3 h. ago Aaron Ramsey agrees shock transfer as Cardiff City manager hunt thrown into chaos

The former Arsenal and Juventus star is desperate to lead Wales into battle at next year's World Cup and a move to Mexico would be the perfect way to acclimatise to the demands of next summer's tournament

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5 h. ago Sian Gibson's 'fears' of ruining Peter Kay's career after 'dreadful' BBC series

Peter Kay's Car Share co-star Sian Gibson reflected on working in a call centre and almost giving up on acting completely, before the comedian sent her the script for the BBC sitcom

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18 h. ago Rescuers save 75 people from 'house of horrors' illegal care homes in Bulgaria where residents had feet tied, were sedated and beaten senseless if they tried to leave

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The facilities (pictured), in the village of Yagoda, near city Stara Zagora, were run as so-called health centres for the elderly.

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28 h. ago Angela Rayner faces Labour backbench rebellion over her plans to build 1.5million new homes in England by 2029

In the latest a blow to Ms Rayner's housebuilding target, one Labour MP has threatened to trigger civil war over his demands to find a 'progressive alternative' to parts of her proposals.

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49 h. ago New UK AI datacentre could cause five times emissions of Birmingham airport

Exclusive: emissions from power-hungry computer warehouses at Lincolnshire facility expected to be 850,000 tonnes a yearA vast new datacentre to feed Britain’s rising demand for artificial intelligence could cause more greenhouse gas emissions than five international airports.Elsham datacentre in Lincolnshire is on course to cost £10bn and its 15 power-hungry computer warehouses are projected to release five times the carbon dioxide of Birmingham airport, including from take-offs and landings. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Starmer describes free school meal expansion as ‘down payment’ on child poverty

Ministers have announced plans to expand free school meals to all pupils in England in families on universal credit from September 2026.

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3 d. ago England reveal Jofra Archer comeback plan ahead of India series

The Sussex seamer could make a long-awaited return in England whites at Edgbaston

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4 d. ago Homeowners with garden fences told to 'contact council' or risk £20,000 fine

New rules came in last week under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 give households guidance - here's all you need to know

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4 d. ago WRU reveal new plan to lure players back from England after scrapping exiles programme

The WRU has been criticised for scrapping its exiles programme but insist better times are ahead

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4 d. ago Diddy trial erupts into chaos as screaming woman is thrown out during explosive testimony: Live updates

The music mogul, 55, could spend the rest of his life in prison if he is found guilty of using his wealth and fame to run a criminal enterprise.

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5 d. ago Tuchel wants England to feel the heat before World Cup camp in Miami

Head coach planning mid-season training break in MarchMove may exacerbate concerns about player burnoutThomas Tuchel is planning a warm-weather training break for his ­England squad next March followed by a pre-World Cup boot camp in Miami in June because of concerns about the effect of high temperatures on the players during the tournament in the US.The England head coach has altered the Football Association’s usual travel itinerary this week by taking his squad to Barcelona for a six-day ­training camp to work them hard in the heat before the World Cup qualifier against Andorra on ­Saturday. Similar trips are on the agenda for next year. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago James Lowe, singer of psychedelic rock trailblazers the Electric Prunes, dies age 82

The band’s early single I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night) was their biggest hit, featuring on the compilation Nuggets, and has influenced generations of musiciansJames Lowe, the singer of psychedelic rock band the Electric Prunes, has died aged 82. His family said in a statement that he died of natural causes.“Dad leaves behind a legacy of sound, love and boundless creativity,” they said on Facebook. “At the centre of it all was our amazing mom, Pamela – his guiding star, enduring muse and wife of 62 years. We know how deeply he cherished this community, and we feel that love too.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago British Soap Awards thrown into chaos as bomb threat sparks evacuation at London's Hackney Empire

Security ordered stars and guests to leave the venue just before 1am

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7 d. ago Britain's Got Talent's Ant and Dec interrupt live final as they admit act is 'not ready'

The Britain's Got Talent final was thrown into chaos on Saturday night as Ant and Dec were forced to interrupt the live show as they said an act was 'not quite ready'

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7 d. ago Britain's Got Talent thrown into chaos as Ant and Dec abruptly halt live final

Britain's Got Talent was thrown into chaos during the live final as Ant and Dec revealed that the show wasn't ready for young finalist Olly Pearson to take to the stage

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8 d. ago Which star sign will be the centre of conversations this week?

by astrologer Jemima Cainer

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9 d. ago Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

It's 'Team of the Season' season! But while the rest of the internet argues over who starts in central midfield, we're going to fix the format.

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1 week ago England could run out of drinking water within TEN YEARS as mass immigration fuels rapid population growth, warns minister

Emma Hardy said the country faces an 'infrastructure crisis' as she set out plans for the Government to seize take control of the planning process for two new reservoirs.

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1 week ago England could run out of drinking water within TEN YEARS, warns minister

Emma Hardy said the country faces an 'infrastructure crisis' as she set out plans for the Government to seize take control of the planning process for two new reservoirs.

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1 week ago One dead and 48 injured in Israeli gunfire at Gaza food point

Witnesses tell of bursts of gunfire and helicopter flares after Israel-backed logistics group lost control of Gaza siteAt least one civilian was killed and 48 wounded when Israeli troops opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians, after the group chosen by Israel to ship food into Gaza lost control of its distribution centre, health officials reported.Witnesses said Israeli forces started shooting after crowds of Palestinians broke through the fences on Tuesday around the distribution site, as an Israeli military helicopter fired flares and bursts of gunfire were heard in the distance. In one video, a large crowd of panicked civilians, including women and children, can be seen running away from the distribution site, trampling the fencing. Continue reading...

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