43 m. ago ‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams

One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writersI once entered a short story competition in the Guardian, judged by you, but failed. Is it simply a case of trying until something sticks? Or is accepting a lack of talent a relief over chasing an impossible dream? EvolAnthWell, it’s not necessarily a lack of talent. I think everybody has talent, but you have to hone it. The more you do it, the more you like it. And when you have talent, you want to do it, you know? You signed my copy of Christine with the words “Keep on screaming for vengeance” because I was wearing a Judas Priest badge. Is music still important to you? RobFramptonYeah, music is still important to me. I’ve moved on from Judas Priest because I couldn’t get the rights to use the lyrics from You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ for my [2008] novel, Duma Key. So I’ve moved on to Rancid,...

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43 m. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

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74 m. ago Dear Coleen: 'I want to leave my husband for my lover but I'm scared my kids will hate me'

"I don’t want to hurt anyone, but feel if I stay in this unhappy marriage, I’ll suffer myself. Am I selfish for feeling this way? I don’t know what to do."

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74 m. ago Netflix adds 'incredible yet devastating' true story film that leaves fans in floods of tears

Netflix fans have been left 'heartbroken' after watching the biopic about a famous wrestling family, starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White.

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2 h. ago MP removed from New Zealand parliament in heated debate over Palestinian recognition

Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick accused government MPs of lacking a ‘spine’ during debate on whether to recognise a Palestinian stateNew Zealand parliamentarian Chlöe Swarbrick was ordered to leave parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over the government’s response to the conflict in Gaza.An urgent debate was called after the centre-right government said on Monday it was weighing up its position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. Close ally Australia on Monday joined Canada, the UK and France in announcing it would recognise a Palestinian state at a UN conference in September. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Karoline Leavitt scrambles to fix Donald Trump's huge blunder as dementia rumors swirl

During a press briefing Monday afternoon, Donald Trump claimed that he would be travelling to Russia to meet Putin

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4 h. ago Vegas funeral home which smelled of ‘death’ shut down after failing to cremate bodies

Owner ofMcDermott’s Funeral Home and Creation Services says delays were because of slow county bureaucracy, not neglect

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5 h. ago Man Utd 'open' to selling Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea as one condition emerges

Manchester United are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea this summer with the winger keen to leave Old Trafford after his frustration at the club's Europa League final

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6 h. ago Before it burned, Salt Lake City’s London Belle bar celebrated ‘shady’ history, hosted packed Latin nights

Before it burned, Salt Lake City’s London Belle bar celebrated ‘shady’ history, hosted packed Latin nights  The Salt Lake Tribune

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6 h. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma's three Premier League transfer options as 'terms agreed' after PSG exit

Gianluigi Donnarumma is leaving Paris Saint-Germain and has already held talks over joining one Premier League side in the summer transfer window, with two others interested

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7 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Nicole's hit musical loses producers £4.5million

Nicole Scherzinger has failed to help make any money for the producers of Sunset Blvd on Broadway.

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7 h. ago Police launch urgent hunt for woman missing from seaside town

Claire Bennett, 49, was last seen leaving Truro railway station at 3.24pm on Monday before vanishing

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8 h. ago The Manchester Piccadilly station thief who just didn't know when to stop

Vicky Heaton snuck into a bar staff room and rifled through an employee's bags

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8 h. ago EastEnders fans 'know' character's fate as huge spoiler revealed

EastEnders fans have predicted one icon is set to leave Walford

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8 h. ago Rangers player ratings: Duo emerge from Plzen defeat with credit but few others do as trio fail to impress

Marks out of ten for the Rangers players in Champions League qualifier

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8 h. ago Jose Mourinho inspires Champions League comeback as Rangers progress despite defeat

The ‘special one’ is on course to manage in the league phase of the Champions League

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9 h. ago Rangers to face Club Brugge in £40million Champions League shootout as stunning comeback sinks Salzburg

Just one more hurdle stands between the Light Blues and the lucrative league phase and it's a familiar opponent

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9 h. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma confirms PSG exit as star takes pointed swipe at Luis Enrique

The Italy No.1 has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea this summer, and he has now confirmed that he will leave PSG

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9 h. ago Grieving mother discovers body of daughter, 7, found with missing tongue and throat after autopsy

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: The horrific story has emerged out of Taiwan, leaving many in the East Asian country looking for answers as to why the girl's body was not returned to its original state

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9 h. ago 'I was neighbours with Karen Matthews and one casual comment horrified me'

When Karen Matthews reported her nine-year-old Shannon Matthews missing after failing to return home after a swimming lesson, her neighbour Petra Jamieson supported her throughout the ordeal until casual remark left her horrified

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