22 h. ago Zoe Ball favourite to take over Strictly Come Dancing as Claudia and Tess bow out

Zoe Ball is the favourite to take over Strictly Come Dancing as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly step down, with bookmakers tipping her at 2/1 for the main role

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23 h. ago Arsenal take huge step towards tying down Max Dowman, 15, to pro contract after finalising scholarship deal

MAX DOWMAN has agreed scholarship terms with Arsenal ahead of signing his first pro deal in 2026. The 15-year-old has emerged as one of the brightest teenage talents on the planet after forcing his way into Gunners boss Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans. He made his Prem debut against Leeds United in August, aged 15 years...

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5 d. ago King should remove Andrew's princeship, say family of Virginia Giuffre

'Why not just take it another step further and relinquish him of his prince title as well?'

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6 d. ago World’s landscapes may soon be ‘devoid of wild animals’, says nature photographer

Margot Raggett, whose latest compilation shows animals scrubbed from natural habitats, calls for rethink on UK accelerated housebuildingMargot Raggett has spent the past decade raising money for conservation efforts around the world but, right now, she feels nervous about the future. “It does feel like we’ve taken a backward step,” she said.The wildlife photographer has raised £1.2m for the cause in the past 10 years through her Remembering Wildlife series, an annual, not-for-profit picture book featuring images of animals from the world’s top nature photographers. The first edition was published in 2015, when the Paris climate agreement was being drafted but, in the years since, efforts to tackle the climate crisis have been rolled back. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago What Sir Jim Ratcliffe and key Man United figures have said about a new stadium amid major update

Manchester United's plans to build a new stadium have taken a step forward this week.

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1 week ago Drivers encouraged to take one step that could help them save lives

The DVLA has introduced new measures

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1 week ago Luke Littler takes next career step just days after confirming management split

World Darts Championship winner Luke Littler split from his long-term management just months before mounting his title defence at Alexandra Palace and has now issued an update

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1 week ago DVLA announce unexpected change on driving licence applications

The move is hoped to get more young people to take a potentially lifesaving step

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1 week ago Scotland ride luck against Belarus to take another step towards World Cup qualification

Scotland 2-1 Belarus: VAR came to the Scots’ rescue twice as they escaped embarrassment at the hands of the world’s 100th-ranked nation

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1 week ago Luke Littler takes new step in relationship with girlfriend as he banks huge payday

Luke Littler is looking to claim his first World Grand Prix title on Sunday, with a six-figure reward on the line, and his girlfriend is expected to be there to cheer him on

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1 week ago Scotland v Belarus live: Tartan Army look to take huge step towards World Cup qualification

Scotland can move to the top of their World Cup qualifying group after coming from behind to beat Greece on Thursday

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1 week ago Clyde 2 Kilmarnock B 1: Young praises players for 'grinding it out' to take step towards knockout rounds

The Bully Wee edged past Kilmarnock B last night to all but seal their progress to the knockout rounds of the KDM Evolution Trophy

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1 week ago Brad Pitt, 61, takes MAJOR step in relationship with girlfriend Ines de Ramon, 32... after bitter Angelina Jolie divorce

The couple have been together since 2022, but waited until the the 2024 Venice Film Festival to make their red carpet debut.

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2 w. ago Man Utd news: Saudi takeover update as Ruben Amorim replacement who'd bring 'havoc' named

Manchester United have taken a step in the right direction under Ruben Amorim, but the manager's long-term future remains in doubt - here's the latest from Old Trafford

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2 w. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with maple pecan brittle | The sweet spot

A warming slice of creamy autumn sweetness, offset with a nutty crunchSilky, spiced and just sweet enough, this pumpkin cheesecake is a celebration of autumnal comfort. I’m not a fan of tinned pumpkin – it’s watery and flat-tasting – so I’ve taken the extra step of roasting some butternut or Kent squash; the oven’s heat coaxes out its natural sweetness while evaporating excess moisture, resulting in a smooth, flavourful puree that gives the cheesecake real depth. The maple pecan brittle provides the final flourish: golden, nutty and with just the right amount of crunch to offset the cheesecake’s creamy softness. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz 'take major step in relationship as pals reveal loved

Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz have reportedly taken a major step in their relationship as pals close to the pair have claimed the couple are 'barely apart'.

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2 w. ago 'Inseparable' Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz take major relationship step

Pals say Harry Styles and his actress girlfriend Zoe Kravitz are set to take a huge step in the relationship and reveal what "very attractive quality" Zoe sees in Harry

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2 w. ago Defiant Scotland take step towards World Cup as remarkable fightback avoids Greek tragedy – 5 talking points

Steve Clarke's men put the visitors on the brink of elimination with a remarkable 3-1 win under the Hampden lights

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2 w. ago Luke Littler takes step closer to glory and dumps out World Grand Prix defending champion

Luke Littler has taken a step closer to World Grand Prix glory as he unceremoniously dumped out the reigning champion Mike De Decker

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2 w. ago Man Utd's new stadium 'takes major step forward' as next steps outlined by club

Manchester United have launched the next phase of their consultation with supporters on the club's plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium at Old Trafford

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