1 hour ago Hydrangeas will have 'bigger blooms' next year if one easy job is done now

Hydrangeas are a popular choice for many gardeners, thanks to their large, colourful blooms. But to ensure they thrive and produce plenty of flowers, there are some key autumn care tips to follow

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2 h. ago Dear Coleen: I'm worried about my friend going through midlife crisis at 40

She’s fallen hard for a guy who’s 12 years younger. They work at the same place, so see each other every day. For the past few months, all she’s done is talk about this younger man and how much she fancies him.

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2 h. ago Hamleys names top Christmas toys list including bouncy ball and teddy bear

According to research from Future Marketing Insights, compact designs that work well at home and on the go are increasingly popular.

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2 h. ago Explain it to me quickly: why are runners freaking out about a feud between Strava and Garmin?

Strava, the Instagram for exercise, is suing Garmin for allegedly copying its features. Josh Taylor explains it to Miles HerbertGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJosh, there’s a lot of commentary online from runners and cyclists over Strava suing Garmin. I am a runner, but I must confess I run to get away from the world – not participate in more online discourse. What’s it all about?Miles, Strava is the go-to app for runners and cyclists to track their exercise. It has a lot of social features that allow users to race against the times of other users in a sort of social competition, and find popular places to exercise. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Explain it to me quickly: why are runners and riders freaking out about a feud between Strava and Garmin?

Strava, the Instagram for exercise, is suing Garmin for allegedly copying its features. Josh Taylor explains it to Miles HerbertGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJosh, there’s a lot of commentary online from runners and cyclists over Strava suing Garmin. I am a runner, but I must confess I run to get away from the world – not participate in more online discourse. What’s it all about?Miles, Strava is the go-to app for runners and cyclists to track their exercise. It has a lot of social features that allow users to race against the times of other users in a sort of social competition, and find popular places to exercise. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Oven tray grease will melt off 'like magic' if you soak in 1 unusual ingredient

Cleaning fans have been sharing their top tips for getting oven trays sparkling clean, with one hack in particular proving to be very popular - and all you need is one thing you've probably already got in the cupboard.

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7 h. ago Around 70,000 users’ personal data at risk after hackers target popular messaging platform for gamers

Hackers targeted a third-party company that works with the popular messaging app in an effort to extort a ‘ransom,’ Discord said

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9 h. ago Trump live: President threatens to cut ‘very popular Democrat programs’ as shutdown drags on

Trump said the hostages in Gaza will be released early next week

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9 h. ago Diners 'violently ill' and in 'horrendous pain' after eating at popular pub

Diners at a Welsh pub were left "severely unwell" with diarrhoea after eating a carvery, with Public Health Wales now investigating a suspected food poisoning outbreak.

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10 h. ago ‘Just lovely’ BBC star spotted filming in popular Glasgow cafe

A BBC star has been spotted filming at a Glasgow cafe this week - and staff were delighted. Line of Duty actress, Vicky McLure, was snapped filming with her husband Jonny Owen at Langside Cafe in Glasgow's southside. The actress rose to fame after playing Detective Inspector Kate Fleming in the BBC's hit series. The...

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12 h. ago Irish rock band announce they 'want it to end on a high' as band announce split

A popular Irish rock band announced they made the decision to split after a decade performing together, with the group writing one more album before they part ways

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13 h. ago Popular Stockport shop owned by fashion influencer set to close

"It’s been such a tough decision but I know this is absolutely the correct call"

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13 h. ago ‘We rewatched an Ajax match for 90 minutes’: What really happens when tennis anti

Remembering where to be 365 days a year, even if it means the doping control officer pressing the doorbell at 6am, can weigh heavily on playersDuring a particularly mischievous period of his life many years ago, a 21-year-old Gaël Monfils returned home from a long night of partying at 5.45am and, after a quick dash to the bathroom, fell asleep. Minutes later he was awoken by a doping control officer at his front door: “I’m dying in my bed, and somehow I hear the guy come. Barely. I’m dead and he’s coming,” says Monfils, laughing.One of the requirements of being an elite tennis player is providing your location for an hour each day as part of the anti-doping whereabouts system, which allows the anti-doping authorities to conduct unannounced out-of-competition doping tests. For years the Frenchman, like most other players, has assigned 6am as his usual hour, a time he is certain to be at home or in his hotel room. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago ‘We rewatched an Ajax match’: What really happens when tennis anti

Remembering where to be 365 days a year, even if it means the doping control officer pressing the doorbell at 6am, can weigh heavily on playersDuring a particularly mischievous period of his life, many years ago, a 21-year-old Gaël Monfils returned home from a long night of partying at 5.45am and after a quick dash to the bathroom fell asleep. Minutes later he was woken up by a doping control officer at his front door: “I’m dying in my bed and somehow I hear the guy come. Barely. I’m dead and he’s coming,” says Monfils, laughing.One of the requirements of being an elite player is providing your location for an hour each day as part of the anti-doping whereabouts system, which allows the anti-doping authorities to conduct unannounced out-of-competition doping tests. For years the Frenchman, like most other players, has assigned 6am as his usual hour, a time he is certain to be at home or in his hotel room. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Panic across UK as parents find link to porn in popular children's book

A series of children's books is being pulled from circulation after a hidden link to porn was discovered, with parents of school children across the country receiving an alarming warning

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14 h. ago Tuna mayo tastes even better when using 1 'wonderfully creamy' ingredient

Tuna mayo is a really popular sandwich filling, but it can feel quite heavy. A cook has shared a simple recipe to lighten up tuna salad while making it even tastier

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14 h. ago Hack of age verification firm may have exposed Discord users’ ID photos

Names, email addresses and other contact details of about 70,000 global users could also have been takenGovernment ID photos of about 70,000 global users of Discord, a popular messaging and chat platform among video gamers, may have been exposed after hackers compromised a company contracted to carry out age verification checks.Some users’ names, email addresses and other contact details, IP addresses and messages with Discord’s customer service agents may also have been taken. The attacker has been trying to extort a ransom from the company. No full credit card details or passwords were seized. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Hack of age verification firm may have exposed 70,000 Discord users’ ID photos

Names, email addresses and other contact details of users from around the world could also have been takenGovernment ID photos of about 70,000 global users of Discord, a popular messaging and chat platform among video gamers, may have been exposed after hackers compromised a company contracted to carry out age verification checks.Some users’ names, email addresses and other contact details, IP addresses and messages with Discord’s customer service agents may also have been taken. The attacker has been trying to extort a ransom from the company. No full credit card details or passwords were seized. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Stanley's viral tumbler just got a 'spooky chic' makeover for Hallowen and it's selling fast

Stanley's popular Quencher cup has gotten a spooky season makeover with its new limited-edition Halloween collection, and fans are already racing to buy

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16 h. ago Families 'violently ill' after eating at popular pub in Welsh village

A number of people experienced sickness and diarrhoea

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