8 h. ago Man United sent glowing wonderkid verdict after scouting trip amid transfer links

Latest Manchester United transfer news with an update on talented teenager Assane Diao

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12 h. ago Bournemouth vs Man City LIVE: Hosts take lead after Erling Haaland misses penalty in FA Cup quarter

Can Bournemouth beat the tournament favourites and book a trip to Wembley?

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13 h. ago Bournemouth vs Man City LIVE: Cherries look to take advantage of wide

Can Bournemouth beat the tournament favourites and book a trip to Wembley?

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13 h. ago Marcus Rashford fires Ruben Amorim Man United message as Aston Villa revival continues

Marcus Rashford scored twice to send Aston Villa into the FA Cup semi-final against Preston North End and secure a trip to Wembley.

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14 h. ago Preston vs Aston Villa LIVE: Marcus Rashford scores first goals as Villa reach FA Cup semi

Preston 0-3 Aston Villa: Rashford scored twice as Unai Emery’s side booked a trip to Wembley

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15 h. ago Bournemouth vs Man City LIVE: Cherries look to take advantage of wide open FA Cup draw

Can Bournemouth beat the tournament favourites and book a trip to Wembley?

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15 h. ago 'Don't you have friends to go with?': the stigma and joy of a table for one | Emma Gannon

Solo dining is a sign of unhappiness, a new report claims. I’ll tell you why I think that’s nonsense – but please don’t pull up a chairI once told a colleague that I was going to Amsterdam on a solo trip to wine and dine alone. “Do you not have any friends to go with?” she replied. She was joking, but I think she also meant it. Her comment was tinged with pity. Why would you choose to eat a three-course meal with a good view or order room service in a nice hotel on your own? What’s the point? Wouldn’t you want to share that with someone?Eating alone often gets a bad rap. It’s getting an even worse rap now that the World Happiness Report moved Americans down the ranking in part because they are, apparently, eating alone too much. The picture doesn’t look good: too many people have no one to eat with, they lack community, and are clearly rather isolated and lonely. Community is incredibly important – especially now, when the world feels increasingly unstable and unpredictable. We all ...

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18 h. ago ‘Alcohol became a second self to blame for my desire’: how drinking fuelled my experiences of sex

Since her teens, Anna Beecher used drinking as a gateway to sexual encounters, a mask for both her vulnerability and accountability. It took falling for someone in the sober light of day to realise what love wasI first got drunk at 13 in the upstairs room of a cheap Italian restaurant, sip by sip on other people’s wine. I giggled as the floor lurched, telling my companions, It’s like being on a boat.I first got paralytic at 13, a few months on. Remembering the pleasant, silly sensation I’d experienced, I went to a party and drank a pint of gin. Slipping in and out of consciousness, I was vaguely aware of piss seeping through my trousers and the kids around me debating whether or not to call an ambulance. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Bargain hunting in UK town home to the world's most expensive seaside street

Rosaleen Fenton wanting to look behind the headlines during a trip to Dorset's Poole, a town known for being home to 'Millionaires Row, one of the most expensive stretches of seaside property in the world

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21 h. ago Antiques Road Trip's Raj Bisram reveals what really goes on behind the scenes of BBC show

Raj Bisram revealed all about Antique Road Trip's classic cars that 'always break down,' the bond between the cast and crew, and what the stars talk about in hotel bars after a long day on the road

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22 h. ago "I'm coming back tonight": My £120 'Extreme Day Trip' with a 4.30am start and horrific weather

With its rich history and delicious food, Reykjavik quickly won me over - and it had to be quick says Greta Simpson.

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23 h. ago The Observer view on JD Vance: spurned in Greenland and humiliated at home, the vice

His foolish foreign trip and the response to the Signal chat leak reflect the irresponsibility of White House teamNot for the first time, JD Vance, America’s outspoken vice-president, has made a public fool of himself. He insisted on visiting Greenland despite unequivocal statements by the territory’s leaders and Denmark’s government that he was not invited and not welcome. Vance’s trip was confined to a remote Arctic base, where he briefly spoke to a few Americans. Plans to make a wider tour and speak to Greenlanders were cancelled – because Greenlanders did not want to speak to him.Such hostility is entirely understandable, given the repeated, provocative and disrespectful declarations by Vance’s boss, Donald Trump, that the US plans to annex Greenland and may do so illegally and by force. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory within the kingdom of Denmark. Election results this month showed the vast majority of local people back expanded self-rule or outright independence. The...

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24 h. ago Beautiful little UK village so quaint it looks like it's frozen in time

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with this charming village surrounded by ancient woodland. It's filled with rich history, and is a great base for exploring some of the UK's very best stretches of unspoilt countryside

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24 h. ago Preston North End vs Aston Villa prediction: FA Cup betting preview, odds and tips

Aston Villa will be looking to avoid a cupset when they go into the weekend potentially 90 minutes away from another trip to Wembley Stadium as Unai Emery's side face Championship team Preston North End

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33 h. ago Jenna Coleman is every inch the doting mum as she enjoys a shopping trip with her new baby in Notting Hill

Jenna Coleman was every inch the doting mum on Friday as she enjoyed a shopping trip with her new baby in London's Notting Hill.

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34 h. ago Wayne Rooney fumes at Nottingham Forest over FA Cup decision

Nottingham Forest fans are hopeful of reaching the FA Cup semi-finals ahead of their Brighton on Saturday, but some might be concerned after boss Nuno Espirito Santo rested key men for the trip to the Amex

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35 h. ago Muscat city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Oman’s enchanting capital

Between the Hajar mountains and gem-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman, this ancient city combines a striking setting with a wonderful balance of traditional and modern – Hazel Plush shares how to get the best out of a trip

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35 h. ago European island named least spoilt by tourists and it has 60 beaches to pick from

Travellers willing to go the extra mile will find this true hidden gem. Sitting in the northern corner of the Aegean Sea, this island has white sand beaches, lush groves and intriguing ancient marbles

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40 h. ago Manchester City enter Last Dance era under Guardiola with FA Cup in sights

Some players’ futures are in doubt but beating Bournemouth could help those they leave behindPep Guardiola is a basketball aficionado and has often been seen courtside in America trying to learn from one of the world’s most intense sports. The Manchester City manager holds Michael Jordan in high esteem and it feels as if the next two months may be the club’s version of the basketball legend’s Last Dance documentary for some of their senior players. The FA Cup is the NBA championship for those wondering where they may start next season.City face a second trip of the season to Bournemouth, where their 32-match unbeaten run ended in November, hoping to reach a semi-final at Wembley for the seventh successive year. Guardiola and his side have barely recovered since losing Rodri, City’s Jordan according to his coach, and a second defeat by Andoni Iraola’s men on Sunday would remove any chance of a trophy for the Spaniard and his ageing charges this season. Jordan was asked for one great ...

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43 h. ago Rangers warn fans over 'illegal singing and pyro' for Dundee trip as club continue crusade against rogue supporters

The Ibrox club are trying to stamp out unruly behaviour among an element of their support

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