2 h. ago John Higgins and Kyren Wilson win at Masters as curious run of 6

Wilson defeats Si Jiahui, Higgins sees off Barry HawkinsAll six matches at Alexandra Palace have ended 6-2Kyren Wilson, the 2024 world champion, defeated Si Jiahui in impressive fashion to reach the Masters quarter-finals with the 6-2 result continuing a curious statistic: every match at Alexandra Palace this week had finished with the same scoreline. That record extended in the evening session as John Higgins saw off Barry Hawkins, 6-2, to reach the last eight.After edging the first frame following a run of snookers, Wilson – yet to win a tournament this season having broken his cue at the start of the campaign – looked set to build a maximum in the next, but just missed the 11th red into the bottom corner pocket as he moved 2-0 ahead. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago BBC's Mock The Week to return on new channel and fans don't have long to wait

Four years after it was cancelled by the BBC, Mock The Week is set to make a comeback with Dara Ó Briain and Hugh Dennis returning to host

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4 h. ago Army veteran carried out petrol bomb attack on police station

Jamie Taylor, 34, admitted throwing three Molotov cocktails at police vans parked outside the station in May last year

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6 h. ago BBC viewers fume over 'worst 30 minutes in TV history' as they switch off

Celebrity Mastermind viewers were less than impressed at the programme

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7 h. ago Gregg Wallace reflects on MasterChef sacking that ‘changed his life forever’

Gregg Wallace has reflected on his BBC sacking over MasterChef misconduct allegations.

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8 h. ago Kyren Wilson finds Masters form right on cue to rebound from ‘low point’

World No 2’s victory continues run of 6-2 match resultsJohn Higgins faces Barry Hawkins in late Tuesday gameKyren Wilson, the 2024 world champion, defeated Si Jiahui in impressive fashion to reach the Masters quarter-finals with the 6-2 result continuing a curious statistic: every match at Alexandra Palace this week up to their encounter had finished with the same scoreline.After edging the first frame following a run of snookers, Wilson – yet to win a tournament this season having broken his cue at the start of the campaign – looked set to build a maximum in the next, but just missed the 11th red into the bottom corner pocket as he moved 2-0 ahead. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Paedo war amputee teacher jailed after groping pupil and making seedy demands

Married former soldier Simon Taylor has been sentenced for grooming and groping a pupil in a move the victim heartbreakingly says 'stole their childhood' forever

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9 h. ago Amanda Holden reflects on past mistakes in emotional moment with Alan Carr

The Britain's Got Talent judge reflected on her first marriage to Les Dennis in an emotional chat with best friend Alan Carr, admitting she made mistakes

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10 h. ago 'Absolutely brilliant' crime novel to be made into 'bold' new Sky thriller from producers of Dept Q

The upcoming Sky drama will be based on a bestselling series of crime novels by an acclaimed mastermind of the genre

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10 h. ago All eyes on Bryson DeChambeau as LIV Golf future is threatened by PGA Tour masterstroke

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster reflects on a sensational start to 2026

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10 h. ago Strictly's Vito Coppola sends message to former Masterchef host John Torode

Vito appeared on the former BBC star's final episode of Masterchef

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10 h. ago Apprentice engineer bids to inspire girls into STEM industry

Irvine girl Skye, 20, is hoping her entry to the high profile event can help promote STEM careers to other young girls.

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10 h. ago Private jet tax to be introduced in Scotland as millionaires told 'pay a fair share for privilege'

The Scottish Greens and other environmental campaigners have long called for a tax on the kind of small jets regularly used by stars like Taylor Swift.

Economics

10 h. ago Trump may have to disclose details about assets as part of BBC lawsuit

US president is suing for defamation over documentary that joined two parts of speech he made on 6 January 2021President Trump is expected to come under pressure to make rare disclosures about his properties and business interests as part of his $10bn lawsuit against the BBC, the Guardian understands.Trump is suing the BBC for defamation over a Panorama documentary that spliced together two parts of the president’s address to a rally on 6 January 2021. The BBC has already apologised and said the edit was misleading, but has denied it defamed Trump. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago The Good Front Room: Dominic Taylor to revive Caribbean restaurant in Dalston

The Caribbean concept, which was a huge success in the Langham hotel, is moving east

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12 h. ago Hazel Irvine apologises to Dennis Taylor after what she said during The Masters coverage

BBC veteran Hazel Irvine was forced to apologise during The Masters coverage after making an on-air gaffe that risked upsetting one of her broadcasting colleagues

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12 h. ago Amanda Holden shares regrets over Les Dennis marriage with Alan Carr

Amanda and Les tied the knot back in 1995 after a whirlwind relationship

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12 h. ago Horror moment army veteran throws Molotov cocktails to firebomb police station

Jamie Taylor, 34, admitted charges of explosive substances and endangering life after throwing petrol bombs at Livingston Police Station in Scotland

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12 h. ago BBC snooker host Hazel Irvine forced to issue apology live on air at The Masters

BBC presenter Hazel Irvine was live on air at the Masters when she made an error in her historical figures and had to issue an apology to a certain snooker icon

Society

13 h. ago Dominik Szoboszlai apologises for 'disrespectful' Liverpool moment as Arne Slot speaks out

Dominik Szoboszlai apologised for the error that led to Barnsley's goal in Liverpool's 4-1 FA Cup victory at Anfield, which the away side didn't appreciate and considered it disrespectful

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