60 m. ago Jermaine Wattimena reveals unseen Scots backing as he aims to bust astonishing Gary Anderson jinx

The Dutch star is getting back to his best after a difficult period in his career and has burst back into the World’s Top 20

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73 m. ago People are only just learning what a dog's sigh actually means

Dog experts have revealed the top reasons why your pooch might let out a huge sigh after spending the day relaxing in the house - but it doesn't always mean they're relaxed and content

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74 m. ago Young country diary: Our local river is clean again – and the birds are back too | Theo

River Wandle, south London: I can see the water from my bedroom window, the pollution has gone and it’s bursting with lifeMost mornings now, I peek out of my bedroom window and immediately feel happy. Right outside, the River Wandle is awake and bursting with life. The grey heron swoops down and swiftly lands with a big splash, then stands up, still as a statue. Once I spotted an electric-blue kingfisher zapping along so quickly that I could barely see it.Sadly, in February at half-term, there was a diesel leak into the river. A putrid stench came out of the water and the shock of the smell was overwhelming. The shimmering rainbow swirl of oil seemed to kill any fish that were in its path. My family and I were so worried, especially about the birds. The community worked together to clear the spill and monitor the river, and someone came to do a clean-up. Continue reading...

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74 m. ago The year in patriarchy: Taylor Swift, Trump 2.0 and the Epstein files | Arwa Mahdawi

The year 2025 saw a Swift engagement, a rapid rollback of rights and a slow release of the heavily redacted Epstein filesThe year 2025 would have been far better if we could have sent a few billionaires and world leaders into intergalactic exile. Instead, we had to make do with Katy Perry spending 11 minutes on the edge of space as part of Blue Origin’s all-female crewed mission. Perry promised us all that, in service of women’s empowerment, the crew would “put the ‘ass’ in astronaut” and “make space and science glam”. Truly, one giant leap for womankind!Space may have got glam, but it was another glum year for many on Earth. The war in Ukraine continued, with increasing numbers of women volunteering to fight. The civil war in Sudan raged on, with the UN urging the world not to ignore harrowing details of targeted sexual violence, torture, and abductions from the region. The slaughter in Sudan is so extreme that the blood can even be seen from space. Although I’m not sure the billio...

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81 m. ago Princesses Kate and Charlotte needed no direction before Christmas piano duet because they were already 'so good', composer reveals

Mother and daughter sat side-by-side for the poignant performance, which was aired as part of the ITV1 screening of the Together At Christmas concert on Christmas Eve.

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88 m. ago Lisa Riley reveals key to her inspirational weight loss after I'm A Celeb star shed 12 stone

Emmerdale icon Lisa Riley has explained how she won't be raising a glass of champagne to ring in the new year - as kicking alcohol completely has been key to sensational transformation

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2 h. ago Darts sensation Luke Littler reveals he underwent major surgery as a child

Concerned about the long-term impact of the condition, Littler's parents Anthony and Lisa took him to Warrington Hospital for corrective surgery.

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2 h. ago Louise Thompson reveals reason she spent Christmas Eve in hospital

Former Made in Chelsea star shares update on health struggles with followers

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2 h. ago Huge fire at seaside amusement park as flames tear through building

People have been asked to avoid the area

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2 h. ago Ordinary activity Adam Peaty's mum will do during his wedding to avoid 'crying all day'

Adam Peaty's mum Caroline, 60, said: "Mark has said that he doesn’t want me crying all day."

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3 h. ago 'I bought £5 Too Good To Go bag from M&S on Boxing Day and items were wild'

A woman shared her impressive Too Good To Go bag haul from M&S on Boxing Day, revealing she paid just £5 for sandwiches, ready meals and fresh produce worth much more

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3 h. ago Spanish town has Europe's cheapest package holiday for 2026 summer getaways

If you're looking to book your summer getaway for next year then look no further, as the cheapest holiday destination has been revealed and it's a stunning Spanish region

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3 h. ago Scotland's World Cup opponents' incredible run ends amid VAR drama and boos

AFCON hosts held by Mali and now need to avoid defeat

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3 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd target Garner return, Liverpool receive Konate update, Arsenal priority

Manchester United have been linked with Everton's James Garner, Liverpool are unlikely to lose Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid and Arsenal have identified their priority for January

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4 h. ago Worst days to travel AFTER Christmas are revealed as 22m Brits hit roads today alone

BOXING Day sparks a post-Christmas surge on Britain’s roads, with close to 20 million cars expected today as families head out for visits and sales. Fresh AA survey data shows the crunch arrives immediately after, with the heaviest traffic on December 27, 29 and 30 December - three peak days set to bring the biggest...

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4 h. ago Duncan James reveals how Blue avoided boyband curse & don’t hate each other’s guts after 25 years

DUNCAN James has revealed how Blue has managed to avoid the boyband curse and not hate each other's guts ahead of their new album. The four-piece formed in 2000 and have a wealth of hits to their name including All Rise, One Love and Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word. To mark their 25th...

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4 h. ago Bonnie Blue tucks into weird Xmas Day meal as fans says it's vilest thing she's done

Bonnie Blue has done some disgusting things in the name of content, but her Christmas video might be the most vile thing she has ever shared publicly as she tucked in to a cold Chinese takeaway

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4 h. ago Coronation Street's Debbie Webster star confirms 'massive reveal' after Corriedale drama

Actress Sue Devaney is set to be involved in the Emmerdale crossover drama that will have repercussions as we head into 2026

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4 h. ago England seal first win in Australia for 15 years to avoid Ashes whitewash

England chase down 175 to win by four wickets inside two days in Melbourne

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5 h. ago Has your car gone up or down in value in 2025? Biggest movers revealed

One of the most overlooked factors when looking at running costs to choose a next car is depreciation. Yet this could ultimately have the biggest hit on your bank account.

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