2 h. ago ‘The joy shot out of his voice’: Ray Davies, Graham Nash and others on Brian Wilson’s songwriting genius

With the innocence of a child and the vision of a god, his craft was astonishing. From Jessica Pratt to Jim James and Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, top musicians explain why he was like no other‘He taught the world how to smile’: Brian Wilson bandmates pay tribute along with Bob Dylan, Elton John and moreTwelve of Brian Wilson’s greatest songsFor all the sophistication that everyone talks about, Brian never loses the thread of the song: the emotion. They have this childlike quality. These days we’d probably say he’s on the spectrum – there’s a sort of Asperger’s type innocence. He makes the lyrics and the melody speak. It’s so welcoming and without edge; it’s not part of a cynical adult world. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'I told my friend I'd always fancied her but now she's gone cold on me'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a reader who's feeling confused after admitting his feelings for his mate but she didn't react in the best way

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2 h. ago Emma Raducanu celebrates new British No 1 status by saving home blushes at Queen’s

Raducanu progressed to the quarter-finals with an assured performance while Katie Boulter and Heather Watson crashed out at the second-round stage

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2 h. ago Arne Engels gets honest over Celtic as 3 things stand out for record transfer as chapter one of journey comes to a close

Brendan Rodgers paid out the big bucks to land the Belgian as he brings reflects on his first campaign in the hoops

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3 h. ago Six reasons Air India Flight 171 may have crashed as tiny detail points to cause

An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed just minutes after taking off in north-western India, killing more than 200 onboard when it came down in a residential neighbourhood

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3 h. ago Six reasons Air India plane Flight 171 may have crashed as tiny detail points to cause

An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed just minutes after taking off in north-western India, killing more than 200 onboard when it came down in a residential neighbourhood

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3 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Mrs Badenoch was perkier than usual. Does she finally glimpse hope?

Mrs Badenoch can be a dull performer. This time she was perkier. Maybe it was because she could say wonkish things and know that the audience would follow.

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3 h. ago Air India plane crash had 'handful of Leicester residents' onboard as MP 'horrified'

A local MP has claimed there are several people in his constituency who have died after the fatal plane crash in India this morning, with over 200 said to be dead just minutes after taking off

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3 h. ago Boat firm wins alcohol licence despite locals' claims they've seen customers ram into others, defecate in gardens, enjoy al fresco sex and get naked in public

GoBoat's application was opposed by nearly 40 local residents who said they'd witnessed public sex, nudity, harassment and even punters using their gardens as toilets.

Economics

3 h. ago ‘Trent’ brings fluency and ‘impeccable’ Spanish to grand Real Madrid unveiling

Trent Alexander-Arnold impressed with his Spanish at unveiling and maintains Real are the only club he would have left Liverpool forWell, that was unexpected. Trent Alexander-Arnold took out the earpiece, made his way to the stage at Real Madrid’s training ground and said: “Buenas tardes, a todos”: Good afternoon, everyone. So far, so standard. But then he delivered the next line in Spanish too, then the one after that, and the one after that.He kept going until he got to the end of his speech, when he delivered the one line everyone invariably does on the day they are presented here: “Hala Madrid!” It wasn’t long – one minute and one second, in all – but it was long enough to win them over already. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Briton is ‘sole survivor’ of Air India plane crash that killed more than 290, police say

Flight AI171 was carrying 242 people bound for London when it crashed into residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoffAir India plane crash – latest updatesMore than 290 people have been killed after a London-bound Air India flight crashed in a residential area in the city of Ahmedabad, with a British man believed to be the sole survivor, according to police and local reports.The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people when it crashed minutes after taking off at 1.38pm local time from Ahmedabad, the main city in the north-western Indian state of Gujarat. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Briton is sole survivor of Air India plane crash that killed more than 290

Flight AI171 was carrying 242 people bound for London when it crashed into residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoffAir India plane crash – latest updatesMore than 290 people have been killed after a London-bound Air India flight crashed in a residential area in the city of Ahmedabad, with a British man the sole survivor, according to police.The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner heading for Gatwick was carrying 242 people when it crashed minutes after taking off at 1.38pm local time from Ahmedabad, the main city in the north-western Indian state of Gujarat. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Briton is sole survivor of Air India plane crash that killed more than 260

Flight AI171 was carrying 242 people bound for London when it crashed into residential area of Ahmedabad after takeoffAir India plane crash – latest updatesMore than 260 people have been killed after a London-bound Air India flight crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad, with a British man being the sole survivor, according to police.The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner heading for Gatwick was carrying 242 people when it crashed minutes after taking off at 1.38pm local time from Ahmedabad, the main city in the north-western state of Gujarat. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 'Jude Bellingham deserves Thomas Tuchel slap in face – he's needed bringing down a peg'

Jude Bellingham was untouchable when Gareth Southgate was England manager but Sir Alex Ferguson wouldn't have stood for it and neither will Thomas Tuchel

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4 h. ago Something to smile about, Sir David? Becks jokes with King Charles at star

David, who has been widely tipped to be knighted in the King's Birthday Honours on Saturday, joined The King at London's St James' Palace for a star-studded awards ceremony.

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5 h. ago I stayed overnight in a surreal Welsh Village with no residents and this is what happened after dark

Want Wales without the crowds? Stay overnight in this eccentric, empty village by the sea

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5 h. ago UK's toughest jobs include firefighters, farmers, and paramedics in new research

Research carried out among 2,000 adults found the majority of people believe the UK needs to do more to recognise those who perform tough jobs

Society

5 h. ago Broadway star Megan Hilty takes medical leave from hit musical days after Tonys performance

Hilty received a Tony nomination for her leading role as Madeline Ashton in the stage adaptation of ‘Death Becomes Her’

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6 h. ago Met Office verdict on 'Spanish plume' set to bring 'explosive thunderstorms' to UK

A phenomenon known as the Spanish Plume is about to shake up UK weather

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6 h. ago David Beckham is all smiles at King Charles' event before impending knightood

David Beckham, who has been tipped for a long-awaited knighthood in King Charles' upcoming birthday Honours list, is rubbing shoulders with celebrities and the royals today

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