8 h. ago At 35, I knew I was drinking too much. Then a miracle treatment finally helped me stop at 'just one or two'

There's a saying about alcohol: you know it's a problem when it takes more from you than it gives. But not everyone who reaches that point is an alcoholic - far from it.

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3 d. ago Blair Kinghorn Lions arrival further delayed as Scotland full

Kinghorn returns from injury in semi-final victory

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3 d. ago Villagers appeal for final push to help renovate Stirlingshire war memorial

A total of 77 names of fallen local heroes from both World Wars appear on the Plean cenotaph - with campaigners looking to raise funds to clean up the monument.

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5 d. ago Germany’s ‘Big Nick’ Woltemade brings nicknames and goals to main stage

Stuttgart striker is tournament’s top scorer so far and could stand in way of England’s hopes of reaching the knockoutsIf there was any doubting Nick Woltemade’s star quality, a brilliant hat-trick in Germany’s opening match of the European Under-21 Championship against Slovenia showed the beanpole striker with numerous nicknames is the real deal. Known variously as Woltemessi, the Tower of Stuttgart, Goaltemade or just plain old Big Nick, he has been the standout player of the first two rounds of matches in Slovakia, having helped to book his side’s place in the quarter-finals with another goal in their win over the Czech Republic on Sunday.With England up next as Germany attempt to seal top spot in Group B and avoid a meeting with the favourites, Spain, in the last eight, the coach, Antonio Di Salvo, has a decision to make. Such has been Woltemade’s success this season that he was also called up by Julian Nagelsmann for the senior squad’s Nations League games and made his debut ag...

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7 d. ago Air India crash investigators make huge discovery that could solve mystery of final seconds

Investigators could be a step closer to unravelling the mystery of the tragic Air India Flight 171 disaster, with a vitally important tool pulled from the rubble set to help the team piece together the victims' final moments

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9 d. ago Aiden Markram helps South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final

Set 282 to win, 70 more than had been scored in any of the first three innings at Lord’s, Markram scored 136 runs.

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1 week ago South Africa defy the doubters and Australia to close in on remarkable Test triumph

Aiden Markram’s magnificent unbeaten 102 helped South Africa edge closer to World Test Championship final triumph

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2 w. ago Pat Cummins: ‘We want to play hard and fair, and I think we’ve got it right’

The Australia captain talks about leading the side against South Africa and not getting too big for his boots – but plays a dead bat regarding the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’sAs Pat Cummins opens up at the pavilion end, while gazing across the vast empty space of Lord’s a few days before Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final, it’s clear that the unexpected opponents this week have helped to frame his remarkable career.On Wednesday morning, while towering a foot over Temba Bavuma, his 5ft 3in South African counterpart, Cummins will lead Australia for the 34th time, in his 68th Test. The fast bowler stands at the summit of world cricket, his grizzled matinee idol charm allied to the grit which has helped him to become such a successful captain. Australia have won almost everything during his tenure of three and a half years and they are expected to retain their Test title. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'I made Cristiano Ronaldo cry after his touchline message – but I'm a Premier League flop'

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal win the Nations League final on Sunday, but former Swansea City striker Eder also admitted how he inspired his winning goal at Euro 2016

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2 w. ago Oprah Winfrey is thinner than ever in black gown at Tony Awards after Ozempic makeover

The 71-year-old OWN CEO finally reached her 160lb goal weight in 2023 with help from an unnamed GLP-1 agonist drug after undergoing double-knee replacement surgery in 2021

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2 w. ago Kylian Mbappe scores landmark goal as France finish third in Nations League

Germany 0-2 France: Mbappe’s 50th international goal helped deny the hosts third spot at the tournament finals

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2 w. ago The truth about Hannah Kobayashi's 'disappearance' finally revealed... by FAKE husband who helped her plot the whole thing

Alan Cacace, an Argentinian national who paid $15,000 to marry Hannah Kobayashi in Hawaii last year, has spoken out for the first time since their sham marriage was exposed.

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2 w. ago ITV Emmerdale icon 'to return' 19 years after debut to support Eric

Emmerdale's Eric Pollard has been struggling with his health in recent weeks, and he finally agreed to get some help in during Thursday's episode

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2 w. ago Dad dies on Benidorm 'trip of a lifetime' and family still have no answers

Mike Rydings died after he was brutally attacked in a bar in Benidorm, with his family now pleading for any answers that can help them finally get some closure

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2 w. ago Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate explains Anfield influence on PSG wonderkid Desire Doue

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has lauded Desire Doue after the Paris Saint-Germain talent helped inspire the French giants to victory in the Champions League final

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3 w. ago South Africa seek Stuart Broad help in bid to beat Australia in World Test Championship final

England bowling icon to spend brief stint as coaching consultant for the Proteas at Lord’s next week

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3 w. ago The really sweet thing hundreds of bikers just did for terminally ill teenager

Eden Brown is finalising her funeral plans and the community are helping her achieve her dreams before it

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3 w. ago Manchester United: Antony hints at transfer decision after delivering Instagram verdict on Real Betis move

The Brazilian enjoyed a fruitful loan spell in Spain, helping Real Betis qualify for Europe and reach the Conference League final

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3 w. ago Levi Colwill's surprise hobby to help take Chelsea star's mind off football

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, who is calling on his team-mates to complete the set in tomorrow's Conference League final, explains how love of Lego helped him through difficult moments last season

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4 w. ago Viktor Gyokeres finally breaks silence on Arsenal transfer links in telling interview

Viktor Gyokeres scored a crucial goal in stoppage time to help Sporting Lisbon beat Benfica in the Portuguese Cup final, with the Swede's future a major talking point

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