8 h. ago US Open: Taylor Townsend in tears as Krejcikova saves eight match points to survive

American misses first grand slam singles quarter-finalTownsend had become huge crowd favorite in QueensTaylor Townsend couldn’t covert eight match points in a second set that ended with a 25-minute tiebreaker as she was eliminated from the US Open on Sunday with a 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 loss to Barbora Krejcikova.With the fans firmly behind a player who became a fan favorite during the tournament after her confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko, Townsend was repeatedly a point away from what would have been her first grand slam singles quarter-final. But Krejcikova, a two-time grand slam singles champion, erased a slew of match points in a tiebreaker she once trailed 6-3 before winning 15-13, broke Townsend’s serve twice in the third set and advanced to face another American, No 4 seed Jessica Pegula, on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Raging 'swarm' of 20 monkeys attack and kill man as he screamed for help in village

The 67-year-old victim was collecting fodder for his cattle when he was ambushed by the animals in an incident that has caused widespread panic in the local village

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69 h. ago Tiny Welsh city with more history than anywhere else and unexpected attraction

A small town named after Wales' patron saint is often overlooked by visitors to the UK, but it has plenty of hidden gems and a unique selling point

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3 d. ago Scots villagers face 'nightmare' as lorry drivers ignore roadwork diversions to avoid 53

Residents in Kinbuck have reported 'chaotic scenes' this week as lorry drivers ignored a signed diversion, causing blockages and damage to an historic 273-year-old bridge.

Transport

3 d. ago Councillors call on villagers to support return of community council to Bridgend

Councillor Sally Pattle said that community councils provided the community with “ direct link” to West Lothian Council to help shape the places represented.

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3 d. ago World comes to Kirkcudbright as annual floodlit tattoo is a huge success

Irish dancers Trim the Velvet went down a storm with the huge crowd, who also enjoyed a Jacobite battle re-enactment

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4 d. ago Kids in Upper Nithsdale village denied school transport despite living in catchment area

Pupils in Kelloholm are having to use a service bus which gets to Sanquhar Academy an hour before the school day begins.

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4 d. ago Pretty UK village where house prices are being slashed by £100k after second homes nightmare

A homeowner is struggling to sell her waterside cottage even after slashing the price by a staggering £100,000, as locals argue their village has become a "ghost town".

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4 d. ago Waterfall in tiny village draws huge crowds but everyone has the same complaint

The village is home to one of the most famous waterfalls in Europe, but locals have been left frustrated by the constant flow of tourists to the 'stunning' area

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4 d. ago Huge crowds flock to waterfall in tiny Welsh village and locals are furious

There has been such a stampede of visitors for the 'most famous' waterfalls in Europe that the local village has been brought to a standstill and locals have been left trapped in their homes.

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5 d. ago Furious locals blast ITV drama Grantchester for ruining their village with 'embarrassing' fake wisteria

Horticultural expert Alan Titchmarsh earlier this year hit out at Grantchester for saying the fake wisteria was 'awful' and drove him 'nuts.'

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5 d. ago Renowned Portuguese bullfighter, 22, is killed by huge 1,500lbs bull in front of horrified crowd

Manuel Maria Trindade, a 22-year-old bullfighter, was making his debut performance in Lisbon's Campo Pequeno bullring when the show ended in tragedy.

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5 d. ago Gorgeous UK seaside village where you can walk all the way up a castle tower

This Norfolk village just two hours from Cambridge has plenty to offer locals and visitors, including a stunning sandy beach, an impressive castle and a racecourse

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6 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as huge crowds head to Notting Hill Carnival

Millions are set to attend the last day of Notting Hill Carnival today, as a result stations are closed and disruptions are expected

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7 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival draws huge crowds to west London as police make 140 arrests

Notting Hill Carnival draws huge crowds to west London as police make 140 arrests  London Evening Standard

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7 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival in pictures as huge crowds turn out for first day of celebration

Notting Hill Carnival got underway today as the streets of London were transformed with a spectacular display of music, dance and colourful costumes for the event's 59th year

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7 d. ago Duo make £39,000 profit as they transform dilapidated Welsh cottage on tiny budget

A pair teamed up on The Great House Giveaway to transform a one-bedroom terraced house in order to make a profit

Economics

9 d. ago England vs USA live: Red Roses kick off Women’s World Cup in front of huge crowd

The tournament favourites get their campaign underway as they bid to triumph on home soil

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9 d. ago England vs USA live: Red Roses set to kick off Women’s World Cup in front of huge crowd

The tournament favourites get their campaign underway as they bid to triumph on home soil

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9 d. ago Tiny Welsh pie shop that started in a sports club car park in Cardiff has big dreams

Donald's Pies has announced exciting news

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