21 h. ago Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson leaves fans gobsmacked over his age

Hailing from Warrington, George Sampson is one of the original BGT stars, having clinched the title way back in 2008 during the second series. He was 14 at the time, but is a lot older now

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26 h. ago Toxic Town: Jodie Whittaker is absolutely flawless as she battles real

The hasty regeneration of Corby’s old steelworks poisoned a generation. Now the story of how it came to court is told in a harrowing, if slightly melodramatic, new Netflix seriesJack Thorne writes the kind of meaningful, worthwhile dramas that you definitely – no, honestly – do plan to watch but just maybe not tonight. Best Interests from 2023, about a distraught mother battling the NHS doctors who decide to allow her severely ill teenage daughter to die, was warm, miraculously funny, and as gripping as a thriller. It was also so traumatising that it could make the viewer feel as if they were in actual physical pain. Before that, there was The Accident, whose matter-of-fact title only hinted at the harrowing subject matter: the series covered the aftermath of a construction site explosion in Wales that killed eight children.Toxic Town (Thursday 27 February, Netflix) – Thorne’s new four-part series – could be considered a companion piece to The Accident: it also deals with a dea...

Events

41 h. ago Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide

After defeat in India, England start tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trioIn contrast to the drawn-out 50-over World Cup and its T20 equivalent, the Champions Trophy is quite a cutthroat affair, with one slip-up in the group stage manageable but two likely terminal. Jos Buttler called it a brutal format before England’s opener against Australia in Lahore on Saturday, while his opposite number, Steve Smith, spoke of needing a “quarter-final” mentality.As unforgiving as it is, there is a fair bit riding on this Champions Trophy for Buttler, a captain who lifted the T20 World Cup in 2022 straight after replacing Eoin Morgan but has struggled to live up to it since. Series results have nose-dived, both world titles were surrendered meekly, and the messaging has often been confusing. Matthew Mott paid the price as head coach last year but not every shortcoming was his. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness

British heavyweight was due to defend title on SaturdayMartin Bakole steps in to face Parker as replacementDaniel Dubois has withdrawn from his IBF world heavyweight title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday after falling ill.The British boxer was evaluated by a doctor on Thursday, according to a report in the Ring magazine, but is unable to compete. The 27-year-old will be replaced by heavyweight contender Martin Bakole, a dangerous proposition for Parker on short notice. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Daniel Dubois a serious doubt for world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness

British heavyweight is due to defend title on SaturdayReplacement is being considered for card in Saudi ArabiaDaniel Dubois is a serious doubt for his IBF world heavyweight title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday after falling ill.The British boxer is being evaluated by a doctor according to a report in the Ring magazine, with a replacement being considered if Dubois is unable to compete. The 27-year-old will miss Thursday night’s pre-fight press conference. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish MPs demand details after Sir Keir Starmer suggests sending troops to Ukraine

The Prime Minister has said the UK and Europe are facing a “generational challenge”

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5 d. ago Scottish museum to undergo 'bold transformation' after £2.6m government funding boost

The museum plans to expand its Scottish design exhibit

Economics

5 d. ago Linlithgow MSP pleased with additional funding for women and girls groups

The funding boost will bring the total Scottish Government investment in Delivering Equally Safe, which funds projects to prevent violence and support survivors, up to £21.6 million for the year ahead subject to the 2025-26 Scottish Budget being approved.

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5 d. ago Randal Kolo Muani serves up treat for Juve to leave Serie A race wide open | Nicky Bandini

Might we eventually look back on Francisco Conceição’s winning goal as one of the pivotal moments of this season?Francisco Conceição was dead, as he recalls it, but the chance wasn’t, the cross from his teammate Andrea Cambiaso only cleared to the edge of the penalty box. Randal Kolo Muani tamed the ball and retained it as he was assailed by five Inter defenders who arrived one at a time like henchmen in a Hollywood movie: allowing him to overcome each of them in turn.He evaded Hakan Calhanoglu with a half-step backwards, leaving the Turkey captain to fall under his own momentum, held off Nicolò Barella, dragged the ball back under his boot to spin away from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, flicked it across Francesco Acerbi with the outside of his boot and then poked it with a toe beyond Carlos Augusto and into the path of Conceição. Continue reading...

Culture

6 d. ago Boost for Scottish Serie A title hopes as Napoli hold onto top spot despite setback

Weekend round-up of Scots in Italy

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