27 m. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka wins; Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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53 m. ago Wolves vs Newcastle TV channel, live stream info and how to listen

Newcastle United make the trip to Molineux on Sunday when they'll hope to keep climbing the Premier League ranks with a fifth straight win over Wolves, who sit dead last

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2 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'Majestic' hall 'straight out of a period drama' less than an hour from Manchester

The historic Lancashire house and museum features 17th-century furniture, renowned artworks and woodland walks, with free entry for under 17s

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3 h. ago Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz is the Spanish coastline time forgot; a great swathe of Atlantic drama, fringed with sandy beaches and small seaside villages and resorts. Hotel Madreselva, surrounded by the pine forest, wetlands, dunes and sea cliffs of the Breña y Marismas de Barbate nature reserve, makes a suitably tranquil base, with a palm-shaded courtyard, flame-walled pool area and 18 stylish rooms, all with a private patio. A minute’s walk from the beach at Los Caños de Meca, the hotel is perfect for watersports lovers, as well as exploring this unspoilt corner of Andalucia. The hilltop pueblo blanco of Vejer, a 20-minute drive away, has charm in spades, while Cape Trafalgar, a lighthouse with views over the Strait of Gibraltar, is 10 minutes’ walk along the beach.Doubles from £83 B&B, hotelmadreselva.com Con...

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4 h. ago I tried new £2 M&S sea moss shot like Dua Lipa and can sum it up in two words

Sea moss is a popular superfood loved by celebrities, and Marks and Spencer is the latest retailer to jump on the trend

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13 h. ago Experts find 1,000,000km hole in the sun 'shaped like inverted number one'

Russian space boffins have spotted a huge hole in the sun that they reckon is sending a high-speed solar wind straight at us and could trigger a magnetic storm

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13 h. ago Since the menopause I only enjoy sex with my husband if I imagine a threesome with a woman have I been gay all along?

DEAR DEIDRE: I’VE always been straight, so why do I now find myself fancying other women? Could it be the menopause? I’m a 44-year-old wife and mum. I met my husband when I was in my teens and we’ve been married for 17 years. We have two children at secondary school. We’ve always had a healthy...

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15 h. ago The fate of the planet’s coastlines depends on how fast Antarctica’s ice sheets melt. We don’t know what’s coming

Some regions of the continent have enough ice to push up sea levels by 15 metres if they all melt, but researchers don’t yet fully understand the consequencesOn one side of Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi’s view across the vast Totten ice shelf, the sun sat low on the Antarctic horizon. On the other, a full moon.The ice shelf is “flat and white”, says Galton-Fenzi. “If there’s cloud around, you lose the horizon.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Migrants brave icy cold sea to pile onto overloaded dinghy for latest Channel crossing to UK

Dramatic images show dozens of people sitting along the sides of the low-slung boat, many wearing dark clothing and life jackets, as it cut across the grey sea towards Britain.

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21 h. ago Emmy Meli Returns With New Single ‘Other Things’ And Announces London Headline Show

Emmy Meli Returns With New Single ‘Other Things’ And Announces London Headline Show  RockShot Magazine

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26 h. ago Idyllic village forgotten by time with babbling brook and tragic past

Just six miles from Sheffield, this charming South Yorkshire village hides the story of one of Britain's deadliest Victorian floods that claimed 250 lives in 1864

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26 h. ago Idyllic village frozen in time with ancient bridges just an hour from Manchester

This quaint village sits just six miles from Sheffield with cosy pubs, scenic walks and beautiful bridges over a babbling brook

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28 h. ago Man Utd star 'can't not be played' as Michael Carrick told straight with hand forced

Michael Carrick isn't set to see his Manchester United options bolstered in the January transfer market, meaning he may well have to lean on youth during his caretaker reign

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29 h. ago Bizarre disappearing bridge that vanishes into the sea and connects two countries

Situated between Denmark and Sweden, the 'disappearing' Øresund Bridge remains a powerful symbol of solidarity in Europe, and has even inspired a hit TV crime drama

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35 h. ago Kyren Wilson wards off Neil Robertson fightback to reach Masters semi

Englishman sees out victory in final frameWu wipes the floor with Xiao in 6-0 routKyren Wilson edged into the semi-finals of the Masters after fending off a Neil Robertson comeback to win 6-5.Wilson had taken a three-frame lead, hitting two century breaks along the way, and took a 4-1 advantage before Robertson fought back, winning four straight frames and recording breaks of 110 and 107 to lead 5-4. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Kyren Wilson wards off Robertson fightback to reach Masters semis in decider

Englishman holds on for 6-5 victory in final frameWu wipes the floor with countryman Xiao in 6-0 routKyren Wilson edged into the semi-finals of the Masters after fending off a Neil Robertson comeback to win 6-5.Wilson had taken a three-frame lead, hitting two century breaks along the way, and took a 4-1 advantage before Robertson fought back, winning four straight frames and recording breaks of 110 and 107 to lead 5-4. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Stunning landscape hidden beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in new photos

A groundbreaking study has revealed the most detailed map to date of the landscape buried deep beneath Antarctica's huge glaciers - and it could prove crucial in predicting sea level rises

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39 h. ago Maya Jama hits back at Love Island fan saying 'Girl I have not'

Love Island host Maya Jama has been forced to set the record straight, as she makes a statement, on her smile transformation after being accused of having 'turkey teeth'

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39 h. ago Maya Jama hits back at trolls as she sets record straight on smile makeover

Love Island host Maya Jama has set the record straight on her smile transformation

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