3 h. ago Kilmarnock pub closes its doors for last time marking 'end of an era'

"We are incredibly grateful for the memories shared here and the community that has surrounded The Portmann."

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4 h. ago Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford weights confirmed ahead of undisputed title showdown

The main-event weigh-in was held behind closed doors in Las Vegas, where Crawford is going two divisions above his career-highest weight so far

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14 h. ago Kelly Osbourne shares video of new hobby that’s ‘put a smile back on mum’s face’

It marks first time that Black Sabbath singer’s wife has been seen in public since his funeral

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35 h. ago Shark shoppers 'stunned' by how much dirt new gadget picks up

"I wasn't expecting great things due to the length of time some of these marks have been there, but nothing proved too much for this machine"

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39 h. ago Why it’s ‘boom time’ for kitchen contractors serving London restaurant market

Why it’s ‘boom time’ for kitchen contractors serving London restaurant market  Catering Insight

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58 h. ago ‘Nobody can occupy your imagination’: From Ground Zero’s producer on documenting his native Palestine

Rashid Masharawi, who produced the anthology of 22 short films that was Palestine’s official entry to the Academy Awards, has remarkable optimism about the future of GazaBeing a Palestinian under Israeli occupation will not help someone make a good film, according to Rashid Masharawi, but a good film-maker will help Palestine.With his anthology film From Ground Zero (in Arabic: From Zero Distance) he attempts to do just that by bridging the space between the Palestinians in Gaza who have endured a campaign of annihilation behind closed doors to those around the world watching as an incomprehensibly vast tragedy unfolds in real time. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago I was put on citalopram for my anxiety. A single lifestyle change that no doctor thought to suggest finally cured my nerves

From the outside, Jodi Clark had it all: a career, a happy home, and the kind of polished exterior that suggested everything was under control. But behind closed doors, her reality was far more fragile.

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68 h. ago Poland shoots down drones over its territory amid Russian attack on Ukraine, prime minister says

Donald Tusk says operation launched after ‘repeated violations of Polish airspace’Poland has shot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, prime minister Donald Tusk has said, marking the first time in the Ukraine war that Warsaw has engaged Russian assets in its airspace.“An operation is underway related to the repeated violation of Polish airspace,” Tusk wrote on X early on Wednesday. “The military has used weaponry against the objects.” He said he was in “constant contact” with President Karol Nawrocki and the operational commander. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Anglo American agrees mining mega merger; Londoners face commuting struggles as tube strike enters second day – business live

Deal will create $53bn mining giant but raises fears of job cuts as headquarters moves to VancouverIn the markets, the FTSE 100 index has edged 0.2% higher while Germany’s Dax gained 0.15% and Italy’s FTSE MiB rose by 0.5%.France’s CAC climbed by 0.7%, despite political turmoil in the country. French president Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years, after centre-right PM François Bayrou was ousted in a confidence vote on Monday, as expected. This toppled his minority government.A quiet Monday masks a big week ahead for US markets, with the Nasdaq hitting an all-time high as tech and retail led a modest rebound. The S&P 500 added 0.5%, while the Russell 2000 lagged after its recent run. Treasury yields continued their descent, with the 10-year near 4%, its lowest in five months, and the 2-year hovering around 3.5%, levels last seen in 2022.Markets are fully priced for a 25bps cut [from the Fed] this month, and expect more to come. With PPI, CPI...

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4 d. ago Scotland stay on course for World Cup after beating Belarus behind closed doors

Che Adams scored the opener before Zakhar Volkov nodded into his own net to seal a crucial win for Steve Clarke’s side

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4 d. ago Task review – Mark Ruffalo’s druggy kidnap drama is so bleak it’s downright manipulative

This box-ticking exercise from the maker of the exceptional Mare of Easttown has bloody shootouts, bags of fentanyl and bodies – but very soon it becomes inescapably boringDo you feel it? There is a ripple in the firmament, a vibration in the foundations, a bracing of the cosmos yes, Mark Ruffalo is preparing to Act again. This time, he stars in crime drama Task, created by Mare of Easttown’s Brad Inglesby, as a former priest turned FBI agent nursing a great sorrow in the suitably grey environs of suburban Philadelphia. Tom Brandis ends every day in a drunken semi-stupor and begins every morning with prayer and a head-dunk into an ice-filled sink. Do you think we might be in for a meditation on guilt, sin and the possibility of redemption? Yes, I wearily agree.So. Brandis is taken off the desk duties he has been assigned since his great sorrow. This is evidently connected to the sentencing hearing for a third-degree murder conviction he is due to attend next week, where his daughter...

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4 d. ago Why is Belarus v Scotland being played without fans? Venue details, and why the game is in Hungary

Here’s why Scotland’s game with belarus is being played behind closed doors in Hungary on Monday evening.

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4 d. ago China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei, outspoken critic of Chinese Communist Party

The move marks the first time China has formally sanctioned a Japanese parliamentarian for political speech

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4 d. ago Michelle Keegan moment 'ticked off bucket list' as she shares rare family glimpse

The actress and her husband Mark Wright were seen taking some time off parenting duties

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5 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz powers past Jannik Sinner in four sets to win US Open

Spaniard wins final 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4Alcaraz new world No 1 after victoryWhen Carlos Alcaraz is fully focused and his impossibly complete game is in full flow, nothing in the world can stop him. As he has spent the early years of his career collecting major titles at a breathless pace, this has been clear for a long time. On the biggest stage in tennis, he reinforced the sentiment with a stupendous performance against his greatest rival, completely outplaying Jannik Sinner, the No 1 and defending champion, to lift his second US Open title with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win.At the end of the most spectacular summer of his career, Alcaraz will replace Sinner as world No 1, returning to the top ranking for the first time in two years. The 22-year-old also continues to mark himself as one of the greatest ever young players: he is the second-youngest man in the Open era to earn six grand slam titles, trailing only Björn Borg. He is also already the fourth man to win multiple grand slam title...

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5 d. ago Steve Clarke teases Scotland team news as he expresses sympathy for Tartan Army and avoids distraction

Head coach knows how tough closed-door game is for supporters

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5 d. ago What channel is Belarus v Scotland on? TV, live stream and team news plus why game is behind closed doors

Full details ahead of World Cup qualifier between Belarus and Scotland

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5 d. ago Who will win Belarus vs Scotland? Our writers predict behind closed doors World Cup qualifier

A decent start in Denmark must be built on as Steve Clarke takes his team to neutral territory for second World Cup qualifier

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5 d. ago Phone shops set to keep doors closed when their open in bid to stop thefts

Thefts of mobile phones are getting worse as some smartphone shops take drastic measures such as keeping the store doors shut when they are open for business

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5 d. ago Six of the best Christmas markets to visit this festive season

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it's time to plan a visit to a traditional Christmas market. Here are seven options, some in the UK and some a little bit further, to inspire your seasonal shopping plans.

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