12 h. ago Mark Nicholas’ proudest memory tinged by sadness as 2005 Ashes marked end of era

Twenty years on, Nicholas and co’s commentary of a memorable series still echoes.

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69 h. ago BBC EastEnders fans say 'the end of an era' as huge change confirmed for next week

EastEnders fans say "it's the end of an era" as Friday's instalment marked the end of the Chris Clenshaw era with Ben Wadey's episodes as Executive Producer airing from next week

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7 d. ago Falkirk village school marks end of an era as pupils gather ahead of closure

Blackness Primary School will close for the last time at the end of term, and parents and pupils gathered to say a final farewell.

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9 d. ago Sainsbury's change could mark beginning of the end of an era for shoppers

A pilot is being trialled at a small number of stores as Sainsbury's begins using a system Asda, Co-op, Morrisons and Waitrose are also employing

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2 w. ago Rangers takeover finally concludes Craig Whyte catastrophe but there is a tinge of sadness too – Keith Jackson

Our man broke the stunning story of the 49ers interest and says the deal being completed draws a line under a dark chapter for the club

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2 w. ago New on Netflix in June 2025, including dramatic end of its biggest ever show

June 2025 will mark the end of an era for Netflix, with the conclusion of its most-watched show in history.

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic wins 100th ATP Tour title as Hubert Hurkacz defeated in Geneva Open final

Serbian follows Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer as only the third male player of the Open era to reach century mark

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3 w. ago Luka Modric: Legendary Real Madrid midfielder confirms departure after decade of European dominance

The Croat’s decision to leave marks the end of an era at the Bernabeu

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3 w. ago Scientists drive antimatter from France to Switzerland in world first

Transportation marks ‘new era’ in antimatter research, say CERN physicists

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4 w. ago Gary Lineker next career move: Match of the Day host discussed future plans just weeks before BBC exit was confirmed following anti

Monday is set to mark the end of a broadcasting era with Gary Lineker expected to quit the BBC after being embroiled in anti-Semitism allegations via social media.

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4 w. ago Love Island's Laura Anderson emotional as she marks 'end of an era'

Former Love Island star Laura, 36, shared the bittersweet moment with fans as she confirmed she's packed up her Glasgow flat to move on to "bigger and better things."

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4 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz sinks Jannik Sinner to claim first Italian Open title

Spaniard wins 7-6 (5), 6-1 against home favouriteAlcaraz has won last four matches with SinnerOver the peculiar past three months in men’s tennis, the anti-doping suspension imposed on Jannik ­Sinner also left its mark on his greatest rival. In the No 1’s absence, all eyes and expectations turned to Carlos Alcaraz. At times, the Spaniard has said, the pressure “killed” him.Alcaraz found his way again by focusing on himself, on approaching his tennis with joy and composure, and in the most highly anticipated match of the season he marked the renewal of their era-defining rivalry with a statement victory by toppling Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win the Italian Open for the first time in his career. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz storms Sinner’s Roman kingdom to show he rules on clay

Spaniard wins 7-6 (5), 6-1 for first Italian Open titleAlcaraz has won last four matches against SinnerOver the peculiar past three months in men’s tennis, the anti-doping suspension imposed on Jannik ­Sinner also left its mark on his greatest rival. In the No 1’s absence, all eyes and expectations turned to Carlos Alcaraz. At times, the Spaniard has said, the pressure “killed” him.Alcaraz found his way again by focusing on himself, on approaching his tennis with joy and composure, and in the most highly anticipated match of the season he marked the renewal of their era-defining rivalry with a statement victory by toppling Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win the Italian Open for the first time in his career. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Everton fans celebrate in style to mark end of an era at Goodison Park | Andy Hunter

Fans and legends paid tribute to the 133-year-old home of Everton during their 2-0 win against SouthamptonThe La’s song There She Goes captured the mood perfectly, sparking a mass sing along before the second world war siren kicked in and Everton’s men emerged to the sound of Z-Cars for one last time at Goodison Park. Then the PA system cut out and Z-Cars spluttered to a halt. Not now, please not now. A sign from the stadium gods? A little reminder that this iconic feature of English football is 133 years old and all the affection in the world can not hide the wrinkles? Perhaps, but it can still say goodbye in style.On a beautiful day in L4 4EL, under pale blue skies darkened by plumes of royal blue smoke from the flares outside, Everton delivered as its history demanded and departed with a win. Iliman Ndiaye danced through the Southampton defence twice and etched his name into Goodison folklore as the final goal scorer in the stadium’s Premier League history. Continue reading...

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last month Twenty years later: how 2005 Ashes marked end of cricket as we knew it

England’s titanic tussle with Australia enthralled a nation but then the Test game vanished from UK free-to-air TVHow are you planning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 men’s Ashes? Is it finally time to get that Kevin Pietersen skunk cut? Gather your friends for a drunken knees-up around Trafalgar Square?Realistically, a quiet afternoon on YouTube will do, with Simon Jones’s reverse-swinger to Michael Clarke on repeat, off-stump gone like a popped cork. That rabbit hole should end up taking you to Pietersen’s 2014 appearance on the Graham Norton Show in which he discusses his strained relationship with Andrew Strauss while perched next to Taylor Swift. Yes, that actually happened. Continue reading...

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