1 hour ago Pensioner, 81, killed in hit and run as police launch manhunt for driver

The 81-year-old woman is believed to have gone to a nearby shop but suffered serious injuries after being struck and was taken to Aintree Hospital. She sadly died a short time later

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4 h. ago Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96

Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles has died

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36 h. ago ‘One bite and he was hooked’: from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra

Five families around the world share their struggles to keep their children away from UPFsParents and young people: share your concerns about ultra-processed foods (UPFs)The scourge of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is global. While their consumption is particularly high in the west, forming more than half the average diet in the UK and the US, for example, UPFs are replacing fresh food in diets on every continent.This month, the world’s largest review on the health threats of UPFs was published in the Lancet. It warned that such foods are exposing millions of people to long-term harm, and called for urgent action. Earlier this year Unicef revealed that more children around the world were obese than underweight for the first time, as junk food overwhelms diets, with the steepest rises in low- and middle-income countries. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Steve Cropper dead: Legendary Blues Brothers guitarist dies aged 84

Steve Cropper, who was once named the second greatest guitarist of all time behind Jimi Hendrix, has tragically died at the age of 84 this week his son has confirmed

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56 h. ago Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas film and it's about time everyone accepted it

The annual debate about Bruce Willis's action classic continues but for Jess Flaherty, the evidence is clear - from a Christmas Eve setting at a festive party, here's the case for Die Hard as a Christmas film

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3 d. ago ‘He was a batter ahead of his time’: Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62

Batter scored more than 6,000 runs for EnglandSmith was at Hampshire from 1982 to 2003Tributes have been paid to Robin Smith, whose swashbuckling batting and fearlessness at the crease lit up English cricket in an era when it often languished in the doldrums, following his death at the age of 62.Smith played 62 Tests for England between 1988 to 1996, averaging 43.67. But it was the sight of him taking the fight to the fastest pace bowlers of his generation that will live longest in the memory. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct cases over Hillsborough, says watchdog

None of the former officers named by the IOPC will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all retiredHillsborough disaster report: latest updatesTimeline: decades seeking justice and changeTwelve police officers would have faced disciplinary cases of gross misconduct for a catalogue of professional failings relating to the Hillsborough disaster if they were still serving, the police watchdog has said.However, no former officer named by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all retired. Some, including Peter Wright, the chief constable of South Yorkshire police at the time of the 1989 disaster, have died. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Hollywood fashion legend who worked with Kate Moss, Beyonce and Rihanna dies

Iconic fashion designer Pamela Hogg, who worked closely with some of the biggest celebrities and supermodels of our time, has unfortunately died, her family confirmed in a statement

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9 d. ago Napoli pay emotional tribute to Diego Maradona on fifth anniversary of his death

Diego Maradona won two Serie A titles during his time at Napoli as he achieved legendary status at the club

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1 week ago The shameful attacks on the Covid inquiry prove it: the right is lost in anti

There is nothing wrong with questioning the mighty cost of the lockdowns, but we can’t let hardline libertarians rewrite Britain’s pandemic historyThat number will stay fixed for ever in public memory: 23,000 people died because Boris Johnson resisted locking the country down in time. As Covid swept in, and with horrific images of Italian temporary morgues in tents, he went on holiday and took no calls. With the NHS bracing to be “overwhelmed” by the virus, he rode his new motorbike, walked his dog and hosted friends at Chevening.Nothing is surprising about that: he was ejected from Downing Street and later stepped down as an MP largely for partying and lying to parliament about it. Everyone knew he was a self-aggrandising fantasist with a “toxic and chaotic culture” around him. But this is not just about one narcissistic politician. It’s about his entire rightwing coterie of libertarians and their lethally dominant creed in the UK media.Polly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist Continu...

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1 week ago Ian Brown is seen for the first time since his bandmate Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died as emotional Stone Roses frontman heads out in Manchester

Ian Brown looked emotional as he stepped out in Manchester on Saturday, two days after the death of his bandmate Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.

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1 week ago Jellybean Johnson dead: Prince musician dies days after birthday

Musician Jellybean Johnson, who is best known for playing the drums for Prince and founding The Time, has died, just days after he celebrated his 69th birthday

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1 week ago Jellybean Johnson dead at 69: Prince's drummer and founder of The Time passes away as tributes pour in

Jellybean Johnson, the legendary drummer best known for co-founding Prince's band The Time, has died.

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2 w. ago Trump may yet impose a Ukraine deal – but it threatens to be a disaster for Kyiv

Ukraine could be forced into an agreement but plan as it stands seems too bizarre for Zelenskyy to sell to his publicWe’ve been here before: the Trump administration announces a roadmap towards peace in Ukraine that seems to be dramatically skewed towards Moscow’s demands; Volodymyr Zelenskyy gets on the phone to alarmed European allies; they quickly call Trump to message him that the whole idea is unworkable; the plan quietly dies. Rinse and repeat.This time it feels a bit different, however. Reports on Friday suggested the US has threatened that if Ukraine does not sign a hastily concocted peace plan, Washington could withdraw intelligence-sharing and other support critical to the Ukrainian war effort. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How Stone Roses' Mani's devastating personal tragedy led to band reunion after bitter row

Legendary bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has sadly died aged 63. In a time of deep crisis, his feud-ridden bandmates came together for the star and the emotional moment sparked a reunion

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2 w. ago New film shows why skiing in Scotland is (still) Worth It Every Time

The number of good snow days seems to be in decline each year, but Scotland’s diehard skiers and snowboarders aren’t about to give up any time soon, writes Roger Cox

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2 w. ago Brit woman killed in Patagonia blizzard pictured for first time as five hikers die

The other casualties were Mexican nationals Cristina Calvillo Tovar and Julian Garcia Pimentel, and German nationals Nadine Lichey and Andreas Von Pein.

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2 w. ago I'm A Celeb's Kelly Brook 'fattened up with sausage rolls' ahead of shower scene

I'm A Celebrity star Kelly Brook, who has already won the hearts of the nation, has been eating a rather unconventional diet ahead of her time in the Australian jungle

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3 w. ago Mum, 32, tragically dies without holding her baby for the first time

Ilona Kazik's devastated husband said he is still struggling to come to terms with his wife going into hospital to give birth and never coming home.

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3 w. ago Woman pregnant with twins who died at home pictured for first time

Kalaivani Balakrishnan was 25-weeks pregnant with twins when she tragically died

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