3 hours ago Prince Harry's old polo pal blasts his 'very weird' new Netflix show and says Duke can't return to England or he'd 'look like an idiot'

Tommy Severn, the captain of Polo England who has played with both Princes William and Harry, has joined the chorus of derision, I can reveal, criticising the show as 'very weird'.

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3 hours ago Michelle Keegan and husband Mark Wright enjoy romantic double date with James Argent

Michelle Keegan and her husband were joined by The Only Way Is Essex star James 'Arg' Argent and his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson for a lavish pre-Christmas lunch in London

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4 hours ago Scott McTominay's Napoli grab back Serie A top spot as Scotland ace's form prompts talk of more Man Utd raids

Napoli land big win away at Genoa but Gilmour remains in reserve

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6 hours ago The moment I knew: he arrived at our wedding with a garbage bag full of marigolds

Getting married was a legal formality for Hayley Hogan and Ivor, who had already been together 17 years. Then on the day, something shiftedFind more stories from The moment I knew series hereIn 2003 I was 17 years old and working in a 24-hour restaurant in the middle of Brisbane. I was a first-year art student who took herself far too seriously to become embroiled in a passionate love affair with a 19-year-old bartender with gelled-back hair who wore pointy white leather shoes and a big gold chain over his muscle tee. Or so I thought.I had notions of becoming some incredible artist in a creative power couple and Ivor completely slid beneath my defences because that wasn’t what he was about at all. Instead, he had this amazing capacity to make me laugh, we could talk for hours with no awkward pauses and I never felt as if I had to show up as someone cool, edgy or artistic. I could be exactly as who I was – which at that point was probably a pretty superficial, horrible person – but h...

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7 hours ago Christine McGuinness and Duncan James' special relationship after stripping off together

Former model pairs up with boyband star with close friendship and talk about their mental health struggles

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10 hours ago José Pizarro’s recipe for crisp roast brussels sprouts with a manchego crust

Honey, smoky pimentón and cheese add a golden, crisp twist to the familiar Christmas side These crisp roast sprouts with a manchego crust bring a creative twist to a classic side dish. Tossed in olive oil, smoked pimenton and honey, the brussels are roasted until caramelised and crisp, which helps to balance the smoky and sweet flavours. Fresh oregano and grated garlic add an extra dimension, while a good scattering of manchego gives them a golden, savoury crust. This simple yet flavourful dish is perfect for sharing and makes a fantastic addition to any meal, festive or otherwise. It’s also a fresh and easy way to enjoy brussels sprouts. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago ‘At 98, I wouldn’t be so sharp without puzzles’: do crosswords and quizzes really boost your brain power?

We’re told that they give us a mental workout, but the evidence suggests it’s a bit more complicated Miriam Raphael, 98, is a veteran puzzler. As a child, she pored over clues with her father and, later, as a teacher and mother of three daughters, it became her small daily luxury. When she learned of the first annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, her competitive streak kicked in and she entered, winning the second tournament in 1979. More than 40 years on, she is the tournament’s most decorated competitor.When she speaks to me on Zoom from her New York home (at a time compatible with her water aerobics and yoga classes) she has the astute air you might expect of a woman who has spent nearly a century successfully returning the names of French monarchs, obscure musical instruments and meteorological phenomena. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Met Office issue Manchester weather warning as travellers told to expect disruption

Gusts are expected to reach up to 51mph in Manchester

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16 hours ago 13 of the best pictures as revellers turn out for Black Friday in Cardiff and Swansea

It has been a long-running annual tradition on the last weekend before Christmas with lots of festive joy

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