4 h. ago Thrilling match between Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie schools went to a penalty shoot out

The match was all square at full time so the match went to penalties which Castle Douglas went on to win 4-2 to lift the trophy.

Events

5 h. ago Castle Douglas Accordion and Fiddle Club's final meeting of the season was a great success

The guest artistes were the Frank Morrison Band who provided music that was well balanced, giving a varied selection of tunes from Scotland and many other places.

Politics

7 h. ago Threave Rovers gaffer describes second half collapse at Glasgow Uni as 'absolutely horrendous'

The Castle Douglas side were 2-0 up but ended up losing 5-2 as their promotion hopes suffered a blow.

Politics

7 h. ago Carlo Ancelotti set to take over Brazil national team with Liverpool legend in line for Madrid call up

Carlo Ancelotti’s Copa del Rey final loss confirmed his decision to leave the club

Politics

7 h. ago High street summer party dresses for every age that look expensive

With the season of weekend weddings, garden parties and al fresco cocktail meet-ups approaching, you'll be reaching for those special occasion pieces in your wardrobe soon.

Politics

11 h. ago Rooming with Ronaldinho and European glory: Revisiting Mikel Arteta’s forgotten spell at PSG

Arsenal and PSG both go searching for long-awaited silverware when they meet in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta needing to overcome the club with whom he won his first European glory

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11 h. ago Rooming with Ronaldinho and European glory: Revisiting Mikel Arteta’s little known spell at PSG

Arsenal and PSG both go searching for long-awaited silverware when they meet in the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta needing to overcome the club with whom he won his first European glory

Politics

24 h. ago Athletic Club have new secret weapon to call upon for Man United Europa League semi

The latest Manchester United news as eyes turn to the first leg of the Europa League semi-final vs Athletic Club.

Society

26 h. ago Little’s beating heart crucial as Arsenal look forward to Barcelona final

Midfielder may finally get her due against defending champions after authoritative display in the Champions League semi-finalAs the sun set around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, the celebrations began for Arsenal on Sunday. There were shouts of joy as the weight of what they had just achieved dawned on the players, having reached a Champions League final for the first time since the club won it in 2007.The team’s leader, the normally stoic Kim Little had tears in her eyes. She was soon joined by Lia Wälti who came over to her midfield colleague and wrapped her in a long embrace, a quiet moment of triumph in the mayhem. Continue reading...

Sport

26 h. ago Arsenal urged to make complaint to Uefa about PSG ticket allocation row

Club given 2,000 tickets for Paris semi-final second legSupporters’ Trust request Arsenal join them in appealArsenal have been urged by their supporters’ trust to make an official complaint to Uefa as a row about ticket allocations for the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain escalates.It is understood the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust plans to lodge a complaint with European football’s governing body after they were given only 2,000 tickets for next week’s second leg in France. That is 500 below the 5% away teams are entitled to by Uefa in European competitions, although PSG were given special dispensation to reduce that to 4.1% before the start of the season owing to a request from local police. Continue reading...

Sport

27 h. ago Injured Marcus Rashford expected to miss remainder of Aston Villa’s season

Manchester United loanee suffered hamstring injuryVilla object to Spurs’ request to change date of league gameMarcus Rashford is expected to miss the rest of Aston Villa’s season because of the hamstring injury that forced him out of their FA Cup semi-final defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday. The on-loan England forward will have a scan but is not thought to require surgery.There is a slim possibility Rashford, whose injury rehabilitation will take place at Villa, could return to face Tottenham on 18 May, but he is ineligible for their final game of the season against Manchester United, his parent club. Continue reading...

Events

30 h. ago Ruben Amorim's unexpected Manchester United decision sets up Athletic Bilbao selection dilemma

Man Utd face Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-final on Thursday night and Ruben Amorim has a big call to make ahead of the biggest game of the season.

Politics

48 h. ago Meet the cast of Grace season 5 episode 4 including Heartstopper and Bridgerton stars

ITV's Grace concludes tonight with a very tricky story

Politics

48 h. ago Athletic Club receive huge injury update for Man United Europa League semi

Latest Manchester United news with focus turning to the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club and a huge injury update that has been revealed

Events

48 h. ago ‘This is important’: on the ground with Liverpool fans at Anfield

Emotions ran high as the club prepared for Premier League final against Tottenham“This is important. It means a lot to be here,” said Ann-Marie Barton, who remembers the mixed emotions when Liverpool last won the title: yes she was drinking champagne, but it was alone at home because of the Covid pandemic. “It was just me and Scooby [a stuffed mascot], and he doesn’t talk much.”On Sunday she was out in blazing sunshine at Anfield with good friends lapping up the communal party atmosphere. Everyone seemed to be smiling. It was some party and was never going to be spoiled. Continue reading...

Politics

59 h. ago Arsenal gunning to overhaul mighty Lyon and reach Champions League final

Renée Slegers’ side have hope in key players returning but have to win on the road against the eight-times championsAt first glance, the outlook does not look too promising for Arsenal, trailing 2-1 against Lyon from the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final and needing to win at a club who have reached 11 previous finals. Nonetheless, there are reasons for Renée Slegers’ team to be cheerful as well as fearful before the biggest game of their season as they try to keep their European dream alive.Losing in London was certainly not in the 2007 European champions’ script but Arsenal won more of the duels, controlled more of the possession and had more efforts at goal than Lyon, who lead thanks to the hugely talented young Haiti midfielder Melchie Dumornay’s cool late finish. The Arsenal left-back Katie McCabe was adamant regarding her side’s capability to fight back, saying on Friday: “I believe we can go and be positive and score goals. We have the quality. We have th...

Sport

2 d. ago Hearts search for sixth manager in six years: why Neil Critchley was sacked, win rate, Hibs record

Home defeat by Dundee proves final straw for Tynecastle club’s board

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4 d. ago Saturday’s Racing Tips: Best bets for jumps season finale at Sandown

Racing Correspondent Sam Turner bring us his racing tips for Saturday with a focus on the closing National Hunt meeting of the season at Sandown

Politics

5 d. ago LaLiga 'plan' emerges for Athletic Club ahead of Manchester United Europa League clash

Latest Manchester United news and gossip as Ruben Amorim and Co. prepare to face Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-final

Sport

6 d. ago Willie Mullins vs Dan Skelton battle forces changes to ITV’s season finale schedule

The start time of the final jumps meeting of the season at Sandown on Saturday has been brought forward and the running order changed so fans can follow the climax to the British trainers’ championship

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