30 h. ago Marcus Rashford’s first impression of Nou Camp as he finally gets to train in stadium for first time since Man Utd exit

MARCUS RASHFORD hailed the revamped Nou Camp as "beautiful" after Barcelona edged closer to returning home. The Spanish giants - who have not played at their iconic ground since 2023 due to a £1.25BILLION refurb - staged an open training session. Now the first test event has been completed, Barca hope the team can host...

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45 h. ago Alan Carr's bombshell statement as he finally responds to Paloma Faith's baby news

The first series of Celebrity Traitors came to an end last night which saw iconic chat show host Alan Carr crowned the winner after a series of dramatic events

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3 d. ago Why the anger with Billie Eilish? You’re not allowed to say what we all know about billionaires | Zoe Williams

The singer is giving away millions – but the parameters for criticising the super-rich are very narrow, and hardly anyone qualifiesWhat exactly happened with Billie Eilish at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator awards last week? Look it up, and you have a perfect thumbnail of the modern information environment, its highs and lows. You can find out the exact words used by the event host, Stephen Colbert, as he introduced her and announced that the 23-year-old singer was giving away $11.5m (£8.8m) to fight food poverty and the climate crisis. You can find out the exact words she used after she took the stage. “We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than kind of ever, especially in our country,” she said. You can also get straight to the controversial bit. “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, bu...

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3 d. ago Why the anger with Billie Eilish? Because it’s against the rules to say what we all know about billionaires | Zoe Williams

The singer is giving away millions – but the parameters for criticising the super-rich are very narrow, and hardly anyone qualifiesWhat exactly happened with Billie Eilish at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator awards last week? Look it up, and you have a perfect thumbnail of the modern information environment, its highs and lows. You can find out the exact words used by the event host, Stephen Colbert, as he introduced her and announced that the 23-year-old singer was giving away $11.5m (£8.8m) to fight food poverty and the climate crisis. You can find out the exact words she used after she took the stage. “We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than kind of ever, especially in our country,” she said. You can also get straight to the controversial bit. “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, bu...

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7 d. ago UK theme parks' best Christmas events including one less than an hour from Manchester

UK theme parks including Alton Towers, Gulliver's World, Chessington and Paultons Park are all pulling out the stops for Christmas 2025 with a host of fun festive events

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1 week ago Global girl group Katseye joined by Spice Girls royalty at first ever UK performance

REVIEW: Global girl group Katseye performed for the first time in the UK at a intimate fan event on Tuesday night, with a very special guest there to host the show

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2 w. ago Furious Melinda Messenger slams event organisers after being sacked as host for Miss South Yorkshire

MODEL and TV presenter Melinda Messenger has lashed out at the organisers of Miss South Yorkshire after she claims they sacked her from hosting the contest. The star, 54, took to Instagram to share a lengthy statement in which she claimed her appearance and being "too grey" were just some of the reasons she was...

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2 w. ago Amazon reveals cause of AWS outage that took everything from banks to smart beds offline

AWS explains in a lengthy post how a bug in automation software brought down thousands of sites and applicationsAmazon has revealed the cause of this week’s hours-long AWS outage, which took everything from Signal to smart beds offline, was a bug in automation software that had widespread consequences.In a lengthy outline of the cause of the outage published on Thursday, AWS revealed a cascading set of events brought down thousands of sites and applications that host their services with the company. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump starts DEMOLISHING White House East Wing to build new $250 million ballroom

DONALD Trump has started tearing down the White House's East Wing to make way for a fresh $250 million ballroom. The lavish renovation plans involve building a 25,000 square feet space to host state dinners and other black-tie events. Reports suggest it will house crystal chandeliers, gilded columns and gold inlays. The opulent designs, reminiscent...

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2 w. ago Legacy of 2014 Commonwealth Games ‘allows Glasgow to host 2026 event’

A slimmed-down version of the Games will return to Glasgow next year.

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3 w. ago Jewish film festival postponed after cinemas ‘refuse to host events’

Some venues were worried something might happen to endanger their staff, organisers say

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3 w. ago Milan Olympic hockey arena delays may leave NHL stars on untested ice

Main Milan arena won’t host December test eventNew 16,000-seat venue still under constructionWomen’s hockey could open it on eve of GamesForget about thin ice. For now, there’s no ice.With NHL players preparing to return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade, construction on the main hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Games is going down to the wire. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago How to turn scallop roe into a delectable butter – recipe | Waste not

When you get scallops at the fishmonger, keep the roe, because it can be turned into a luxury ingredientBeyond Jersey’s epic beaches and rugged coastline, the island has an extraordinary food culture, rooted in both land and sea. From world-renowned jersey royal new potatoes to scallops sweeter and more tender than I’ve tasted anywhere, Jersey’s bounty is second to none. What excites me most, though, is how local farmers and producers are embracing regenerative agriculture, and in doing so reimagining the island’s food future with creativity and care. At the heart of that movement is Regen Gathering, a visionary festival that brings together farmers, chefs and food lovers to explore what Jersey’s foodtopia could look like.Last month, I was lucky enough to host a talk at the event, and cook a welcome dinner for all the speakers, alongside Regen’s inspiring founder, India Hamilton. Of course, scallops had to be on my menu, because they’re Jersey at its finest: delicate, plump and sing...

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3 w. ago Ozzy Osbourne final gig Back to the Beginning set to be annual memorial event

Ozzy's last gig was with the original Black Sabbath line-up and a host of other huge rock and metal bands. An event to honour him may now be held every year after an application was made to trademark the 'Back to the Beginning' name.

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3 w. ago Luke Littler's Saudi Arabia darts stance clear ahead of World Championship defence

Luke Littler has insisted that the PDC World Darts Championship should stay at Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) amid suggestions from Barry Hearn that Saudi Arabia want to host the event

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3 w. ago ‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app

Musicians have long criticized the streaming service’s paltry payouts, but a new wave of boycotts is emergingThis month, indie musicians in San Francisco gathered for a series of talks called Death to Spotify, where attenders explored “what it means to decentralize music discovery, production and listening from capitalist economies”.The events, held at Bathers library, featured speakers from indie station KEXP, labels Cherub Dream Records and Dandy Boy Records, and DJ collectives No Bias and Amor Digital. What began as a small run of talks quickly sold out and drew international interest. People as far away as Barcelona and Bengaluru emailed the organizers asking how to host similar events. Continue reading...

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