73 m. ago Young country diary: Our local river is clean again – and the birds are back too | Theo

River Wandle, south London: I can see the water from my bedroom window, the pollution has gone and it’s bursting with lifeMost mornings now, I peek out of my bedroom window and immediately feel happy. Right outside, the River Wandle is awake and bursting with life. The grey heron swoops down and swiftly lands with a big splash, then stands up, still as a statue. Once I spotted an electric-blue kingfisher zapping along so quickly that I could barely see it.Sadly, in February at half-term, there was a diesel leak into the river. A putrid stench came out of the water and the shock of the smell was overwhelming. The shimmering rainbow swirl of oil seemed to kill any fish that were in its path. My family and I were so worried, especially about the birds. The community worked together to clear the spill and monitor the river, and someone came to do a clean-up. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming shares emotional Christmas update amid Die Hard actor's dementia battle

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1 hour ago Bedbound disabled woman struggling after cancer death of husband faces TV Licence prosecution

TV Licensing brought the prosecution against the woman after noting she is disabled and has mental health struggles

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1 hour ago NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirmed a full investigation is now under way into the incident at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

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2 h. ago Louise Thompson reveals reason she spent Christmas Eve in hospital

Former Made in Chelsea star shares update on health struggles with followers

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2 h. ago Boxing Day chaos as Palestine Action protest sparks major disruption at Westfield Stratford

Protesters unfurled a huge Palestinian flag in the centre of the shopping mall

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2 h. ago The most stylish royal outfits of 2025: From Kate Middleton's couture gowns to Meghan Markle's Netflix glamour

From state banquets and commemorative services to red carpet moments and television appearances, the royal women have delivered a standout year in style.

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2 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham 'snubs' Holly Ramsay's wedding to Adam Peaty as bond breaks down

Brooklyn Beckham may miss childhood friend Holly Ramsay's wedding to Adam Peaty this weekend as reports suggest their long-standing friendship is under strain.

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2 h. ago In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

The year in pictures.

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3 h. ago Bluey’s ‘cool dad’ Bandit doesn’t impress his own kids as voice star admits they’re ‘embarrassed’ by him

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3 h. ago Spencer Matthews' My London: Bleecker Burger, La Petite Maison and Dorian

The former Made in Chelsea star runs in Battersea Park, wolfs down curries in Belgravia, and knows the best place for a burger

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3 h. ago Inoue vs Picasso: Fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks and odds today

‘The Monster’ and Junto Nakatani are out to secure huge 2026 showdown on Ring V: Night of the Samurai in Riyadh

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3 h. ago How to watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Blues looking to consolidate place in top four

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3 h. ago Scotland's World Cup opponents' incredible run ends amid VAR drama and boos

AFCON hosts held by Mali and now need to avoid defeat

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3 h. ago London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks 2025: Where to watch displays for free across the capital

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4 h. ago London from the sky: Best aerial photos of the capital in 2025

These stunning shots tell the capital’s story over the past year from a unique perspective

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4 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

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4 h. ago Morocco no longer continental pariah as Afcon showcases its global standing

Country pulled out of hosting 2015 tournament but has since become central figure within world footballIt is hard to conceive that Morocco, now the nerve centre for staging Africa’s marquee football events, was a continental pariah 10 years ago.Abruptly pulling out of hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, over fears it would lead to the spread of the Ebola virus in the kingdom, forced the Confederation of African Football to move the tournament to Equatorial Guinea, with less than 90 days to prepare for its staging. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago New Battle of the Sexes is cynical bid for attention and own goal for Sabalenka

World No 1’s clash with Nick Kyrgios is on track to being one of the most inane tennis events ever conceived2025 was the year of Aryna Sabalenka for so many reasons. She reached three of the four grand slam finals, winning her fourth major title at the US Open and further positioning herself as a generational great. From her humble origins as a volatile, one-note ball-basher, the 27-year-old has admirably evolved into an increasingly complete player. Sabalenka is the best player in the world for a second year in succession.The fleeting tennis off-season is usually an opportunity for players and spectators alike to reflect on such great feats before the new season is upon them. This year, however, the December discourse has been derailed by the fast-approaching train wreck Sabalenka stands at the heart of. Continue reading...

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