94 minutes ago Two legends to miss World Darts Championship as fans demand 'wildcard entry'

Two legendary darts players, Steve Beaton and Simon Whitlock, will miss the PDC World Darts Championship in December after failing to qualify for the Ally Pally tournament

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2 hours ago Bird flu detected in raw milk sold in California as fears rise of virus spreading

No illnesses traced to batch as health officials warn consumers to avoid purchaseBird flu has been detected in a sample of raw milk sold in California raising fears about the continued spread of the virus, state officials reported.The virus was found in “one batch of cream top, whole raw milk” from Raw Farm, a dairy farm based out of Fresno, California, with a “best by” date of 27 November, said the California department of public health in a press release. Continue reading...

Science

3 hours ago Man who disappeared outside hospital 18 months ago found alive after family searched 'every day'

Shane Barnett was last seen leaving the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff on May 7, 2023 but he has now been found, with his family sharing their delight and relief at the news

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3 hours ago Winter appeal: 'I was pregnant and homeless after a family rupture and didn't know where to turn'

Mother shares ordeal to shed light on the voiceless hidden homeless as part of our A Place to Call Home appeal

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3 hours ago David de Gea is reborn and central to Fiorentina’s Serie A renaissance | Nicky Bandini

Goalkeeper is at heart of team reviving and defying expectations thanks to seven straight Serie A winsDavid de Gea said on day one that he wanted to “make history” with Fiorentina. Three months later, you could make a case he has already succeeded. The Viola won their seventh consecutive Serie A game on Sunday, 2-0 away to Como. Only once before – back in 1960 – have they achieved such a run in the Italian top-flight.The Spaniard has been essential. De Gea collected his fifth clean sheet against Como, more than any other goalkeeper has managed since he made his league debut on 15 September. He is having to work for them, too. Continue reading...

Culture

5 hours ago Inside Adele's early 'retirement' plans: Singer, 36, sets aside time to have another baby and tie the knot with Rich Paul as she prepares to focus on family after ending Vegas residency

The singer, 36, announced in September that she would be taking a break from performing, telling fans they wouldn't see her for 'an incredibly long time'.

Society

6 hours ago I'm A Celeb fans call for Dean to miss luxury hotel and fly straight home after jungle axe

Dean McCullough has proved to be a divisive star of I'm A Celeb, with many fans calling for the DJ to go straight home and miss out on his luxury hotel stay once he leaves

Society

9 hours ago If I start taking my NHS pension at 60 will it affect Universal Credit payments? STEVE WEBB replies

I will be 60 in a few months, and I'm living just on Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit, which I've been receiving for a few years while caring for a family member.

Economics

11 hours ago Polluted rivers, uprooted farmland and lost taxes: Ghana counts cost of illegal gold mining boom

Estimated $2bn lost in missed taxes from environmentally destructive practice some blame on political corruptionFelicity Nelson remembers her 17-day detention last September vividly. The 34-year-old Ghanaian activist was one of 53 people arrested at a road junction in Accra after demonstrating alongside hundreds of other youths against illegal mining.In detention, the group found a 54th person in their midst who had not been at the protest but was apprehended after visiting Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the protest’s organiser in hospital. Continue reading...

Economics

11 hours ago Who lives in the house where JonBenet Ramsey's body was found after horrific murder

JonBenet Ramsey was found dead in the basement of her family home and the current owners have since failed more than once to sell the property

Society