43 h. ago I walked 10,000 steps with a weighted backpack every day for a week – here are five reasons I’m not stopping

Use rucking to upgrade your walks, build strength and boost your fitness

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3 d. ago GP praises exercise 'anyone can do' for helping you 'live longer'

The doctor highlighted how reaching your step goal could help you lose weight and improve your health

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5 d. ago 'Real reason' Prince Harry did not meet King Charles in London this week

'Real reason' Prince Harry did not meet King Charles in London this week  Daily Express

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9 d. ago The AP’s win against Trump shows principles still have power in America | Margaret Sullivan

Series of actions this week including at Princeton and in a tiny town, offer hope that courageous voices can make a differenceGiven the constant flow of bad news – recession nearing, markets tanking, federal agencies run amok – a victory in court for a news wire service might seem trivial.But the Associated Press’s win against the Trump administration this week is meaningful for two reasons. It underscores the judiciary’s commitment to the first amendment, and it suggests that standing up for one’s principles may not be just a gesture made in vain. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'I won the Masters at Augusta but walking out in front of 89,000 at El Classico gave me goosebumps'

Sergio Garcia was crowned Masters champion at Augusta National in 2017, and in the year following, he was able to celebrate with his green jacket with his beloved Real Madrid

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1 week ago I’ve walked 10,000 steps a day for three years – these five surprising benefits are why I started

The common 10,000 steps per day fitness goal has ‘no scientific basis’, a 2023 study concluded – but I've found it works for me

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2 w. ago Thought Birmingham's bin strike was bad? How 1975 Glasgow walkout saw 70,000 tonnes of rubbish fester in the streets...before the Army were called in

In 1975, a mass walkout by binmen in a row over pay crippled Glasgow. In January of that year, around 350 workers began an unofficial strike that lasted more than three months.

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2 w. ago Builder charged woman £17,000 then left massive hole in her house and walked away

Gary Roberts, 60, has been handed a suspended sentence

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2 w. ago I’ve walked 10,000 steps a day for three years – these five surprising benefits persuaded me to make it a habit

Movement is good for you, and walking is one of the most accessible forms of movement there is. You don’t need a gym membership, shiny new running shoes or any other expensive equipment to do it – just leave the house and put one foot in front of the other.

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2 w. ago An exercise scientist recommends one easy trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

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2 w. ago Dog owners asked to keep their animals on the lead this week for a very important reason

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and RSPB Cymru are calling on dog owners to help protect ground-nesting birds in Wales by keeping pets on leads during breeding season

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2 w. ago The 1% Club player loses out on £94k after walking away from final question

The 1% Club ended in heartbreak for one player who walked away from a chance to win the £99,000 jackpot - before getting the final question right

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3 w. ago Vile Kasper Schmeichel smears cause uproar in Denmark as Celtic keeper callously compared to a child with POLIO

Schmeichel has been caught up in controversy in his homeland with the Danish PFA stepping into a row over the keeper's weight

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3 w. ago Rachel Reeves is all about growth. So why won’t she admit that Brexit is its worst enemy? | Polly Toynbee

Our exit from the EU won’t be a focus of the spring statement, but it should be. Most now accept the need for closer ties As the chancellor ekes out every last billion this week, it’s worth stepping back and remembering one key reason why Britain fares worse than its neighbours: Brexit. On Monday, MPs debated whether to rejoin the EU following the success of a public petition that gained 134,000 signatures. Don’t hold your breath. The government replied by quoting its not-until-hell-freezes-over manifesto pledge: “there will be no return to EU membership”. But the global Trumpquake has shaken all certainties, upended all that seemed solid. The European defence emergency has made talk of Brexit and its future less taboo on both sides of the Channel. Close observers note the ice breaking. “Things are moving in the right direction,” says Charles Grant of the Centre for European Reform (CER).Nonetheless, Labour is so paralysed by Brexit that despite its hunt for growth, it has said noth...

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3 w. ago Snow White star Rachel Zegler lands major BBC gig as Disney film struggles at box office

Disney's new Snow White film, starring Rachel Zegler in the titular role, has been panned by critics since its release last week and has been slammed for a number of reasons

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4 w. ago I walked 24,000 steps in 'chic' Skechers sandals now £13 in a deal stack

I've owned three pairs of these comfortable yet stylish sandals over the years and I've spotted a way to get them for the cheapest price yet

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