6 h. ago New Robbie Burns play tours some of Scotland's finest historic sites this winter

The bard’s personal history and “kaleidoscopic personality” are to be explored in The Burns Project.

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21 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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53 h. ago England plot route to Ashes recovery as Mark Wood admits they were ‘hit hard in round one’

Nervous flyer considered driving from Perth to BrisbaneTourists yet to decide if Test players will play tour matchMark Wood has considered driving straight from Perth to Brisbane – a 2,500 mile (4,000 km) journey over four days – just to fill the extra time created by the chastening start to England’s much-hyped Ashes moonshot.The fast bowler was among a side left “shellshocked” by the galling batting collapse on the second day at Perth Stadium that allowed Australia to power to a one-nil series lead through Travis Head’s remarkable 69-ball century. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band drummers turn out in record numbers at World Solo Pipe Band Championships

The event attracted some of the finest young drumming talent from across the globe, including competitors from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the USA and Australia.

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7 d. ago Ancient village with dramatic ruined castle, 12th century church and incredible views

The Northumberland settlement has been around since the medieval times and even has a quiet, sandy beach for you to enjoy if historical sites aren't really your thing

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9 d. ago 'Spirit of Seve' makes Rory McIlroy emotional again after latest Race to Dubai win

Fitzpatrick claims DP World Tour season finale for third time after play-off win in Dubai

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9 d. ago I didn’t get this far in my dreams – Rory McIlroy claims seventh Race to Dubai

The Northern Irishman was beaten in a play-off by Matt Fitzpatrick in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

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9 d. ago Rory McIlroy fights back tears as he reveals conversation with golf legend's wife

Rory McIlroy was visibly emotional as he spoke in a live TV interview after losing to Matt Fitzpatrick in the play-off of the DP World Tour Championship

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1 week ago Pep Guardiola has already addressed major Man City Erling Haaland worry

Erling Haaland is set to play in his first major tournament next summer but it means the Manchester City forward will go through a 12-month season.

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1 week ago How Rangers star could become answer to pub quiz question with World Cup qualification

Scotland defender could play against brother at tournament

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1 week ago The real Atlantis? Scientists discover traces of a submerged city hidden beneath the surface of a lake in Kyrgyzstan

During medieval times, Lake Issyk-Kul was the site of a stop-over settlement on the Silk Route, the historic network that connected Europe and Asia.

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1 week ago Ancient fairytale village with thatched cottages perfect for cosy autumn break

The village of Merthyr Mawr, in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is like stepping into a fairytale, with its thatched cottages, babbling brooks and stunning historical sites

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1 week ago New Lanark World Heritage Site celebrates Volunteer of the Year at South Lanarkshire Third Sector Awards

Graham Joiner can often be found guiding classes of students around the historic village, sharing the story of the site while inspiring curiosity and a love of learning.

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1 week ago Helen Mirren and Ian Mckellen celebrate launch of RSC Shakespeare curriculum app

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) unveiled its new digital learning app on Wednesday, 12 November, at Middle Temple, the historic site of the first Twelfth Night performance in 1604.

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2 w. ago How World Cup expansion is driving Asia’s naturalisation arms race

As Asia’s allocation has now doubled, many nations look to foreign-born talent to push them towards qualificationWhen the United Arab Emirates line up against Iraq on Thursday for the fifth and final round of Asian qualification for next year’s World Cup, it is likely that over half of the home starting XI in Abu Dhabi will be foreign-born. The UAE are, however, merely another participant in a naturalisation arms race in the continent that has been boosted by the expansion of the World Cup from 32 teams to 48.Asia’s allocation has doubled from four automatic spots in Qatar to eight in North America, opening up the tournament to a new array of contenders desperate to play on the greatest stage of all. Japan, South Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Australia have historically dominated World Cup qualifying, with North Korea the most recent outlier in 2010. Those six are the only teams from the Asian Football Confederation to make more than one appearance at the tournament. Continue readin...

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2 w. ago The historic city centre site turned into student accommodation

The £30m project has transformed three historical buildings and added two new blocks to the area

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2 w. ago Matchroom respond after Shaun Murphy slams 'despicable' Champion of Champions treatment

Shaun Murphy was left fuming with snooker chiefs after he was handed a 4-1 defeat by Lei Peifan in the opening game of the Champion of Champions event on Monday for the order of the tournament's play

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2 w. ago Stunning historic inn in ancient city was great escape for father and son trip

MY dad and I don’t have a history qualification between us but that doesn’t stop us geeking out whenever we stumble upon a site of historical interest. If an old building has a plaque detailing its history, rest assured, Gerry will stop in his tracks to read it. And as far as his interest in...

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2 w. ago Sex offender accidentally released from prison flashed genitals at historic East London site

Sex offender accidentally released from prison flashed genitals at historic East London site  MyLondon

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2 w. ago 'Shocking and thrilling' stage play of iconic Edinburgh novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to tour Scotland

The play is part o the National Theatre of Scotland’s 20th year programme launch

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