12 h. ago I had a passionate crush on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Could it still thrill me 19 years later?

When Bethesda surprise-released a remake last week, I revisited its world with my son to see if the magic was still thereFor a 10-day period the summer of 2006, in between handing in my resignation at my first job on a games magazine and returning to Scotland to start university, I did almost nothing except eat, sleep and play The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion on my Xbox 360. I hauled my TV from the living room of my small, unpleasantly warm flatshare into my bedroom so I could play uninterrupted; it was all I could think about. My character was a Khajiit thief, a kind of manky lion in black-leather armour with excellent pickpocketing skills. One afternoon, I decided to see whether I could steal every single object in the smallish town of Bravil, and got caught by the guards a couple of hours in. I did a runner, dropping a trail of random plates, cheese wheels and doublets in my wake, and the guards pursued me all the way to the other side of the map, where they finally got entangled w...

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17 h. ago Boden reduces £125 'flattering' dress that's 'perfect for a summer's day' to £56

Boden shoppers are praising the "flattering" and "stylish" dress that's currently on sale

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18 h. ago Get a free National Trust day pass for your family day out this summer!

Ready for a perfect spring or summer day out?

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57 h. ago The hottest April for seven years: Temperatures set to hit 29C by Thursday as Britain enjoys first taste of summer as warm air moves up from Europe

Britain is set for an early summer's day this week as temperatures could hit 29C by Thursday, bringing high UV and pollen levels across the country.

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60 h. ago Roman shoppers hail 'elegant' and 'flattering' dress as the perfect wedding guest outfit

The ditsy dress has a wrap-around waist, frilly sleeves and a dainty floral print

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66 h. ago Full list of UK areas affected by Met Office red 'very high' warning this week

During the spring and summer months the Met Office issues a five-day pollen forecast to warn prepare hay fever sufferers

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3 d. ago Sabastian Sawe WINS the London Marathon: Kenyan runner blows away men's competition

The Kenyan bettered the great Eliud Kipchoge - widely regarded as the best ever men's marathon runner - to cross the line first on the Mall in the capital on what was a warm summer's day.

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3 d. ago London Marathon 2025: Tigst Assefa and Sabastian Sawe win elite races – live

Live updates, elite races starting from 8.50am BSTYour essential guide to the race | Send Daniel an emailIn the men’s wheelchair, a group led by Hug has broken away; with him are Romanchuk and others.Email! “Whoever says a marathon live-streaming is not exciting has never played a sport in her/his life,” reckons Krishnamoorthy V. “There are countless summer weekends when I stood in awe after a day on my bike to realise that my average speed (on a BIKE) was less than that if Eliud Kipchoge. I only ran half-marathons in my life and I celebrated my 2hr 35 min as my personal best. Kiplimo runs it in 57 minutes (that is my PB for a 10km). This is athletes at their most supreme. Bring it on.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Best time to mow your lawn to slash risk of 'damaged and diseased' grass

A garden expert has shared the best time of day to cut your grass to ensure a luscious lawn by summer - and it's bad news for anyone who likes to get up with the larks

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1 week ago Next's 'lovely' £49 dress shoppers are praising as 'perfect for a summer's day'

No matter what your plans are this summer, Next's £49 dress will see you through multiple events.

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1 week ago Boden knocks £93 off trendy sunshine yellow summer dress that's 'flattering on mum tums'

"Gorgeous summer dress, great for work, summer day out or drinks with a friend. Gorgeous colours, really flattering lovely fit"

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1 week ago 'Comfortable and versatile' rattan garden day bed with hidden storage slashed by almost £50

Get your garden ready for summer with almost £50 off Amazon’s two seater rattan day bed which has hidden storage underneath, adjustable side trays and four backrest levels

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1 week ago Derby v Luton on a big day in EFL; Holland sacked and Slot’s ‘big summer’: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendHave any thoughts? Send them over to Dave via emailIt was an interesting night for Chelsea. They are through to a European semi-final but they got booed off the pitch as it happened. From west London, Jacob Steinberg wrote:Losing 2-1 to Legia Warsaw on the night was embarrassing. Chelsea, who seemed intent on giving the fifth-best side in Poland hope of pulling off a comeback for the ages at a disgruntled Stamford Bridge, were shambolic and easily could have crashed out.No wonder Maresca is not feeling the love from the crowd. Nobody celebrated Chelsea squeezing into a Conference League semi-final against Djurgården after winning 4-2 on aggregate. The defending was miserable and the attack was poor. Filip Jörgensen, Robert Sánchez’s understudy, was jittery in goal and the worries around Cole Palmer’s slump are not going away.It was a poor performance. We had a 3-0 lead – maybe that played a part in taking our foot off the gas. Ma...

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1 week ago Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town’s beaches

Campaigners say authorities should be doing more to clean up waters around city of nearly 5 million peopleOn a clear summer’s day in Cape Town, the Milnerton Lagoon was serene, reflecting the bright blue sky and Table Mountain. But there was an unmistakable stench, and up close, the water was murky.A few hundred metres away, adults and children played in the water as it flowed into Table Bay. On the boardwalk, a sign read: “Polluted water: for health reasons, swimming and recreational activities are at your own risk.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Exact day this summer Vladimir Putin’s casualties in Ukraine could hit one million

There could be one million Russian casualties in Ukraine later this year, according to estimates - Mad Vlad's forces have suffered big losses since the full-scale invasion in 2022

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2 w. ago Debenhams' 'enchanting' and 'flattering' floral dress perfect for spring weddings now 20% off

The Oasis Floral Square Neck Maxi Dress was £75 but is now £60, providing a £15 save in this 20% off sale

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2 w. ago Marks & Spencer shoppers say new ‘flattering’ £50 denim midi dress looks ‘triple the price’

Marks & Spencer's new spring drop features a 'flattering' denim midi dress that's perfect for spring and has shoppers raving about how expensive it looks

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2 w. ago Next's 'non blister' £22 summer sandals shoppers say are 'comfy from day one'

Fashion fans say that these affordable sandals from the retailer "will go with lots of outfits."

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2 w. ago Scarlett Moffatt wears the perfect Next gingham dress that flatters curves

Scarlett Moffatt has shared a series of stunning snaps of herself wearing a dress that she says 'makes her look like an Easter picnic blanket' - and it's selling out fast

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2 w. ago Nobody's Child's 'gorgeous' butter yellow midi dress is the perfect wedding guest outfit

Nobody's Child has an amazing collection of summer occasionwear, and one of our favorite picks is their flattering puff sleeve midi dress that's perfect for wedding season

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