87 m. ago Trash to transport: crossing Bass Strait in a boat made of Tasmanian fish farm debris

Samuel McLennan spent two years salvaging for his ocean-going vessel and has slowly made his way to Victoria. Otis Filley jumps aboard for part of the journeySign up for the Rural Network email newsletterWord spread through French Island’s WhatsApp group before we’d even docked – there was a boat made of rubbish heading their way. By the time Samuel McLennan secured his vessel built from marine debris at Tankerton Jetty, a small crowd had formed. Alan Pentland, editor of Off-the-Grid, the island’s newsletter, was already waiting to get a photo and eager for a story.A constant stream of people came down over the next two hours – to have a chat, come onboard, ask questions and share their excitement.French Island residents gather to inspect the unusual vessel after word spread through the islands WhatsApp group about the arrival of a boat made of rubbish. Continue reading...

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87 m. ago Winter of the Crow review – Lesley Manville commands cold war thriller

Toronto film festival: the Oscar nominee makes for a compelling heroine in a solid and intermittently suspenseful tale of a professor stuck in a nightmareThe specific brilliance of Lesley Manville had been on display for those who knew where to look long before her first Oscar nomination. She’d been part of the enviable Mike Leigh troupe (her first nomination should have been for Another Year) and a permanent small-screen fixture, even if the size of her roles hadn’t correlated to the size of her talent. But after Phantom Thread, Paul Thomas Anderson’s singular magnum opus, Manville has enjoyed a spectacular boom, a long-deserved reward for her and an even bigger one for those of us watching.The role came as she was entering her 60s, a period that can often leave female actors with grimly limited options, but she’s bucked the trend, not just through the sheer amount of work she’s found but also the unusual variety. She’s avoided the post-Book Club subgenre of mostly patronising come...

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89 m. ago Zoe Ball, 54, reveals she had 'no choice' but to wear skimpy clothes in 'uncomfortable' shoots when starting out in television as she steps back from work to spend time with family

The star, 54, was previously one of the BBC 's most highest paid presenters before quitting her Radio 2 breakfast show last year.

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2 h. ago Into The Dream Lab by Michelle Carr: Can you cure your nightmares?

A new book by a leading scientist explains how you can use your dreams to transform your life

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2 h. ago Photos show Indians marking final day of Ganesh Chaturthi that ends with sea immersion

Indians marked the final day of the Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant, 10-day Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles, and god of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings.

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2 h. ago John Malkovich: I DID have a dangerous liaison with Michelle Pfeiffer

And now Malkovich has admitted for the first time that the on-screen passion between them spilled over into real life.

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3 h. ago Task HBO: what time is episode 1 out? US and UK release time

Task is finally set to start on HBO - but what time will it be on? 📺

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4 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Sabalenka overcomes American 6-3, 7-6 (3)World No 1 clinches fourth grand slam titleAfter such a bittersweet season filled with near-misses and heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aryna Sabalenka returned to the US Open final with one final chance to win the grand slam title she felt she was owed.Such an occasion could have been the source of more anxiety and stress, another reason for her to fall apart, but Sabalenka’s increasingly legendary career has been driven by her ability to learn from her losses, no matter how painful they are. This time, the No 1’s nerves perfectly held up under pressure as she maintained her composure during a late surge from Amanda Anisimova before closing her US Open title defence with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Scots MP Ian Murray rejoins government one day after being sacked

The MP lost his job as Scottish Secretary amid an ongoing emergency Cabinet reshuffle by Keir Starmer.

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4 h. ago Total lunar eclipse ‘blood moon’ to be visible for much of England and Wales

The country’s stargazers will get the chance to see the rare spectacle for the first time since 2022.

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4 h. ago 'Masterpiece' BBC period drama hailed as the 'best series' the broadcaster has to offer

The BBC British drama has been branded as 'one of the best shows of our time' by fans.

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5 h. ago Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother, starring Cate Blanchett, surprise winner of Venice Golden Lion

The Voice of Hind Rajab, a harrowing account of a Palestinian child’s death in Gaza, won the runner-up Silver LionUS indie director Jim Jarmusch unexpectedly won the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice film festival on Saturday with Father Mother Sister Brother, a three-part meditation on the uneasy tie between parents and their adult children.Although his gentle comedy received largely positive reviews, it had not been a favourite for the top prize, with many critics instead tipping the Voice of Hind Rajab, a harrowing true-life account of the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl during the Gaza war. In the end, the film directed by Tunisia’s Kaouther Ben Hania took the runner-up Silver Lion. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Two arrested under Terrorism Act after Palestine Action protest in Edinburgh

Two Edinburgh protestors were arrested for supporting banned Palestine Action group under the Terrorism Act

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5 h. ago Harry could see Charles for the first time in more than a year and a half on Wednesday as the Prince flies into London for award ceremony while the King is in the capital for cancer treatment

Harry is flying in from the US for tomorrow night's WellChild Awards and will stay in the UK for a week.

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5 h. ago Manchester United reach verbal agreement with Trabzonspor for André Onana loan deal

Goalkeeper open to making move by FridayInterest follows signing of Senne LammensManchester United and Trabzonspor have reached a verbal agreement to take André Onana on loan, with the goalkeeper understood to be open to completing the move before Turkey’s transfer window closes on Friday.The Cameroonian has lost his place to Altay Bayindir this season. Onana has started only United’s Carabao Cup 12-11 penalty shootout loss at Grimsby, in which he was culpable for both goals in the 2-2 draw in regular time. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Venice Film Festival, by the numbers: From standing ovations to Campari spritzes

From a record-breaking standing ovation to the ever-present Campari spritzes to even on-screen subtitles, the 2025 Venice Film Festival was a bounty of interesting numbers

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5 h. ago Photos from Venice Film Festival awards ceremony where Jim Jarmusch wins top honor

The 2025 Venice Film Festival wrapped up with Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” taking the top prize, edging out higher-profile contenders. The film, starring Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett, is a quietly humorous look at family relationships.

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6 h. ago Horror crash leaves Scots Superbike star in coma after being thrown from his bike

Callum Grigor was in a horror crash during the Pirelli National Superstock Championship race today and has been placed into an induced coma.

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6 h. ago Blur’s Dave Rowntree: ‘People think music was better in the old days, to which I say: bollocks!’

The drummer for the Britpop band on why Oasis aren’t his nemesis, his failed bid to become a UK Labour MP and how he finally conquered mathsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYou’ve just put out a coffee table book of photographs of your early years with Blur. I imagine you didn’t have too many expectations at the time. Why had you stopped taking photos by the time the band blew up?I told myself that I was not experiencing life, that I was looking at it through the lens of the camera. But what really happened was, after a few years, things stopped being bright and shiny and new and exciting. It was pretty clear that we were going to have a career, that this wasn’t just a 15-minute Warholian burst of fame. I just moved on to other things.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morningNo One You Know: Dave Rowntree’s Early Blur Photos is out now Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Where you can watch your favourite films under the stars this autumn

Are you ready for spooky season? Well, drive-in cinemas will soon be popping up across South Wales to get you in the autumnal spirit.

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