as fixed deals return to the market

If you are unhappy with your provider, now may be the best time to switch.

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17 hours ago Till vs Taylor: Date, fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks

Former UFC star handed new opponent after Tommy Fury pulled out

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2 hours ago PlayStation’s live service push is an overwhelming failure – it’s time to get back to what works

Following recent news that PlayStation has cancelled a further two live services games internally, there's only one way to get the platform back on track

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3 hours ago Gladiators series 2 on BBC: What time is is on and full list of Gladiators

Here's everything you need to know about the second series of Gladiators

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26 hours ago Gavin and Stacey finale filmed at luxury 'hotel of the year' where rooms start £90

The Parkgate Hotel was transformed into a very opulent setting for Sonia's hen do in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, which was watched by over 15 million people

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19 hours ago The three ‘essential’ kettlebell exercises for fitness and longevity, according to an expert strength coach

Here’s how to start getting in ‘the best shape of your life’ with just one kettlebell

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3 hours ago Netflix fans left 'screaming' just minutes into 'one of the best horror movies they've ever seen' and rave 'I couldn't stop gasping!'

Despite putting its viewers through the emotional wringer from start to finish, the horror has earned a legion of fans and went down well among the critics.

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4 hours ago How the 'poignant' speech read at Kate Middleton and Prince William's graduation turned out to be 'prophetic' of their life together

When Kate Middleton and Prince William graduated from the University of St Andrews together in 2005, it was only the start of what was to come for the young royal couple. 

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27 hours ago Farmers take their fight to the checkouts: Tractors mass in supermarket car parks in battle against Keir Starmer's tax raid on family farms

Dozens have descended on their supermarkets to try and highlight the financial challenges that farmers are facing and voice their thoughts on how food productions operates in this country.

Economics

20 hours ago Tyson Fury given deadline to reverse retirement and accept Anthony Joshua fight

The two-time heavyweight champion shocked the boxing following his recent announcement, seemingly ruining plans for an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua

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11 hours ago Haggis finally crosses the pond 50 years after being banned in America

Scotland's largest haggis maker is creating a new recipe for the dish in order to export it to the US for the first time in more than 50 years.

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4 hours ago Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open

The 38-year-old French veteran continued his resurgent form as he defeated a top-five player at a grand slam for the first time since 2008

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27 hours ago Billy Bob Thornton: ‘I didn’t want Johnny Cash to catch me looking in his fridge in my underpants’

The actor and musician answers your questions on his time as a roadie, being intimidated by rich people and falling off a horse for Steven SeagalIs your music less important, more important, or about as important as your film work? BenderRodriguezHere’s the thing: I grew up in music. I saw the Beatles when I was eight. By the time I was nine, I had a band. Started with a little cheap guitar and then got a drum kit, which my father hated. I was playing pretty big concerts by the time I was 16 and then went on tour. I became a roadie from 18 to about 22. I went to LA to play music, accidentally got into acting. I’m still not sure how it happened. I always say that my success as an actor was out of ignorance, because I didn’t know how to be anything other than natural, and I think they liked that.I loved both of them. It’s all one vision, all out of the same brain. I couldn’t choose one over the other. I’d like to do both, as long as they’ll let me. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Eliud Kipchoge to make London Marathon return after 'demoralising' Olympics

Eliud Kipchoge, a four-time London Marathon champion and former world record holder, insists he has no plans to retire after confirming he will return to the capital in April

Sport

11 hours ago Critics Choice Awards rescheduled for third time amid Los Angeles wildfires

The destruction has halted many Hollywood events.

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4 hours ago Relax, Australia: confected outrage about Sam Konstas hides the real issue | Barney Ronay

The energy expended on my ‘Ashes war of words’ would be better directed at the fight for the future of Test cricketAustralia: an apology. Earlier this week I wrote an article that compared one of that nation’s brightest sporting stars to a comedic figure with a short-lived pop celebrity lifespan, causing outrage among Australia’s media and elite cricketers. It was cheap, disrespectful and unfair. It is now time to make amends. Raygun, I’m sorry. I’m sorry I compared you to Sam Konstas.Joke! Just a joke. It was all just a joke. In fact, it was a single line buried 1,400 words into a 1,700-word article about the future of Test cricket. Referring to the fevered public reaction to Konstas scoring an unorthodox half-century on his Test debut, I wrote: “There was a sense during the India series of Konstas being installed as a cricketing version of Raygun the Olympic breakdancer, a fun, gimmicky approximation of the real thing.” Continue reading...

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28 hours ago DP World Tour's feeder circuit rebranded for start of 2025 season in new deal

Farmfoods Scottish Challenge could be among events to additional investment

Economics

25 hours ago Eddie Hearn delivers Tyson Fury retirement ultimatum as Anthony Joshua fight plan revived

Eddie Hearn has told Tyson Fury that he will have to come out of retirement in the next few weeks if a summer bout against Anthony Joshua is to be agreed.

Sport

13 hours ago Age we REALLY start turning into our parents is revealed by shock survey... and the worrying telltale signs you need to lookout for

it is little wonder that 94 per cent of Britons believe certain family traits are genetic, getting passed down through generations.

Events

4 hours ago Donald Trump inauguration: how do donations to the inaugural fund work?

What to know about Trump’s inauguration committee – from what rules are in place to how much it has raisedDonald Trump’s inauguration committee has raised a record $170m for the bonanza of balls, receptions, parades, dinners and related events that will surround his swearing in as president on Monday.The financial takings – which, with money reportedly still coming in, could reach $200m by inauguration day – outstrips the $106m raised for the returning president’s first inaugural in 2017, itself a record at the time. It also far exceeds the $65m donated to Joe Biden’s inauguration four years ago. Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Major Sesko to Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager, Haaland’s mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

14 hours ago Sausage dogs and pugs to the rescue! Bosses fill offices with pets to cheer up miserable Brits after Christmas

A number of offices across the country will be offered the service for Blue Monday on January 20, after a new study found spending time with canine pals can decrease stress.

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5 hours ago Trump, Farage, Labour and that Senedd budget: How will politics play out in 2025?

Hooray! 2025 is to be an election-free year. That’s what’s promised for Wales anyway, although who knows in the current political climate? Nothing would surprise me at a time when the political terrain is as unstable as a drunk on an icy pavement.

Politics

27 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Sesko agent provides Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager plus Haaland's mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

14 hours ago Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville lead Man Utd tributes to Denis Law after his death

Tributes have been flooding in after Denis Law, part of Manchester United's 'Holy Trinity', a Ballon d'Or and European Cup winner and Scotlands joint all-time leading goalscorer, died on Friday at the age of 84

Events

28 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Sesko agent provides Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager, Haaland’s mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

14 hours ago Darwin Nunez desperate for Liverpool repeat as he battles for Reds future

Liverpool are at Brentford on Saturday and it has previously been a happy hunting ground for Darwin Nunez but can he find the scoring touch before time runs out on Merseyside?

Events

5 hours ago Stephen Hendry's net worth, girlfriend 20 years younger than him, Ronnie O'Sullivan opinion

Seven-time snooker world champion Stephen Hendry is currently on BBC punditry duty for the Masters, but what do we know about the Scottish great's own career and personal life?

Politics

14 hours ago Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling

In one of her last acts as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen said her agency will start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, on January 21, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon

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5 hours ago My extreme day trip itinerary for Paris including viral cafe with a two hour queue

Pressed for time in Paris? Even with just a day and a half, you can experience the magic of the City of Light. From iconic landmarks to culinary delights, this guide will help you make the most of your whirlwind adventure.

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15 hours ago Novak Djokovic hits back at Australian Open hecklers after 'kiss my a**' response

Novak Djokovic has been one of many players who have been heckled at the Australian Open - and the 10-time champion praised Danielle Collins' response to the rowdy crowd

Events

6 hours ago Trump plans mass deportation raids across the country less than 24 hours after the inauguration

Donald Trump appears set to make good on a promise 'border czar' Tom Homan made to start his mass deportation program in a Democrat-run city shortly after his inaugurations.

Politics

15 hours ago Huddersfield Giants' Zac Woolford opens up on silence that met shock Canberra exit

The Aussie hooker, 28, was frozen out of the NRL side last season and still doesn't know why but he's out to make up for lost time at Huddersfield

Events

6 hours ago After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factorThis week, doctors confirmed what many people have felt for a long time: the way we think about obesity is not helpful, BMI (body mass index) is unreliable, and this needs to change.The Lancet Commission has urged a “radical overhaul” of how obesity is diagnosed, warning that reliance on BMI has resulted in both under- and over-diagnosis of the condition affecting approximately 1 billion people globally. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Homes were burning and roads already jammed when Pacific Palisades evacuation order came, AP finds

An Associated Press analysis of emergency communications shows that the first evacuation order covering neighborhoods closest to the start of the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire didn’t come until about 40 minutes after some of those homes were already burning

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6 hours ago Buyer’s remorse about Labour? Why it's clear Keir Starmer is preparing rerun of Tory austerity

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China and Keir Starmer’s insistence on staying outside the EU single market leaves the UK more vulnerable than at any time since the Second World War

Politics

17 hours ago Erling Haaland sends Alan Shearer warning as he discloses Pep Guardiola role in new deal

Manchester City have tied down Erling Haaland for another decade and the lethal Norwegian striker is now eyeing Alan Shearer's longstanding record as the Premier League's all-time greatest goalscorer

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6 hours ago 'I saw George Groves win at Wembley Arena – now he'll guide me in surreal fight'

BOXING CLEVER COLUMN: Three of Britain's recent world champions learned their craft inside the walls of Dale ABC - and youngster Lucas Roehrig is now aiming to repeat their success

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18 hours ago "This will change your life" – Expert strength coach shares the training method missing from your workouts

Coach Dan John says this type of exercise offers “the most bang for your buck of any exercise”

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