68 m. ago Tadej Pogacar storms back into yellow jersey with stunning stage 12 victory

The defending champion proved he was a class above the rest with a dominant 12km solo win on the Hautacam climb

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2 h. ago Connie Francis was a trailblazing pop star haunted by tragedy

The late star, who broke through with Who’s Sorry Now, paved the way for solo female singers in the highs of the 50s and 60s but her life was hit by devastating lowsConnie Francis, 1960s US pop star known for Pretty Little Baby, dies at 87There may be more widely revered singers, but the statistics don’t lie – worldwide, the Italian-American Connie Francis was the best-selling female vocalist of the 50s and 60s.Her breakthrough hit, 1958’s Who’s Sorry Now, was written as far back as 1923 and had been a hit for Johnnie Ray just a couple of years earlier, with a swinging, uptempo arrangement. But what made the 19-year-old Francis’s version click was the way in which she took pleasure in her ex’s misery, coolly and coyly cooing over the slow-rocking backing while picking his failed love life apart; for a finale, she ended the song with impressive, high-kicking spite. In contrast, her second UK No 1 was the daffy Stupid Cupid, written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, and loaded wit...

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2 h. ago Connie Francis was a trailblazing pop star haunted by tragedy | Bob Stanley

The late star, who broke through with Who’s Sorry Now, paved the way for solo female singers in the highs of the 50s and 60s but her life was hit by devastating lowsConnie Francis, 1960s US pop star known for Pretty Little Baby, dies at 87There may be more widely revered singers, but the statistics don’t lie – worldwide, the Italian-American Connie Francis was the best-selling female vocalist of the 50s and 60s.Her breakthrough hit, 1958’s Who’s Sorry Now, was written as far back as 1923 and had been a hit for Johnnie Ray just a couple of years earlier, with a swinging, uptempo arrangement. But what made the 19-year-old Francis’s version click was the way in which she took pleasure in her ex’s misery, coolly and coyly cooing over the slow-rocking backing while picking his failed love life apart; for a finale, she ended the song with impressive, high-kicking spite. In contrast, her second UK No 1 was the daffy Stupid Cupid, written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, and loaded wit...

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3 h. ago UK's top coastal views revealed as St Ives and Padstow top Brits' favourites

The nation's favourite coastal locations have been named - with St Ives, Robin Hood's Bay and Padstow among the most popular places to head to for a scenic holiday break

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3 h. ago Escape To The Chateau stars Dick and Angel's hidden estate area that didn't air

A stunning part of Escape To The Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge's sprawling estate never made the cut on the Channel 4 show

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4 h. ago The Scottish harbour town near lovely beach that was named 'best place to retire'

It offers stunning scenery and plenty of amenities.

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4 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch 'falling apart' weeks after plans announced as Eddie Hearn points finger

The notorious promoter pointed the finger at Eubank’s camp after negotiations hit a snag

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4 h. ago Air India crash: Did captain 'deliberately cut off fuel' sparking co

According to the Wall Street Journal, sources close to the US side of the investigation have said the voice cockpit recording suggests Sabharwal turned off the switches, one after the other, exactly a second apart

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4 h. ago Conor Benn blames rival Chris Eubank Jr for proposed rematch ‘falling apart’

A return bout had been in the offing for September 20 but it now appears on the verge of collapse.

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4 h. ago Victorian library in Greater Manchester town could soon be transformed into huge apartment complex

The proposal will be decided on next week

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5 h. ago Man Utd launch new Bryan Mbeumo offer and seek Brentford transfer 'compromise'

Manchester United have launched a new improved bid for Bryan Mbeumo, believed to match the Bees' valuation of the winger as the Red Devils move closer to a 'compromise'

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5 h. ago Lovely British coastal city is among cheapest places to go on holiday in UK at £108

A new study has uncovered that one particular UK coastal city is a burgeoning hot spot for summer staycations, with Aqua's analysis finding that it's among the cheapest destinations for a weekend away

Economics

5 h. ago Inside Jannik Sinner's family's luxury hotel and how much it costs to stay

Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner hails from South Tyrol, a stunning location in the Dolomites where the Italian star's parents now run a hotel that is a prime location for hikers and skiers

Society

5 h. ago B&M's 'stunning' £10 mirror looks 'just like' £110 Next version

The mirrors look almost identical - but there's a huge price difference between the two

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6 h. ago Olivia Attwood left gobsmacked as woman shares snap before £250k plastic surgery

The Price of Perfection presenter Olivia Attwood is left stunned as she meets a woman who has spent more than a quarter of a million pounds on cosmetic surgery

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6 h. ago Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 ‘falling apart’ as fresh opponents are considered

Chris Eubank Jr won a thrilling fight with Conor Benn in April, with a rematch recently announced

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6 h. ago This Morning's Cat Deeley floored to learn biological age as Ben Shephard says 'hold on'

This Morning host Cat Deeley was left stunned as she shared the results of her biological age test live on air, alongside co-star Ben Shephard

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8 h. ago Could THIS be the next Miss England? Stunning pageant queen candidate is revealed

A stunning Miss England semi-finalist has been revealed, but there's a huge catch.

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8 h. ago Tyson Fury's feelings 'deep down' on boxing comeback as 'without a doubt' claim is made

Tyson Fury has already retired from boxing five times but is likely to make a stunning comeback again, according to former world champion Johnny Nelson

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8 h. ago The remote worker bubble bursts: House prices in London and commuter towns soar while WFH hotspots drop in value

Property prices outside of the capital exploded at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic as employers embraced remote working practices - but the trend appears to be at an end,

Economics