33 m. ago PDC World Championship: Gian van Veen sets up final with Luke Littler

World No 1 Littler swats aside Ryan Searle 6-1 in semiVan Veen wins classic against Gary Anderson 6-3It’s barely a couple of years since a 16-year-old Luke Littler and a 21-year-old Gian van Veen came through a 96-player field at Milton Keynes to qualify for the final of the world youth championship. There’s a charming photo of the pair of them with their arms around each other, silly little smiles plastered on to their silly little faces, the cutest high-street haircuts you’ve ever seen. Two kids at the very start of an unforgettable journey.Did either of them foresee, in those sepia-tinted days of August 2023, that the journey would convey them this far, this fast? I reckon Littler did. There’s never been much room for doubt and scepticism in there. His whole world has been stepping up, throwing a dart and watching it go exactly where he wants it to. Four months later, he would go to Alexandra Palace and change the sport for ever. Continue reading...

Sport

33 m. ago BBC stars in major career move investing £150,000 life savings to open HOTEL on Scots island

AUSSIE couple Banjo Beale and Ro Christopher have revealed how they scrubbed toilets for a living when they first arrived in Scotland - but are now flush enough to have bought their own hotel. The duo arrived as backpackers on the Isle of Mull back in 2015 where they earned their keep by cleaning holiday...

Economics

35 m. ago I make up to £10k a month including while I sleep – how YOU can earn thousands without lifting a finger in 2026 too

WOULD you like to make money while you sleep?   Steph Ward is one of ­thousands of people not lifting a finger while cash drops into the bank overnight.   The 34-year-old, from Market Rasen, Lincs, runs a coaching business and sells online courses — putting her in the ranks of those with “passive income”.  Here, Mel...

Economics

50 m. ago Transfer news live: Palace sign Johnson, Rosenior responds to Chelsea links, Man City close on Semenyo

Manchester City are closing in on a big-money move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, while Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez has been linked with the champions

Politics

92 m. ago Snitch reveals the TRUTH about Tom Brady and Alix Earle... after handsy video leaked out of St Barths

Affectionately rubbing his back and throwing her arms in the air as she gyrates in front of him, there was no denying Alix Earle and Tom Bradywere getting close.

Politics

3 h. ago Man Utd predicted XI vs Leeds as Ruben Amorim handed major problem

Manchester United make the trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday and Ruben Amorim will have difficult decisions to make with short numbers

Politics

4 h. ago Mohamed Salah transfer verdict delivered as Liverpool agreement reached

Mohamed Salah is currently in action for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations – but the Liverpool star has been linked with a big-money transfer move to Saudi Arabia

Politics

5 h. ago Tributes flood in for 'one of the nicest and kindest lads' killed in Leeds horror crash

Nathan Bushnell has been named and pictured after fatal crash in Leeds

Events

7 h. ago Man with handgun, 61, shot dead by armed police after car crash in Norfolk is named

A 61-year-old man with a handgun who was shot dead by armed police following a car crash in Norfolk has been named.

Events

8 h. ago Unai Emery gives blunt Harvey Elliott explanation as Liverpool loanee offered new transfer

Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa from Liverpool in September but has failed to convince Unai Emery of his qualities and not made a Premier League squad since October

Politics

8 h. ago Liverpool and Wales legend John Toshack in rare public video message after health troubles

The 76-year-old has suffered health difficulties since being rushed into intensive care in 2022

Society

8 h. ago Liverpool handed fresh injury headache as Arne Slot confirms Florian Wirtz blow ahead of Fulham clash

Reds expecting one defensive returnee as German ruled out

Events

9 h. ago Ruben Amorim confirms Manchester United injury latest before 'big derby' Leeds clash

Man Utd face their bitter rivals in an important Premier League clash on Sunday

Events

9 h. ago Iconic Hollywood actress enjoys family holiday in Scotland & calls it her ‘favourite adventure’

HOLLYWOOD star Liv Tyler has hailed Scotland after spending the festive period north of the border. The model and actress, 48, shared amazing images of her travels up and down the country with her £2.5million Instagram followers. She dubbed it her “favourite adventure” as thousands of fans rushed to comment on her two posts.  One...

Culture

9 h. ago Liverpool given new Hugo Ekitike penalty verdict after Leeds United draw

Former referee Dermot Gallagher has issued his verdict on the Hugo Ekitike penalty incident during Liverpool's goalless draw with Leeds United

Politics

10 h. ago Fresh amber snow warning issued as wintry conditions bring disruption

Heavy snow is forecast in part of the Highlands, north-east Scotland and Shetland.

Events

10 h. ago Ruben Amorim: Man Utd sticking to transfer plan despite raft of absentees

Amorim’s side are likely to again be without eight players for Sunday’s trip to rivals Leeds.

Politics

10 h. ago Liverpool's Harvey Elliott offered shock solution to transfer dilemma amid Aston Villa woes

Harvey Elliott has endured a horror loan spell at Aston Villa since leaving Liverpool, barely featuring under Unai Emery, and a move to the MLS could now be on offer

Events

11 h. ago Arne Slot not looking at title race and calls Liverpool’s season a ‘constant battle’

‘Every single game we play it’s hard work,’ says SlotLiverpool fourth before trip to Fulham on Sunday Arne Slot has described Liverpool’s first half of the season as a “constant battle” and admitted the title race appeared to be a straight fight between Arsenal and Manchester City.The Premier League champions are 12 points adrift of Mikel Arteta’s leaders after a goalless draw with Leeds on New Year’s Day. Liverpool are unbeaten in eight matches and back in the Champions League places after recovering from the club’s worst run in 71 years, yet remain unconvincing. Slot conceded his team are not “flying” or in contention to retain their title at present. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago Ruben Amorim gives Manchester United injury update ahead of Leeds fixture

Man Utd face Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday and Ruben Amorim doesn't expect to have any players back for that game.

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