9 h. ago Grand Designs legend says beautiful Scottish region is his favourite staycation spot

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin McCloud, the well-known host of Channel 4's Grand Designs, shared some of his best-loved locations in the UK, including a Scottish beauty spot that "feels otherworldly"

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63 h. ago Grand Designs star Kevin McCloud admits 'heavy burden' as 'saddest ever' home is sold

Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud has spoken out about the sale of Chesil Cliff House, which was dubbed the 'saddest' home in the show's history, in an exclusive interview

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64 h. ago Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud admits he has 'mixed feelings' after show's 'saddest ever' home finally sold following 10

During his time on the show, Edward Short, 52, had left viewers in floods of tears in his quest to renovate a dilapidated lighthouse into a luxury eco-friendly home on the north Devon coast.

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65 h. ago Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud opens up on 'heavy burden' after 'saddest home' is sold

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin McCloud, best known for his role on Channel 4's Grand Designs, responded to news that the show's "saddest house" had finally sold

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8 d. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup: John Mitchell feels England are yet to show their best

England face Canada in Saturday’s sold-out final.

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8 d. ago England star determined to banish World Cup final demons as Red Roses set sights on history

The centre has established as one of the first names on John Mitchell’s teamsheet for this weekend’s final against Canada at a sold out Allianz Stadium.

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8 d. ago Red Roses 'will not overthink' World Cup final with sold out crowd to be '16th player'

Three years ago, the now defence coach Sarah Hunter was captain when a then-record 42,579 fans made a critical difference in inspiring New Zealand to a narrow 34–31 win.

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1 week ago Women’s Rugby World Cup ticket sales triple that of 2022 tournament

Final set to be most attended women’s matchPeak of 3.1 million watched England’s semi-final on BBCTicket sales for the Women’s Rugby World Cup are more than triple the previous tournament in New Zealand. England, the host side, will face Canada in the final on Saturday at a long sold-out Twickenham and figures released on Monday showed more than 440,000 tickets have been sold for the tournament.“That is 100,000 more than our original objective,” said the tournament’s managing director, Sarah Massey. “It is three times the number that was sold for the last women’s Rugby World Cup. It is an extraordinary milestone that even surpasses our best expectations.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud issues warning to potential homeowners as he admits 'I feel sorry'

Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud has been presenting the Channel 4 show since 1999 and issued a start warning for anyone looking to get onto the property ladder

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2 w. ago Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud says he feels 'sorry for anyone trying to buy a home' today

Herefordshire-based Kevin McCloud, the presenter of Grand Designs, admitted that he feels 'sorry for anyone tying to buy a home today - not just young people' in an interview with The Times.

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2 w. ago ‘America, are we dating?’: Oasis finally wins over the US with triumphant tour

As the rock band played the final stop of their sold-out reunion tour near LA, it was clear: Liam and Noel Gallagher have become icons statesideAfter a crowd of nearly 90,000 finished singing Don’t Look Back in Anger, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher had a question.“Are we dating?” he asked fans at the Rose Bowl, a stadium just outside Los Angeles, last Sunday night. “America, Oasis, the new hot couple, yeah?” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘America, are we dating?’: Oasis finally win over the US with triumphant tour

As the British rock band played the final stop of their sold-out reunion tour near LA, it was clear: Liam and Noel Gallagher have become icons statesideAfter a crowd of nearly 90,000 finished singing Don’t Look Back in Anger, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher had a question.“Are we dating?” he asked fans at the Rose Bowl, a stadium just outside Los Angeles, last Sunday night. “America, Oasis, the new hot couple, yeah?” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Land where Margaret Fleming was murdered finally sold after price slashed

The vulnerable teen was kept prisoner at Seacroft, a bungalow in Inverkip, before her carers were convicted of the murder - though Margaret's remains have never been found.

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