34 m. ago Furious Ospreys and Cardiff fans blast 'despicable' decision as Wales news overshadowed

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49 m. ago Man, 39, arrested on suspicion of murder after grandmother, 68, dies from stab wound in her neck in quiet village

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a grandmother was stabbed to death in her quiet countryside cottage. Gilly Livie, 68, was found with a stab wound to her neck after emergency crews were scrambled to her home in Cheriton, Hampshire, on January 9. Medics battled to save the grandmother's life but...

Events

1 hour ago Madison Keys’ Australian Open title defence nearly falters as Ukrainian steals the show

Oleksandra Oliynykova made life hard for the American with a vicious concoction of drop shots, slices and moonballs up to the roofFans seated in the upper bowls of the vast Rod Laver Arena are long accustomed to watching tennis from a considerable distance away, but on Tuesday afternoon they enjoyed the rare sight of the tennis ball frequently rising as high as their seats.That is the magic of Oleksandra Oliynykova, who made life hell for Madison Keys in the first match of the American’s Australian Open title defence with a vicious concoction of drop shots, slices and, most notably, moonballs that seemed to graze the stadium roof. Despite facing two set points in the opener, Keys showed her mental fortitude as she advanced to the second round with a 7-6 (6), 6-1 victory. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Kenji Morimoto’s recipe for miso leek custard tart with fennel slaw

Jammy leeks, savoury sweet chawanmushi and toasted sesame seeds make this flaky pastry dish feel decadent and specialThis savoury custard tart celebrates some of my favourite flavours (and dishes): jammy miso leeks, savoury-sweet chawanmushi (a Japanese steamed custard flavoured with dashi) and toasty sesame seeds, all enveloped in flaky pastry. It feels decadent, so it’s best served with a simple fennel salad, zingy with apple cider vinegar and mustard. It’s excellent eaten while still warm from the oven (be patient!), but even better as leftovers, because I have a soft spot for cold eggy tarts.Ferment: Simple Ferments and Pickles, and How to Eat Them, by Kenji Morimoto, is published by Pan Macmillan at £22. To order a copy for £19.80, visit the guardianbookshop.com Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago People baffled by bizarre twist in Pizza Hut Star Wars advert from 1999

The 1999 advert had viewers absolutely baffled. The person who posted it said: "I promise nothing will prepare you for the end of this commercial. Still shocks me every time I watch."

Events

2 h. ago Welsh mum relying on weekly transfusions to survive after rare disease diagnosis

Sian just found out there’s a single donor on the worldwide registry that could help her

Events

2 h. ago Northern Lights dazzle the UK amid Met Office's warning of aurora 'red alert'

The Met Office had said the Northern Lights — or aurora sighting — would result in "geomagnetic storming" but Brits scrambled to take a glimpse of the rare phenomenon

Events

3 h. ago ‘I’m the only patient in Swansea and Cardiff with my rare disease, but one person could save me’

The mum-of-two was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer last September

Science

5 h. ago 'I thought the man I met online was the one — but his evil scam cost me £60,000'

Cindy Palecek, who is from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, said the construction worker "seemed like a very nice person" but the man soon embezzled large sums of money from her

Economics

6 h. ago How I gave myself a Melania makeover to understand the psychology of the most powerful person on earth. And that's HER, not HIM, says BRYONY GORDON

And there we see why so many women admire Melania Trump. It's not because we like her - to do that, we'd have to know her, and she's hardly the most forthcoming of First Ladies.

Politics

6 h. ago Common health condition you may not know is 'linked to heart disease and diabetes'

Experts have discussed making changes to NHS pricing

Science

6 h. ago 21 amazing photographs of life in Sketty, Swansea, as it used to be

We've gathered 21 images which will give a reminder of some great moments in the area two decades ago

Culture

6 h. ago Prostate cancer becomes the UK's most common form of the disease: Celebrities from Chris Hoy to David Cameron tell of the urgent need for early screenings

Researchers found a sharp increase in the number of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer in just a year. The Daily Mail is campaigning for earlier diagnosis and a full screening programme.

Politics

7 h. ago Beckham feud latest: Brooklyn says parents David and Victoria try ‘endlessly to ruin’ his relationship in rare statement

Brooklyn addressed his long-standing feud in a six page statement posted to Instagram

Politics

9 h. ago Beckham feud latest: Brooklyn says mother Victoria ‘danced very inappropriately on me’ in rare public statement

Brooklyn addressed his long-standing feud in a six page statement posted to Instagram

Politics

10 h. ago Beckham feud latest: Brooklyn accuses ‘controlling’ David and Victoria of trying to ruin his marriage in rare statement

Brooklyn addressed his long-standing feud in a six page statement posted to Instagram

Politics

11 h. ago UK snow forecast as two rare and 'hazardous' weather events are just days away

Two rare and potentially dangerous weather events could hit the UK at the beginning of February, with weather maps showing ice pellets and freezing rain are on the cards

Politics

11 h. ago WRU choose Ospreys' Y11 as Cardiff Rugby's preferred new owners in bombshell decision

The huge call was made today at a Welsh Rugby Union board meeting held in Cardiff

Events

11 h. ago Here's how savvy mum saves £7,000 a year by switching out these household products

Olivia Lathwell makes her own oat milk, laundry detergent, hand lotion, and washing up liquid among other things to save money in her weekly shop

Economics

12 h. ago Victoria Beckham 'refused to help save displaced dogs during LA fires', Brooklyn claims

Brooklyn laid into parents David and Victoria in a bombshell statement in which he claimed his mum refused to help his wife when she asked for help to save dogs affected by last year's LA fires

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