41 m. ago Love Forms by Claire Adam review – the power of a mother’s loss

Forty years on, a Trinidadian woman has never stopped looking for the daughter she gave up for adoption, in a quietly devastating novelClaire Adam’s 2019 novel Golden Child was her debut, but it felt like the work of a master. It was tender, ravishing, shattering – you believed every word of it. The book had an effortless narrative authority that most first-time novelists would kill for.Love Forms is every bit as alive and convincing, and returns us to Trinidad, with its potent fizz of colour, heat and political instability. But unlike the earlier book, it’s also set partly in south London – the writer’s own home turf – and has a mother, rather than a father, at its heart. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago Boden's 'flattering for narrow shoulders' dress slashed by 40% to £67 in the sale

"Beautiful print and comfortable, flattering dress. I've had lots of compliments whenever I've worn this"

Economics

1 hour ago Scotland must be ‘relentless’ in efforts to tackle youth violence, Swinney says

First Minister chairs special summit to clamp down on knife crime and violence among young people

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9 h. ago Gavin Newsom lashes out at Trump ally Ric Grenell over claims Governor’s wife was shopping during LA protests

Richard Grenell, a White House special envoy, claimed that the governor and Jennifer Siebel Newsom ‘don’t care about the chaos’

Politics

12 h. ago Raymond van Barneveld career move get thumbs up as tournament chief says 'darts is winner'

Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld will grace a World Seniors event this month after being given special permission to compete by the PDC

Politics

12 h. ago Top 750 WTA players to receive protected ranking for fertility procedures

Players can get special ranking for three tournamentsSloane Stephens: ‘It will empower this generation’Tennis players who choose to take time off in order to undergo fertility protection procedures, such as egg or embryo freezing, will be permitted to receive a protected ranking according to new rules announced by the Women’s Tennis Association.Players ranked inside the top 750 on the WTA who undergo fertility procedures will be eligible to receive a Special Entry Ranking (SER) allowing them to enter up to three tournaments. The SER will be calculated using their average ranking during a 12-week period before and during their absence and can be used up to WTA 500 events. Continue reading...

Sport

13 h. ago Next's £58 'smart' wedding guest alternative hailed 'something different' to typical dresses

"Very comfortable, lightweight and ideal for warmer evenings or a special occasion"

Society

14 h. ago Tuchel admits Bellingham can intimidate teammates and leave his mum a bit repulsed

England coach wants midfielder to channel ‘fire’ correctlyTuchel praises Bellingham’s talent and intelligenceThomas Tuchel has told Jude Bellingham to concentrate on intimidating the opposition rather than his England teammates as he opened up on what it was like to manage one of the game’s “special” talents.The England head coach talked about Bellingham’s “edge”, which can make him erupt during matches – even at colleagues – and come across in a way that “can be a bit repulsive”. Tuchel admitted his mother sometimes had “mixed emotions” when watching Bellingham play. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago King Charles has special reunion with old pals as he hosts secret Palace party

King Charles, who is now the armed foreces Commander in Chief, held a special private reception at Buckingham Palace today for his old shipmates who he served with in the Royal Navy

Society

15 h. ago Thomas Tuchel challenges 'special' Jude Bellingham to inspire England to achieve big things

Three Lions boss does not share the opinion that the team would be better off without Real Madrid star

Politics

16 h. ago Trump’s military birthday parade deemed ‘entirely unnecessary’ by veterans

Trump said the parade would be ‘a big day’ and noted ‘we want to show off a little bit’

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17 h. ago Businessman is found not guilty of assaulting Miss Universe finalist girlfriend as jurors break down in tears

Chloe Othen, 34, had claimed Ricky Lawrence, 33, dragged her by the hair and repeatedly bit her at his £1.5million London home after sending abusive messages.

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17 h. ago Boden's new 'bigger bust friendly' swimsuit looks like Sophie's iconic Mamma Mia design

"Very figure-flattering on D cups and plenty of coverage"

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18 h. ago Prince Harry's ex gives birth to 'miracle' second baby with very special name

Prince Harry's former girlfriend Cressida Bonas is said to have given birth to a daughter, her second child, and given her a name that is close to her heart

Politics

18 h. ago Donald Trump's Aberdeen venue set to play 'very important part in the future of golf in Scotland'

Trump International Golf Links gearing up for ‘very significant and very special year’

Politics

18 h. ago 'Dirty trainers will turn white again' using two natural ingredients

When your trainers are looking a bit worse for wear, there's no need to throw them in the washing machine or resort to harsh chemical cleaners - you can get them looking as good as new with two common household ingredients

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19 h. ago Inflation likely ticked higher last month, though Americans may be spending less to travel

U.S. inflation likely picked up a bit last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to bite, but lower prices for gas and possibly for air fares and used cars may limit the overall increase

Economics

20 h. ago Boden's £67 dress in the sale is 'so flattering', shoppers want all six patterns

"I'm in love with this dress, it's so flattering and incredibly comfortable. I wish there were more colours available"

Economics

22 h. ago Idiot rioter accidentally sets him self on fire after Molotov cocktail disaster in Ballymena

Fireworks and bottles were thrown at police in a second night of Ballymena violence but one idiot's attempt backfired spectacularly and bit him on the backside . . . literally

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22 h. ago Idiot rioter accidentally sets himself on fire after Molotov cocktail disaster in Ballymena

Fireworks and bottles were thrown at police in a second night of Ballymena violence but one idiot's attempt backfired spectacularly and bit him on the backside – literally

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