55 m. ago The Golden Spurtle review – a cosy celebration of porridge and its champions

This Australian documentary about the world porridge championships, held each year in a Scottish village, is as wholesome and nourishing as its oat-stirring subjectsThe word “porridge” to me evokes something modest and satisfying: mouthfuls of reliable pleasantness in a terribly volatile world. How lovely that The Golden Spurtle – Constantine Costi’s charming documentary about the world’s annual porridge-making championship in the Scottish village of Carrbridge – has assumed some of the qualities of the dish. It isn’t flashy (and certainly doesn’t scream “must-watch”) but, like a good ol’ fashioned bowl of well-cooked oats, it’s got it where it counts.This film is a pleasure to watch – with endearing salt-of-the-earth subjects, a lovely ebb and flow, and a tone that feels just right: neither overly serious nor tongue in cheek. Its appeal is not dissimilar to the Australian comedy series Rosehaven: sometimes it’s just nice to escape into a fresh air-filled world with refreshingly low...

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60 m. ago One rule for travellers... another for villagers who have been left in tears by 'shock and awe' of bulldozing Green Belt field to make way for caravan camp

It's hard to imagine a more tranquil spot than the country lanes on the outskirts of the Cheshire village of Burtonwood on a summer's day.

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73 m. ago Father of stabbed Nottingham student Barnaby Webber reveals his guilt and anger that he couldn't protect his boy

David and Emma should be proudly anticipating their dearly loved eldest son's graduation from this university next month. But, as David says, 'Barney will never take his degree in history'.

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84 m. ago Elon Musk's estranged dad wades in on Trump feud comparing them to 'animals'

Elon's fatherr, Errol Musk, believes that his son's feud with Trump resembles male 'animals fighting for dominance' - and Errol has now given his verdict on who will 'win'

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1 hour ago ‘Lord’s Prayer better recognised than national anthem, Churchill or Shakespeare’

The Our Father also appeared better known that Star Wars and the famous Liverpool football anthem.

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1 hour ago Inside story of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's friendship after Elon Musk suggested the President appeared in FBI files. So what's the truth about claims of topless girls?

Like two little boys trading playground insults they know are escalating out of control, the pair had been sparring all day - until one of them finally blurted out the slur he knew might end their friendship for ever.

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2 h. ago Liverpool make huge new Florian Wirtz transfer bid as fresh target emerges

Reds have another player in their sights as they ramp up pursuits of Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, having already signed Jeremie Frimpong

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2 h. ago Liverpool make huge new Florian Wirtz offer in bid to strike British record transfer

Liverpool have lodged a fresh offer for Florian Wirtz in a bid to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star in a deal which would smash the current British transfer record

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3 h. ago Steve Clarke admits Cieran Slicker wasn't ready for Scotland debut as boss issues goalkeeping SOS for Liechtenstein

With Liam kelly injured, Clarke will take teenager Callan McKenna and try to find a more experienced option who isn't on holiday

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3 h. ago A year to go until the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel faces the reality of international football

Limited training sessions, a reliance on club coaches, and preparing for differing conditions all concern the England boss ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Andorra

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3 h. ago Jack Grealish gets Man City transfer demand after England star's brutal axe

Jack Grealish is set to be left out of Manchester City's squad for the Club World Cup and England boss Thomas Tuchel has sent the former Aston Villa star a strong message

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3 h. ago Bottoms up! Dreary weather no match for Epsom's winning women on Ladies Day as racegoers celebrate their winnings in style

Glamorous racegoers have descended on Surrey for Epsom Ladies' Day - and they certainly didn't disappoint. 

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3 h. ago Elon Musk's estranged dad tells his 'gorilla' son to make friends again with the president: Trump will prevail

Elon Musk's estranged father Errol told his 'gorilla' son to get back on President Donald Trump 's good side.

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3 h. ago Kilmar Ábrego García returned from El Salvador to face criminal charges in US

Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador indicted on counts of illegally smuggling undocumented people, says BondiUS politics – live updatesKilmar Ábrego García, the man whom the Donald Trump administration mistakenly deported from Maryland to El Salvador in March, returned to the US on Friday to face criminal charges.In a press briefing on Friday, the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, said that a federal grand jury in Tennessee had indicted the 29-year-old father on counts of illegally smuggling undocumented people as well as of conspiracy to commit that crime. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tottenham stars show Ange Postecoglou support after controversial sacking: 'We made history'

Spurs players quickly take to social media to offer their thanks and gratitude to Europa League-winning boss

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4 h. ago Leading businessmen Simon Peckham urges politicians to back UK firms

Peckham is best known as the former boss of Melrose, the FTSE 100 firm which thrived by snapping up businesses under its 'buy, improve, sell' mantra.

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4 h. ago JD Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever — and Trump might not even notice

ANALYSIS: The vice president is usually the first to rush to the defense of his boss, but he has remained conspicuously quiet in the face of a barrage of abuse from the man who could make him king, writes Richard Hall

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5 h. ago 'It feels horrible': Thomas Tuchel expresses Ange Postecoglou sympathy after Tottenham sack

England boss knows exactly how Postecoglou will be feeling after his own experiences in recent years

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5 h. ago Harvey Weinstein admits he has ‘regrets’ and ‘acted immorally’ as he awaits verdict in New York rape trial

Convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein, 73, denied doing anything illegal in a rare interview with “Good Day New York.”

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5 h. ago Arsenal given green light over £60m transfer following fresh discussions

Arsenal are looking for a striker this summer and have money to spend to give Mikel Arteta what he wants, and the Gunners have held fresh talks with RB Leipzig over £60million-rated star Benjamin Sesko

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