8 h. ago Maresca says Manchester City links ‘100% speculation’; Gyökeres needs a ‘tweak’: football – live

⚽ All the latest news going into the weekend programme⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail TomRe the players that have made it to Afcon, this is a handy explainer of the extent to which Premier League teams will be affected.Some of the names not featuring at Afcon are remarkable, and feature some of the most talented footballers from the continent. The main reason for this is that their nation has not qualified (for example, Ghana), but there have also been omissions from squads that have made it (unexpectedly Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, who was voted the best young player at Afcon 2023, providing a fine assist for the winner in the final) and there has even been an unexpected retirement on the eve of the tournament (Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong, who was voted the player of the tournament at the last Afcon). Continue reading...

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10 h. ago £100 contactless payment rule to be scrapped in 2026 in major change

The change could affect all shoppers from March next year

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11 h. ago Chelsea’s Maresca says Manchester City links are ‘100% speculation’: football – live

⚽ All the latest news going into the weekend programme⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail MichaelAfcon kicks on Sunday, which is rather exciting. Morocco v Comoros is the first game and Osasu Obayiuwana has penned this preview for your eyes only.An email from Dave Estherby. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Maresca on Chelsea future, Premier League news, and more: football – live

⚽ All the latest news going into the weekend programme⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail MichaelChelsea’s press conference has started.Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, is asked about the stories linking him to the Manchester City job.It doesn’t affect me. It’s 100% speculation. In this moment, there is not time for these type of things. I have a contract [at Chelsea] until 2029. I’m very proud to be here. I don’t pay attention to that.It’s important to understand the reason why this news was there. I’m focused on the Newcastle game. It is going to be a difficult game.About the Everton press conference? No. About other things? Yes. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago I've seen Madness live so many times but their Cardiff Christmas gig was extra special

Madness returned to Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Thursday night with a festive performance as part of their latest tour

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27 h. ago 30 pictures from Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 as final weekend approaches

With 274 market stalls, a return of festive huts by Albert Square, and a huge Ferris Wheel, the Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 have been huge

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33 h. ago A unique food, drink and gift festival is returning to Manchester with over 100 stalls

The Northern Vegan Festival will take place next April for its 12th year and hundreds of stalls

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57 h. ago Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special date, cast, and run time for 'very different' episode

Sally Lindsay's Madame Blanc Mysteries is returning with a feature length episode over the festive period, here's what you need to know

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59 h. ago All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special start time, cast list and how to watch Comfort & Joy

Rachel Shenton returns for the Christmas Special but who else stars in the festive episode, what is it about and when is it episode on?

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61 h. ago M&S fans can't resist 'insane' Christmas item that is back by popular demand

Marks and Spencer shoppers have been rushing to snap up the festive treat as it makes a welcomed return for Christmas 2025 - and people believe it'll go great with some chutney

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63 h. ago An expert recommended this £23 whisky – and it’s perfect for gifting

This affordable single malt is described as a ‘bold, youthful whisky bursting with personality’

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3 d. ago Death in Paradise star says 'great to come back' as they return for festive special

Death in Paradise star Don Gilet has opened up on returning to the BBC drama for the Christmas special

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3 d. ago Out of time for Christmas presents? This gift lasts all year (aff)

If you’re running out of Christmas gift ideas, wine subscriptions offer a rare mix of convenience and thoughtfulness, with deliveries that keep arriving well into the new year.

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4 d. ago All Creatures Great and Small confirms return in major series announcement

Channel 5 viewers are in for a treat this festive season as they return to Darrowby for another Christmas special of All Creatures Great and Small.

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5 d. ago 'The stable switch has done the trick' – Jason Heavey's Monday racing tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster fancies a horse who loves the all-weather surface to shine at Wolverhampton on Monday night while a Cheltenham Festival heroine should score on her return to action

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6 d. ago Man Utd reveal 'milestone' moment in plans for £2bn Old Trafford redevelopment

Manchester United unveiled plans for their new 100,000-seater stadium back in March but club chiefs have had to be patient after a series of challenges in the development process

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7 d. ago I visited a Christmas Market with unique gifts and festive magic by the sea

A Christmas market in a seaside city features unique gifts, delicious food stalls and live music with traders from across the UK and Ireland. It's a great place to find presents

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8 d. ago No evidence Scottish child payment really encourages worklessness, study finds

The research found deprivation and food insecurity would be up to 9% higher without the benefit unique to Scotland.

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8 d. ago Man vs Baby cast in full as Rowan Atkinson returns in hysterical festive series

The four-part series is a follow-on from the successful Man vs Bee.

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9 d. ago BBC Beyond Paradise's Kris Marshall shares wish but 'fans wouldn't like it'

Beyond Paradise returns for a festive special this month and Kris Marshall has shared on This Morning that he'd like to see DI Humphrey Goodman fail to solve a crime for once

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