33 m. ago Stoke Poges policeman fighting for life with two arrested on attempted murder charge

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54 m. ago UK employees work from home more than most global rivals, study finds

Exclusive: Staff in Britain now average 1.8 days a week of remote working, above global average of 1.3 daysUK workers continue to work from home more than nearly any of their global counterparts more than five years after the pandemic first disrupted traditional office life, a study has found.UK employees now average 1.8 days a week of remote working, above the international average of 1.3 days, according to the Global Survey of Working Arrangements (G-SWA), a worldwide poll of more than 16,000 full-time, university-educated workers across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa that began in July 2021. Continue reading...

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55 m. ago Sam Fender's life away from stage – health struggles, 'stoner', and social issues

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has always been open about his mental health and the struggles he has faced over the years, as well as his journey to fame

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55 m. ago Girl, 9 slices legs open in tin lid horror but uses Walking Dead skills to save own life

EXCLUSIVE: Navaeh Connor, nine, took out the rubbish during a blackout when a lid from a tin of peas sliced her right leg in two places slicing through a tendon

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78 m. ago Police officer fights for life as pair arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The officer was seriously injured in a road collision in Buckinghamshire on Thursday night.

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91 m. ago Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Kyiv since start of war

Attack occurs hours after Russia and Ukraine begin prisoner exchange in deal seen as first step towards ceasefireRussia has launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv, injuring 15 people in one of the biggest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the war more than three years ago.The attack came in waves, with Russia launching 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones in the early hours of Saturday, although Ukrainian forces shot down six missiles and stopped most of the drones before they reached Kyiv. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Ronaldo ‘may play at Club World Cup’ – matchday live

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Get in touchManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Inside Cinnamon Life at the City of Dreams — the Colombo hotel that was 10 years in the making

Does Sri Lanka’s latest city hotel live up to the hype? Lydia Swinscoe checks in to find out

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2 h. ago Gianni Infantino claims Cristiano Ronaldo could play in Club World Cup

The FIFA president says there are ‘discussions’ over a move for the 40-year-old whose Al Nassr contract is due to expire this summer.

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2 h. ago Arne Slot reveals his wife and family's difficulties around his new life as a title

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has reflected on the challenges of living away from his family during his first year at Anfield.

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2 h. ago Russell Mael: ‘Describe myself in three words? One handsome dude’

The Sparks singer on shoplifting red liquorice as a child, a head-to-head with Godzilla, and underselling his life storyBorn in California, Russell Mael, 76, and his brother, Ron, first recorded under the names the Urban Renewal Project and Halfnelson, before becoming Sparks in 1972. Two years later, they relocated to London and had a hit with their song This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us. More recently, they composed a radio opera, The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman, collaborated with Franz Ferdinand in supergroup FFS, and released a film, Annette, which won five César awards in 2022. Their 28th studio album is Mad! and their tour comes to the UK in June. Mael lives in California.What was your most embarrassing moment? Signing away the rights to my life story to a major motion-picture company for a sum that I have since been told was way below the market rate. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tom Dunn hails Ben Spencer’s ‘contagious’ effect after Bath’s Challenge Cup win

Bath are two wins away from the Premiership title and a trophy treble.

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3 h. ago Celtic v Aberdeen late teams news and probable XIs with big Scottish Cup calls as key man fails to make it

How both teams could line up at Hampden

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3 h. ago Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney, 22, 'is seen looking very cosy with new mystery man'

Coronation Street's Elle Mulvaney was spotted looking 'very cosy' with a mystery man at Radio 1's Big Weekender on Friday, sources claim.

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3 h. ago Trouble in paradise? Why wealthy homeowners in exclusive 'golden triangle' Cheshire village are furious over plans for riding school for SEND children

Several wealthy members of the Cheshire set in Over Peover claim that the plans threaten to turn a bridleway into a rat-run but the land's owner has blasted the village's 'nasty vocal minority'.

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3 h. ago Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send systemHundreds of thousands of children with special needs could lose their legal entitlement to extra support in schools in England under plans being considered by ministers, a move that campaigners warn could force thousands more pupils out of mainstream education.The reforms relate to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), statutory documents families have relied on for more than a decade to guarantee their children’s right to support for conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Blacklisted fashion photographer Terry Richardson returns to the newsstands

Arena Homme+ publishes cover shots and portfolio eight years after sexual misconduct allegations surfacedEight years after major fashion brands and publications said they would no longer work with Terry Richardson, following a string of allegations of sexual misconduct made against the renowned fashion photographer, he now appears to be making a comeback.This week, the magazine Arena Homme+ unveiled its latest issue, featuring two covers shot by Richardson and an accompanying portfolio. One cover consists of an image of a toilet cubicle graffitied with the text “Punk rock ruined my life.” Another is a shot of a cardboard cutout of Donald Trump’s face. Continue reading...

Culture

3 h. ago Alex Albon’s ‘hardest year of life’ after mum was sentenced to six years in prison

Alex Albon is preparing for the Monaco Grand Prix after a strong start to the Formula 1 season for Williams, and here is a look at his life away from the circuit

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4 h. ago I left my London job for Spain – I don’t need a high salary for a great life here

I left my London job for Spain – I don’t need a high salary for a great life here  MSN

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4 h. ago Feargal Sharkey diagnosed with prostate cancer after seeing doctor for sore throat

Sharkey urged others to get checked out if they have symptoms

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