9 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Angellica Bell achieves 'career first' as fans say 'it’s about time'

Angellica achievement arrives as she celebrates a TV presenting milestone

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13 h. ago Can watching sport really improve your wellbeing? The science suggests it can | Sean Ingle

Couch potatoes and die-hard fans rejoice; all that time and money spent on your sports addiction may just be worth itAnd still the feast goes on. Since Rory McIlroy won a Masters for the ages, fans with multiple satellite TV subscriptions – and irregular sleeping habits – have been able to gorge on an extraordinary amount of dramatic sport. Seesawing shifts in momentum? Late twists? Huge shocks? We’ve had them all.It says something when Barcelona’s epic 3-2 victory against Real Madrid in a Copa del Rey final was only their third-most exciting match in the past month; and when my sober-eyed colleague Robert Kitson describes Northampton’s 37-34 Champions Cup win at Leinster as “one of the all‑time great knockout heists”. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Rio Ferdinand fumes at Liverpool fans as he offers verdict on Trent Alexander

Trent Alexander-Arnold did not receive a warm reception from Liverpool fans after taking to the Anfield pitch for the first time since confirming that he will leave at the end of the season

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4 d. ago EastEnders fans all say same thing as Queen Vic seen for first time after horror fire

EastEnders boozer the Queen Vic finally opened its doors after the devastating explosion for the 40th anniversary saw the death of Martin Fowler, but not everyone was happy

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4 d. ago Lord of the Rings fans say ‘it’s about time’ as new film lands release date 26 years after The Fellowship

Andy Serkis will return as Gollum for the new film

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4 d. ago ‘Not much zoology – apart from the rabbit!’ Desmond Morris on his secret surrealist love romp film

The zoologist, now aged 97, is about to unveil Time Flower, his fantasy-fuelled film in which he pursues a woman called Ramona – who gave such a brave performance leaping off the bonnet of a car that he proposed to herIn the opening scene of Time Flower, a surrealist film by the zoologist Desmond Morris, a woman is lying facedown on the ground, clutching the grass with manicured hands and shaking her head. She is about to start running across a Wiltshire moor in elegant black heels, chased by Morris in a shirt and tie, her eyes wide, her lipstick dark, the angle of the shot emphasising her perfect, parted, panting mouth. Just before she trips and falls, a wild rabbit will stare straight at the camera – and flee.This 10-minute black-and-white film, which Morris made in 1950 while he was a 22-year-old student at Birmingham University, has lain untouched in his archive for nearly 75 years. Created in response to Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel’s Un Chien Andalou, it is a testament to Mor...

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5 d. ago Coleen and Wayne Rooney treat son Kit, 9, to a Harry Potter tour as they visit iconic Hertfordshire studio after finally ending bitter Wagatha Christie libel battle with Rebekah Vardy

Once upon a time it was Wayne Rooney and his mercurial talents that left fans spellbound, but on Tuesday it was the former footballer on the receiving end of some top class wizadary.

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6 d. ago Saudi domination of Asian Champions League a concern after Al

Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino starred in tournament but unbalanced format reflects political power in continentIt’s been quite a journey for Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Al-Ahli, who lifted the AFC Champions League Elite trophy for the first time just before midnight on Saturday in front of 60,000 fans in Jeddah after a 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale of Japan.Firmino has not been registered in the Saudi Pro League (SPL), where teams are allowed only 10 foreign players, this year. The former Liverpool man’s spot was taken by Galeno, his fellow Brazilian signed from Porto in January for around £45m. In Asia, however, there are no such restrictions and “Bobby” has come back into the fold and played so well that he was named tournament’s MVP. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Outlander fans spot 'time travel' clue in Blood of My Blood trailer featuring Claire's parents

Outlander fans are convinced time travel will occur

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7 d. ago Coronation Street star breaks silence on upcoming exit with five

Coronation Street's Lou Michaelis actress Farrel Hegarty has addressed her looming exit from the ITV soap, discussing taking on the role for the first time after fans were confused

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8 d. ago Brentford fans' reaction to added time shows Manchester United have something most teams lack

After a second four-goal defeat at Brentford in three seasons, Man United have lost 16 times in the league for the first time since 1989-90.

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8 d. ago Steve Davis split from wife after 'horrible' admission and affair with much younger woman

The six-time snooker world champion has become a fan favourite as part of the BBC's punditry team

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8 d. ago King Charles waves to royal fans as he is seen for the first time since Prince Harry's bombshell interview

The monarch, 76, was seen smiling and waving to well-wishers as he attended a church service in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Sunday.

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9 d. ago Lewis Capaldi surprises fans as he performs for first time in two years

Lewis Capaldi was a surprise guest at a Campaign Against Living Miserably charity concert - appearing on stage alongside headliner Tom Walker to belt out a string of hits

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9 d. ago Outlander fans must watch this hearbreaking Netflix film with Game of Thrones star

Outlander fans are urged to watch the time travel romance film on Netflix.

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9 d. ago Roman summer dress with pockets 'looks amazing' as shoppers 'get lots of compliments'

Roman Originals' floral midi dress has been a hit with fashion fans - and it's still in stock in all sizes in time for heatwave shopping

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1 week ago I Kissed A Girl singer Jill Sobule's tragic final social media post just days before death

I Kissed A Girl singer Jill Sobule took to social media just days before her tragic death, asking fans for help after having a 'hard time' on tour

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1 week ago Outlander author issues stark Jamie Fraser warning as she confirms title of final book

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon has announced the title of the series' final book, but there's some disappointing news for fans of the time-travelling romantic drama

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1 week ago Netflix fans delighted as 'greatest movie of all time' now streaming

Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was released in 1981, was the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise and has been consistently ranked among the greatest films of all time

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1 week ago ‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK

Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage’s Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? And what would a Reform-run city actually be like?Please support The Guardian at http://theguardian.com/politicspod The full list of candidates for Doncaster mayor are:David Bettney, Social Democratic party Continue reading...

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