71 m. ago Psychologist warning over Lorazepam and Alprazolan for those with anxiety

If you suffer from anxiety, your GP may decide to prescribe you lorazepam or alprazolam, otherwise known as xanax

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94 m. ago Mary Earps: ‘I don’t look back with bad blood. It worked out well for everybody’

Former England goalkeeper reveals full story behind her international retirement, her problems with eating and alcohol, and why she’d struggle on The TraitorsRead an exclusive extract from Mary Earps’ book“I’ve learned a lot about what truly matters in life,” Mary Earps says on a quiet and cloudy afternoon as, at Paris Saint-Germain’s training centre on the outskirts of the French capital, the former England goalkeeper reflects on the achievements and drama of her last five years. “My life has accidentally come into the court of public opinion. People talking about your performance comes with the territory but when it starts to become about your character, and assumptions people make about you, that can be really, really challenging.”Between 2020 and 2023 Earps overcame depression, a drinking problem, eating issues, won the Euros with England, forced Nike to change their attitude to female goalkeepers, saved a penalty in a World Cup final and won the BBC’s Sports...

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94 m. ago Dangbei DBOX02 Pro review: a premium 4K laser projector punching above its weight

A true 4K laser projector with AI setup, HDR10+ and Dolby Audio, the Dangbei DBOX02 Pro offers cinematic quality at a surprisingly accessible price

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2 h. ago Poor Americans to face delay in food aid as government remains shuttered

Billions in ‘Snap’ nutritional assistance programme benefits are stalled despite court orders

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2 h. ago Poor Americans face food aid delay during government shutdown

Billions in ‘Snap’ nutritional assistance programme benefits are stalled despite court orders

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2 h. ago Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain would ‘trash UK’s reputation’ and be blocked in court, lawyers say

Exclusive: Farage’s plan to retrospectively scrap indefinite leave to remain for thousands of people would be blocked by the courts, lawyers say

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3 h. ago Jonathan Ross reveals why he cancelled his iconic annual Halloween party

Jonathan Ross has revealed why he decided to cancel his iconic annual Halloween parties following his Celebrity Traitors exit.

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3 h. ago The best theatre to stream this month: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry goes an extra mile

Passenger reworks songs from his hit musical while Tanika Gupta gives Ibsen a Hollywood makeover and TikTok becomes a stage for young playwrightsWhen Rachel Joyce’s bestseller about a retiree’s road trip was turned into a 2023 film, it had a couple of lovely numbers by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, fellow folkie Passenger (AKA Michael David Rosenberg) provided the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre’s production, which transfers to the West End in January. Passenger’s album of renditions of the songs, One for the Road – with a few tracks that didn’t make the musical and an appearance from Jack Wolfe, who played the show’s Balladeer – is available to stream now. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Wales international sends message to WRU with picture and English star in court

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today as the autumn internationals begin

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3 h. ago How this peddler of 'pseudoscience' convinced family courts to wrench children from their mothers: We expose 'confusing CV', eye

The last time Erin saw her youngest child, was six years ago... Her fate, in the Family Court, hinged on a psychologist named Melanie Gill.

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4 h. ago Girlbands Forever: this shocking history of 90s female pop is packed with gossip, scandal – and bangers

Strap in for a nostalgia-stuffed jaunt through musical classics, featuring honest interviews with stars – the details of which make the record industry look appalling Girlbands, then. Shimmering icons of empowerment or Pygmalion projects for middle-aged A&R men? Here’s a radical idea – they’re both. Two become one, baby. That’s the sense you get from Girlbands Forever (Sat, 9.20pm, BBC Two), the documentary executive produced by Louis Theroux charting the fortunes of 90s bands such as All Saints, Eternal, Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq through to 00s stars Little Mix. If that lineup speaks to your elder millennial soul the way it does mine, climb on board, carefully. I need some nostalgia, like I’ve never needed nostalgia before.Of course we want the gossip, fallouts and scandals. Band members interviewed for the three-part series are happy to supply. Kelle Bryan from Eternal reveals they were sent to a facility in the countryside and put on controlled diets to manage their weight (...

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4 h. ago Unregulated sperm donor still advertising services despite court warnings to women

Exclusive: Behaviour of Robert Albon, or ‘Joe Donor’, described as compulsive by judge who said he targeted vulnerable womenA prolific unregulated donor is still attempting to sell his sperm despite warnings from two family court judges, a Guardian investigation has found.Robert Albon, who calls himself “Joe Donor”, has appealed to the courts to gain access to at least four of his biological children against their mothers’ wishes. In a rare move, a judge named him in 2023 to warn women of the risks of using his services, which he promotes on social media. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago What links Leonora Carrington, Steve McQueen and Leon Trotsky? The Saturday quiz

From State of Play and The Hack to Tilly Norwood and The Velvet Sundown, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which media giant began in 1997 as a DVD rental service?2 Which Hindu god is often depicted holding a bowl of sweets?3 #BalanceTonPorc was the French counterpart of which movement?4 Which fruit frequently contains a dead wasp?5 In what Asian language does “one, two” sound like “itchy knee”?6 Slugworth, Prodnose and Fickelgruber were whose commercial rivals?7 What competition does Alaska’s Katmai national park hold each autumn?8 Cornwall in 1337 was the first English creation of what?What links: 9 Actor Tilly Norwood; band The Velvet Sundown; Guess advert model in Vogue?10 Anne, 1987; Mary, 1932; Louise, 1905; Victoria, 1841?11 Barbados; Britannia; Manchester United; Maserati; US Navy Seals?12 Saint Augustine; Jean-Jaques Rousseau; Robin Askwith; Usher?13 John Candy; Leonora Carrington; Marty Feldman; Steve McQueen; Leon Trotsky?14 After Life; Field of Blood; Lou Grant...

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5 h. ago Chelsea get new Cole Palmer injury update as 'reasons' emerge for return timeframe

Cole Palmer has been nursing a groin injury for much of the season, and injury analyst Ben Dinnery has provided an update on the Chelsea and England midfielder's situation

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5 h. ago Inside the ‘House of Horrors’ mass murder case that rocked India – and may never be solved

Nearly two decades after the chilling discovery of mutilated bodies in drains behind a bungalow in a village near Delhi, India’s top court is now poised to overturn the last remaining conviction in the serial murder case. Speaking to Namita Singh, parents of the victims say they are losing hope in receiving justice

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5 h. ago Raw milk, tomahawk steak and a cuddly toy: could I handle Erling Haaland’s daily routine?

The Manchester City striker recently shared some of the things he credits with his success. Could they bring me similar glory?Raw milk, LED light treatment, tomahawk steak and a cuddly toy. They sound more suited to the conveyor belt of The Generation Game than to a Premier League star’s daily routine, but these are some of the things the Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland credits with his success.Haaland recently shared the routine he believes keeps him at the top of his game on and off the pitch, but what would it do for a Guardian journalist? Could it provide a glimpse of how to match Haaland’s amazing physique, boyish appearance that belies his real age (25) and reported net worth of more than £50m? It was time to find out – for one day at least. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Chelsea news: Maresca replacement 'lined up' as Blues 'close in' on goal machine wanted by rivals

Following a sluggish start to the season, Chelsea are reportedly weighing up backup options in both the dugout and attack as they battle to overcome their inconsistency

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7 h. ago Free weight loss jabs to be offered to thousands of Scots in fight against obesity

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour Health Minister Zubir Ahmed said obesity is a "disease of poverty" and claimed the medications could cut the sickness benefits bill.

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7 h. ago A Vermont cycling apparel company is trying to survive Trump's tariffs. Will the Supreme Court help?

A small company in Vermont that specializes in women's cycling apparel is at the center of the fight over President Donald Trump's contentious tariff policy

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7 h. ago Man 'transformed' after losing nearly four stone despite trying 'every fad diet'

Tom, 63, had tried every diet under the sun but nothing seemed to work

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