23 m. ago Championship roundup: Cardiff relegated while Luton stun Coventry

Cardiff’s 0-0 draw with West Brom seals Welsh club’s fateBaptiste’s late Luton winner hurts Sky Blues’ playoff oddsCardiff have been relegated on a dramatic day at the bottom of the Championship, with Plymouth left on the brink and Hull pulled into the bottom three.Cardiff were held 0-0 at home by West Brom and are now bottom after Plymouth won 2-1 at Preston. However, Argyle’s poor goal difference means they stand no real chance of survival. Continue reading...

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25 m. ago Royal Navy scrambles warship as Russian ship spotted in English Channel

The deployment of the Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate, the HMS St Albans, comes amid a spate of Russian naval incursions into British waters

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30 m. ago How to do Disney on a budget: Our experts invaluble guide to every park and the money saving tricks that can save you hundreds

When it comes to family fun, few destinations rival Disney. Who can resist high-octane rides, thrilling entertainment and a cartoon cast for every generation?

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41 m. ago Tattooed hunk eyed for Strictly Come Dancing as execs whittle down celebs

Reality star in the frame for the much-loved BBC series, which returns in autumn

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47 m. ago I ate at the Cardiff institution that's among the last of its kind in the city centre

It has been open for 40 years in the city centre with a winning formula for bringing back customers time and time again

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66 m. ago ITV Goodnight Sweetheart stars were married in real life before surprise split

Two of the Goodnight Sweetheart cast were married in real life as well as on the ITV comedy, which premiered in 1993 and is now available to stream

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79 m. ago Iconic 'voice of darts' Russ Bray credits Luke Littler with DOUBLING his earnings

Luke Littler's rise has attracted new fans to darts and one of the sport's most iconic figures has been another man to reap the benefits of The Nuke taking on all comers

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2 h. ago BGT's Alesha Dixon addresses 'intense' time on Strictly and real reason why she quit

Alesha Dixon set the record straight about moving from Strictly Come Dancing to Britain's Got Talent, after an "intense" time on the BBC show

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4 h. ago Pilgrims and the powerful come together for Pope Francis’s funeral

Applause rings out as late pontiff’s wooden coffin carried from altar of St Peter’s Basilica for open-air ceremony• Pope Francis’s funeral – livePope Francis has been eulogised as “a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone” during a funeral mass that brought together an array of mourners, from pilgrims and refugees to powerful world leaders and royals.Francis, 88, died on Monday after a stroke and subsequent heart failure, setting into motion a series of centuries-old rituals and a huge, meticulously-planned logistical and security operation not seen in Italy since the funeral of John Paul II in April 2005. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at Pope Francis’s funeral

Applause rings out as late pontiff’s wooden coffin carried from altar of St Peter’s Basilica for open-air ceremony• Pope Francis’s funeral – livePope Francis has been eulogised as “a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone” during a funeral mass that brought 400,000 mourners to Rome, from pilgrims and refugees to powerful world leaders and royalty.Francis, 88, died on Monday after a stroke and subsequent heart failure, setting into motion a series of centuries-old rituals and a huge, meticulously planned logistical and security operation not seen in Italy since the funeral of John Paul II in April 2005. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago World bids farewell to Pope Francis with pilgrims and the powerful among 400,000 at funeral

Applause rings out as late pontiff’s wooden coffin carried from altar of St Peter’s Basilica for open-air ceremonyPope Francis has been eulogised as “a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone” during a funeral mass that brought 400,000 mourners to Rome, from pilgrims and refugees to powerful world leaders and royalty.Francis, 88, died on Monday after a stroke and subsequent heart failure, setting into motion a series of centuries-old rituals and a huge, meticulously planned logistical and security operation not seen in Italy since the funeral of John Paul II in April 2005. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pope Francis’s coffin arrives at church for burial after world leaders, royals and crowds come together for funeral – live

Vatican says 250,000 in attendance for funeral of Pope FrancisAt least 130 foreign delegations, including about “50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs”, would attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, the Vatican said on Thursday.Heads of state and government who have confirmed their attendance at the funeral include Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Javier Milei, the president of Pope Francis’s native Argentina. Francis had a delicate relationship with politics in his home country, but Milei hailed his “goodness and wisdom”.We will be present at the pope’s funeral, as is only right. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Republican unity to be tested in talks over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Party eyes dramatic spending cuts to turn president’s promises into reality – but not all lawmakers are on boardDonald Trump has made a simple request of Congress’s Republican leaders: deliver “one big, beautiful bill” that will turn his campaign promises into reality. By all indications, there will be little beautiful about the negotiations to come when Congress returns to session on Monday.The bill envisioned by the president will extend tax cuts enacted during his first term, fund more border defenses and mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and potentially include the president’s vow to end the taxation of tips, overtime and social security payments. To pay for it, the GOP is eyeing dramatic reductions in government spending, and has targeted social safety net programs relied on by tens of millions of Americans. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Virginia Giuffre's tragic 'no way' tweet about suicide resurfaces after tragic death

A six-year-old post by sex trafficking victim and Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre said she was in 'no way' suicidal, which comes hours after she took her own life at her home in Western Australia

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5 h. ago 'My partner is Benidorm's new Sticky Vicky – her shows are extreme but I love her'

EXCLUSIVE: Jade's shows have been described as ‘extreme’ but the story of how this Costa Blanca power couple came into existence comes from unlikely origins: workplace bullying

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5 h. ago Cardiff City v West Brom Live: Score updates from huge clash

The Bluebirds aim to keep their faint hopes of survival alive with a crunch home tie against the Baggies

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5 h. ago Emily Atack's woven Dune handbag looks just like designer styles for a fraction of the price

Emily Atack is loving this chic woven handbag from Dune and it looks just like a high-end designer piece but comes without the hefty price tag

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5 h. ago Christine McGuinness 'open to women' as she jets off for Celebs Go Dating

Christine McGuinness revealed that she is up for dating men and women as she is set to jet off to Ibiza for the new season of Celebs Go Dating, which comes after her 2022 split with husband Paddy McGuinness

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5 h. ago ‘Ronaldinho of snooker’ who lost millions announces he’s ‘flying to Crucible on private jet’

Luca Brecel, the 2023 World Snooker Champion, lost his millionaire status due to his extravagant spending - but he's still living the high life, especially when it comes to getting to and from the Crucible

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6 h. ago ‘Everyone’s scared’: little appetite for mirth before White House correspondents’ dinner

Annual event likely to prove gloomy affair amid Trump attacks on press and rise of Maga media ecosystemIt is no laughing matter. The annual dinner for journalists who cover the White House is best known for American presidents trying to be funny and comedians trying to be political. But this year’s edition will feature neither.Instead the event in a downtown Washington hotel on Saturday night will, critics say, resemble something closer to a wake for legacy media still trying to find an effective response to Donald Trump’s divide-and-rule tactics and the rise of the Maga media ecosystem. Continue reading...

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