43 m. ago Lando Norris says overcoming qualifying struggles makes Monaco pole his best

The British driver set a new record around the streets of Monte Carlo to beat local hero Charles Leclerc to pole by 0.109 seconds.

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88 m. ago Queen's comforting 5 words to Kate Middleton's brother after mortifying accident

James Middleton recalls and encounter with the late Queen when she comforted him after his beloved dog Ella became something of an escape artist during a stay at Sandringham

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1 hour ago Lando Norris pips Charles Leclerc to take Monaco F1 GP pole for McLaren

Norris’s masterful drive narrowly edges out LeclercHamilton may face grid penalty after coming fourthLando Norris has long been aware that if he is to revitalise his Formula One world championship challenge he had to click with his McLaren car in qualifying. So his pole position for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix is a moment to savour, a performance he has been attempting to nail since claiming the No 1 spot at the season-opener in Australia.On a curcuit that rewards confidence and commitment like no other, Norris had both in spades for a mighty lap in the final seconds of qualifying, threading the needle on the streets of Monte Carlo to beat the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc into second place by by 0.109 seconds and his teammate Oscar Piastri into third. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Cardiff witnesses a classic as Bordeaux power over Saints in brutal Champions Cup final

Bordeaux beat Northampton Saints 28-20 in Cardiff to claim European silverware

Sport

2 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson's fans left baffled by 'extreme' rule at his Farmer's Dog pub

Fans of Jeremy Clarkson's hit Amazon Prime show, Clarkson's Farm, have been flocking to sample his pub

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2 h. ago Lando Norris banishes qualifying blues to claim superb Monaco GP pole

The British driver set a new record around the streets of Monte Carlo to beat local hero Charles Leclerc to pole

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2 h. ago Jamie Carragher clashes with angry Nottingham Forest owner after Gary Neville ban

Nottingham Forest have banned Gary Neville from entering the City Ground for their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday after he criticised the behaviour of owner Evangelos Marinakis

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2 h. ago Voices: Angela Rayner is the Gordon Brown of this government

The deputy prime minister is serious about her ambition but, like Brown, she will have to wait, says John Rentoul

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3 h. ago ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook, 28, runs 2,343km along total length of New Zealand

He went through seven pairs of trainers and several injuries

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5 h. ago The 5 dog breeds that are known to bark the most and the one thing that links them

If you have grumpy neighbours likely to complain about noise, you may want to avoid getting any of these vocal dogs.

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5 h. ago Voices: What Rayner’s crackdown on child benefit will really mean for middle

A leaked government memo reveals that Angela Rayner wants to stop child benefit handouts to middle-class mums. The trouble is, says Charlotte Cripps, many on her hit list might have middle-class backgrounds but can no longer match them economically

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5 h. ago Any trade deal with US must be based on ‘respect not threats’, says EU commissioner

Maroš Šefčovič’s remarks come after pace of talks prompted Trump to propose 50% tariff on goods from blocThe European Union’s trade chief has struck a defiant tone after Donald Trump threatened to place a 50% tariff on all goods from the bloc, saying any potential trade deal between Brussels and Washington must be based on “respect not threats”.The US president made his statement after voicing frustration with the pace of progress on a trade agreement with the EU. The new rates would come into effect from 1 June. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Britney Spears speaks out after authorities called over singer's 'dangerous' behaviour

Britney Spears was said to have been met by 'authorities' at LAX earlier this week after reportedly lighting a cigarette on a flight from Mexico to the US and she's now spoken out

Culture

7 h. ago Legendary voice actor with roles in Dragon Ball Z and Fantastic Mr Fox dies as anime community pays tribute

Legendary voice actor Éric Legrand has died aged 66.

Events

8 h. ago What Rayner’s crackdown on child benefit will really mean for middle

A leaked government memo reveals that Angela Rayner wants to stop child benefit handouts to middle-class mums. The trouble is, says Charlotte Cripps, many on her hit list might have middle-class backgrounds but can no longer match them economically

Politics

8 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog baffles customers over strict menu policy

The Farmer's Dog, which opened last year, has been widely praised but some diners were left unimpressed after noticing that certain items were missing from the menu

Economics

8 h. ago Royal joy as William and Kate’s beloved dog Orla gives birth to four pups

The puppies’ names remain under wraps

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10 h. ago Renfrewshire crime: Pair charged with wildlife offences for allegedly breaching dog hunting law

Police Scotland said a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Society

11 h. ago 'I cancelled my daughter's 16th birthday party after her ridiculous behaviour'

A dad sparked a debate after he hastily cancelled his daughter's extravagant 16th birthday party after her bad behaviour. Some people slammed him, but he stood by the decision

Politics

11 h. ago 'Keir Starmer has got it wrong – here's why we're not an island of strangers'

Real Britain reports on All Souls church, which closed in 1986, became a magnet for anti-social behaviour, until community worker Inayat Omarji decided to try to do something about it

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