3 h. ago ‘He’ll control your life’ – Scots rape fiend’s victim warns his new jail bride after Barlinnie wedding

RAPE fiend Kenneth Quinn’s victim has warned his jail bride the “psychopath” will control her from behind bars. Carolyn Quinn urged relatives of the 51-year-old’s new wife Brogan, 29, to protect her from him. Mum Carolyn — who suffered 27 years of sadistic abuse when married to the brute — warned: “He will play on...

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4 h. ago England can’t change now: Bazball approach must be seen through to its conclusion | Taha Hashim

This four-year experiment has produced exhilarating cricket – it is worth seeing the whole thing through before casting judgmentTravis Head’s latest masterpiece is three days old, the postmortems are complete and England supporters have done their pained vox pops in Australia. And somehow we’re still more than a week out from the second Ashes Test. It’s a hefty gap bound to be filled by rage, moving from the defeat in Perth to the preparation for a pink‑ball affair in Brisbane.England’s first-stringers could pass the time with a day‑night knockabout against a prime minister’s XI in Canberra. Instead, as planned, it will be a Lions side that plays this weekend, joined by Josh Tongue, Matt Potts and Jacob Bethell, unused squad members in Perth. It is understandable why this has annoyed many, why Michael Vaughan’s soundbite – that it would be “amateurish” not to play the fixture – carries some substance. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Major TV drama series thrown into chaos as filming stalls after big name star’s shock death

HE was the star of hits including The Missing and Baptiste, but Tcheky Karyo’s death didn’t get the coverage it deserved. The actor died of cancer on October 31 aged 72 — and his passing has thrown another drama into disarray because he was set to play a major part in it. U&Dave’s thriller Hit...

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5 h. ago Injured father carries 'lovely' wife's coffin as son charged with murder

Today, Brian Gallagher attended the funeral of his wife Stella, days after he underwent emergency neck surgery following an attack at their home in Cork, Ireland, last week

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6 h. ago Manchester singer says 'it’s happening' as he's set to play at City match tonight

'Never in a million years did I think I’d be doing it'

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7 h. ago Coleen Nolan leaves Loose Women lost for words as she reveals X

The 60-year-old returned to the panel alongside Ruth Langsford , 65, Janet Street Porter, 78, and Mariella Frostup, 63, for the latest instalment of the programme.

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7 h. ago Ageu suffers fresh Hearts injury blow as Shankland and Findlay scan results revealed

The club's record signing won't need surgery but will be sidelined for several weeks as results force Jambos to play it safe

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8 h. ago What to expect in budget 2025: tax, VAT, pensions, savings and more

Here’s what Rachel Reeves is tipped to announce after months of speculationCould you do better than Reeves as chancellor? Play our interactive budget gameEvery chancellor likes to float ideas before a budget to test how they might land with the public.However, the sheer volume of policy ideas floated – and in some cases quickly jettisoned – through the media in the run-up to Wednesday’s Westminster set-piece has set Rachel Reeves’s second budget apart. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Michael Vaughan warned England would be 'absolutely stupid' after crucial Ashes decision

England lost the first Ashes Test inside two days and have chosen to take an 11-day break rather than play a day-night tour match in Canberra, with Michael Vaughan having strong views on the decision

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9 h. ago Prince William gets a big hug as crowds welcome him to Welsh beach

The prince got to play pool, join a comedy workshop and take a stroll along the beach

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9 h. ago Council to spend £30,000 moving Ayr statue damaged by spilled drinks

The Poet and Scholar sculpture near the Grain Exchange will be repaired before installation at Rozelle.

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9 h. ago Park play area locked up as council says it's been left with 'no choice'

A fence installed to seal off the children's playground has also been set ablaze

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10 h. ago Legendary surgeon who carried out Britain’s first successful heart transplant dies

Sir Terence English transplanted a new heart into 52-year-old builder Keith Castle in landmark operation in 1979 despite fierce opposition

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10 h. ago Escape To The Chateau fans seriously distracted by Strawbridge family's appearance as Dick and Angel post update about huge TV comeback

The Strawbridges were a familiar face on Channel 4 between 2016 and 2022 in their hugely popular series, which followed their renovation of a 19th-century French castle.

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11 h. ago Saudi Arabian asylum seeker appears in court accused of groping a woman at a Tube station

Muslih Alotaibi, 39, is said to have carried out the sexual assault at Bank Underground station on April 13.

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11 h. ago The ultimate golf club guide: Our expert tried 67 of the best on the market

One of the things I love about golf is that when it comes to equipment, there is no one-size-fits-all.

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11 h. ago Next installs AI 'super scanners' that spot stolen items hidden in bras and pants

Fashion giant Next has launched is now considering rollout to 500 stores

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12 h. ago Shop at Amazon Business this Black Friday Week for top deals on tech and office supplies

Maximise your end-of-year budget with incredible savings across everything from electronics to cleaning equipment

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12 h. ago MORE I'm A Celebrity panic as worried fans spot Vogue Williams wrapped in bandages

During Monday's instalment of the programme some took to X to point out that there was a plaster on the Irish presenter's leg - which she hadn't addressed.

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12 h. ago 'Nimby' neighbours issue list of demands to 'noisy' village Royal British Legion club they want a 'sound limiting' device installed and door staff hired!

John Cordner and his wife Jane were particularly annoyed by live music nights, which the charity says is a vital source of income, with complaints made about Elton John and ABBA tribute shows.

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