28 m. ago Serena Williams shuts down return to tennis after reentering anti

The tennis legend retired from the sport in 2022

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35 m. ago Serena Williams breaks her silence on shock report tennis legend is set to unretire three years after last match

The tennis icon, 44, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in an historic career, has been inactive since September 2022 but a report claimed on Tuesday that she's considering a comeback.

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52 m. ago I tried the ‘lazy’ Christmas tree trend everyone’s buying my fave transported me back to Lapland AND it’s on sale

IT’S CHRISTMAS! But who wants to spend hours decorating that festive fir with metres of tangled lights when most high street stores now sell pre-lit ones at affordable prices? A shortage of pines, caused by our hot summer and a rare, early frost in Denmark, the UK’s biggest supplier, has seen the cost of real...

Economics

58 m. ago Walking in a winter undies land! Town's Christmas decorations are mocked for looking like giant pants

The quirky lights that resemble a massive pair of knickers are strung up in the main shopping centre of Tiverton,Devon are making a comeback after first appearing in 2015.

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99 m. ago Trafford Centre issue parking update amid major rule change now in force

The Trafford Centre introduced new time limits on parking earlier this year - and bosses are reminding shoppers of the rules now that the festive season has well and truly begun

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99 m. ago Trafford Centre issues parking update amid major rule change now in force

The Trafford Centre introduced new time limits on parking earlier this year - and bosses are reminding shoppers of the rules now that the festive season has well and truly begun

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2 h. ago Three smart ways to take the financial tension out of festive gatherings

IT’S great to squeeze in lots of get-togethers with friends and family before Christmas. But splitting the cost of socialising can be a headache. Here’s how to take the financial tension out of festive gatherings. MAKE A BUDGET: Agree clear spending limits to avoid crossed wires. It’s a good idea to do this as early...

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2 h. ago Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week | Ali Martin

Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture StreetMy first day at the Gabba was 23 years ago, half a lifetime having passed since I slept on my brother’s sofa across the river and followed the Ashes tour as a backpacker. The coin went up, Nasser Hussain decided to have a bowl, and Steve Waugh’s Australians cashed in on generosity.Having not returned until 2017‑18, and then covered the Covid tour four years later, the Sydney finale in 2003 remains the only time I have seen England win a Test on Australian soil. Even then I missed the last day: flat broke and forced to head back to Queensland to find work, I eventually found myself on a farm upstate, shovelling melons like a scrum-half for eight hot hours a day while dodging venomous snakes underfoot. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson makes shock claim about The Traitors insisting ‘I know how TV is made I don’t believe it’s all real’

JEREMY Clarkson reckons bosses secretly manipulate contestants to help make The Traitors so good. The former star of Top Gear and The Grand Tour insists he loves the “belter” of a BBC hit, returning on New Year’s Day for a new series. But he said: “Come on, I’ve worked in television for 30 years. You’re...

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3 h. ago Kevin Sinfield plays a Corker as he smashes second ultra marathon in 2 days for pal Rob

Sinfield set out to raise £777,777 to help find a cure for motor neurone disease and he may have reached that target already after finishing second in SuperValu Pairc in Cork

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3 h. ago Jodie Foster, who began her career aged three, calls acting ‘a cruel job’ she never would have chosen

Actor, who started working in commercials before making her first film at six, calls acting a job that was ‘chosen’ for herJodie Foster has spoken out about parents who encourage their children to act, saying she “know[s] how dangerous it is”.Speaking at the Marrakesh film festival, Foster said that she “would never have chosen to be an actor, I don’t have the personality of an actor. I’m not somebody that wants to dance on a table and, you know, sing songs for people.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Midsomer Murders confirms return in major series announcement as star reprises role

Midsomer Murders will return to ITV with two brand-new episodes

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3 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr shares hospital video and reveals 'health issues' in new update on boxing future

Eubank Jr is unsure when he will return to ring after problems “caught up with him” around Conor Benn rematch

Science

3 h. ago Toby Moore faces spell on the sidelines after breaking his collarbone – just as his dad Ryan returns from injury

AS Ryan Moore prepares for his return from a three-month injury lay-off, his boy Toby faces a spell on the sidelines of his own. Young star Toby, 17, broke his collarbone after he was unshipped from Ballybaymoonshiner at Chelmsford last Wednesday. The Murty McGrath-trained seven-year-old became fractious when heading out onto the track and tripped...

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3 h. ago ‘Absolute cinema’ – Former world champion causes stir as he goads rival and even argues with crowd

DARTS star Neil Duff is under fire for his conduct at the WDF World Championship on Monday. The former tournament Champion was facing New Zealander Ben Robb when things got heated, leading to some controversial behaviour. The darts pair were deadlocked at two legs a piece in the round of 32 at Lakeside when Robb...

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4 h. ago Bin collection changes announced over festive period announced for one Greater Manchester borough

There will be no collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Eve

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4 h. ago Tottenham handed double injury boost as duo step up comeback bids

Spurs confirm pair have both taken big step on road to first-team returns

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4 h. ago Midsomer Murders confirms future of beloved detective as return date finally revealed

Midsomer Murders will be back on screens sooner than you think

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4 h. ago New LIV Golf star releases statement after rejecting PGA Tour to replace Ryder Cup icon

World No.42 Laurie Canter has returned to LIV Golf and the all-European Majesticks GC franchise to replace the relegated former Open champion Henrik Stenson

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4 h. ago England Ashes stars blasted for breaking Australian laws as police respond

England's cricket stars are under a vast amount of pressure in Australia ahead of the second Ashes Test this week, following a disastrous performance in Perth

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