13 h. ago The British and Irish Lions squad announcement RECAP: Full team revealed as Owen Farrell, Ben Curry and Jamie George among the omissions as Maro Itoje is named captain ahead of summer tour

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell is set to name his full squad for the  2025 British and Lions tour of Australia.

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14 h. ago The British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE: Full team revealed as Owen Farrell, Ben Curry and Jamie George among the omissions as Maro Itoje is named captain ahead of summer tour

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell is set to name his full squad for the  2025 British and Lions tour of Australia.

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14 h. ago Lions 2025 squad announced: Maro Itoje named captain as Henry Pollock gets the nod

England and Saracens skipper is the first player of colour to be given the armband

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15 h. ago The British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE: Full team revealed as Andy Farrell makes decision for Australia with Maro Itoje named as captain

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Andy Farrell is set to name his full squad for the  2025 British and Lions tour of Australia.

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22 h. ago Barcelona star Raphinha names six players who could beat him to 2025 Ballon d'Or

Barcelona star Raphinha is thought to be among the contenders to win the Ballon d'Or later this year - but he has named a host of players who deserve the gong more than him

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33 h. ago Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour

Itoje to be first English Lions captain in 24 years40-strong squad to be announced at O2 on ThursdayMaro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Thursday, the Guardian understands. Itoje is set to become the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years when he is unveiled as part of Andy Farrell’s squad announcement at a live event at the O2.Itoje, the England captain, became the overwhelming favourite for the role when it emerged Caelan Doris had suffered a shoulder injury last weekend that required surgery. The Ireland captain is a doubt for the tour of Australia, clearing the way for Itoje to be selected as captain and lead what is understood to be a 40-strong squad. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: the 11 latest names rumoured to be performing at Worthy Farm

With little over a month left until gates open, who’s currently rumoured to perform at Glastonbury in May 2025?

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47 h. ago The Names by Florence Knapp – the verdict on spring’s hottest debut

In this strikingly assured sliding doors tale, three alternate narratives unfold, showing how the choice of a name influences a lifeWhat’s in a name? More than Shakespeare might have led us to believe, according to research. Ever since 1985, when a study found that people tend to prefer the letters of their own initials over the other letters of the alphabet, research has confirmed the name-letter effect, proving that not only do consumers favour brands matching their initials, they are actually more likely to donate to relief efforts for a natural disaster such as a hurricane if they share an initial with that disaster. How far the name-letter effect influences our bigger life decisions – where we live, our choices of career or life partner – remains contentious, but there are clear indicators that, far from serving simply as identifiers, the names we are given at birth have the power to influence our psychological, social and economic outcomes.Florence Knapp’s strikingly assu...

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60 h. ago Timothee Chalamet ditches girlfriend Kylie Jenner for lads night as she wows at Met Gala

The Met Gala 2025 saw some huge names missing from the blue carpet, including Timothée Chalamet, who attended the event but opted to leave his girlfriend Kylie Jenner at home

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64 h. ago Shop closures in May 2025: The names disappearing from high streets across Great Britain

More big-name brands are shutting their doors for good this month

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3 d. ago LeBron James sends fans into meltdown with shock Met Gala announcement... just hours before 'historical event' in New York

NBA icon LeBron James was one of six athletes named to the committee of the 2025 Met Gala. Unfortunately, the Lakers star won't be attending.

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5 d. ago Major UK retailer's future hangs in the balance as shop closures may be on cards

The future of the UK high street remains uncertain as yet another UK retailer has been put up for sale more than a year after appointing investment bankers to explore strategic options

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5 d. ago Tiny European beach that could be in the Caribbean named among 10 best

According to a ranking by travel professionals, this tiny beach in Santanyi has been named one of Europe's best beaches of 2025 despite being the site of a major protest in 2024

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6 d. ago Teacher shares 'unique' baby names to avoid as they're 'too popular' in 2025

A teacher has suggested parents thinking of 'unique' names for their children to avoid certain monikers - as so many parents want unusual names that they've actually become popular

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7 d. ago Topshop's official return date to the high street confirmed – and it's just days away

The return of the brand that disappeared from the UK's high street in 2021 is set to happen in days, but fashion fans might be left disappointed in their attempts to get their hands on some clothes

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9 d. ago Hospice opens doors of its new store just months after closure of its flagship shop

Strathcarron charity shop made possible with “the amazing support of the local Denny community”

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9 d. ago DFS Dundee team named 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Award finalist

Dover Fueling Solutions® (DFS), a part of Dover Corporation and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services, and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industry, today announced it has been named a 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Award finalist in the Operational Excellence category by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

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1 week ago Scotland's best hotels named in 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards

A one-of-a-kind floating hotel was named the best in the UK.

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1 week ago Body found on Scottish town high street after man goes missing in 'out of character' disappearance

The discovery comes after a man was originally reported missing from Inverclyde

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1 week ago Scottish names included in list of 30 'old lady' names making a comeback in 2025

The list includes three names of Scottish origin, two of which have cartoon character and film connotations

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