41 h. ago Aidan O'Brien's hiring of Christophe Soumillon leaves major St Leger fancy without a jockey

The ten-time French champion jockey had been booked to ride Lazy Griff since July but has informed trainer Charlie Johnston that he is likely to be needed at Leopardstown to fill in for the injured Ryan Moore

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41 h. ago I was left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after my taxi didn't bother showing up and the driver ignored me... is there anything I can do? SALLY HAMILTON reveals dark side of Uber

I went to Rome at the end of May with my daughter. On departure day we were due to fly home with WizzAir at lunchtime, but the flight time changed to 7am. I pre-booked an Uber the night before.

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49 h. ago Little Problems – a cute detective game with no violence or victims

Shanghai-based developer Posh Cat Studio focused on the satisfying thrill of solving life’s small mysteries in this cosy crime caperAs the latest generation of 18-year-olds is about to find out, starting university is an experience fraught with minor as well as major problems. Oversleeping and missing lectures, forgetting where your study group is meeting, mislaying your books – a lot of your time is spent looking for things.It is these small mysteries that concern Little Problems, a cute detective game, in which the protagonist, Mary, must use her sleuthing abilities to make it through each day as a new student . Created by Indonesian designer Melisa, who has chosen to go by her first name only, the idea comes from her love of detective stories, but also her wish to take violence out of the genre. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Virginia Giuffre 'sent to have sex with Prince Andrew for FOURTH time' in bombshell claim

EXCLUSIVE: Before her suicide, Virginia Giuffre spent the last few months of her life finalising her book detailing her alleged time with Prince Andrew - the book is due out in October.

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5 d. ago 'I'm an author — these are five of my favourite books of all time I always recommend'

An author has named some of their favourite reads of all time - and there's something for everyone, whatever your preferred genre

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5 d. ago Shirley Ballas reveals toyboy days are 'over' as she lifts lid on vast spending on ex

EXCLUSIVE: Shirley Ballas opens up about the end of her relationship with Danny Taylor for the first time as she releases her gripping new book, Best Foot Forward

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5 d. ago Shirley Ballas vows 'my toyboy days are OVER' as she reveals vast spending on ex

EXCLUSIVE: Shirley Ballas opens up to the Mirror about the end of her relationship with Danny Taylor for the first time as she releases her gripping new book Best Foot Forward

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5 d. ago Shirley Ballas breaks silence on toyboy's devastating vanishing act and red flags she ignored

EXCLUSIVE: Shirley Ballas opens up to the Mirror about the end of her relationship with Danny Taylor for the first time as she releases her gripping new book Best Foot Forward

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5 d. ago What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in August

Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsOne of my favourite reads recently has been Childish Literature by Chilean author Alejandro Zambra, translated by Megan McDowell. It’s a mixed-genre book of memoir, short fiction and poetry on the theme of parenting and new fatherhood, with lots of lucidity, humour and humility throughout. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Best Christmas market holidays to book now – from just £74pp

Back from summer and already dreaming of Christmas? Now’s the time to book a festive market break – here are five of the best deals to get you in the spirit.

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim gives worrying transfer update on four unwanted Man Utd stars

Ruben Amorim has been attempting to reshape his Manchester United squad this summer but a number of players, who want out, remain on their books with time running out to achieve an exit

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1 week ago It’s official: two of the most beautiful bookshops in the world are in London

It’s official: two of the most beautiful bookshops in the world are in London  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago The Map That Leads to You review – sugary Amazon romance works best as travelogue

Rising star Madelyn Cline is a charming lead in an unusually glossy streaming weepie that leads to overfamiliar territoryA book-loving American woman in her 20s decides to spend time in Europe before she settles into the safety of a finance job in New York City, but she ends up falling for a man who is harbouring a tragic secret about his future. She’s played by an in-house Netflix star, he’s played by a non-American actor known for his role in a hit TV show. The film is based on a novel and is premiering on a streaming platform this month. While this might not be dramatically similar enough to become a Dante’s Peak/Volcano situation, it’s hard not to watch Amazon’s The Map That Leads to You, out this week, and frequently think about Netflix’s loosely similar My Oxford Year, released at the start of August.What immediately separates the two, and often separates Netflix and Amazon movies in general, is the aesthetic. My Oxford Year is every bit a TV movie while The Map That Leads to ...

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2 w. ago Manchester City sweep Wolves aside with Haaland double and debut goals

Whether Manchester City restore their powers as the Premier League’s formidable force after a summer of change remains one of the great unknowns but for Pep Guardiola the early evidence in victory at Wolves was supremely encouraging.The substitute Rayan Cherki, a summer signing from Lyon, capped the scoring within eight minutes of entering and Tijjani Reijnders, another one of those pinpointed to drive the close-season makeover, was peerless on his league debut; the Netherlands midfielder was the architect for Erling Haaland’s double, which bookended Reijnders’s first City goal, a feathery first-time finish. “City are back,” crooned the away support and, by the end, it was hard to argue otherwise. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Exact date and time you should book this weekend for huge holiday savings

It's never too late to book that dream break and according to one travel expert there's a sweet spot this weekend where you can make huge savings - but you'll need to set your alarm

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2 w. ago Jet2 launches huge sale with flights from 13 UK airports for under £40

The sale is on now - but there's limited time to book flights before its over

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3 w. ago Sashi Perera: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The lawyer turned comedian and author shares her favourite online lols, from Michael Bolton as Erin Brockovich to David Attenborough narrating tortoise sex Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI love the internet. People from the time before the internet always talk about how great that time was. They’re lying. Some things were exactly the same: there was love and war, and people pushed doors clearly marked “pull”, especially if someone was watching. But we had to bear these experiences without a tool to ferret out as much information as possible about anything or anyone at any time. So it was definitely a worse time.When a dial-up connection came into my life at 12, I threw myself at the internet with the intensity usually reserved for Backstreet Boys dances. I’ve aggressively communicated on every virtual platform since its inception, and the best bit is the link to all the funnies.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend...

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3 w. ago Holidaymakers warned they face struggle to find accommodation in Spain next summer

A spectacular natural phenomenon will occur in for the first time in 100 years - and people are already booking their stays.

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3 w. ago ‘It’s a brigade of old gits!’ Miriam Margolyes, Andy Linden and the older performers storming Edinburgh

At a festival so often dominated by bold young talent, it’s veteran performers stealing the spotlight this year. We meet them – from household names to octogenarian newcomersMiriam Margolyes is ensconced in the garden room of a fancy Edinburgh hotel, framed by tasteful greenery and smiling for a fan who wants a selfie. Apple-cheeked and foul-mouthed, she is gracious with the passing stranger, though she warns me later: “If somebody pisses me off, I’ll say: ‘Now listen to me, I’m 84!’” She pauses. “But I don’t see why they should!” she adds with a laugh.Margolyes is returning to Edinburgh for the second year running with an upgraded version of her acclaimed showcase based on the characters of Charles Dickens, her favourite author. “Same old cunt, even older,” reads the flyer. “It could be the last time, but don’t bank on it!” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lily James' epic BBC series based on 'best book of all time' now streaming free

All six episodes of the acclaimed 2016 adaptation have just been added to BBC iPlayer

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