95 m. ago What age can a child walk to school on their own, according to NSPCC expert

With many parents getting their children ready to go back to school, some will be considering letting their kids walk to school by themselves- but when is the right time to let them go?

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2 h. ago Venus Williams' fairytale US Open comeback ended in brutal fashion by fellow American Taylor Townsend

JAKE NISSE IN FLUSHING MEADOWS: In what may well be her last match, time finally ran out for Venus Williams at this year's US Open as she and Leylah Fernandez were thrashed.

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3 h. ago ANDREW PIERCE: The knives are out for Rayner from within Labour, but she holds one ace to be next PM

A senior minister was overheard saying to an aide: 'I'm sick to death of going into battle for Ange. How many more times do I have to defend her?'

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3 h. ago Trump claims video of items thrown from White House is fake AI and he knows the culprit

The White House has confirmed that a contractor threw a bag out of a window at the White House - but President Trump insists the viral video is AI

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3 h. ago Travel expert reveals the REALLY simple trick to book cheap flights

There are many different techniques travellers use to cut costs, from vouchers to  selecting off-peak travel times. But one travel expert has revealed the really simple trick he uses every time.

Transport

3 h. ago Genius whose life was cancelled: The vicious campaign that robbed TV mastermind Graham Linehan of his career, his celebrity friends and marriage

By the time they had escorted him to a private area, Graham Linehan's 'offence' had been explained to him. He was under arrest for a series of 'anti-trans' social media posts.

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4 h. ago What time is PlayStation Event today? State of Play presents 007 First Light start time

Over 30 minutes of new gameplay is set to be declassified 🎮👀

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5 h. ago Watch Gorillaz Play 'The Fall' Tracks Live For The First Time In London

Watch Gorillaz Play 'The Fall' Tracks Live For The First Time In London  Stereogum

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5 h. ago National League match abandoned after horror collision involving player on loan from Premier League club

A National League clash between Eastleigh and Scunthorpe was abandoned in stoppage time after a sickening clash of heads left two players needing urgent medical attention.

Sport

6 h. ago National League match abandoned as paramedics storm pitch and game ends in chaos

A national league match was forced to be adandoned tonight deep into stoppage time as paramedics were forced to rush onto the pitch after two players smashed heads

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6 h. ago They want to talk to somebody. That ‘somebody’ ends up being AI

What is it like to get your mental health treatment from an unlicensed chatbot? Users tell Io Dodds how A.I. helped them through difficult times — but also how it can go catastrophically wrong

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6 h. ago Rachel Stevens and boyfriend of 3 years split after family struggles hit 'breaking point'

S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens is single for the first time in 20 years after she split from her Dancing on Ice boyfriend Brendyn Hatfield after three years together

Events

6 h. ago Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11 review – so moving you’ll pity these poor footballers

This gripping documentary follows early Premier League footballers who lost it all following investment advice that went wrong. It perfectly captures the melancholy of being an ex-proSympathy for the financial plight of former Premier League footballers, you say? No, wait, hear us out. You might be surprised by this previously untold story. Richard Milway’s documentary, Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11, is a gripping, moving and human enough tale to inspire more than a little fellow feeling.The V11 may sound like a fictional spy ring from a shonky airport novel but they’re actually a group of retired footballers whose careers spanned the 90s and early 00s. This era-specificity is crucial. They are members of the Premier League’s in-between generation. They’re mid-rankers: household names but it depends on the household. Danny Murphy. Rod Wallace. Brian Deane. Tommy Johnson. Michael Thomas. Craig Short. If you know, you know. And they played at a time when wages were ...

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6 h. ago Strict new rule to be introduced at all UK shops and supermarkets

Convenience stores and supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda will be impacted by the ban

Economics

6 h. ago Buffy the Vampire Slayer's villains definitively ranked from Glory to Warren

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival series is fast approaching and it's time to revisit some of the show's most memorable villains.

Events

6 h. ago Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until end of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Townsend will have been in the role more than a decade by the time he leads the Scots to his third World Cup in Australia in just over two years.

Economics

6 h. ago National League match abandoned in stoppage time after sickening collision between players

Eastleigh’s Archie Harris and Scunthorpe’s Jean Belehouan collided in stoppage-time with the match at 1-1, with the referee abandoning the game after both players required medical treatment

Sport

7 h. ago Alcaraz finds dominant best to march past Lehecka and into US Open semi

Spaniard cruises to emphatic 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victoryAlcaraz reaches last four without dropping a setIt took just seven minutes for Carlos Alcaraz to recognise that he was having another one of those days where he could do whatever he wanted with a tennis ball. Up a game point in his opening service game, the Spaniard skipped around the ball from far behind the baseline in his backhand corner and attempted the riskiest shot possible, unleashing a remarkable forehand winner.This would not be the last time that the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd collectively gasped at Alcaraz’s greatness as he continued to radiate confidence and calm in New York, moving effortlessly into the semi‑finals with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win against Jiri Lehecka. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Ilkay Gundogan welcomes Galatasaray reunion after calling time on second Manchester City stint

The midfielder won a raft of titles over his two stints in Pep Guardiola’s side

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8 h. ago Noel Fielding makes triumphant return to TV on The Great British Bake Off after he quit Dick Turpin series amid health woes

Noel Fielding returned to screens on The Great British Bake Off on Tuesday night for the first time since he quit Apple TV's Dick Turpin amid health woes.

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