81 m. ago Chaos in Clapham: a visit to the most dangerous cycle spot in Great Britain

Commuters share their views at the junction with the highest number of cycling accidentsIt’s 8am in Clapham, the area of south-west London where young professionals and well-off homeowners are crammed into 2 sq miles of buzzy high streets, a leafy common and rows of terraced houses.The popularity of the neighbourhood lies in its proximity to the city centre. A 4-mile hop to central London makes for an easy journey to work, especially for one kind of commuter: cyclists. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago ‘They feel betrayed’: how Reform UK is targeting votes in Britain’s manufacturing heartlands

In the first in a series, the Guardian maps out the rise in support for Farage and how parties are targeting the UK’s deindustrialised areasWhen Nigel Farage called for the nationalisation of British Steel on a visit to the Scunthorpe steelworks this spring, it was a marked change in direction for a man who had spent almost all of his political career campaigning for a smaller, Thatcherite state.Two years earlier, he had questioned why British taxpayers’ money should be thrown into keeping the fires of the very same blast furnaces burning. Back in 2018 he told an interviewer: “I supported Margaret Thatcher’s modernisation and reforms of the economy. It was painful for some people, but it had to happen.” Continue reading...

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81 m. ago What strange device was found in 1901 by sponge divers? The Saturday quiz

From Disney World, Oasis and the Magic Roundabout to Mini-Me and Oddjob, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which lines of latitude are defined by the midnight sun and polar night?2 Who was the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live?3 Which band have had a one-armed drummer since 1986?4 90% of the world’s advanced semiconductors come from which island?5 Which entertainment venue is at 82 Boulevard de Clichy, Paris?6 What is the heaviest naturally occurring element?7 What mysterious device was discovered in 1901 by Greek sponge divers?8 Which Shakespeare play is partly set in Lebanon?What links: 9 Disney World in 2010; GWR; Magic Roundabout; Oasis?10 Politician Leanne Wood, poet Simon Armitage; artist Cold War Steve; writer Mari Hannah?11 Dumbo; Gromit; Michael Myers; Mini-Me; Oddjob?12 Bay; general mines; holy spirit; St Paul; thick forest?13 First Nephi; Second Nephi; Book of Jacob; Book of Enos; Book of Jarom?14 Birmingham (trades); Cairo (minarets); Lon Chaney (...

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81 m. ago New map reveals UK high streets hit hardest by 'Kamikaze' shoplifting wave

As 'Kamikaze' shoplifting sweeps Britain, a new crime map has revealed the high streets most plagued by the retail theft 'epidemic' - use our interactive map to see how it compares where you live

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81 m. ago Readers' Letters: Exclusion isn't the only response to difficult pupils

A reader has a suggestion for the First Minister when it comes to dealing with difficult pupils

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2 h. ago The seagulls have landed: why gulls are encroaching on our towns

Avian invaders have coastal communities in Britain and beyond in a flap – but people are learning how to live with them Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Danny Boyle: ‘Some days I think I’m a great filmmaker. Other days I think I’m terrible’

The visionary director of ‘Trainspotting’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has returned to horror with the sensational sequel ‘28 Years Later’. He talks to Adam White about its shocking ending, the lessons he learnt from the failure of ‘The Beach’, and what his ‘Olympics thing’ taught him about Britain

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3 h. ago Harry Kane hits opener as Bayern edge Boca to advance to Club World Cup knockouts

Group C: Bayern Munich 2-1 Boca JuniorsMerentiel equalises for Argentinians before Olise scores late winnerHarry Kane ended the night in Miami bruised, sweat-soaked and perhaps a little weary from repeatedly picking himself up off the ground. Along the way Kane also scored one, made one and walked off with the Superior Player Of the Match laurels as Bayern Munich edged their way to a relentlessly entertaining 2-1 defeat of Boca Juniors in front of a high-energy full house.As a result, Bayern are now though to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup. A European team has also finally beaten a South American opponent at this tournament. But defeat still leaves Boca effectively in charge of their own destiny, with the fall-guys of Auckland City to come. They basically need to win by a spectacular margin and rely on Bayern to beat Porto. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago EasyJet rules for visiting Spain, Portugal, Greece and France this summer

easyJet states that post-Brexit, Brits travelling to the EU will need to ensure their travel documents meet certain requirements - specifically when it comes to their passport's validity

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4 h. ago The 'greatest piece of television' is completely free to watch on BBC iPlayer

The BBC comedy series is available to stream in its entirety

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4 h. ago Inside UK seaside village crowned for having Britain's most beautiful beach

A quaint seaside village that has recently welcomed a £150,000 upgrade has been praised for its pristine golden sand beach that stretches out for as far as the naked eye can see

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5 h. ago Shoppers rush to buy Slush Puppie machine to beat the heat at home

The simple-to-use slushy maker is available at Amazon and comes with a host of syrups to whip up the ultimate retro refreshment

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5 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: New Viktor Gyokeres claim made as fresh Marcus Rashford setback comes to light

Manchester United are expected to be active in the transfer market after a poor season but they are still yet to build on the capture of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha

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6 h. ago How I solved mystery of which 'lie' still annoys Meghan 8 years on: From tiara

Prince Harry is a man who bears a grudge. And in an interview with entrepreneur Emma Grede this week, the Duchess of Sussex revealed they have that peevish capacity in common.

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6 h. ago Ruth Jones, 58, reveals devastating menopause battle left her becoming a 'different person' as she struggled with mood swings

It comes after the Gavin and Stacey star, 58, announced on Wednesday that her and husband David Peet's 26-year marriage was over.

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6 h. ago Hailey Bieber divorce rumours are rampant after she was spotted without her wedding ring

The worrying sighting comes as speculation mounts that the supermodel is set to leave her husband Justin Bieber after his troubling behaviour in public, including bizarre outbursts.

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7 h. ago Is the controversial suicide capsule coming to Britain? Australian right

Dr Philip Nitschke, the Australian right-to-die campaigner known as 'Dr Death' who is behind the Sarco euthanasia pod, said he will be 'enthusiastically' seeking to bring it the Britiain.

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7 h. ago Rachel Zegler's West End Evita performance comes under fire as 'multiple people fall ill' while trying to catch a glimpse of the star's famous song during the soaring heat

The performer, 24, belted out Don't Cry For Me Argentina on the balcony of the London Palladium for her performance in Evita on Thursday.

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7 h. ago Texas may soon enact restrictions on when and how students can protest

Proposed legislation comes less than a decade after state passed law enshrining campus protest protections

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9 h. ago Aussie blonde bombshell Kimberley Davies to make Neighbours comeback in 'gift to fans'

Aussie born iconic soap legend Kimberley Davies is set to return to Ramsay Street to reprise her tole as Annalise Hartman after 20 years away from the soap silver screen

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