2 h. ago Our charity could have lost thousands due to Thames Water delay

It took a year and a half after we paid for installation for the company to connect our refurbished propertyI work for a charity providing affordable sheltered housing for older people. In January 2024, we began refurbishing a building that was bequeathed to us.We paid Thames Water to connect a water supply in February 2024. It wasn’t until November that it informed us that it would need permission from Transport for London (TfL) to close part of the road. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago I went to underrated Europe spot with beaches so beautiful they're compared to the Maldives

With temperatures of 25C in September and crystal-blue water, this underrated holiday hotspot is a must-visit for those looking to escape the crowds in September.

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5 h. ago Cook 'perfect' poached egg in 3 minutes without vinegar or boiling water

Poached eggs can be tricky for home cooks to master despite countless hacks online, but one professional chef has a "foolproof" technique that is stress-free and doesn't include vinegar

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6 h. ago 'I'm a driving instructor and this is the fastest I ever taught a learner to pass'

This expert believes computer games including classics like Grand Theft Auto and Gran Turismo make boys better drivers, meaning they're the fastest to pass their driving tests

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11 h. ago Rory McIlroy savours home win after thrilling Irish Open playoff victory

World No 2 edges out Lagergren at third extra hole‘I’m so lucky I get to do this in front of these people’Rory McIlroy savoured “a pretty cool year” after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win. The world No 2 completed the career grand slam with his triumph at Augusta in April, and on Sunday he added to that by winning his home open for the second time with a thrilling playoff victory against Joakim Lagergren.McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to take it to a playoff after Lagergren’s own stunning eagle at the 16th. After the first two extra holes were tied in birdie fours, Lagergren found the water hazard third time around to allow McIlroy to win it with two putts. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Pressure from Australia ‘exactly what England wanted’, says Natasha Hunt

Red Roses failed to score in first half-hour of pool match‘We didn’t know we needed that, but it’s fantastic for us’The pressure England faced in their final World Cup pool match against Australia was “exactly what the team wanted and something they didn’t know they needed”, according to the Red Roses scrum-half Natasha Hunt.England were tested by Australia in Brighton on Saturday, with Jo Yapp’s side scoring the first try of the contest and preventing their opponents from scoring until the 33rd ­minute. ­England ultimately solved the ­problems they encountered to pull away in the second half to win 47-7 and set up a quarter-final against Scotland on Sunday. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago England boss Thomas Tuchel handed major injury scare ahead of hostile Serbia clash

England face a testing clash away at a hostile Serbia on Tuesday night and they could be without key defender Marc Guehi after suffering a groin problem during the 2-0 win against Andorra

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14 h. ago England beat South Africa by 342 runs for biggest winning margin in men’s ODI history – as it happened

Jofra Archer, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell star for England as they inflict a record ODI win on South Africa in SouthamptonAn interesting chat between Nick Knight, Shaun Pollock and Mike Atherton. Athers says that England are trying to bring the ODI and Test teams together whilst treating the T20 side as a different entity. That’s sensible on paper, he says, but brings a “real challenge because of the amount and volume of Test cricket England play. They are going to have to be quite strong about where their players play franchise cricket.”South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (capt),Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiann Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Codi Yusuf, Nandre Burger. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Controversial £25m 'Nanny State' national emergency alert flops on live TV as BBC reporter's alarm fails and thousands report their phones were either late or never went off 

At around 3pm, mobiles connected to 4G and 5G networks throughout Britain vibrated and sounded for about 10 seconds in the second test of the system.

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14 h. ago England beat South Africa by 342 runs for biggest winning margin in men’s ODI history – live

Updates from the match in Southampton (11am BST)You can email James | Report: South Africa seal seriesAn interesting chat between Nick Knight, Shaun Pollock and Mike Atherton. Athers says that England are trying to bring the ODI and Test teams together whilst treating the T20 side as a different entity. That’s sensible on paper, he says, but brings a “real challenge because of the amount and volume of Test cricket England play. They are going to have to be quite strong about where their players play franchise cricket.”South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (capt),Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiann Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Codi Yusuf, Nandre Burger. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago The Royal Opera House is accused of 'betrayal' by Ukraine after allowing Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to perform on its world

War hero Valerii Zaluzhnyi, known as the 'Iron General', warns that her appearance at the Royal Opera House on Thursday is 'a test' by Vladimir Putin of Kyiv 's 'closest and most devoted ally'.

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15 h. ago Cause for alarm! Now Starmer can't even get Home Office's test of the £25million National emergency alert system off on time

At around 3pm, mobiles connected to 4G and 5G networks throughout Britain vibrated and sounded for about 10 seconds in the second test of the system.

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16 h. ago The kindness of strangers: a nurse saw me crying and asked if I wanted a hug

I had cancer and I was alone in hospital when it all suddenly hit me. I have never needed a hug more in my lifeRead more in the Kindness of strangers seriesIn 2024, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with leukaemia. I was 34. I had no symptoms (none!) and it came at the worst possible time, although there is never a good time.I am a musician and was one week away from flying to New Zealand to be in a show. I was extremely excited about the show and, to be organised, I thought I’d get a blood test to check my iron levels before I left the country for five weeks. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago 'Scariest waterslide of all time' violently sucks riders up and starves them of air

The Fly Over water slide was both innovative and terrifying, with the tunnel completely submerged in water, leaving brave riders without any air for between 15 and 20 seconds

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16 h. ago Why some people didn't get UK emergency alert test today as 100million smartphones beeped

The second UK emergency alert was triggered across the country on Sunday, with the government sending a message to millions of smartphones across the country

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16 h. ago Emergency alert sounds across UK mobile phones in government test – here's why

An emergency alert has sounded across most of the country's mobile phones as the government carries out a crucial test of a life-saving system

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16 h. ago Brits complain they 'didn't get emergency alert on time' as not all received it

Siren sounds have blared from mobile phones across the country in a test of the national emergency alert system

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16 h. ago Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix with dominant drive at Monza – live

Follow lap-by-lap coverage of race at MonzaGet in touch with Tom via emailIt’s tight and Norris is unhappy with Verstappen, calling him an “idiot” over race radio after that testy run up to the first corner. Verstappen forces Norris into the grass and runs wide himself. He has to give up his first place to Norris so we already have a new leader. Behind the front two Leclerc passed Piastri but couldn’t hold on to third. Antonelli got off poorly and dropped from sixth to 10th. and away we goooo! Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Don't panic! National emergency alert system goes off on millions of phones as backlash continues

At around 3pm, mobiles connected to 4G and 5G networks throughout Britain vibrated and sounded for about 10 seconds in the second test of the system.

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16 h. ago England set South Africa target of 415 to win third men’s one

Updates from the match in Southampton (11am BST)You can email Tanya | Report: South Africa seal seriesAn interesting chat between Nick Knight, Shaun Pollock and Mike Atherton. Athers says that England are trying to bring the ODI and Test teams together whilst treating the T20 side as a different entity. That’s sensible on paper, he says, but brings a “real challenge because of the amount and volume of Test cricket England play. They are going to have to be quite strong about where their players play franchise cricket.”South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (capt),Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiann Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Codi Yusuf, Nandre Burger. Continue reading...

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