31 h. ago Photos of October's supermoon: A stunning start to a trio of celestial events

October’s supermoon — a phenomenon when the moon is closest to earth, making it appear larger and brighter — is the first of three this year. The subtle difference can be observed without special equipment if skies are clear.

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1 week ago Revealed: The most hellish driving routes to avoid if you are on a journey with children

As many as 72 per cent of parents will be embarking on a car journey with their kids in the October half term or at Christmas. Pictured: File photo of summer holiday traffic

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1 week ago Exciting Wales trio reunited as Scarlets hand Wales U20s star his first league start

The Scarlets take on Munster in their URC season opener in Llanelli on Saturday

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1 week ago UK travellers issued update over new EU travel rules from October 12

The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) will be phased in from October 12, and will include passengers having their photo and fingerprints taken when travelling to the EU

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2 w. ago New EU border checks will have ‘minimal impact’ on travel, says Eurotunnel boss

The European Union’s Entry/Exit system, to be phased in from October, will include British travellers having their photo and fingerprints taken.

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2 w. ago Supporting the Jam, sausages with the Bay City Rollers and defying skinheads: post

The all-girl trio gave punk a playful spin and drew admirers in Paul Weller and Captain Sensible – but, singer Debsey Wykes recalls, faced confusion for being out of step with era’s noise and angerAt 19 years old, Debsey Wykes stood in front of a sold-out crowd at London’s Hammersmith Odeon, her knees “literally knocking with fear”, as she puts it. It was the end of 1980 and Dolly Mixture were supporting the Jam for a second time, having piqued the interest of Paul Weller. Despite the shaky start, the teen trio made it through the set to appreciative applause. “Everyone is your friend when you support the Jam,” Wykes recalls in her new memoir, Teenage Daydream: We Are the Girls Who Play in a Band.Dolly Mixture paired girl-group harmonies and pop sensibilities with scuffed-up combat boots and charity shop dresses. Their intricate arrangements remained playfully punk, displaying a songwriting craft well beyond their years. Although beloved by the Undertones and John Peel, as well as b...

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3 w. ago Swansea City v Hull City LIVE: Updates as deadline day trio start from the bench

Follow all the latest as Swansea City take on Hull at the Swansea.com Stadium

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