4 d. ago Palmer and Gusto sink lacklustre Everton to end Chelsea’s winless run

A win for Chelsea, a much-needed once after four games without, and in many ways a routine one – and yet it was also a game that highlighted the oddity of Enzo Maresca’s side. He has a squad packed with extraordinary talent, capable of passages of exceptional football, but they are also wildly inconsistent, even within individual games. They won easily, could have won more easily, and also had spells when the game threatened to slip from their grasp.Chelsea have become extremely difficult to read. Every time it looks like everything might be coalescing into something coherent, perhaps even title-challenging, they stutter, and every time it looks like a blip might become a crisis, they embark on a run of positive form. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Amy Hart reveals she is battling anxiety after falling pregnant following two miscarriages as she hits out at mum

The former Love Island star, 31, announced last month she's set to welcome another baby with her husband Sam Rason, admitting at the time it had been a 'difficult' journey to conceive.

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6 d. ago I've seen proof death is not the end. This is the eerie Christmas moment that convinced me

For many, this time of year can be difficult, with the absence of the departed keenly felt. But for psychics like me, the spiritual energy around Christmas is palpable.

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6 d. ago Perrie Edwards' fiancé breaks silence on heartbreaking miscarriages and 'difficult' time

Perrie Edwards fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has candidly opened up for the first time about the 'difficult' time which saw him and Perrie lose a baby before the birth of their son

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6 d. ago Bunches flower bouquets are a simple way to share Christmas joy this season

Finding festive gifts that feel thoughtful can be surprisingly difficult, especially when time is tight. That’s why flowers have become my go-to Christmas present – beautiful, personal, and guaranteed to brighten someone’s day – and Bunches has some of the best seasonal bouquets around.

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1 week ago Woman moved to tears by vet's touching letter after beloved cat dies

A woman has shared her sadness after saying goodbye to her beloved cat - but the message she received from the vets managed to put a smile on her face during such a difficult time

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1 week ago Jade Goody's mother visits her grave as she speaks on Brazier 'family drama'

Jade Goody's mother has spoken out about the Brazier family drama as Jade's ex Jeff split up from his wife – with Jackiey adding she is looking for Jade's 'strength' during this difficult time

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2 w. ago King Charles says UK and Germany ready to ‘bolster Europe’ against Russia

Monarch also pledged both nations’ support for Ukraine as he welcomed German president, Frank-Walter SteinmeierThe UK and Germany are ready to “bolster Europe” against the threat of further Russian aggression and both nations “stand” with Ukraine, King Charles said as he welcomed the German president.The visit comes at a difficult time for Europe in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and will aim to underscore the Kensington treaty signed in July – the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war – which sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy to meet Macron, as US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Moscow – Europe live

Ukrainian president embarks on busy week of diplomacy as US ups pressure to end warArriving at the ministerial meeting in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said this week could be “pivotal” for diplomacy on Ukraine.“It is clear that Russia does not want peace, and therefore we need to make Ukraine as strong as possible in order to them to be ready to stand up for themselves in this very, very difficult time,” she said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres accused of being 'too nice' vs Chelsea and should be 'devastated

Arsenal were unable to extend their Premier League lead as they endured a difficult time against Chelsea and Viktor Gyokeres has come under scrutiny for his efforts against the Blues

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2 w. ago I'm A Celeb's Alex Scott breaks show rule to support Jess Glynne after devastating health scare

Alex was first to be voted off the jungle on Friday night and immediately broke show rules to fly home to partner Jess Glynne during a difficult family time

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3 w. ago Graham Price: The height of Wales' bar has been set and my demand vs Springboks

Wales host world champions South Africa this weekend after giving New Zealand a difficult afternoon last time out

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3 w. ago ‘Extra challenging during a difficult time’: Robert Redford’s daughter criticises AI tributes to the late actor

Amy Redford thanks fans for ‘love and support’ but takes issue with ‘AI versions of funerals, tributes and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications’Robert Redford’s daughter Amy Redford has criticised the proliferation of artificial intelligence tributes to her father, who died in September, calling them “fabrications”.Redford posted a statement on social media in which she thanked fans for their “overwhelming love and support”, adding: “It’s clear that he meant so much to so many, and I know that my family is humbled by the outpouring of stories and tributes from all corners of the globe.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Homesickness is a form of loss which may never grant closure. But a heart in two places can still find joy | Gaynor Parkin

For those who live far from home, feeling a mix of grief and gratitude is not as contradictory as it may seemThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work“I don’t have the words to describe it properly, I just feel I’m in the wrong place and I don’t want to be here.”For the past few years, *Suzanne has travelled each year halfway around the world to visit family and close friends in her birth country. While the farewells are always hard, Suzanne usually settles back home after a few weeks, staying connected with video calls and regular messaging even when time differences made it difficult. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sian Welby opens up on the 'pressure' she felt to return to TV work just three months after giving birth as the 'breadwinner' in her relationship and admits 'it was a very difficult time'

She is quickly becoming one of the busiest women on the airwaves, thanks to her roles on breakfast radio and daytime television - roles she's worked hard for over 15 years to get.

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4 w. ago London City’s Jana Fernández: ‘I’m happy here but leaving Barcelona was a difficult time’

London City’s Jana Fernández: ‘I’m happy here but leaving Barcelona was a difficult time’  The Guardian

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4 w. ago Tina O'Brien reveals her father has passed away as she admits 'my heart is very heavy but I'm grateful he is no longer suffering'

Tina O'Brien has revealed her father Steven has passed away, thanking her loved ones for support during 'this difficult time.'

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