26 m. ago Liverpool give £100m Florian Wirtz guarantee but three issues remain to seal transfer

Liverpool have run out of time to sign Florian Wirtz during the first summer transfer window but the Reds remain close to sealing a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen star

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40 m. ago Europe was promised a new golden age of the night train. Why are we still waiting? | Jon Worth

Romance, excitement and sustainability – continent-crossing sleeper trains should be a hit. It’s time for the EU to catch onAs Europeans woke up to the joy of travel post-lockdown, it looked as though we were in store for a resurgence of continent-crossing night trains. Sleeper train fans hailed a “night train renaissance” and a “rail revolution”, combining some of the nostalgia for an old way of travelling with modern climate and sustainable transport concerns.The long-distance European train journey might be slower than a short-haul flight, but it is surely better in terms of the environment and the traveller experience. For those on a budget, the prospect of saving on a night in a hotel appeals too. Continue reading...

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40 m. ago Gardeners told to use homemade weed fertiliser to grow 'bigger and juicier' tomatoes

Weeds can be a nightmare for gardeners, but one expert has revealed how you can turn them into a natural fertiliser that will help your tomato plants to grow healthy and produce larger fruits

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40 m. ago Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz deal could have implications amid Milos Kerkez update

Liverpool are hoping to conclude deals to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz and Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez once the summer transfer window re-opens

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1 hour ago 'Essential' plants to prune in June to 'encourage second bloom' of flowers this summer

The gardening expert has shared the plants that should be pruned in June, including lilacs, azaleas, roses, wisteria and fruit trees, to name but a few

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1 hour ago Arsenal transfer news: Martin Zubimendi saga nears conclusion as forgotten star seals exit

Martin Zubimendi looks set to be Arsenal's first signing of the summer transfer window but there are a number of other deals the Gunners are hoping to complete to ensure they remain in the title race next season

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2 h. ago Drought fears in Europe amid reports May was world’s second hottest ever

Copernicus data shows month was 1.4C above estimated 1850-1900 average used to define pre-industrial levelIt has been an exceptionally dry spring in north-western Europe and the second warmest May ever globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).Countries across Europe, including the UK, have been hit by drought conditions in recent months, with water shortages feared unless significant rain comes this summer, and crop failures beginning to be reported by farmers. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 4 key passport checks Brits need to do before Spain, France and Greece holidays

Brits heading on holidays to hotspots in Spain, France, Greece, Portugal, Italy and other European hotspots need to make 4 key checks now ahead of summer

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2 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Another Ruben Amorim target rejects move as Viktor Gyokeres rift grows

Manchester United's transfer plans are in disarray after another of Ruben Amorim's targets followed Liam Delap in turning down a move to Old Trafford this summer

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3 h. ago Gardeners urged to blast patio with 59p kitchen staple to make it good as new

Garden patios will come back to life by simply using this one household kitchen staple that costs less than a pound - and gardeners can expect results within 10 minutes.

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4 h. ago Gardeners urged to prune common flower now to guarantee summer blooms

The rise in temperatures and the arrival of the summer season is urging gardeners to complete this simple task to ensure healthy and vibrant blooms in their garden spaces.

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5 h. ago Ladbrokes ads banned over use of ‘Ladbucks’ likely to appeal to under

The Advertising Standards Authority said the firm’s “Ladbucks” were “similar to features in video games popular with children”.

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5 h. ago Harry Brook revels in leading ‘awesome’ England after West Indies clean sweep

England won the T20 series 3-0 to match their one-day international result.

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5 h. ago Bills quarterback Josh Allen shows off new ring following marriage to actor Hailee Steinfeld

Josh Allen’s broad grin was familiar

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6 h. ago Florian Wirtz: Liverpool on course to confirm second transfer of summer window as deal 'agreed' for midfielder

Premier League champions set to make a huge statement in the transfer market

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6 h. ago Does Nintendo Switch 2 have a web browser? Here's why it'll probably never happen

Nintendo Switch had a 'secret' web browser, but the Switch 2 doesn't have one, and for good reason—here's all we know about the missing feature that fans had been hoping for

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6 h. ago Ben Duckett sets tone as England thrash West Indies to continue perfect run under Harry Brook

A thrilling total of 248-3 equalled the record score on English soil

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7 h. ago England beat West Indies by 37 runs in third ODI to complete series sweep – live reaction

England complete series sweep in SouthamptonWTC final news | Sign up for The Spin | Email James3rd over: England 33-0 (Duckett 22, Smith 11) A drag down from Hosein is slapped to the square boundary by Duckett. Don’t bowl there, son. Duckett plinks down the ground for a couple, losing his shape slightly as he tries to go down the ground. SIXAH! The pint sized opener smears a big one on the sweep behind square. Four more down the ground all along the baize. Shai Hope can’t plug the gaps and Duckett is manipulating the field with aplomb. Seventeen runs off the over.2nd over: England 15-0 (Duckett 6, Smith 9) Jason Holder with the second over, long limbs chugging into the crease and decent bounce off the custard cream coloured surface. Shot! Smith drives on the up over mid-on with that deliciously clean swing of the blade. Sizeable outfield in at the Utilita (as no one calls it) boundaries harder to find than at postage stamp sized Bristol. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago England complete T20 series clean sweep to continue Harry Brook’s winning start

The hosts wrapped up a second 3-0 series win over the West Indies.

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7 h. ago Cheikh Sabaly’s clincher condemns England to sobering defeat by Senegal

Thomas Tuchel wanted smiles. He wanted a response after the lacklustre performance against Andorra in Barcelona on Saturday, albeit in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win. What he got was another line to his brow, plenty to ponder as he begins what could be a long summer debrief. And more boos.There had been a bit of zip and character from Tuchel’s team in the final 25 minutes of regulation time. He made attacking changes, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder, Morgan Gibbs-White, showing up. Eberechi Eze, who played from the start, was good. The only problem was that Senegal were 2-1 up by then, having played around and through England far too easily. Continue reading...

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