13 h. ago Mum drank two bottles of wine a day after starting home work

Jennie Mccormac is now two years sober and has lost 5st

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16 h. ago Noughties rock band 'devastated' as they're forced to cancel UK tour just a day before it starts as they issue apology to fans

A noughties American rock band have issued an apology to fans after being forced to cancel their UK tour just a day before it starts.

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3 d. ago Match of the Day's new iconic presenters snapped as seasons starts in days

Alongside MOTD 2 host Mark Saggers, former Sky Sports stalwart Kelly Cates (the daughter of footballing god Kenny Dalglish) and well-known BBC Sports presenter Gabby Logan will host the show

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3 d. ago 'What neighbours did to our front lawn before we moved in was a sign of things to come'

A family has run into a number of issues with their neighbours that started one day one.

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4 d. ago Wine fans discover 'better than supermarkets' deal that sees bottles under £5 each

They work out at less than £5 a bottle, which is cheaper than most supermarkets these days

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6 d. ago Raducanu puts in hard yards with new coach as she targets rankings rise

Briton pushing to make top 20 after consistent runShe could face world No 1 in Cincinnati third roundEven as daylight began to fade on Tuesday evening across the vast Cincinnati Open tournament grounds and the other courts emptied, Emma Raducanu was not yet ready to end her workday. The start of competition in Mason, Ohio also marked her first day of training with her new coach Francisco Roig. She was determined to make the most of it.Having already trained in the afternoon, Raducanu and Roig spent the evening working quietly through each shot in her game. Alongside ample technical conversations about her groundstrokes and second serve, there was also plenty of laughter as the pair began the task of learning more about each other and how their personalities match. Only a furious evening downpour forced them off the court. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Raducanu puts in hard yards as she targets rankings rise under Roig’s rule

Briton is pushing to make top 20 after consistent run but still searching for the secret of how to beat the world’s bestEven as daylight began to fade on Tuesday evening across the vast Cincinnati Open tournament grounds and the other courts emptied, Emma Raducanu was not yet ready to end her workday. The start of competition in Mason, Ohio also marked her first day of training with her new coach Francisco Roig. She was determined to make the most of it.Having already trained in the afternoon, Raducanu and Roig spent the evening working quietly through each shot in her game. Alongside ample technical conversations about her groundstrokes and second serve, there was also plenty of laughter as the pair began the task of learning more about each other and how their personalities match. Only a furious evening downpour forced them off the court. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Stirling striker says opening day brace could've been better as Binos start well

The summer arrival had two goals inside the opening 20 minutes to seal the contest at Edinburgh City - but rued another missed chances to make a real statement of intent.

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1 week ago Best wine deals to shop in August, from supermarket offers to vegan bottles

From sauvignon blanc to sparkling Crémant, these deals are absolutely ‘di-vine’

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1 week ago Strictly's Stacey Dooley warns 'they'll take me from you' after daughter drama

The former Glitterball Trophy champion was in London with her husband to promote their new play, but the couple's day got off to a chaotic start

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1 week ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: This is the REAL reason why there's been an explosion in cases of ADHD

I do believe ADHD is being wildly overdiagnosed. I also worry that the surge in cases is starting to have a damaging impact on the day-to-day lives of everyone.

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1 week ago Celtic 1 St Mirren 0 LIVE reaction as champions leave it late to make a winning start on Flag Day

The Hoops kick off their quest for five-in-a-row and a record-breaking 56th league title

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1 week ago I wallowed in booze for four decades. Here’s what five sober years have taught me

To give up drinking once seemed unthinkable – and when I finally made the leap, it didn’t go quite as expectedEveryone needs a hobby, and for 40 years mine was booze. I was 17 when I drank enough to throw up for the first time, and 57 when I stopped. In between I spent most nights, and thousands of lunchtimes and afternoons, with at least a gentle buzz on. One cheeky pint would turn into three, four, a binge. I blacked out. I had fumbling, regrettable sex. I vomited out of cars and on to lawns. I drank wine at 50p a bottle and £15 a glass – and a sea of lager, lager, lager. There was vodka flavoured with everything, from raspberries to rhubarb and bacon, plus gin and armagnac and amaretto and tequila and eggnog and crème de menthe and Baileys and sherry and blue curaçao and bourbon and cider and Kahlúa.Some evenings I would laugh and laugh and laugh; other times drinking felt more like a grim duty. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Mum's 'new hell' of financial abuse after split from violent husband

Keira, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, said her ex-husband started 'playing games with money' from day one after they split more than a decade ago

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3 w. ago What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day four start times and how to watch

World no2 has closed the gap on Scottie Scheffler but faces a huge task on Sunday

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3 w. ago Henrik Stenson takes advantage of good conditions with strong start on day three

The Swede made full use of light winds and warm weather.

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3 w. ago What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day three start times, how to watch and latest odds

World no2 is seven strokes back to overnight leader Scottie Scheffler

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3 w. ago Tesco issues warning to wine drinkers – and it's nothing about the drinking limit

Supermarket giant Tesco has urged customers not to make a common mistake with their wine bottles this summer

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3 w. ago What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day two start times, how to watch and latest odds

Masters champion has put himself in title contention on home turf in Northern Ireland

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3 w. ago AD FEATURE: Discover a world of flavour this summer at COOK! in Manchester

Choose from evening, half- or full-day sessions, starting at just £50

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