3 h. ago Hard sell of Eubank Jr v Benn fails to disguise ugly fight loaded with danger and spite

Age, weight and whispers have raised doubts over who might triumph on Saturday but once the sound and fury fade we will be left with nothing to show for itBen Shalom and Eddie Hearn usually do not like each other but on Thursday evening, at the final press conference for the troubling bout between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, the promoters were almost breathless in their audacity and unity as they hailed a gift from the boxing heavens.Shalom, Eubank Jr’s promoter, lauded “the biggest British boxing story ever”, “a monumental event” and “an unbelievable show” which has been “35 years in the making” as he suggested that Saturday night’s showdown completes the trilogy between two families – after the fighters’ fathers, Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, shared a couple of seismic bouts in the early 1990s. Hearn, who promotes Benn, spoke of “a fight for the generations an iconic main event an incredible time for boxing” and urged us to “remember this night this is what it’s all about.” ...

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4 h. ago The giant plan beside the M60 that could create 10,000 new jobs

Employment space, leisure facilities and a hotel are all earmarked

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4 h. ago Homeowners ditch popular garden item after realising it attracts rat

Homeowners are starting to realise there's one popular garden item which could be attracting rats - without them even realising - and it's quite eye-opening

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5 h. ago Best time to mow your lawn to slash risk of 'damaged and diseased' grass

A garden expert has shared the best time of day to cut your grass to ensure a luscious lawn by summer - and it's bad news for anyone who likes to get up with the larks

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5 h. ago The 'beautiful' gardens which Salford residents can visit for free on Tuesdays

The RHS has extended free entry for Salford residents on Tuesdays at Garden Bridgewater.

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7 h. ago Louis van Gaal punched Ryan Giggs as pair met to discuss which Man Utd players to axe

Ryan Giggs became Louis van Gaal's assistant coach during his time at Manchester United and the Dutch manager instantly took the club icon by surprise

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7 h. ago Moment alleged killer buys coffee and sandwich minutes 'before he beat neighbour to death' in Covent Garden estate is shown to court

Prosecutors say Trevor Gocan, 57, punched and kicked pensioner James O'Neill, 74, before leaving him bleeding on the floor at an estate where they both lived in Covent Garden.

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7 h. ago Why does RFK Jr want to put my family on an ‘autism registry’? | Deborah Bloom

I’m scared about the health secretary’s vow to find the cause behind the so-called ‘autism epidemic’I always knew my parents operated on a different wavelength than most.For one, they are both exceptionally smart. My mother is a former mathematician, who studied the various levels of infinity as part of her master’s thesis. My father is a computer programmer who, at 17 years old, was one of the youngest people to ever be able to communicate with ships in morse code. They met at a party for members of Mensa, a club for the highly intelligent. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Very discount codes for April 2025 – 20% off for a limited time only

From tech and fashion to garden furniture, we’ve got you covered with the latest Very promo codes

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8 h. ago Eni Aluko denies criticising Ian Wright for media work in women’s football

Pundit laments ‘clickbait’ after controversial commentsIan Wright has long advocated for women’s gameEni Aluko has denied she “attacked” Ian Wright with her comments over his involvement as a pundit in women’s football.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week, the former England forward discussed the risk of men blocking opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football. When asked by the presenter Clare McDonnell whether Wright was an example of someone taking up space that could be occupied by a woman, Aluko said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster. But I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Do this garden job in the morning or risk a slug invasion, say experts

There are ways to keep slugs away from your garden and one is a simple job which has to be done at a certain time of day

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9 h. ago Number of people struggling with debts rising as ‘breathing space’ requests up

Around 8,033 breathing space registrations were recorded in March 2025, up is 4 per cent from the same time last year

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10 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans suspect ‘fix’ after Chris Hughes mentions Katy Perry space flight

‘Love Island’ star was cut off from the outside world one week before Perry blasted into space

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10 h. ago Can Predator: Badlands finally prove a shared universe with Alien was a good idea?

With the film’s promising teaser trailer, the world’s eyes have flipped silver and it’s party time in the cryo-sarcophagus aisle of Space Ikea! Continue reading...

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10 h. ago ‘Very problematic’: US apparel bosses say Trump’s tariffs will hurt Americans

The president aims to boost US manufacturing, but insiders warn tariffs will increase costs and destroy businessesAcross the US, many executives leading apparel and textiles businesses are scratching their heads.Tariffs of 145% on goods from China, and tariffs of 10% on goods from much of the rest of the world, have been billed by the White House as a once-in-a-generation efffort to boost domestic manufacturing. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Dunelm's £19 rug 'transforms' your room and is 'like luxury under your feet'

Shoppers say the rug has given their space a new lease of life.

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10 h. ago Shoe shop that survived being bombed by the Nazis is killed off by Rachel Reeves' 'absolute stinker' budget

Bosses at AG Meek said the store in Cardiff had been defeated by rising wage costs after being loved by generations of families who visited the shop which opened in 1913.

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11 h. ago Influencers 'are to blame for rise in shark attacks': Scientists say they 'can't believe we have to tell people not to grab an 18

Social media posts encouraging tourists to stroke the creatures have led them to be poked and prodded by ignorant travelers in pursuit of the perfect selfie.

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11 h. ago Number of people needing ‘breathing space’ from debts jumped annually in March

Some 8,033 breathing space registrations were recorded by the Insolvency Service in March 2025, which is 4% higher than in March 2024.

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11 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh says planting these 4 flowers will deter slugs from your garden

The gardening guru said simply having these four varieties will banish the slimy pests naturally

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