8 h. ago Greg Fisilau sets the tone as Exeter show strength with dismissal of Leicester

Exeter 24-10 LeicesterChiefs move to within a point of leaders NorthamptonThere is still a long way to go but Exeter would have settled for their current position back in the summer. Second place in the Prem table heading into 2026 with momentum building nicely is a very different story from last season’s grim struggle and, in front of a 15,000 capacity crowd, here was another example of exactly why they are a developing force.While this was not quite as compelling as their pre-Christmas raid on Saracens, the Chiefs could conceivably have registered another half-dozen tries in the absence of Len Ikitau, their injured Wallaby centre. Another barnstorming display from No 8 Greg Fisilau set the standard and the whole side showed enough physicality and defensive hunger to leave the Tigers to survive on seasonal scraps. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dim the lights, add a trinket tray and put out your best towels: how to spruce up your spare room

Impress your guests with interiors experts’ top tips for a stylish sleepoverWhen guests feel that they’ve been looked after with care, it sets the tone for a harmonious visit. Whether you have the luxury of a guest room, or a space that is somewhere between a home office and a laundry graveyard, there are lots of simple, thoughtful ways to give guests a genuinely warm welcome.When friends and family are staying for just one night, it’s all about making their room comfortable and convenient – think cosy bedding, chargers by the bed, space for an overnight bag, etc. But if it’s a few days or more, it’s worth putting more effort in because, however close you are, you don’t want to be on top of each other. Create a space where they’re happy to relax, and everyone will be able to enjoy some time to decompress. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal makes triumphant return to the dancefloor as she kicks off semi

Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon set the tone for Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals as they kicked off the show with a sizzling salsa. 

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2 w. ago Losing grip on games is worry for Guardiola despite City finding way past Madrid

Youthful side struggles off the ball and head coach knows more control is needed to take big prizes this season“Some things were happening,” Josko Gvardiol said, with glorious understatement, as he reflected on the chaos of Manchester City’s start at Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The defender had been guilty of a lapse at the very outset, caught in possession, Madrid suddenly in and running. Then, there was the penalty that was not.It was a reckless swipe in the third minute by Matheus Nunes on Vinícius Júnior, the referee, Clément Turpin, pointing to the spot only for the VAR to step in and rule that the offence was fractionally outside the area. City’s heads spun and a tone was set. The opening half-hour was an uncomfortable experience for them and by the time that spell had ended, Madrid were 1-0 up through Rodrygo and looking good for a much-needed victory. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Norris pips Verstappen to top spot again in second practice

Norris sets the tone for the weekend by going fastest in both Friday practice sessions ahead of Verstappen

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3 w. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Piastri on track for first time in second practice session

Norris sets the tone for the weekend by grasping top spot away from Verstappen in the final minutes of FP1

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3 w. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Norris dramatically pips Verstappen to quickest lap in opening practice

Norris sets the tone for the weekend by grasping top spot away from Verstappen in the final minutes of FP1

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3 w. ago Shells found in Spain could be among oldest known musical instruments

Conch-shell trumpets discovered in Neolithic settlements and mines in Catalonia make tone similar to french horn, says lead researcherAs a child, Miquel López García was fascinated by the conch shell, kept in the bathroom, that his father’s family in the southern Spanish region of Almería had blown to warn their fellow villagers of rising rivers and approaching flood waters.The hours he spent getting that “characteristically potent sound out of it” paid off last year when the archaeologist, musicologist and professional trumpet player pressed his lips to eight conch-shell trumpets. Their tones, he says, could carry insights into the lives of the people who lived in north-east Spain 6,000 years ago. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma adds to shaky Man City concerns in Leeds win

Gianluigi Donnarumma has kept Manchester City solid in a number of games but he set the tone for the team's second-half collapse

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