91 m. ago Confident Nicholas Jackson fires home to help Chelsea as Cole Palmer blows cold

As one ends their goal drought, another shows little sign of following suit

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1 hour ago Nicolas Jackson ends drought to sink Everton and lift Chelsea’s top

You would be forgiven if you were mistaken in thinking Nicolas Jackson’s striking finish against Everton meant more than what it was. The 1-0 victory was a crucial step in their Champions League pursuit. Still, when the ball hit the back of the net Jackson looked to have tears in his eyes as he emotionally celebrated. It was the striker’s first in 14 games and amid the hosts’ recent struggles up front, it felt like a welcome breakthrough, belied that the job of securing their European ambitions is far from over.Before kick-off, Chelsea had averaged more shots per game at home than any other Premier League side this season with 18.8 and the trend continued on Saturday. The hosts had five shots in the first half against an Everton side who had little to play for after safety was confirmed last weekend. The visitors offered little going forward despite Moisés Caicedo playing out of position at right-back at the expense of the captain, Reece James, to make room for Roméo Lavia in midfie...

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2 h. ago Bombshell tip on Jill Dando murder sent to Mirror just hours after 'contract killing'

A caller said Jill's killer was helped by an accomplice in a blue Range Rover who was moving around the area before the murder and waited close to a nearby park

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2 h. ago ‘The costume develops its own microclimate’: what it’s like to run a marathon in a novelty outfit

From stocky rhinos to mighty oak trees, dragging these costumes over 26 miles can be a punishing experienceA few minutes before the 2023 London Marathon began, Richard Stoate was getting into costume on the side of the road.It was a two-person job: the 43-year-old wasn’t just wearing trainers and sportswear for the 26.2-mile run. He was raising money for the young people’s charity WellChild, so – with his partner’s help – he climbed into a 10ft (3-metre) purple nurse costume. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Like many mothers, I struggled with breastfeeding. Now we know we’re not ‘failures’ | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

A study shows the impact of feeding challenges on maternal mental health. With official help in short supply, it’s time to support each otherAnyone who has struggled mentally knows it is often only with time and recovery that you can challenge the destructive thought patterns that once plagued you. That said, hindsight can also be a strange thing. While collecting Republic of Parenthood columns for a book, I spent time revisiting my old articles about my struggles with breastfeeding. I felt vindicated, as some of the things I wrote have since been confirmed.This week, the largest ever qualitative study on how difficulties with breastfeeding affects mothers’ mental health has been published in Scientific Reports. More than 2,000 mothers were surveyed with 65% reporting difficulties with infant latching, “which seemed to impact mental health”.. Feeling like “a bad mum” and “like I had failed my baby” were some of the common reasons given by participants.Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a Gua...

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2 h. ago Aston Martin given clear Max Verstappen verdict after £225m contract offer

Max Verstappen is a target for Aston Martin, who are reportedly ready to pay the Dutchman £225million over three years to lure him away from Red Bull next season

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3 h. ago Oncologist claims one '30% dinner table rule' may help you live a longer life

Silvio Garattini, 96, is the founder and director of Italy's Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, an institute dedicated to biomedical research

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3 h. ago St Mirren vs Rangers LIVE score and goal updates from the Premiership clash in Paisley

Both teams are likely to use the fixture with a view to next season with their league positions unlikely to change

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3 h. ago St Mirren vs Rangers LIVE as Cyriel Dessers squanders glorious chance for visitors

Both teams are likely to use the fixture with a view to next season with their league positions unlikely to change

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4 h. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

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4 h. ago Rio Ferdinand 'saved me from depression' says emotional brother Anton

Dancing On Ice star Anton Ferdinand revealed that his football legend brother Rio Ferdinand helped save him from the depths of depression following the death of their mum

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4 h. ago Former Man City youngster has gone under the radar in Manchester United's academy this season

Man Utd U21s won 4-2 against Everton in the Premier League 2 play-off and Tyler Fletcher was on the scorehseet.

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4 h. ago Anthea Turner's heartbreaking advice from mum that helped her through 'toughest time'

EXCLUSIVE: Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner has opened up about her love life and turning 65, during an exclusive chat with OK! following a holiday to Sandals Regency La Toc in Saint Lucia

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4 h. ago Doctor Who Season 2 episode 3 review: didn't expect to see that again

Isn’t it exciting when Doctor Who pulls an old foe out of the vault? This time around, the writers have gone way back into the archives and pulled out a goodie: hello, the creepy invisible monster from Midnight.

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4 h. ago Why Enzo Maresca isn't in the dugout for Chelsea vs Everton Premier League clash

Enzo Maresca will serve a touchline ban when Chelsea face Everton in a must-win game for the Blues as they look to secure qualification for next season's Champions League

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4 h. ago Christine McGuinness 'open to women' as she jets off for Celebs Go Dating

Christine McGuinness revealed that she is up for dating men and women as she is set to jet off to Ibiza for the new season of Celebs Go Dating, which comes after her 2022 split with husband Paddy McGuinness

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5 h. ago Ilkay Gundogan’s Wembley return is reminder of how dominant Man City were – and can be again

The former City captain won the FA Cup in his last outing at Wembley in 2023 and aims to end his team’s ‘bad season’ by winning the trophy once more

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6 h. ago Tom Ritchie learns Aberdeen fate as Jimmy Thelin makes call over Mitov and Doohan back up

The 22-year-old will leave at the end of the season and bring 13 years with the club to an end

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6 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night

CHARLOTTE DALY: Both fighters were subject to a strict 170lb cap for the fight-day weigh-in, part of a tightly negotiated agreement following the collapse of their original 2022 bout.

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6 h. ago The winners and losers from Matheus Cunha transfer if Manchester United complete deal

Matheus Cunha is a top target for Man United this summer as Ruben Amorim looks to shape his squad ahead of his first full season at the club.

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