48 m. ago Scott Brown on rising Ayr United expectations as he hits two years in Somerset Park hotseat

The United boss insists rising expectations around Somerset Park are a sign of a positive future.

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91 m. ago Scotland weather: Met Office rain warning upgraded to amber as forecasters say flooding 'likely'

Up to 150 mm of rain is expected in some areas.

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97 m. ago 61 of the best gifts for women 2026: Top present ideas for her

Surprise her with something she'll never expect. No vacuums allowed.

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2 h. ago Frank earns breathing space after rolling Tottenham dice – could Europe shield him from sack?

Manager showed tactical bravery in darkest hour and like Postecoglou may find respite outside Premier LeagueThomas Frank was backed into a corner on every level, including team selection. The Tottenham manager had next-to-no options, only 11 established outfield players for the Champions League home game against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.The expectation was for an either/or choice between Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie at left-back. But when the teamsheets dropped, it turned out Frank had picked them both and left Randal Kolo Muani on the bench. It was the latest low point for Kolo Muani, who has to be regretting his decision to join on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Unrestored time capsule Mercedes expected to fetch astonishing £4.4m at auction

The rare 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' - considered by many to be the greatest sports car ever - has its original paintwork and is even covered in dust.

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3 h. ago Chess bully who accused tragic grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating issues furious response to toxicology report

Naroditsky, a popular American chess content creator who achieved grandmaster title as an 18-year-old, tragically died at the age of 29 in October shortly after a marathon livestreaming session.

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3 h. ago Child abuse probe after man runs marathon with a baby strapped to his chest

Images purportedly show the man running the race on Sunday, with his child attached to him on a harness. The man's race bib also appears to be pinned on the baby's jacket.

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4 h. ago Marathon PC requirements are here, and they're much lower than we expected

Can your PC run Marathon?

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4 h. ago 'Our friends don't understand we don't want them to come on our family holiday'

A Reddit user said they and their family had gone on holiday with some friends, and things hadn't gone as well as expected. And now their friends had asked to join them on their next trip.

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4 h. ago Crackdown on empty and void West Lothian Council homes agreed

A common theme across the chamber in Livingston was the desire to cut down the number of void, or empty homes, which require thousands of pounds of refurbishment after abandonment.

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5 h. ago The place that stayed with me: on a wild, misty river I learned I have the strength for almost anything

At first Stephanie Wood felt out of her depth rafting the Franklin, but by the end, a world of new possibilities had opened upI am old, I am unfit for this project and I am colder than hell frozen over but I am also stuck. A helicopter will not winch me out because my only injuries are the agonies of dodgy hips, screaming arm muscles and deeply wounded pride.And there are miles and days to go before I sleep again on a mattress with clean sheets and a pillow and luxuriate in a hot shower and can be propelled forward in ways that do not require the use of my arms. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Australians to perform acts of kindness on national day of mourning for Bondi terror attack victims

Mitzvahs – or charitable acts – will include preparing meals for vulnerable communities while the Sydney Opera House will host a memorial serviceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of Australians are expected to perform acts of kindness on Thursday to commemorate the victims of last month’s Bondi terror attack, as the Jewish tradition of mitzvah spreads across faiths and backgrounds.A mitzvah, which is a core value in Judaism, has come to mean any charitable act and is being requested of Australians to mark the national day of mourning. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago McDonald’s customers fury over huge change to loyalty scheme making it ‘worthless’

MCDONALD'S customers have been left furious over a huge change to its loyalty scheme. Fast-food lovers using MyMcDonald’s Rewards will get less bang for their buck as the Big Mac maker is due to increase the number of points required to get free nosh. Customers can earn points through the free app, or when using...

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6 h. ago Animal Crossing’s new update has revive d my pandemic sanctuary

After years away revisiting my abandoned island uncovers new features, old memories and the quiet reassurance that you can go home again• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereNintendo’s pandemic-era hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons got another major update last week, along with a £5 Switch 2 upgrade that makes it look and run better on the new console. Last year, I threw a new year’s party for my children in the game, but apart from that I have barely touched my island since the depths of lockdown, when sunny Alba was my preferred escape from the monotonous misery of the real world. Back then, I spent more than 200 hours on this island. Stepping out of her (now massive) house, my avatar’s hair is all ruffled and her eyes sleepy after a long, long time aslumber.I half-expected Alba to be practically in ruins, but it’s not that bad. Aside from a few cockroaches in the basement and a bunch of weeds poking up from the snow, everything is as it was. The paths t...

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6 h. ago 'I grew up with a nuclear bunker and guns in the world's most neutral country'

Despite Switzerland’s reputation for neutrality, the country is exceptionally well-prepared for conflict, with mandatory military service and legal requirements for nuclear bunkers in homes

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7 h. ago King back in London carrying out duties as Harry prepares to enter witness box

The monarch is not expected to meet with his youngest son while the legal proceedings are under way.

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7 h. ago Welsh X Factor star shares 'exciting' news with 'adorable' announcement

On Friday, January 16, the singer took to Instagram to share the "exciting announcement" that she's expecting her first child.

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7 h. ago Rory McIlroy gives fresh verdict on potential deal between LIV Golf and PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy does not expect LIV Golf and the PGA Tour to strike a deal any time soon

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7 h. ago UK inflation inches up in December but a decline toward 2% is expected in 2026

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose in December for the first time in five months, pushing further above the Bank of England’s target

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8 h. ago Harry ‘ready’ to give evidence earlier in Mail publisher trial – source

The Duke of Sussex had previously been expected to give evidence on Thursday, but will now enter the witness box on Wednesday.

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