64 m. ago The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

The Naked Light by Bridget Collins; Exiles by Mason Coile; Alchemised by SenLinYu; Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei; Big Time by Jordan ProsserThe Naked Light by Bridget Collins (Borough, £18.99)The latest from the bestselling author of The Binding is set in England and focuses on three “surplus women” after the first world war: bored, lonely Florence, her fey niece Phoebe, and Kit, a bohemian artist haunted by memories of wartime France, where she painted masks for wounded soldiers to wear over horrifically damaged faces. Their village is on the Sussex Downs, overlooked by an ancient face carved into the chalk, reputed to protect inhabitants from a hungry spirit. But since the death of the last member of the family traditionally bound to look after it, the face is fast disappearing beneath the grass, and something frightening is stirring in the land. Atmospheric, psychologically astute and beautifully realised, this is a brilliantly original literary take on folk horror.Exiles by Mason Coi...

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Italian forward was left out of Reds group for league phase, with 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha included instead

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Golf legend Tiger Woods has been backed to become a success if he ever invested in a club like Manchester United after a string of his fellow sports superstars invested in other teams

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1 hour ago Wissa, Ramsey and Delap face injury layoffs, plus Slot on Isak and Guéhi – live

All the latest from Premier League, WSL and beyondTen things to look out for | Contact Niall via emailManchester United visit City in Sunday’s derby, but will do so without André Onana. The Cameroon keeper completed his loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor last night, so either new recruit Senne Lammens or Altay Bayindir will be in goal.There is equal uncertainty over who will be between the sticks for the hosts. Will James Trafford keep his place or will Pep Guardiola throw new arrival Gigi Donnarumma straight into action? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Olympic swimming legend marks ten years in Stirling as he brings back latest medal

Duncan Scott added to his glittering career accolades with his World Championship gold in Singapore - with the swimming legend back in training in the Stirling pool.

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2 h. ago Liverpool dealt fresh injury blow as new fitness boost confirmed for Burnley clash

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The club are investigating how a bag containing multiple pairs of boots went missing ahead of the first leg of their qualifier

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3 h. ago Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City injury news and team news vs Manchester United

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3 h. ago Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City injury updates and team news vs Manchester United

Manchester City face Man United in the Premier League this weekend looking to bounce back from two league defeats.

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3 h. ago Happy memories await Stirling Albion as they aim to keep League Two momentum going

The Binos have enjoyed a strong recent record at Borough Briggs, winning both of their clashes with Elgin City in Moray last term.

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3 h. ago UEFA confirm late Champions League rule change a week before Man City campaign begins

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3 h. ago Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz to return to Stirling cinema for special movie season

The movies will hit the screens at the Vue cinema in Stirling throughout September and October as part of a special Edgar Wright season.

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3 h. ago Rio Ferdinand changes Arsenal Premier League title prediction after just three games

Arsenal host Nottingham Forest this weekend looking to return to winning ways after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Premier League title rivals Liverpool before the international break

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Residents in Kinlochard are hoping to secure the 27 acre site as part of big plans for a community revamp.

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3 h. ago Poland says Russia’s drone incursion ‘wasn’t a mistake’ after Trump’s speculation – Europe live

Donald Trump appeared to be dismissive Thursday night as he said it ‘could have been an mistake’Prince Harry has also made a surprise visit to Kyiv after an invitation from the Ukrainian government, saying he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of the thousands of military personnel who have been seriously injured in the three-year war against Russia.During the trip to the Ukrainian capital, he and a team from his Invictus Games Foundation are set to detail new initiatives to support the rehabilitation of the wounded, with the eventual aim of providing help to all areas of the country. Continue reading...

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