2 h. ago ‘I spoke complete twaddle for four minutes’: Meera Syal, Larry Lamb and more on the terror of stage fright

Forget Halloween! Real scares can happen to actors any night of the year. Big name actors, including Zachary Hart and Harmony Rose-Bremner, recall their worst moments – and how they overcame their fearsDerek Jacobi had a bout of it during a world tour of Hamlet. Bill Nighy wrestled with it in the run-up to The Vertical Hour opening on Broadway. Juliet Stevenson has likened it to “a disease”. It has even caused some to take flight: Stephen Fry disappeared from Cell Mates, while Lenny Henry left the stage during Educating Rita. “I’ve completely gone,” he said – although he did return to finish the show.Stage fright can cause the shakes but it can also trigger a complete physical freeze-up, to say nothing of a total verbal drying up – all right under the spotlight. So how and why does it take grip? Can it be overcome? And what does it feel like to be seized by the actor’s nightmare? Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Airdrie caretaker boss looks to build on first win in the Championship this season

The Diamonds ended their long wait for a victory at the bottom of the table by edging Arbroath

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3 h. ago The number of people in Scottish jails has hit a record high, prison chiefs have said

The overall total of inmates hit 8,430 last Tuesday, above the previous high of 8,420, with the fluctuating figure remaining above 8,400 for the whole week.

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3 h. ago Environment Agency hits back at ‘unfair’ claims of incompetence over waste crime

Philip Duffy, the agency’s chief executive, called the waste team ‘excellent’ and ‘hardworking’.

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3 h. ago Hot Chocolate set for massive comeback as lead vocalist Kennie Simon signs with Airdrie music label

Kennie is now set to launch a brand-new album with the independent label Hurricane Records.

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3 h. ago Alan Turing institute launches new mission to protect UK from cyber

Programme is designed to defend energy, transport and utilities amid concern over vulnerability to internet outagesBritain’s leading AI institute has announced a new mission to help protect the nation from cyber-attacks on infrastructure, including energy, transport and utilities, after it was embroiled in allegations of toxic work culture and the chief executive resigned amid ministerial pressure.The Alan Turing Institute will “carry out a programme of science and innovation designed to protect the UK from hostile threats”, it announced on Tuesday as part of changes following the resignation last month of Jean Innes, its chief executive, after a staff revolt and government calls for a strategic overhaul of the state-funded body. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine are war crimes, UN report concludes

Rights commission inquiry focused on south-east of country found drones targeted gathering points and critical infrastructureEurope live – latest updatesA UN rights commission has concluded that Russia’s drone attacks on civilians in south-eastern Ukraine constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes.In a report published this week, the commission said Russian forces, operating under a centralised command, had systematically used drones to “intentionally target civilians and civilian objects and cause harm and destruction”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Brendan Rodgers talked himself into trouble and Celtic chaos could lead to the unthinkable

Rodgers was accused of being ‘toxic’ and ‘divisive’ by Celtic chief Dermot Desmond in an explosive response to his resignation, which leaves an unlikely challenger in pole position for the Scottish title

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4 h. ago Vet urges dog owners to never ignore four things as it could have serious consequences

A vet named Cat has urged all dog owners to look out for four different signs that your dog is having health issues, as ignoring these could lead to serious health problems

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4 h. ago The improvements Wardley showed to beat Parker... and how he could use them to stun Usyk

Fabio Wardley stopped Joseph Parker to produce a career-best upset win to become WBO interim heavyweight champion, but how did Wardley overcome someone with Parker’s wealth of experience?

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4 h. ago A federal agent's daring plan: Recruit Maduro's pilot to turn on the Venezuelan leader

A federal agent had a daring plan: persuade Nicolas Maduro's chief pilot to surreptitiously divert the Venezuelan president’s plane to a place where U.S. authorities could nab the strongman

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5 h. ago The UK can lead the world if our AI revolution is built on strong foundations

Only 15% of UK organisations describe their networks as “flexible” enough for AI use

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5 h. ago New research reveals why exercise may not lead to weight loss

In theory, if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice, though, this isn’t as straightforward

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5 h. ago House of Dynamite writer ‘respectfully disagrees’ with Pentagon’s complaints about nuclear missile thriller

Noah Oppenheim responded to complaints from the Pentagon over the accuracy of the film’s depiction of the US’s defence systemsNoah Oppenheim, the writer of Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear-missile thriller House of Dynamite has responded to complaints from the Pentagon over the accuracy of its depiction of the US’s defence systems, saying he “respectfully disagree[s]”.In an internal memo dated 16 October obtained by Bloomberg, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said: “The fictional interceptors in the movie miss their target and we understand this is intended to be a compelling part of the drama intended for the entertainment of the audience,” but results from real-world testing “tell a vastly different story.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Failing to complete 1 cleaning task could lead to your 'hair falling out'

A training trichologist has shared that failing to complete a cleaning task could cause hair loss. She detailed what you need to do each week to ensure your hair is healthy

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5 h. ago Derek Chisora gives brutally honest answer to Fabio Wardley question

The heavyweight veteran was quick to praise Wardley for his victory over Joseph Parker, but has sent the undefeated star a rather stern warning

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6 h. ago Tesla chair warns Musk could quit if shareholders reject $1tn pay deal

Robyn Denholm urges investors to support billionaire chief’s package ahead of crucial November 6 vote

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6 h. ago Game recognize game: Other US sports stars are in awe of Shohei Ohtani

Even among fellow sports superstars, Shohei Ohtani has reached legendary status

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7 h. ago Declan Rice's comment after worst injury of his career shows where Arsenal star's head is at

Declan Rice limped off in Arsenal's victory over Crystal Palace and given his response following the worst injury of his career years prior, the Gunners star knows how to handle it

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7 h. ago Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of London Hicks and Isabella Smirh Lead Gateway College Preparatory to Victory

Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of London Hicks and Isabella Smirh Lead Gateway College Preparatory to Victory  MaxPreps.com

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