17 h. ago UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say expertsWildfires expose ‘postcode lottery’ of firefighting resourcesBritain’s national parks have warned of a “catastrophic” risk from wildfires this Easter after one of the driest early spring seasons on record.Park rangers from the South Downs to the Highlands said the prolonged warm weather and breezy conditions had left large areas extremely dry despite recent rain. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago The Spin | In defence of the draw: why Ben Stokes and England should take note

The Bazball win-or-bust mantra has proven successful but it is time for captain to embrace grey in black and white world“A tie is like kissing your sister,” Edward J Erdelatz said to the New York Times in 1954. Erdelatz was the United States Navy’s head football coach and his side had just drawn 0-0 against Duke University. “No one asked the mild spoken navy coach to explain,” the report adds. Well, quite. But sister or not, everyone knew what he meant.Erdelatz’s unique take on the merits or otherwise of not winning are ingrained in American sports where a Lombardian win-at-all-costs mentality prevails. Try explaining Test cricket to an American sports fan, they say, with a wry chuckle – the fact that two teams can battle it out for five full days and in the end, there is not necessarily a winner. Good luck, they smirk. Adelaide 1961? You may as well be describing the plot of Christopher Nolan’s Memento to a toddler. Old Trafford 2005? More chance of a cider-addled bee getting to gr...

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3 d. ago The Apprentice fans convinced Lord Sugar has leaked winner days before final

The Apprentice's finale episode will be aired on 17 April and fans of the BBC competition show believe Sir Alan Sugar may have slipped up and revealed who takes home the prize

Sport

3 d. ago National Lottery Set For Life winner has just days left to claim £10,000

The winning ticket in the Set For Life draw was bought in the Sevenoaks area on October 24, 2024, and the prize must be claimed in a matter of days

Economics

3 d. ago Winner of National Lottery's huge £10,000 a month prize has less than a week left to claim it

A National Lottery player in Kent won the top prize of £10,000 a month for the next thirty years - but has less than a week to claim it.

Economics

4 d. ago National Lottery issues urgent message to winner of £3.6m draw with just days left to claim

The winning ticket was bought in the Sevenoaks District in Kent

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5 d. ago Our little boy hadn't started walking yet. Then we got the worst news possible

After their son was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, one family has set themselves a huge challenge to live life to the fullest, because they understand more than anyone how important every day is.

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6 d. ago National Lottery Lotto results LIVE: Numbers for tonight's draw

Results checker for tonight's National Lottery lotto double rollover draw for Saturday, April 12

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6 d. ago ‘The plane I was supposed to be on passed above me’: Nima Bank’s best phone picture

Losing track of time at the airport made the Iranian-born photographer reflect on how we deal with setbacksNima Bank was meant to be on the plane soaring overhead in this image. Unfortunately, he had been daydreaming in Istanbul airport, enjoying a coffee, and lost track of time. Once he realised his error, and that he would be stranded in the airport for the rest of the day, he says, “I found myself contemplating how a single missed connection could alter a life’s entire trajectory. What new possibilities had this delay set in motion? Was it a loss, or a redirection toward something else?”The film-maker and photographer, originally from Iran, now living in Turkey, adds, “When the very plane I should have been on passed above me, it felt symbolic; like a reminder that movement, pause and change are all part of the journey.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago How Wingstop UK founder who grew up in Wingstop UK founder, 35, reveals the one 'life

Now living in Dubai, Tom Grogan told The Times this week how a quick Google search sparked an idea that saw him snapping up a business that he knew nothing about.

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7 d. ago Masters caddie's harsh message to Jordan Spieth revealed as golf star is caught swearing on hot mic

The 2015 winner was flirting with the cut line during day two at Augusta National with his Masters fate coming down to the final hole and he made his frustration known to his caddie, Michael Greller.

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7 d. ago Someone won £3.6m National Lottery jackpot, and time is running out for them to claim it

The winning ticket was bought in the Sevenoaks District

Economics

9 d. ago How controversial woodburning power station Drax's claims about just how green it really is went up in smoke

Rowaa Ahmar was Drax's head of public affairs and policy. But she left the role in hostile circumstances, making a sensational claim: she'd been unfairly dismissed for making whistleblowing complaints.

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9 d. ago Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, April 9

Lotto results: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, April 9

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9 d. ago Live Lotto results for Wednesday, April 9: National Lottery winning numbers from tonight's draw

Get the winning numbers from Wednesday's Lotto draw and Thunderball

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9 d. ago Prince Harry's barrister claims his 'life is at stake' in final High Court arguments against government's decision to scale back his taxpayer

Prince Harry's barrister ended his appeal for the return of full scale security protection with a claim that its removal has left his very life at stake.

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1 week ago Female CEO makes shock claim about boy, 17, stabbed at Texas track meet as donations to 'killer' hit $170k

Stephanie Crutchfield made the shock claim after donating $1,000 to alleged murderer Karmello Anthony (left).

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1 week ago Angellica Bell suffers devastating blow hours before Celebrity Big Brother launch show

Former CBBC presenter Angellica Bell is reportedly one of the famous housemates set to swap their life of luxury for a stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house tonight

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1 week ago Huge £7.3m Saturday lottery jackpot won by lucky single ticket holder

Saturday's National Lottery jackpot numbers are in and there is one lucky Brit out there who is holding a £7.3 million winning ticket

Economics

1 week ago ITV The 1% Club host Lee Mack taken aback at contestant's bizarre admission

The 1% Club saw one player with a bizarre claim leave host Lee Mack gobsmacked, as the presenter was left questioning whether the man was telling the truth.

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