35 m. ago Portugal make Cristiano Ronaldo decision after star handed World Cup ban

Fading star is currently banned for Portugal’s first two World Cup games - should they qualify

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58 m. ago Sport Minister launches new sports concussion programme in West Lothian

The programme will be trialled through Active Schools during the current school year, initially starting in West Lothian at Deans Community High School and Winchburgh Academy with the aim to roll it out over the coming years across the Active Schools network which includes all 32 local authority areas.

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61 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing star 'to miss out' on Blackpool Week as fans rush to support

One Strictly Come Dancing star's in the competition could be coming to an end

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82 m. ago Whitburn Rotary Kiltwalkers raise thousands for NHS Lothian charity

Three Club members participated in the recent Edinburgh Kilt Walk to support fund-raising activities.

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2 h. ago Major search is launched for missing UK sailor who fell from navy support vessel off the Irish coast

The Irish Coast Guard, the RNLI, the Irish Air Corps, and the naval vessel itself are involved in the search, as well as others, after the crew member disappeared from the boat overnight on Friday

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2 h. ago Coronation Street stars battle Storm Claudia to switch on Christmas in the Gay Village in big annual tradition

Rain and wind didn't stop the razzle dazzle from Corrie stars who sang an ABBA medley before flicking the switch on the Christmas lights at a Manc insitution

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2 h. ago ITV Coronation Street Toyah actress hits back at rude troll as they mock huge new tattoo

Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Battersby, has been inundated with support after she unveiled her new tattoo and she was quick to hit back at a troll

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2 h. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE as Craig Gordon starts and Clarke rolls the dice in Athens

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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3 h. ago 21 family Christmas events and things to do with kids in Manchester for 2025

From magical light trails to Santa's grottos, this lot will get you in the festive spirit

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4 h. ago Nigel Farage is today’s Enoch Powell and his appeal down to slow economy, says minister

Business secretary Peter Kyle says appeal of far-right parties like Reform due to ‘their dogma of disruption, division and despair’Nigel Farage is “today’s incarnation of the politics of Enoch Powell”, the business secretary, Peter Kyle, said at the Co-operative party conference.Kyle described Reform UK as “far right”, while stressing that boosting economic growth was needed to “build an economy and a politics that people can trust to deliver for themselves, their families and their communities”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Tributes paid to ‘fearless and funny’ Observer journalist Rachel Cooke who has died aged 56

Cooke, who worked for the Observer for 25 years and was described as its ‘backbone’, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year Tributes have been paid to the journalist and critic Rachel Cooke after her death from cancer.Cooke, 56, was diagnosed with the illness earlier this year and died on Friday. She worked for the Observer for 25 years, where she was described as “the backbone of the paper”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Winter Wonderland waltzers are operated by couple jailed for three years after death of seven

William Thurston Jr, 36, and his wife Shelby, 34, operate the Avalanche waltzers at the annual festive event, which opened its doors once again in Hyde Park, London on Friday.

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4 h. ago BBC Children in Need fans 'can't cope' as they break down in tears during live show

Children in Need viewers were left feeling emotional during Friday's live appeal show

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5 h. ago BBC Children in Need fans left sobbing as they praise 'wonderful' moment

Children in Need viewers were left feeling emotional during the appeal show on Friday

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5 h. ago ‘Hugely missed’: Tributes paid to Observer journalist Rachel Cooke

Cooke, 56, who worked for the Observer for 25 years, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and died on FridayTributes have been paid to the journalist and critic Rachel Cooke after her death from cancer.Cooke, 56, was diagnosed with the illness earlier this year and died on Friday. She worked for the Observer for 25 years, where she was described as “the backbone of the paper”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Thousands hit streets of Belém to call for action during crucial Cop30 summit

Funeral for fossil fuels held as part of Great People’s March calling on governments to step up climate effortsThousands of people have turned out in the streets of Belém to demand urgent action on the climate crisis.It was the first major protest outside the annual climate talks since Cop26 four years ago in Glasgow, as the last three gatherings were held in locations with little tolerance for demonstrations – Egypt, Dubai and Azerbaijan. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Police issue urgent appeal as fears grow for missing boy, 16, last seen at railway station

Jamie Kennedy was reported missing at around 1am on Friday

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5 h. ago 'I write about fashion and FatFace's new pieces are perfect for party season'

FatFace has launched their AW25 collection including cosy charity-supporting knits, elegant occasionwear and elevated men's pieces

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5 h. ago Wave of London Labour defections grows as another councillor quits party over ‘financial mismanagement’

Hounslow councillor Vickram Grewal blamed his former party’s financial “mismanagement” as he announced he was joining the Conservatives

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5 h. ago Plastic paradise: on the frontlines of the fight to clean up pollution in Bali – in pictures

In January the island’s beaches were inundated with waves of plastic pollution, a phenomenon that has been getting worse by the year. Photographer and film-maker Sean Gallagher travelled to Bali to document the increasing tide of rubbish washing up on beaches and riverbanks, and the people facing the monumental challenge of cleaning up. His portraits are on show now as part of the 2025 Head On photo festival at Bondi Beach promenade until 30 November Continue reading...

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