3 h. ago We put up bollards to stop drivers parking outside our homes after years of problems – but now our tenancies are at risk

RESIDENTS who put up bollards to stop drivers parking outside their homes could now face “tenancy action” from the association. People living in Larkfield, Kent, say they have faced issues with the 12 car park spaces outside their homes for years. The spaces are for the use of those living in the 12 flats and...

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4 h. ago Oliver Glasner not getting carried away with Crystal Palace’s lofty position

The Eagles climbed up to fourth in the Premier League table after Marc Guehi’s late winner at Craven Cottage.

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6 h. ago Hearts move three points clear of Celtic after victory in Scottish title clash

Celtic 1-2 Hearts: Claudio Braga and Oisin McEntee both scored to extend the gap at the top of the table

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7 h. ago Wilfried Nancy washed out on Celtic debut as Hearts title wave sweeps league leaders clear – 5 talking points

The table toppers stunned a rain-soaked Celtic Park with an 2-1 win move three points clear at the Premiership summit

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7 h. ago Reborn and ruthless: can Manchester City realise their WSL title dream?

There are raindrops depicted on Manchester City’s third kit, with a deliberate nod to the often unsettled weather. Seeing the strip, what catches the eye first, though, is the fluorescent, neon green socks. You cannot fail to notice them, and that is now also true of Manchester City in this season’s Women’s Super League title race; a team that quietly went under the radar initially, scarcely being spoken about as contenders, are now unmissable as they keep on winning, shining bright with a six-point lead at the top of the table.Their latest victory, their ninth in a row in the league, not unlike the climate their kit honour, was not always particularly pretty. They spent well over an hour being frustrated by a Leicester side who were content to keep 11 players behind the ball with a deep, well-organised back five, but this is the sort of game, on a wet lunchtime in the East Midlands, when teams who go on to win titles manage to find a way through. Eventually, Manchester City did so,...

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10 h. ago The kindness of strangers: I couldn’t afford a pricey hotel, then a student let me sleep on her dormitory floor

In retrospect, I can appreciate what a big chance she took. I hope the universe has repaid her many times overRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesBack in 2006, I went to Canberra for a medical school interview. I figured I would book accommodation when I arrived but when I arrived, there was a big convention in town and all the backpackers hostels and budget accommodation were fully booked.Coming from Singapore, I thought perhaps I could just sleep at the airport – but quickly found Canberra airport, unlike Singapore’s, is not open 24 hours. Not knowing quite what to do and getting a bit desperate, I caught a bus into town, then started wandering towards the casino, thinking I might spend the night in a place that was open all night. That wouldn’t put me in the ideal condition for nailing an interview the next morning, but as a broke student, I couldn’t afford a pricey hotel. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago 'Alien spaceship' 3I/ATLAS has 'two jets' unlike most comets and 'needs explaining'

The unidentified flying object 3I/ATLAS has 'two jets' coming off its rear which Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb claims 'needs to be explained' in his latest post

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11 h. ago Marcus Rashford shows true colours in Man United reunion at Barcelona

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from Man United during the summer window - and he has helped the Catalan giants to the top of the La Liga table

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11 h. ago Celtic vs Hearts LIVE as Hoops fans ramp up pre march protest march

It's a top of the table showdown at Celtic Park as the resurgent Hoops look to move to the summit

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11 h. ago Celtic vs Hearts LIVE as Wilfried Nancy raises eyebrows with XI and formation change

It's a top of the table showdown at Celtic Park as the resurgent Hoops look to move to the summit

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11 h. ago Celtic vs Hearts LIVE reaction as the Jambos move ahead at top of Premiership

It's a top of the table showdown at Celtic Park as the resurgent Hoops look to move to the summit

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11 h. ago Dusk's 'soft and comfortable' £50 duvet cover plummets to £20 in double discount

Shoppers have praised this duvet cover for being ideal for all seasons.

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13 h. ago The unremarkable back garden that has been turned into something amazing

Clive Jeffries transformed a largely wasted outdoor space into something special, and now many are following his lead

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13 h. ago Manchester United v West Ham, Tottenham v Aston Villa, and more: WSL clockwatch – live

Updates from 12pm (GMT) kick-offsChelsea v Everton to follow at 2.30pmGet in touch with Dominic via emailWelcome along to another packed Women’s Super League Sunday. These smorgasbords of midday starts are becoming quite the fixture in the WSL calendar nowadays and they’re usually lots of fun.Today, Manchester United host West Ham at Leigh Sports Village, with Marc Skinner’s side looking to jump back into the top three with three points, while there are mid-table clashes between Spurs and Aston Villa, and London City and Brighton. Manchester City can (and very much should) extend their lead at the summit with victory at Leicester. Chelsea face Everton a little later, potentially looking to capitalise on any dropped points from City. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid’s Tale has become ‘more and more plausible’

Canadian author discusses US under Trump and says setting of her dystopian novel has ‘become much closer’Margaret Atwood has said the plot of her book The Handmaid’s Tale, which depicts a story of an authoritarian regime where women are forced to reproduce, has become “more and more plausible” in recent years.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Atwood said she believed the plot was “bonkers” when she first had the concept for the novel as the US was the “democratic ideal” at the time. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trans table tennis players to be banned from competing against biological females after landmark Supreme Court ruling

Table Tennis England is updating its policy for the 2026/27 season starting in August, which will mean transgender women will only be 'eligible to play in the category of their biological sex'.

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14 h. ago Stranger Things season 5 table read shows cast reacting to series' biggest twist

Netflix's hour-long video shows the Stranger Things season 5 episode 4 table read with some epic cast reactions

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15 h. ago Stranger Things season 5 table read unveils most shocking moment of the series

Netflix's Tudum has released a full hour-long video of the season 5, episode 4 table read.

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15 h. ago £49 refurbished Dell Chromebook is a brilliant budget Christmas gift for students and busy commuters

A budget-friendly laptop that is built to last and ideal for homework, travel and everyday tasks — a practical Christmas present they’ll use all year.

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16 h. ago Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall

The war against Ukraine has hit ordinary Russians hard, and the deteriorating situation is likely to inflame tensions People in Britain who think they are governed by fools should take a closer look at the Russian and US presidents. Vladimir Putin is systematically ruining his country. His war of choice in Ukraine is an economic, financial, geopolitical and human calamity for Russia that worsens by the day. For his own murky reasons, Donald Trump, another national menace, offered him a lifeline last week. Yet Putin spurned it. These two fools deserve each other.On the table in Moscow was a “peace” deal that, broadly speaking, rewarded Russia’s aggression by handing over large chunks of Ukrainian land, compromised Kyiv’s independence and weakened its defences against any future attack. The Trump deal, if forced through, would have split the US and Europe; ruptured Nato, perhaps fatally; reprieved Russia’s pariah economy; and probably toppled Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government.Simon Tis...

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