4 h. ago Clare Balding's apology after 'inexcusable' live TV comment on BBC

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year presenter is regarded as one of the best in the business but has occasionally landed herself in hot water on live TV

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8 h. ago There are only two things wrong with this England team. They can’t Baz. And they can’t ball | Barney Ronay

Even losing seems to involve doing so without the qualities that were supposed to make England winIt’s a cruel, cruel summer. By the close of play in Adelaide, on the kind of superheated afternoon when just going outside basically involves setting fire to your own hair, it was clear this was the day the music finally died for England’s Ashes tour; even if that music has long since faded, like the tinkle of a haunted pianola in an empty house.The start of day two had presented a familiar challenge. Here was another occasion where it was necessary to bat properly. And yes, it is always this day. The bat properly day. Do it. Do the batting. The proper batting. By now this seems to raise some very basic existential questions. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Nine of the best tights that won't snag or ladder, tried for every occasion

Tights are a staple of autumn and winter wardrobes, and there are endless options to choose from to bring an outfit together.

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13 h. ago Australia to tighten hate speech laws after Bondi Beach terror attack

PM Albanese acknowledges government could have done more to combat antisemitism before Sunday’s tragedy

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14 h. ago Dogs, drones and tight trunks: LensCulture Street Photography awards – in pictures

From aerial footage of an Indian pilgrimage to portraits of Romanians in bear costumes, this year’s awards featured stunning images from the streets of 23 countries Continue reading...

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15 h. ago I’m a fashion writer and this is where I get tights that don’t rip or ladder

I’ve finally found reliable and ladder-resistant hosiery

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23 h. ago Peter Andre enjoys a day out with wife Emily and daughter Princess at a skincare event after revealing his strict parenting rule

The trio visited the Fairmont Windsor Park clinic to try out the launch of 3D ReFirm, the new celebrity-approved skin-tightening treatment.

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26 h. ago Loose Women star Mariella Frostrup reveals husband's hospital dash days before Christmas

The panellist revealed her husband fell off a ladder while putting up Christmas decorations

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26 h. ago Mortgage advisor issues 10 tips to help you buy a home in 2026

First-time buyers should follow this key advice if you want to get on the property ladder next year

Economics

32 h. ago Christmas Day theatre review: Boldly tackles rising antisemitism

An ambitious new play in which a North London Jewish family comes together and discovers tensions within and without make for a difficult occasion

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35 h. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: fancy a fringe? Read this before you go for the chop

Clip-in fringes are easy to use and trying one first could save tears and regretsThat quote about the definition of insanity being the repetition of the same behaviours with the expectation of a different result is often wrongly attributed to Einstein. Whoever it really was, I’m certain it was someone who had decided to get another fringe – and I relate.Despite occasionally catching sight of one of my several former fringes in a photo album and always thinking how bloody awful I look (only my husband disagrees), I am seemingly never far from a decision I’d definitely regret. As was proved when I saw a recent photograph of Demi Moore, all yard-long black hair and short, scruffy fringe that looked to be artfully cut with a pair of old nail scissors. She looked exquisite, obviously, in a way that my rational brain knows to be absolutely unattainable, but nonetheless I found myself sending hairdresser Hadley Yates a WhatsApp asking if he’d do the ...

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35 h. ago Second steppers tap Bank of Mum and Dad for MORE property cash than first

Families who already own a home are tapping up their parents for tens of thousands of pounds to help them climb to the next rung of the property ladder.

Economics

37 h. ago Never use 1 product before a spray tan otherwise it can create 'green tint'

Spray tans are a firm favourite ahead of special occasions like Christmas parties but there's a common product many people use before getting one that can lead to a less-than-flattering result

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40 h. ago ‘Lonely, terrifying and scary’: 70% of students in UK university halls feel isolated, poll shows

Students blame reliance on phones plus pressure of accommodation costs for lack of social lifeMore than two-thirds of students in UK university halls feel lonely or isolated, blaming accommodation costs and over-reliance on phones for limiting their social life.One in three students in halls of residence – 33% – are lonely or isolated at university often, with another 37% feeling that way occasionally, according to a poll by Opinium commissioned by the student accommodation provider PfP Students. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago ‘Bank of mum and dad’ funding multiple moves up property ladder, survey finds

Family members and friends are often helping to fund people’s steps up the property ladder, a survey indicates.

Economics

45 h. ago New study reveals value of ‘bank of mum and dad’ for home buyers

Young homebuyers are finding it increasingly more difficult to get onto housing ladder

Economics

45 h. ago Donald Trump extends travel ban & restrictions to 20 MORE countries after shooting of National Guard troops

THE White House has announced an expansion of its travel ban, adding 20 more countries and imposing new restrictions on others. The move is part of broader efforts to tighten U.S. travel and immigration standards. On Tuesday, the Trump administration confirmed that the updated restrictions would include 20 additional countries, as well as the Palestinian...

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52 h. ago Oscars 2026 Odds Latest: Here are the 13 films tipped to take home the Best Picture Academy Award

It’s looking like a tight contest to take home the biggest prize in the world of film.

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55 h. ago Coffee fans snag 'compact' home machines with up to 58% off in deal

Shoppers can create Costa, Cadbury and L'OR hot drinks in their own homes

Economics

59 h. ago Only Fools And Horses cast reunite for show's 45th anniversary

The momentous occasion will feature familiar faces including Sir David Jason taking a stroll down memory lane for the beloved sitcom.

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