29 minutes ago Ireland v England LIVE: Six Nations score and updates as hosts begin bid for history

Can Ireland get revenge on the side that denied them a grand slam a year ago?

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48 minutes ago Revealed: Golden Balls star who committed biggest betrayal in TV history by 'stealing' £100k lives in quaint country home while rival is mired in debt

Sarah Mooney was the cold-hearted contestant who provided one of the most iconic moments in TV game show history - when she dramatically 'stole' £100,000 to leave a fellow player visibly devastated.

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2 hours ago Ireland vs England LIVE: Six Nations 2025 latest score and rugby updates today

Huge showdown in Dublin headlines round one as defending champions eye statement

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18 hours ago Expert reveals 'missed' prostate cancer signs and symptoms after Giles Coren diagnosis

Prostate cancer is now the most common in England, new research has found.

Science

35 minutes ago Linda Nolan's incredible bond with children as sister Denise reveals 'regret'

Linda Nolan, whose funeral took place on Saturday, enjoyed an incredible life surrounded by loved ones. But one painful regret continued to haunt her as she entered her later years

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2 hours ago Incredible UK castle on sale for 1st time in 700 years – but it'll cost you £21m

Ripley Castle near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is on the market for the first time in the family's 700-year history, but interested buyers will have to fork out £21million and potentially compete with the likes of Donald Trump

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4 hours ago Tottenham turn attention to Chelsea star following second transfer snub in 24 hours

Tottenham hoped to sign Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan but the five-time England international is understood to have turned Spurs down, just as Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel did on Friday

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3 hours ago Netflix fans go wild over return of 'incredible' drama and say 'I want a third series now!'

Netflix fans are 'losing their minds' over the long-awaited return of the hit espionage show, as viewers demand a third season following 'incredible' second installment. 

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53 minutes ago Kate wishes England rugby team good luck for Six Nations opening match

Kate is a royal patron of the Rugby Football Union while her husband, the Prince of Wales, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.

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3 hours ago 'A girl in Pilates stopped to ask for my perfume– it's these £5 laundry scent boosters'

Our head of shopping was stopped in her Pilates class by a woman wanting to know the name of her perfume, but the scent was from a cheap box of 'incredible' in-wash scent boosters

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6 hours ago The 10 most unbelievable transfers in Scottish football history as Jefte to Chelsea the latest eyebrow raiser

Some of them actually happened and some of them were links to some of the biggest names in the game we still talk about

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3 hours ago UK's best takeaway coffee revealed as expert ranks flat whites from the 10 biggest chains

Which coffee chain serves the best beverage of all? Coffee expert, the self-styled Flat White Frank has been on a mission to taste and rank the offerings from the UK's most popular outlets.

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55 minutes ago AI is not just powerful. What’s really worrying is that DeepSeek has made it cheap, too | John Naughton

The AI startup has upended the industry by developing a model that costs much less to produce – and is available free to a universe of tinkerersNothing cheers up a tech columnist more than the sight of $600bn being wiped off the market cap of an overvalued tech giant in a single day. And yet last Monday that’s what happened to Nvidia, the leading maker of electronic picks and shovels for the AI gold rush. It was the biggest one-day slump for any company in history, and it was not alone – shares of companies in semiconductor, power and infrastructure industries exposed to AI collectively shed more than $1tn in value on the same day.The proximate cause of this chaos was the news that a Chinese tech startup of whom few had hitherto heard had released DeepSeek R1, a powerful AI assistant that was much cheaper to train and operate than the dominant models of the US tech giants – and yet was comparable in competence to OpenAI’s o1 “reasoning” model. Just to illustrate the difference: R1 w...

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11 hours ago 'I'm a World Cup icon and won 11 league titles – but missing out on £9m is my biggest regret'

World Cup winning goalkeeper and 11-time league champion Gianluigi Buffon explained how his ‘biggest regret’ of his career was missing out on £9million

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7 hours ago Patrick Dorgu breaks silence ahead of flying to England to complete Manchester United transfer

Patrick Dorgu will arrive in the UK on Saturday ahead of finalising his move to Man United from Lecce.

Sport

4 hours ago Owen and Andy Farrell missing from Ireland v England after big announcements

Ireland v England is missing both Owen and Andy Farrell for the first time in years

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93 minutes ago Nottingham Forest in seventh heaven as Brighton demolished in biggest Premier League win

Chris Wood bags a hat-trick as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side bounce back form Bournemouth drubbing in sensational style

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13 hours ago Huge £11bn plan could see 30 new UK train stations with journey times slashed

The Western Gateway Partnership's Rail Deal, which would be partly funded by central government, would also see half a dozen stations upgraded across the south west of England and south Wales

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9 hours ago How to watch Ireland vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations rugby today

Daunting start to campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

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4 hours ago Lauryn Goodman breaks silence on claims she could move to Italy amid  Kyle Walker's AC Milan move as she hopes for 'life rest after all the drama'

The TV personality, 33, who shares two children, son Kairo, four, and daughter Kinara, 19 months, with the England defender, 34.

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94 minutes ago Michael Vaughan: England facing ‘big questions’ after Ashes embarrassment

The tourists suffered a 16-0 series defeat after losing the day/night Test in Melbourne by an innings and 122 runs.

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14 hours ago Clean fridges with one £3.62 item that stops fingerprints once and for all

Your fridge door will be streak-free and gleaming with this one incredibly cheap and common item that dissolves stains and doesn't damage surfaces

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12 hours ago How to watch the boxing tonight: TV channel, live stream, ringwalk details and fight cards

Adam Azim is looking to take the next step as he faces former world champion Sergey Lipinets on Saturday in what is the biggest fight of his career so far

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4 hours ago Sign up for free Man City WhatsApp updates to get transfer latest as deadline day approaches

The Manchester Evening News' Man City team has a free WhatsApp community where subscribers will receive all of the biggest stories

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1 hour ago Ireland vs England LIVE: Latest updates as hosts begin bid for Six Nations history

Can Ireland get revenge on the side that denied them a grand slam a year ago?

Politics

16 hours ago Bank of England 'trusted less by women as they feel inflation first', study finds

They tend to do the weekly food shop so notice rising prices sooner, it showed. A lack of understanding of monetary policy and lower financial confidence also dented women's trust in the Bank.

Economics

22 hours ago Brighton forward gets green light to complete Championship transfer switch

Brighton winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey is in advanced talks over a permanent switch to Millwall, who want to make the England Under-20 star their fifth January signing

Sport

4 hours ago Jon Lewis remains committed and promises review after England’s Ashes whitewash

Australia completed an historic clean sweep with an innings and 122-run victory in the day/night Test in Melbourne.

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1 hour ago Virologist Wendy Barclay: ‘Wild avian viruses are mixing up their genetics all the time. It’s like viral sex on steroids’

The British scientist on the risk of humans contracting bird flu, how people would cope with new lockdowns and being asked to pour the tea because she is a womanWendy Barclay is a leading British virologist and head of the department of infectious disease and the Action Medical Research chair in virology at Imperial College London. An expert on the pathogenesis and transmissibility of influenza viruses, she served on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) and the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing advice on the risks posed by the coronavirus and appropriate medical countermeasures.What prompted you to study virology? After I graduated from Cambridge with a degree in natural sciences I thought I might get a job with a pharmaceutical company. Then I saw that the Common Cold Unit in Salisbury was looking for a PhD to work on rhinoviruses, the viruses that cause the common cold. I hadn’t studied virus...

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23 hours ago Silicon Valley billionaires splurge £144m on London Spirit in Hundred auction

Winning bid for 49% stake values London Spirit at £295mWelsh Fire stake sold for reported £35m to tech entrepreneurThe Hundred is set to deliver an eye-watering windfall for English cricket that exceeds all projections after a Silicon Valley consortium featuring the chief executives of Microsoft and Google claimed a 49% share in London Spirit for £144m.It was the first of two sales to take place on Friday afternoon, with a 49% stake in Cardiff-based Welsh Fire later sold for a reported £35m. The England and Wales Cricket Board has now raised around £279m after similar stakes in Oval Invincibles (£60m) and Birmingham Phoenix (£40m) were claimed 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago February 2025's biggest new game releases coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC this month

From high-budget sequels to some childhood nostalgia, February is packed with great games to play. Here are our picks across all the major consoles, as well as PC

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5 hours ago Women's Ashes 2025: Australia thrash England to secure historic whitewash win

Visitors collapse with thorough review required

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2 hours ago Seventh heaven for Nottingham Forest as Chris Wood helps hammer sorry Brighton

It was Forest’s biggest top flight win since 1991.

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25 hours ago Tesco shoppers rush to buy discontinued chocolate bars for incredible price

Chocolate fans share their excitement after discontinued chocolate bars have been spotted in a number of stores for a cheap price - and fans are rushing out to get their hands on them as their 'stomach missed them'

Economics

31 hours ago Champions League draw LIVE with Liverpool, Arsenal and Villa's paths and Man City's huge tie

While eight clubs have already booked their place in the Champions League's round of 16, another 16 - including some of the competition's biggest hitters - face a play-off round

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6 hours ago Marcus Rashford closing in on shock Aston Villa loan switch as he heads for Man Utd exit

Marcus Rashford has been pushing to leave Manchester United for much of the January transfer window and the England star is now finally closing in on an exit from Old Trafford

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2 hours ago Donald Trump's 12th day back in office: Tariffs, FBI purges and Elon Musk's unchecked power

Donald Trump's 12th day back in office saw him take his biggest gamble yet with the economy and empty a couple of reservoirs for no reason, as well as oversee some deeply troubling - likely illegal - actions

Politics

28 hours ago FTSE 100 on course for biggest monthly gain in two years – business live

Live rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Smiths Group leads index after promising break-up of FTSE 100 engineering companyDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Some games are bigger than others so pressure is on Ireland and England

Visitors can forge a winning new identity under Maro Itoje but the experienced Irish remain marginal favouritesEvery Six Nations fixture is a grand occasion but some games are bigger than others. Ireland and England both know how crucial today’s Dublin eliminator will be in terms of establishing early championship momentum. Listening to the upbeat pre-match tone of the visitors’ new captain, Maro Itoje – “I think we have a team that’s ready to write our own stories” – this also feels like a pivotal moment for Steve Borthwick’s whole England project.A lot has already been said and written since last March’s corresponding match when Marcus Smith drilled a last-gasp drop-goal through the sticks amid ecstatic Twickenham scenes reminiscent of Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. England have subsequently played eight Test matches and lost six, beating only Japan twice. The majority of those losses have been tight but close doesn’t win any cigars at the elite level. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago The Chase star Mark Labbett shows off his incredible 10 stone weight loss as he poses for mirror selfie

The 59-year-old TV personality looks worlds away from his earlier appearances on the hit game show.

Politics

29 hours ago 'Hardship' payment of £200 to be paid into bank accounts from this date – exact details

Local authorities in England have been distributing £200 'hardship' payments to help households with living costs - and more areas are expected to roll out the scheme

Economics

15 hours ago A whiff of bias and a troubling cloak of secrecy being thrown around vital scrutiny of the momentous Bill to legalise assisted dying: ANDREW PIERCE reports

Facing potential defeat in the landmark vote on her assisted dying Bill, which would herald the biggest social change in Britain for decades, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater made a heartfelt pledge.

Events

2 hours ago England left with little recourse over controversial concussion substitute

Brendon McCullum is understood to have spoken to match referee Javagal Srinath.

Politics

30 hours ago £83.4m EuroMillions jackpot is ‘biggest prize to go unclaimed for six days’

One lucky ticket holder has not yet claimed the £83,474,081 jackpot prize from the EuroMillions draw on Friday January 24.

Economics

20 hours ago Jos Buttler incensed as controversial concussion sub Harshit Rana inspires India

Rana collected three key wickets after replacing Shivam Dube.

Events

2 hours ago Louise Thompson showcases her stoma bag as she proudly shows off her weight and muscle gain in gym wear before joking she's had a BBL

Louise Thompson looked incredible as she showcased her stoma bag and her recent weight gain in an inspirational Instagram post on Saturday. 

Politics

30 hours ago Martin Lewis explains how to save money on ‘forgotten’ bill ahead of huge price hike

It was confirmed this week that households in England and Wales will see an average £123 or 26% increase to their yearly water bill from April

Economics

21 hours ago Jos Buttler unhappy with Harshit Rana being drafted in as concussion substitute

Rana collected three key wickets after replacing Shivam Dube.

Events

2 hours ago Ireland v England referee Ben O'Keeffe involved in awful toilet incident after game

The New Zealander is the man in the middle for the clash in Dublin but also has another job

Politics

30 hours ago Extra £100million to be pumped into neighbourhood policing as Starmer desperately tries to quell simmering unrest on Britain's streets

The figure matches an earlier investment announced in December for England and Wales to put 13,000 more police officers on the streets by 2029.

Economics

22 hours ago Wrexham pays a 'significant' fee to acquire a rival's striker in promotion push

Hollywood endings are pricey, even in England’s third division

Events

3 hours ago BREAKING: Premier League issue statement after painfully long VAR call during Forest vs Brighton

Chris Wood scored Nottingham Forest's third goal against Brighton, but it took VAR Paul Tierney an incredibily long time to check and clear it after a tight offside call

Politics

31 hours ago Chloe Kelly: Arsenal beat Manchester United to late deadline day deal for Lionesses star

Gunners secure loan for England winger to follow move for USA defender Jenna Nighswonger

Economics

22 hours ago Driver who crashed into boy at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

James Doherty, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Events

3 hours ago Premier League issue statement after painfully long VAR call during Forest vs Brighton

Chris Wood scored Nottingham Forest's third goal against Brighton, but it took VAR Paul Tierney an incredibily long time to check and clear it after a tight offside call

Politics

23 hours ago Controversial sub Harshit Rana stars as India secure T20 series against England

India now hold an unassailable 3-1 series lead.

Events

4 hours ago 'I'm a spa manager – follow these tips to give your partner best massage of their life'

If you're looking for a way to treat your partner without spending money this Valentine's Day, try these saucy tips to give your other half an incredible massage

Politics

26 hours ago Driver who crashed into boy, four, at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

James Doherty, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Events

5 hours ago Scotland v Italy referee Karl Dickson played for England and has famous brother

The former Harlequins scrum-half is in charge at Murrayfield today

Politics

27 hours ago The ‘Victorian disease’ making a comeback in the UK that expert says is ‘a ticking time bomb’

Experts have issued health warnings as cases of a Victorian-era lung disease continue to rise in England

Events

6 hours ago Just 7% of primary teachers say kids can bring skipping ropes in for breaktime

Only 7% of primary teachers in England say kids can bring ropes or elastic for jumping games, a drop from 17% since 2019, polls reveal

Politics

27 hours ago Three sarcastic cheers for a Celtic clown as Hotline warned England is sick and tired of the green and white

Michael Gannon mans the phones after Celtic and Rangers learn their Euro fate while UEFA clamp down on Villa Park pyros

Events

8 hours ago Frank Lampard gives view on England icons who dodge management amid latest challenge

Frank Lampard is back in the management sphere and is determined to crack in at Coventry City as he watches fellow England legends dodge the challenges of the dugout

Politics

28 hours ago DC crash: Incredible love story of world champion skater couple and final message to son

Figure skating champions turned coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were on the American Airlines flight that collided with a military helicopter over the River Potomac in Washington DC

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