16 h. ago Dan Burn: Chelsea chances of beating Newcastle boosted as key defender ruled out for weeks

Eddie Howe facing defensive injury crisis ahead of Blues’ visit

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44 h. ago This year, I have seen a glimmer of hope: people are ditching a life led on screens for the real thing | John Harris

Whether it’s nightclubs banning phones or a drop in online dating, there are signs that we’re rediscovering the joy of being in the momentIt’s only a small rectangular sticker, but it symbolises a joyous sense of resistance. Some of Berlin’s most renowned clubs have long insisted that the camera lenses on their clientele’s phones must be covered up using this simple method, to ensure that everyone is present in the moment and people can let go without fear of their image suddenly appearing on some online platform. As one DJ puts it, “Do you really want to be in someone’s picture in your jockstrap?”Venues in London, Manchester and New York now enforce the same rules. Last week brought news of the return of Sankeys, the famous Mancunian club that closed nearly a decade ago, and is reopening in a 500-capacity space in the heart of the city. The aim, it seems, is to fly in the face of the massed closures of such venues, and revive the idea that our metropolises should host the kind of n...

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5 d. ago Roma boss defends Wilfried Nancy as 'undoubtedly good' Celtic keep Serie A giants guessing

Boss Gian Piero Gasperini has delivered his verdict on Celtic and new boss Nancy after running the rule over the weekend

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1 week ago Jim Delahunt runs the rule over Celtic vs Hearts, Rangers’ trip to Kilmarnock, all the weekend fixtures plus his acca

COVENTRY are 10 points clear at the top of the English Championship and there's no reason to think Frank Lampard's players will take it easy away to Ipswich tomorrow. The Tractor Boys are 15 points behind the Sky Blues as they look to justify 13/10 favouritism and break into the top six but the visiting...

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1 week ago Peer suspended from House of Lords was allegedly paid $1m in ‘corrupt’ deal

Lord Evans of Watford and other directors of investment firm deny claims made in lawsuits they say are ‘meritless’A peer suspended by the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules is now facing claims that he received at least $1m (£760,000) from an allegedly corrupt deal.Lord Evans of Watford, a longtime Labour peer, was found last week by the House of Lords watchdog to have broken its rules four times after undercover reporting by the Guardian, and will be suspended for five months. Continue reading...

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1 week ago B&M’s 10am rule that will slash money off your weekly shop – and means you’ll always get the best bargain

B&M'S little-known 10am rule may help bargain hunters to save money on their weekly shops. By sticking to some simple timings, shoppers can get their hands on the best deals at the store. The shop, best know for its discounts and range of stock, has a little-known secret for its biggest bargains. According to one...

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2 w. ago UK bank customers to face new compensation rules from next week

UK banks' customers will be protected by up to £120,000 from December 1 if their provider fails

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2 w. ago HMRC sets new rules to stop savers getting around reduced £12,000 cash Isa limit

The Government department set out the rules after announcing its Isa change at the Budget earlier this week

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2 w. ago FIFA have paid wages of Newcastle's £55m star for SEVEN weeks due to unique rule

Newcastle have been without summer signing Yoane Wissa ever since he arrived but his wages have been paid by FIFA since the first week of October after his injury on international duty

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2 w. ago Trump’s EPA moves to abandon tough standards for deadly soot pollution

EPA had previously said rule reducing fine particle matter from vehicles and industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a yearThe Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources.The action follows moves by the administration last week to weaken federal rules protecting millions of acres of wetlands and streams and roll back protections for imperiled species and the places they live. In a separate action, the interior department proposed new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, advancing a project that critics say could harm coastal communities and ecosystems. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Failed Ruben Amorim cannot be repeated as Gary Neville proved right

Manchester United are back to the drawing board this week after the Everton defeat but one option is definitely ruled out

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2 w. ago Failed Ruben Amorim experiment cannot be repeated as Gary Neville proved right

Manchester United are back to the drawing board this week after the Everton defeat but one option is definitely ruled out

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2 w. ago Amazon users urged to follow 5 rules this week as company shares urgent warning

Shoppers are being urged to beware of scammers impersonating the retail giant as it holds its Black Friday sale.

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3 w. ago Premier League giants on red alert as Vinicius Jr opens door to shock transfer

Vinicius Jr’s relationship with Spanish giants Real Madrid appears to be growing increasingly strained by the week and a move away from the Bernabeu cannot be ruled out

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3 w. ago From Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules to sitting down in new jeans: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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3 w. ago Falcons vs. Saints Week 12 Injury Report: Drake London, Billy Bowman Jr. ruled out

Falcons vs. Saints Week 12 Injury Report: Drake London, Billy Bowman Jr. ruled out  The Falcoholic

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3 w. ago Falcons WR Drake London Officially Ruled Out For Week 12, Among Four Players

Falcons WR Drake London Officially Ruled Out For Week 12, Among Four Players  NFLTradeRumors.co

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3 w. ago Amorim expects Sesko back before attacking duo depart for Africa Cup of Nations

Manchester United centre-forward out for a ‘few weeks’Mbeumo and Diallo in line for Afcon trip in DecemberRuben Amorim has revealed Benjamin Sesko’s knee injury will rule him out of action for “a few weeks” but Manchester United’s head coach is hopeful the striker can return before he loses Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo to the Africa Cup of Nations.Sesko sustained the injury after coming on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham prior to the international break. Asked how long the 22-year-old will be out of action, Amorim said: “He’s going to stay a few weeks out. I don’t know how long, but he’s not that serious. We have to be careful with him. He’s going to recover, he’s feeling better. So in a few weeks, I expect to have Ben.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Strictly star slams 'unfair' rule as contestant drops out of live show

EXCLUSIVE: Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan has called for clearer rules after La Voix was given a bye through Blackpool Week due to injury

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3 w. ago Strictly star fumes 'the rules need to be clear' as contestant misses live show

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan has called for a rule change after La Voix was forced to miss Blackpool week after being given a bye through to next week

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