44 m. ago Steven Gerrard's Liverpool reunion collapsed in seven months after changes made at Anfield

ON THIS DAY: Back in May 2024, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard prepared himself for an Anfield reunion in Saudi Arabia, with goalkeeper coach John Achterberg joining him for seven months

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1 hour ago Former chairman Dave King confident Rangers will be under new ownership by June

American businessman Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises have held talks over a takeover since late 2024.

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2 h. ago Ding Junhui 'envious' of Zhao Xintong as World Snooker Champion told he must ditch one thing from his game

Ding has long been Chinese snooker's shining star but he's now been eclipsed by World Champion Zhao

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2 h. ago Challenges facing Europe ‘enormous’, says Merz on first trip abroad

The new German chancellor promised a ‘push for Europe’ in a joint press conference with Emmanuel Macron in ParisFrance and Germany will seek to jumpstart their relationship, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have said on the new German chancellor’s first trip abroad, working “systematically together” in a “new push for Europe”.Merz told the two leaders’ joint news conference in Paris on Wednesday that a reset in Franco-German relations was vital to help Europe become more secure, competitive and unified so it can overcome “enormous” security and economic challenges. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago South London primary school set to close after just eight children joined reception class

St Anne’s Church of England School, in Wandsworth, could shut permanently on August 31

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2 h. ago Steph Gilmore: ‘I was looking for something more, in myself and in my surfing’ | Kieran Pender

The eight-time world champion has returned to a very different looking WSL tour this week after some time out spent travelling and recuperatingStephanie Gilmore, the most successful women’s surfer of all time, is back. Last weekend, the 37-year-old returned to the World Surf League (WSL) for the first time in two seasons, as a wildcard at the Gold Coast Pro. But unsure of how she would fare, against competitors who had not even been born when Gilmore first started winning WSL events, the Australian came armed with a good excuse.“I’m playing on stage with Spiderbait,” Gilmore said ahead of a concert which took place on Sunday on the sidelines of the event. “So I’ve actually got something that’s taken my mind off the surfing, which is kind of nice. Maybe it’s a cop-out, but if I don’t do well in the competition I can just blame it on all the band practice I have to do.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize

Zhao Xintong announced himself as a snooker superstar by becoming the sport's first Asian world champion, but he remains unable to compete in his home country of China

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2 h. ago Prologue Go Wayback playtest start time and how to join the early access team for the survival game

The latest title from PlayerUnknown Productions is set to undergo even more testing, and you could be among the latest survivalists to try it out.

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2 h. ago Donna Kelce wades in after Jason calls out Travis for ‘weird’ nickname for her

Donna joined her two sons for the most recent episode of their ‘New Heights’ podcast

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3 h. ago Pub goers say landlord is their real pal – and they spill all their secrets to them

Celebrity landlords Jodie Kidd and Merlin Griffiths have joined forces to tell the untold stories of the nation's boozers in their brand new podcast

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3 h. ago Zhao Xintong still isn't allowed to play in one country after World Snooker Championship win

Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to be crowned world snooker champion, but he remains banned from playing in his home country of China

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3 h. ago Juventus duo could join Man United in Rasmus Hojlund swap transfer after snubbing Arsenal

Juventus are reportedly willing to offer Manchester United to high-profile players in exchange for Rasmus Hojlund, who has struggled since joining the Red Devils

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3 h. ago Snooker’s rich list as £500,000 winner Zhao Xintong to become ‘richest of all time’

Zhao Xintong was crowned World Snooker Champion for the first time after defeating Mark Williams, and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's prize money list

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3 h. ago Emily Atack joins forces with the PG Tips monkey after 'landing six

The beloved monkey, now voiced by comedian Ivo Graham, stars alongside Atack in the new ad campaign, At Home with Monkey.

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4 h. ago Luke Littler, 18, 'could retire in five years', warns former darts World No.1

Luke Littler could retire in five years if the reigning World and Premier League champion doesn't "gets support" according to a former World No.1

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5 h. ago Conman joiner who fleeced 70 people in £100K garden shed scam jailed

Victims lost thousands of pounds to the cowboy builder who was jailed for being involved in the fraudulent scheme.

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5 h. ago Community centres could come under West Lothian Council's direct control

The new option was tabled after councillors heard that only around half of the £1m needed savings have been identified through communities taking ownership of centres or signing new leases.

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6 h. ago A Midsummer Night’s Dream on acid: Celtic tradition comes to life at Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival

Fire dancers, drummers and painted pagan gods bring ancient Celtic traditions blazing back to life in Edinburgh as Lucie Grace joins the crowds at Beltane Fire Festival – and promptly gets lost in the magic

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6 h. ago Sotheby’s Hong Kong postpones auction of Buddha jewels after India threatens legal action

Auction of sacred Buddha relics paused to allow discussion between parties contesting ownership

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7 h. ago Zhao Xintong told Ronnie O'Sullivan and Co are nothing like him by flabbergasted snooker star

Zhao Xintong has been showered with praise after becoming snooker's first Asian world champion, with one of his opponents in Sheffield among those to laud his abilities

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