3 h. ago Diane Crump, first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77

She made history as the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race in 1969

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3 h. ago 'Previous owner murdered inside': Estate agent's honest sale description of £125k house of horror

The charred rooms and belongings of Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and 14-year-old Vian Mangrio show the devastation caused by killer Shabaz Khan.

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4 h. ago PDC World Championship: Gian van Veen sets up final with Luke Littler

World No 1 Littler swats aside Ryan Searle 6-1 in semiVan Veen wins classic against Gary Anderson 6-3It’s barely a couple of years since a 16-year-old Luke Littler and a 21-year-old Gian van Veen came through a 96-player field at Milton Keynes to qualify for the final of the world youth championship. There’s a charming photo of the pair of them with their arms around each other, silly little smiles plastered on to their silly little faces, the cutest high-street haircuts you’ve ever seen. Two kids at the very start of an unforgettable journey.Did either of them foresee, in those sepia-tinted days of August 2023, that the journey would convey them this far, this fast? I reckon Littler did. There’s never been much room for doubt and scepticism in there. His whole world has been stepping up, throwing a dart and watching it go exactly where he wants it to. Four months later, he would go to Alexandra Palace and change the sport for ever. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Gian van Veen denies Gary Anderson in epic to set up final against Luke Littler

Van Veen wins classic against Gary Anderson 6-3World No 1 Littler swats aside Ryan Searle 6-1It’s barely a couple of years since a 16-year-old Luke Littler and a 21-year-old Gian van Veen came through a 96-player field at Milton Keynes to qualify for the final of the world youth championship. There’s a charming photo of the pair of them with their arms around each other, silly little smiles plastered on to their silly little faces, the cutest high-street haircuts you’ve ever seen. Two kids at the very start of an unforgettable journey.Did either of them foresee, in those sepia-tinted days of August 2023, that the journey would convey them this far, this fast? I reckon Littler did. There’s never been much room for doubt and scepticism in there. His whole world has been stepping up, throwing a dart and watching it go exactly where he wants it to. Four months later, he would go to Alexandra Palace and change the sport for ever. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Colorado man dies after falling hundreds of feet while climbing Citadel Peak

A rescue official called the man’s fall from a ridge a ‘tragic accident’

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4 h. ago Transfer news live: Palace sign Johnson, Rosenior responds to Chelsea links, Man City close on Semenyo

Manchester City are closing in on a big-money move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, while Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez has been linked with the champions

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5 h. ago Luke Littler to face Gian van Veen in blockbuster World Darts Championship final

The Nuke earns Phil Taylor comparisons as he demolishes Ryan Searle to seal third consecutive showpiece appearance at Alexandra Palace

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5 h. ago Littler and Van Veen set up World Championship final that could define darts’ future

A rivalry that may come to dominate darts will write a huge first chapter at Alexandra Palace on Saturday evening

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5 h. ago World Darts Championship final date and start time for Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen will go head-to-head in the World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace

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5 h. ago Historian shares when to take Christmas decorations down and it is way later than you think

Many people are divided over when is the right time to take down the Christmas decorations now that the celebrations are over.

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5 h. ago Gian van Veen's own prediction comes true as he sets up thrilling Luke Littler final

Gian van Veen and Luke Littler set up a World Championship final after wins over Gary Anderson and Ryan Searle at Alexandra Palace on Friday night

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5 h. ago Meddling woman screams abuse at Italian tourist during petty squabble over selfie spot at stunning Red Rock Canyon

The tourist denied the accusations and alleged that the woman - who was branded the 'first Karen of 2026' on social media after her tirade - 'kicked' her first.

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6 h. ago Brits feel they should be exempt from a ‘tourist tax’ for a UK holiday, finds survey

BRITS think they should be exempt from a “tourist tax” for a holiday in the UK, a survey suggests. Fifty-five per cent of those polled insist the proposed visitor levy should apply only to travellers from overseas. The tax could be enforced for anyone staying overnight at holiday accommodation such as hotels or Airbnb rentals....

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6 h. ago Luke Littler believes second world title will see him join giants of the game

Few will back against him lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy on Saturday night.

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6 h. ago Man Utd handed Carlos Baleba transfer timeline after opening January talks for £100m star

Manchester United are looking into the possibility of signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion during the January transfer window as Ruben Amorim looks to add to his squad

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7 h. ago In London’s packed theater season, “Pride” cometh before the fall

In London’s packed theater season, “Pride” cometh before the fall  Gay City News

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7 h. ago Luke Littler reaches third straight World Darts Championship final: Star, 18, thrashes Ryan Searle as friend Angry Ginge and Lewis Capaldi join his girlfriend in crowd at Ally Pally

Luke Littler's imperious defence of his World Darts Championship title has continued after reaching Saturday's final.

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7 h. ago World Darts Championship LIVE: Van Veen vs Anderson latest score and updates after Littler thrashes Searle

The Nuke eases into third consecutive Alexandra Palace showpiece after ruthless display

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7 h. ago Luke Littler shows true colours to Ally Pally crowd after being heavily booed again

Luke Littler spoke to Sky Sports following his 6-1 victory over Ryan Searle in the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace

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7 h. ago 'Gorgeous' touch lamp that emits a 'lovely warm glow' gets 50% cut in Dunelm sale

Many shoppers have praised this highly rated lamp for looking 'more expensive than it is'.

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