3 h. ago Mystery of baby boy whose body was found wrapped in Union Jack bath towel by stream 14 years ago close to being solved after major breakthrough

Detectives revealed today that a breakthrough in DNA technology has led them to trace the father, who is now helping them establish the mother's identity, which remains unknown.

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3 h. ago No green light: RFU threatens to leave Twickenham over Beyoncé spat

RFU wants license to stage more concerts and eventsSweeney moots move to Milton Keynes or BirminghamThe Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has threatened to take England away from Twickenham and move to Milton Keynes or Birmingham due to licensing restrictions after missing out on lucrative Beyoncé concerts at the stadium. Sweeney has warned that if Richmond council does not grant the RFU permission to stage more non-rugby events at Twickenham, “it would be a tough call for us” with moves away from London mooted.The RFU has previously explored buying half of Wembley and a move to a greenfield site in Birmingham, an acknowledgment that Twickenham is not fit for purpose. The RFU ultimately committed to its plans to revamp Twickenham, due to begin in 2027 and which could cost up to £663m, but needs to raise revenues by hosting more music concerts. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Manchester man key to police breakthrough in solving mystery of dead baby boy

Detectives have now traced the father after the remains of a newborn were found by a dog walker

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4 h. ago Adolescence hired specialist for tough job after destruction in opening scene

The gripping series follows the aftermath of a horrific murder, which sees Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller and Owen Cooper as Eddie's son Jamie - a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering his schoolmate

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4 h. ago 90s music star left homeless, penniless and suicidal after boyband fame

90s boy band member Kule T shot to fame in MN8 but unfortunately for the star things weren't all smooth sailing after creating hits such as I've Got a Little Something for You

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4 h. ago Hilaria Baldwin showed her true colours when she gleefully humiliated her husband on the red carpet. But this is why her unpleasantness will backfire

Anyone who thought the ultimate humiliation of Alec Baldwin had taken place in his risible and widely mocked TV show with his feral family and his 'yoga-preneur' wife Hilaria, should think again.

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5 h. ago Moment between Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll speaks volumes at Players Championship

Rory McIlroy was supported by his wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy at the Players Championship as he clinched his second title at TPC Sawgrass in Florida

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5 h. ago Netflix Adolescent's hidden nod to murder victim that fans may not have noticed

Netflix's new series, Adolescent, stars Stephen Graham as the father of a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering his classmate - showcasing the impact social media can have on young people.

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6 h. ago Out with Santorini, Mykonos and the Acropolis – in with these new Aegean gems for the ultimate Greece holiday

These Greek spots promise stunning scenery and authentic experiences – without the crowds and the price tag, says Elise Morton

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6 h. ago Downton Abbey star Anna Chancellor opens up on how she felt connected to her late daughter by following her funeral wishes

The London-based actress, 59, known for her roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral and What a Girl Wants, explained that Poppy had a 'death plan,' even before she was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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6 h. ago How to make the perfect spinach and cheese börek – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Having scoured the eastern Med and Balkans for the definitive take on this delectable stuffed filo snack, our resident perfectionist unveils her ultimate recipe“Few dishes,” according to food writer Zeynep Betul, “embody the spirit of Turkish cuisine as perfectly as börek”. This family of crunchy, flaky pastries in various shapes and fillings are “immensely popular” throughout the country, says award-winning author Özlem Warren: “Even the fussiest child,” she assures readers of her book Özlem’s Turkish Table, “will ask for seconds.”So foundational do börek seem to be to Turkish life that a conservative female politician made headlines a few years ago for a tweet claiming that, if a woman didn’t know how to make them, “her family is doomed to disintegration”. In reality, as others were quick to point out, though börek aren’t difficult to prepare (and, with practice, perfect), many Turkish women, as well as men, choose to buy them instead, without obvious domestic repercussions. As jo...

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6 h. ago Uniqlo's 'beautiful' bomber jacket is 'super comfy' and has shoppers snagging every colour

Shoppers 'can't wait' to wear the bomber jacket from Uniqlo which comes in four lovely colours

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6 h. ago The ultimate hack to save money on women’s mags like Hello! and Bella – and enjoy two free months of reading

Love magazines but hate the cost? With this offer, you can access dozens of top women’s titles for one low price – and right now, you can get two months free.

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7 h. ago Boy, 17, stabbed in mass brawl as thugs brandish machetes near east London train station

Paramedics treated the teenager ‘as a priority’ outside Wanstead Park, Forest Gate

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8 h. ago I spent five years in prison after being accused of a horrific sex crime I didn't commit

Brian Buckle spent £500k on a lengthy legal battle which ultimately ended in his release in 2022 after a jury cleared him in just 80 minutes.

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9 h. ago Owen Cooper in Adolescence: the best child acting debut ever?

Adolescence director Philip Barantini tells us about working with the ‘natural-born talent’ that is Owen Cooper

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11 h. ago 'She was an innocent young woman who fell in love with the wrong boy'

Julie Dale addressed a crowd of schoolgirls yesterday at an event designed to educate them about violence against women and girls

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11 h. ago Anna Chancellor: ‘A relationship doesn’t end just because they die’

The British actor is returning to the stage for the first time in eight years. In the wake of her daughter Poppy’s death, she talks to Helen Coffey about the power of grief to break down barriers, the importance of making a death plan – and why being a b**** is good for your health

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12 h. ago Sticky, sweet and impossible to resist: The ultimate golden syrup cake

Simple, affordable, and straight from Becky Excell’s kitchen, this syrup-soaked cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Just add custard

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16 h. ago Babysitter 'abused child, 11, almost 1,000 times' while staying with his family and sleeping in the boy's bunk bed

Florian K., 37, is accused of abusing the 11-year-old boy almost 1,000 times while he was employed as the child's babysitter in Munich, Germany, for seven years.

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