37 m. ago ‘I want to be the greatest’: New Zealand’s Jorja Miller on her limitless ambition

One-time highland dancing queen has lit up the Women’s Rugby World Cup with her attacking zestRugby’s next potential superstar is not shy about articulating her hopes and dreams. “I want to change the game and I’m proud to say that. I want to do things that no one has ever done, female or male.” Nobody could ever accuse the fast-rising Jorja Miller of lacking blond ambition or the necessary self-confidence to match her rare talent.The 21-year-old builder’s daughter from the South Island of New Zealand is also not the sort to sit around patiently twiddling her thumbs. Already she is her country’s youngest Olympic gold medallist and has been voted the best sevens player in the world. Last year, aged only 20, she was named New Zealand’s player of the year, making her the youngest winner since Jonah Lomu. Continue reading...

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39 m. ago Vogue Williams plans to spend 'more time in Dublin' as she creates 'forever home'

Vogue Williams has said she wants to spend 'more time in Dublin' after buying a family-friendly seaside retreat in Howth, which she describes as her 'dream home'

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65 m. ago British rapper and YouTube star Yung Filly accused of raping woman in Australia is given permission to fly home

The 30-year-old, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been on bail in Perth, Western Australia, since October 2024 after allegedly raping a woman while on tour there.

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74 m. ago Councillor who said Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination upon himself' did not commit crime, police say despite complaints

Fiona Wild, who has been sat as an independent on Burnley Council in Lancashire since resigning from Labour last month, reacted to the murder with a post on Facebook that provoked outrage.

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99 m. ago Heartbreak as dying octopus Ghost cares for eggs that will never hatch

A dying octopus in an aquarium is receiving an outflowing of love and well-wishes as she spends her final days

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1 hour ago East Kilbride MP says South Lanarkshire Council 'needs to go further' on smartphones in schools

Joani Reid had urged councillors to reject a report to the committee that effectively left the decision up to individual schools.

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1 hour ago Welsh holiday let owners fight council tax that would cost them millions

Holiday unit owners in Powys are expected to pay a council tax premium of 75% on top of the normal charge

Economics

2 h. ago Eco tycoon and his wife who ripped up neighbours' flower bed after 10

Michael Hodgson, 55, of Gwaenysgor, near Prestatyn, North Wales, was accused of criminal damage listed at a value of £178 in the village of around 230 residents in August last year.

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2 h. ago Heartwarming moment mother, 47, is brought to tears as she wins £1million in the Omaze prize draw

Naomi Newton-Sherlock, 47, was still in her gym outfit when she was given the life-changing news she was the first-ever winner of the Omaze Monthly Millionaire Draw - after spending £15 on a ticket.

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2 h. ago Douglas Alexander accuses John Swinney of 'playing politics' over whisky with Donald Trump meeting

The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister had misrepresented his own role

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2 h. ago 'Racing brother' in BMW tells jury he 'lost control because of mud' before crash killed dad

Abubakr Yusaf is accused of racing with his brother Umar Yusaf

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2 h. ago Britain is ‘a terrible place’ to sell medicines, says drug firm executive

Sanofi’s market access chief urges ministers to come up with a roadmap to raise spending on new treatmentsBusiness live – latest updatesNils Pratley: UK must heed Bell’s big pharma warningA senior pharmaceuticals executive has called on the government to come up with a “proper” roadmap for raising spending on new medicines, saying Britain is “not a good place” to develop or sell drugs.Paul Naish, the UK head of market access for the French company Sanofi, said Britain was “at a critical point”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'Extremely rare' 50p coin most people ignore in their change selling for £140

Brits have been urged to check their change to see whether they've got a rare 2023 coins - as some people admit to having one and spending it without knowing it value

Economics

4 h. ago Rio Ferdinand makes decision on becoming a manager as he speaks out on quitting England

Rio Ferdinand has confirmed that his heart is set on spending more time with his loved ones, and the idea of management in England or elsewhere is off the table - unless it was for his son's team

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4 h. ago Trafford council launches High Court challenge over 200,000 sq ft Carrington industrial plan

Wrangle over £5.4m with Peel NRE set for High Court

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4 h. ago Prince Harry makes unannounced Ukraine trip 'to bring it home'

He made the journey after spending several days in the UK

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5 h. ago Five paint colours to revamp your house that will help you sell your home faster

If you're looking to sell your home, there's one simple thing you can do to make it more appealing to buyers - and it doesn't involve spending thousands

Society

5 h. ago Oldham council accused of ‘irresponsible’ spending in £40m borrowing hike

Oldham council’s deputy leader hit back saying the claims are ‘misleading’.

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6 h. ago Starmer fancies himself a leader among leaders – but his tough talk on defence is just expensive bluster | Simon Jenkins

With the world in crisis, the PM is spending billions to back his posturing. But he has no clout over Gaza or Ukraine, and it’s time he acted accordinglyEach night we wonder where we are. We sit in comfort watching death and destruction fall on thousands in Gaza and Ukraine. Each night we see buildings exploding, people screaming and children starving. Statesmen stand around and deplore. There is anxious talk of what next – another 9/11 perhaps, or a Cuba 1962? Or is it, as some say, a 1939 or 1914 moment? As for the one man with notional power over the world, Donald Trump, his pledge of an end to wars has proved futile – and a bonanza for defence industries everywhere.Whenever someone cries that something must be done, I always ask by whom? Day after day, Britain’s Keir Starmer – when he isn’t battling domestic crises and scandals – rises in the Commons to announce that he is working towards a ceasefire. But he is not. He is talking about working. If Trump cannot stop the killing –...

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7 h. ago Fans bid farewell to beloved California octopus Ghost as she cares for eggs in final stage of life

A dying octopus in a Southern California aquarium is receiving an outflowing of love and well wishes as she spends her final days pouring her last energy into caring for her eggs

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