2 h. ago Staff praised as inspection of adult support and protection in Renfrewshire finds clear strengths

Carron O'Byrne, interim chief officer of the health and social care partnership, paid tribute to her team after the results.

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27 h. ago David Lammy vows to 'upgrade' relations with EU at meeting with bloc's foreign affairs chief today

The Foreign Secretary, together with Defence Secretary John Healey, is due to hold talks with Kaja Kallas in London on Tuesday.

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31 h. ago Inside the secret battle for the highest office in sport: ‘No one tells you the truth’

Lord Coe faces a seven-way fight to becomes president of the IOC in Thursday’s election in Greece. Lawrence Ostlere delves behind the scenes in the race for power

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33 h. ago Inside the IOC’s secret presidential election and Seb Coe’s battle for power

Lord Coe faces a seven-way fight to lead the Olympic movement in Thursday’s presidential election in Greece. Lawrence Ostlere delves behind the scenes in the race for the most powerful job in sport

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5 d. ago Cheltenham festival 2025: Gold Cup countdown and more – live

Rolling updates from Gold Cup day at CheltenhamGet in touch! Email John with your thoughtsOfficial going news from the Jockey Club.Friday 14th MarchAnd unlike Mullins’s Al Boum Photo, who came up short as a 9-4 shot when attempting a third straight win in 2021, it is very hard to see Galopin Des Champs being beaten.With the sole exception of his stumble three years ago, Galopin Des Champs has scarcely made a mistake in any of his previous starts at the festival, but the real secret to his dominance, the special power that sets him apart not only from the current crop of chasers but all but a handful of the greats of the past, is the raw finishing power that kicks in as he closes out a race. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety

As energy firms race to meet challenges of storing power, critics worry about fluctuations in the depth of the lochBrian Shaw stood at the edge of Loch Ness and pointed to a band of glistening pebbles and damp sand skirting the shore. It seemed as if the tide had gone out.Overnight, Foyers, a small pumped-storage power station, had recharged itself, drawing up millions of litres of water into a reservoir high up on a hill behind it, ready for release through its turbines to boost the UK’s electricity supply. That led to the surface of Loch Ness, the largest body of freshwater in the UK, falling by 14cm in a matter of hours. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Dermot Desmond's secret Cheltenham influence as Celtic chief partnership powers racing dynasty

The majority shareholder of the Glasgow giants has been intrinsically linked to the festival through his good pal JP McManus

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8 d. ago Canada’s designated PM Mark Carney meets with Trudeau as Trump threat looms

Former central banker won landslide victory in Liberal party race as trade war with US hastens transfer of powerCanada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, has met with Justin Trudeau as the pair discuss a transfer of power after the former central banker’s landslide victory at the Liberal party’s leadership race.The meeting on Monday sets the stage for an imminent federal election and gives Canada a fresh leader to square off against the United States president, with the two countries locked in a bitter trade war provoked by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Canada’s designated PM Mark Carney meets Trudeau as Trump threat looms

Former central banker won landslide victory in Liberal party race as trade war with US hastens transfer of powerCanada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, has met with Justin Trudeau as the pair discuss a transfer of power after the former central banker’s landslide victory at the Liberal party’s leadership race.The meeting on Monday sets the stage for an imminent federal election and gives Canada a fresh leader to square off against the United States president, with the two countries locked in a bitter trade war provoked by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tadej Pogacar picks himself up after crash to rule Strade Bianche again

Demi Vollering powers to victory in women’s racePogacar denies Tom Pidcock after earlier tumbleSlovenia’s Tadej Pogacar won the men’s Strade Bianche on Saturday for the third time in his career, after recovering from a fall 50km from the finish.Pogacar topped the podium by 1min 24sec ahead of second-placed Briton Tom Pidcock, with Belgium’s Tim Wellens a further 48sec adrift. After victory in the Tuscan one-day race in 2022 and 2024, the 26-year-old Pogacar now equals Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara’s record of three victories in the race. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Inside secret nuclear bunker just 15 minutes from Cheltenham Racecourse

A nuclear bunker posed to protect members of government from a nuclear threat is located around 15 minutes from Cheltenham Racecourse, and still visible for passers-by

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2 w. ago Drag Race UK stars deliver powerful performance in memory of The Vivienne's best work

The stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK came together for an emotional and heartfelt tribute to The Vivienne, delivering a powerful performance that left audiences in tears

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3 w. ago Arsenal fans fume at Paddy Power over 'disrespectful' Liverpool Premier League title call

Arsenal fans have been left raging after sports betting giants Paddy Power have made a controversial decision regarding their Premier League title race against Liverpool

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3 w. ago What Dermot Desmond WON'T do after 49ers mega Rangers takeover as Celtic coffers burst with Champions League kitty

The money is already flowing at Celtic Park but a takeover looks set to spark an influx of money in the blue half of Glasgow

Sport

last month Race to the Oscars 2025: Updated leader board after this year's BAFTA ceremony

A look at our update leader board after this year’s BAFTA and DGA Ceremonies - here’s who’s on top

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