7 minutes ago Gregg Wallace: From troubled childhood to troubling reputation, this TV stalwart is facing self

The greengrocer-turned-presenter is stepping back from ‘MasterChef’ while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. Nick Hilton looks back on his career as an unlikely TV star, following a tough start in life

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14 minutes ago UB40: Singer Ali Campbell reveals he was turned away from Scottish hotel due to his name

EXCLUSIVE: The Red Red Wine hitmaker thought they were ‘kidding’ when he was forced to go elsewhere

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19 minutes ago Scots carer admits repeatedly shaking baby leaving him with 11 fractured bones 

Jose Herreros, 26, attacked the nine-week-old child by seizing him on the body, lifting him up and repeatedly and forcibly shaking him at a house in Midlothian.

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30 minutes ago Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt LIVE: Latest updates as Ruben Amorim takes charge of first home game

After a disappointing start under their new manager, Manchester United will look to get back on track in the Europa League

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45 minutes ago Barcelona 'make' Alex Valle loan recall decision as Celtic game time fear answered after Champions League heroics

The defender impressed against Club Brugge but has struggled to start ahead of Greg Taylor

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72 minutes ago Tonight's rugby news as WRU bosses grilled and Wales star to start new adventure

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

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86 minutes ago When is the Scottish Cup fourth round draw? Live stream, TV and start time as Premiership clubs join

The 12 top flight teams will find out who they face for the 140th edition of the prestigious knockout competition

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88 minutes ago Cumnock swimming pool closed due to difficulties keeping the water warm

Visions Leisure Centre, in Cumnock, Ayrshire, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary but infrastructure “past its lifespan” has forced the closure of its swimming pool.

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94 minutes ago Footballers at ‘very high risk of extreme heat stress’ during World Cup 2026

Scientists warn Fifa’s current ‘wet bulb’ temperature policy underestimates strain athletes undergo during matchesFootballers face a “very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress” at 10 of the 16 stadiums that will host the next World Cup, researchers have warned, as they urge sports authorities to rethink the timing of sports events.Hot weather and heavy exercise could force footballers to endure scorching temperatures that feel higher than 49.5C (121.1F) when they play in three North American countries in summer 2026, according to the study. It found they are most at risk of “unacceptable thermal stress” in the stadiums in Arlington and Houston, in the US, and in Monterrey, in Mexico. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Everton owner Moshiri makes pledge over £451m debt if takeover drags on

Debt would be converted into shares to avoid paymentMoshiri committed to waiving debt in Friedkin dealFarhad Moshiri has agreed to convert his £451m loan to Everton into shares if the club has not been sold by the time new Premier League regulations on shareholder loans come into force.The Everton owner has committed to waiving the huge debt on completion of his planned sale to the Friedkin Group, and will covert it to equity if it appears that will not happen before 11 January. From that date shareholder loans will become subject to a fair market value test by the league after last week’s vote on associated party transaction rules to which opposition was led by Manchester City. Continue reading...

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