22 m. ago John Higgins and Kyren Wilson win at Masters as curious run of 6

Wilson defeats Si Jiahui, Higgins sees off Barry HawkinsAll six matches at Alexandra Palace have ended 6-2Kyren Wilson, the 2024 world champion, defeated Si Jiahui in impressive fashion to reach the Masters quarter-finals with the 6-2 result continuing a curious statistic: every match at Alexandra Palace this week had finished with the same scoreline. That record extended in the evening session as John Higgins saw off Barry Hawkins, 6-2, to reach the last eight.After edging the first frame following a run of snookers, Wilson – yet to win a tournament this season having broken his cue at the start of the campaign – looked set to build a maximum in the next, but just missed the 11th red into the bottom corner pocket as he moved 2-0 ahead. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Plans for rail line between Birmingham and Manchester 'not reinstatement of HS2'

It comes after plans to extend HS2 were scrapped in 2023 over costs

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93 m. ago Newcastle 0 Man City 2: Semenyo benefits from rule change as Cherki all but seals Carabao Cup final spot for City

IN ANY other season, he wouldn’t even have been on the pitch. Antoine Semenyo’s 45-minute outing against Brentford in September, when Bournemouth made a tame exit, would have meant he was cup-tied. But the EFL’s pre-season rule change, which had Eddie Howe gritting his teeth on Monday, allowed Manchester City’s new £62.5million recruit the chance...

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2 h. ago Shiffrin extends slalom stranglehold as Moltzan seals US one

Shiffrin wins sixth slalom of season at FlachauMoltzan finishes second in American one-twoShiffrin nears slalom crystal globe before GamesMikaela Shiffrin completed another dominant night in Flachau on Tuesday, winning a World Cup slalom to extend her season-long stranglehold on the discipline while leading an American one-two finish with teammate Paula Moltzan.Shiffrin followed up her fastest opening run with a composed second run to finish 0.41sec clear of Moltzan, claiming her sixth victory in seven slalom races this season. It was also Shiffrin’s record-extending 107th career World Cup win, her 70th in slalom and her sixth slalom victory on the demanding Flachau course. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago EastEnders double exit 'sealed' as fans predict 'devastating' plot twist

EastEnders fans could be about to prepare for a double exit following the dramatic ending to Tuesday's episode in which Ravi was on the warpath with a baseball bat

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3 h. ago Met Office warns people living in 22 UK spots to do three things overnight

A yellow weather warning for ice, in force across Scotland, has been extended by the Met Office - forecasters have warned residents to take care when out and about

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4 h. ago EastEnders double exit 'sealed' as new Max bombshell sparks uproar

EastEnders spoilers for next week's episodes confirm new trouble for Max Branning thanks to Zoe Slater's daughter Jasmine, amid her plan to flee with Oscar Branning

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5 h. ago Lone baby seal pup is rescued after being found lying outside front door by postman

A lone baby seal pup has been rescued after being found lying outside the front door by a postman.

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7 h. ago Meet the world’s ‘prettiest referee’ who works in glamorous outfit and is favourite with fans

AGUSTINA LOOS MATRELLA has been making history in Argentinian football - and the referee has also been stunning fans on social media. She became the first female to officiate a final in the Tres Lomas Regional League. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTJh5mGFUEL/?img_index=1 Loos Matrella was in the middle - wearing a glamorous black skirt - as Atletico Quenuma sealed...

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7 h. ago Michael Carrick failed at Middlesbrough but has every chance to seal permanent Man Utd role

Former United and England midfielder might be employed as an interim manager but there is every chance he could seal a permanent deal by taking the club into the Champions League

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10 h. ago Ueli Kestenholz, Olympic snowboard medallist, dies after being trapped in Swiss avalanche

50-year-old was snowboarding in Switzerland on SundayKestenholz won bronze in giant slalom at Nagano 1998Snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz, who won a bronze medal in the sport’s first Olympic race, has died after being trapped in an avalanche, the Swiss ski federation said on Tuesday. He was 50.Kestenholz was third in snowboard giant slalom at the 1998 Nagano Olympics – a debut event that became a story of the Games when Canadian gold medallist Ross Rebagliati fought to keep his title after a positive test for cannabis. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Andy Burnham piles pressure on Rachel Reeves to 'rebalance' taxes on the high street after Chancellor refuses to extend rate bail out beyond pubs despite fear of mass closures

The Greater Manchester mayor, a former Cabinet minister and possible challenger to Keir Starmer, said changes were needed as part of wider reform that includes revaluing council tax.

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12 h. ago Cardiff City midfielder seals move away after 'brilliant' team

The Bluebirds have sent two of their top academy players out on loan to experience men's football

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12 h. ago We reveal the 9 most popular Hols From £9.50 holiday parks of last year – as booking opens for 2026

THINKING of heading on a UK staycation this year? Here's some inspiration: we've rounded up our most popular holiday parks booked via Sun £9.50 Holidays in 2025. There's truly something for everyone in these parks, from families with water babies and adrenaline junkies, to resorts with beachy cocktail lounges and poolside saunas. Seal Bay Resort...

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13 h. ago Greater Manchester restaurant announces its coming ‘back with a bang’ after controversial move

'We’ve officially had our mojo extended'

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16 h. ago Aldi staff to get pay rise and extended maternity pay amid 'significant investment' from bosses

The pay increase comes ahead of the national minimum wage increase in April

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19 h. ago Texans extend Steelers’ playoff losing streak in possible farewell for Aaron Rodgers

Houston Texans 30-6 Pittsburgh SteelersRodgers says he is yet to make decision on futureTexans will face Patriots in divisional roundSheldon Rankins returned a fumble by Aaron Rodgers 33 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to highlight a dominant performance by the NFL’s top-ranked defense, and the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 on Monday night for the first road playoff win in franchise history.The Texans’ win means they will play the New England Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday night. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago ‘Unimaginable loss’: Renee Good family urges ‘empathy’ in call for justice

Relatives pay tribute to ‘extraordinary mother’ and hope killing by ICE agent leads to meaningful changeRenee Good’s extended family said on Monday it wanted justice and accountability for her death at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, but urged people stirred to outrage by the shooting of the 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three to root their conversations in “humanity, empathy, and care for the family most affected”.In a statement and in interviews with the Guardian, the family members – most of them relatives of Good’s late husband Timmy Macklin Jr, the father of her youngest son – paid tribute to Good, her children, and to Macklin, and said they hoped the “unimaginable loss” the family had suffered would lead to meaningful change and “fewer families [who] have to endure this kind of pain”. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Jake Young to seal St Mirren transfer as Buddies get much needed cover in forward department

Stephen Robinson has been on the hunt for a new frontman amid their crippling injury list

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30 h. ago The Deadline of Destiny: How London’s Budget Hour sealed India’s fate (From the Archives)

The Deadline of Destiny: How London’s Budget Hour sealed India’s fate (From the Archives)  INDIA New England News

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