1 hour ago I want be a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners | Annalisa Barbieri

It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful tooI am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But although I have many excellent friendships, I have had very few romantic relationships. I am now 36 and after 10 years of giving dating a real “go”, I have decided to become a single mum by choice. This has been a very positive decision for me and I am excited about the journey. During a pre-screening psychological counselling session, the psychologist spoke about the grief many women in my shoes experience as a result of not having the family they’d hoped for. Although I was aware of this and have worked extensively on self-acceptance with my own therapist, I now feel deep sadness and regret at being unable to have formed a relationship with someone who wanted to have children with me. In my friends and colleagues groups, this sets me apart from most women my age. I am envious...

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11 h. ago Sarina Wiegman defends call not to hand out England debuts in China thrashing

Wiegman says her side ‘take every game seriously’.

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12 h. ago Georgia Stanway treble helps England thrash China at Wembley

Stanway’s treble, a quickfire double from Beth Mead and further goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo secured a 8-0 victory.

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12 h. ago England v China live: Relentless Lionesses threaten Wembley record in thumping friendly win

England 8-0 China: Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as the Lionesses marked their return to Wembley with a big win

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13 h. ago England v China live: Lionesses run rampant with five goals in first half at Wembley

Sarina Wiegman’s side face China in the first of two international friendlies to close out the year as their World Cup preparations continue

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14 h. ago England v China: women’s friendly football international – live

⚽ Updates from 5.30pm kick-off at Wembley⚽ Sign up for Moving the Goalposts | Email SarahThe lights show has happened, a concert by Self Esteem has been performed and the anthems are about to happen. This one is almost underway.Former England star Fran Kirby, who won the Euros in 2022, has been celebrated on pitch before this clash. She walked out at Wembley and posed with a framed 77 shirt. One of the Lionesses greats. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago England v China live: Lionesses ‘experiment’ as goalkeeper makes debut in Wembley friendly

Sarina Wiegman’s side face China in the first of two international friendlies to close out the year as their World Cup preparations continue

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16 h. ago England v China live: Lionesses to ‘experiment’ as goalkeeper set for debut in Wembley friendly

Sarina Wiegman’s side face China in the first of two international friendlies to close out the year as their World Cup preparations continue

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42 h. ago Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions

Wiegman has had to rejig defence and captaincy for a Wembley friendly with China that should pose new challenges for LionessesWhen England welcome China to a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will mark the sixth meeting between two nations who have been on different trajectories in recent years. The marketing has focused on the clash of continental champions – England as the holders of the European Championship and China as the winners of the 2022 Asian Cup – but there has since been a change in fortunes between the two.The widening gap was evident the last time they met, at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, when England put six past the Steel Roses to progress to the last 16. It caught the eye not only because of the score but because of a bold tactical change from Sarina Wiegman – a switch from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2 – to deal with the absence of Keira Walsh. It kicked the Lionesses’ campaign into life and they made the final, while China exited, registering their worst finish ...

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45 h. ago Scottish Premiership stadium included alongside Hampden in proposed joint UK bid to host Women's World Cup

Glasgow and Edinburgh among 16 cities for proposed tournament in 2035

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46 h. ago Australia v New Zealand: women’s international football friendly – live

Updates from Matildas v Football Ferns in GosfordAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailOvershadowing the Matildas’ return home is the dire state of the domestic league.As Sam Lewis explains, the A-League Women has stagnated and its players are the lowest-paid professional athletes in the country, according to a report from earlier this month. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Meghan Markle slammed as 'breathtakingly egotistical and hypocritical' after awkward moment

Meghan Markle has been criticised by Loose Women's Jane Moore after her friendship with US cosmetics mogul Victoria Jackson was scrutinised - and one particular moment using her Duchess title is causing a stir

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63 h. ago The Traitors star Jonny Holloway urges followers to 'avoid manipulative, lying women' and insists he 'will never lie for someone' amid tangled paternity row with former friend Charlotte Chilton

The former soldier has been mooted as the potential father of Chilton's infant daughter, Penelope, after paternity tests undermined her claim that she fell pregnant after a fling with Conor Maynard.

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4 d. ago Inspired Scott McTominay spares Man Utd pal's blushes for Napoli exactly week on from Scotland

Talisman rises to the occasion in Champions League

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4 d. ago Scotland's World Cup pot confirmed as FIFA set out draw procedure and 'tennis

World football’s governing body set out seedings ahead of next week’s big event

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5 d. ago Are you one of the growing number of women going on a solo holiday? We would like to hear from you

UK tour operators have reported an increase in solo traveller bookings, primarily among older womenDo you enjoy holidaying alone, unencumbered by demands from family, friends or partners?If so, you are part of a growing number of women opting to go solo. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scott McTominay follows Scotland heroics with key Napoli moment amid EPL return rumours

Ex-Man Utd man sets up Napoli goal after Hampden stunner

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8 d. ago Story behind forgotten Scotland goal and the player who has a case to be in Steve Clarke's World Cup XI

Ferguson reveals inspiration behind Scotland corner kick routine

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9 d. ago Scotland's World Cup draw desires and ambitions laid bare after kiss with first minister

Making it out of the group is high on list of priorities

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9 d. ago 'Naturally': Steve Clarke Scotland future timeline becomes clearer as conversations kept on ice

Maxwell hails manager for masterminding World Cup qualification and addresses potential discussions

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