91 m. ago National Trust creates living gene bank of endangered native black poplar

Cuttings of tree captured by John Constable being planted on restored Devon floodplainCaptured by John Constable in one of his most celebrated paintings, the black poplar tree was once as common as oak and beech in Britain.Now the rarest and most threatened native species in the country, the National Trust is creating a living gene bank of the black poplar to ensure Constable’s The Hay Wain does not become a tribute to an extinct breed. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Aldi brings back popular beauty Specialbuys including 'best primer ever' that's under £5

The popular budget supermarket has brought back some of its most sought-after beauty buys just in time for Mother's Day - but you'll need to be quick if you want to snap them up

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1 hour ago Jack Draper to face Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells in first Masters 1000 semi

British No 1 defeats Ben Shelton 6-4 7-5 at BNP Paribas OpenDraper meets two-time defending champion in last four in Indian WellsJack Draper has booked his place in an ATP Masters 1000 semi-final for the first time after defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open.The British No 1 edged ahead in the race between two of the rising stars of men’s tennis with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Shelton, who was also out to reach the last four of a Masters event for the first time. Draper will next face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz after the No 2 seed overcame Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6 (4) in their quarter-final in Indian Wells on Thursday. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago MSP licked on neck by crazed attacker demands greater protection for women in politics

EXCLUSIVE: Monica Lennon has said there must be greater protection on the campaign trail after Elspeth Wood pled guilty to the disgusting offence.

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2 h. ago Young dad in coma after football 'header' unable to recognise mother of son

Young dad, Dylan Beattie, has woken up from his coma.

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2 h. ago Ukraine war latest: Trump says Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin sets out tough conditions for ceasefire

Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss the ceasefire

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2 h. ago Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk

A sweeping storm system moving across the U.S. threatens to bring tornadoes, blizzards and possibly wildfires to different regions of the country

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2 h. ago Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk's verdict on replacement as transfer target speaks out

Liverpool face Newcastle in Sunday's Carabao Cup final and a lifting the trophy would go a long way to healing the pain of Tuesday's Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain

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3 h. ago Drunk passenger, 37, who told air hostess 'I'll smash your face in' after his wine was confiscated on flight from Turkey is jailed

A drunk Jet2 passenger who threatened a frightened air hostess by telling her he'd 'smash [her] face in' during a wine-fuelled rant has been jailed. 

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3 h. ago Lando Norris tops first practice session as Ollie Bearman crashes out

The McLaren driver is the bookmakers’ favourite to claim his first world championship in Australia.

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3 h. ago Arsenal news: Joshua Kimmich explains Gunners transfer snub after Mikel Arteta vow

Arsenal have discovered their next Champions League opponents after getting past PSV but the Gunners have been handed a significant transfer blow ahead of the summer window

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4 h. ago Kenya great Eliud Kipchoge to seek return to form in Sydney Marathon

Two-time Olympic champion to run in Australia for first timeRace will make its World Marathon Major debut on 31 AugustKenyan Eliud Kipchoge, perhaps the greatest runner in history, has declared he will run the Sydney Marathon in August in a huge boon to the event’s standing.The 40-year-old maestro, back-to-back Olympic marathon champion in 2016 and 2020 and the only runner ever to record an unofficial sub two-hour time in the event, says he’s excited to be competing in the first year that the Sydney race has been designated a World Marathon Major. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Was 'the Kurgan', the bad guy in the film Highlander, based on a real person?

The Kurgan (pictured) from the movie Highlander wasn't based on a specific person but on a real-life people: the Kurgans, an ancient nomadic people from the Pontic-Caspian steppe.

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5 h. ago Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say

Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create optionsThe Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the country has full access to the Panama canal, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday.Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the Panama canal, which is located at the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America and is considered one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, but he has not offered specifics about how he would do so, or if military action might be required. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Lewis Hamilton ready to race for Ferrari for the first time in F1's season

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time

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6 h. ago Rory McIlroy answers the call after a spot of mobile phone interference

Northern Irishman round in 67 after clash with spectatorGlover, Spaun and Villegas lead the way at SawgrassRory McIlroy opted to let his golf clubs do the talking. A wondrous approach to the 18th, setting up a birdie for an opening round of 67, emphasised the Northern Irishman’s ability to create his own storyline.Social media descended into typical frenzy in the buildup to this Players Championship after McIlroy was heckled by an aspiring golfer during a practice round at Sawgrass. Video footage showed McIlroy removing the intemperate spectator’s mobile phone beside the 17th tee before the individual in question was ejected by security. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago John Lennon gets honored on UK coin collection in what would have been his 85th year

John Lennon is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles legend and peace advocate would have turned 85

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6 h. ago Furious Jose Mourinho claims Fenerbache denied THREE penalties vs Rangers as he airs astonishing conspiracy claim

The Special One raised fresh fears Fenerbahce are paying for his own indiscretions

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6 h. ago Drunk passenger, 37, who told air hostess 'I'll smash your face in' after his wine was confiscated on flight to Turkey is jailed

A drunk Jet2 passenger who threatened a frightened air hostess by telling her he'd 'smash [her] face in' during a wine-fuelled rant has been jailed. 

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7 h. ago Ally McCoist spots 'unbelievable' unseen Jose Mourinho moment with Rangers fans at final whistle

The Special One watched Fenerbahce crash out of the Europa League on penalties at Ibrox

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