61 m. ago Vive les Socios: struggling French clubs open doors to shareholder fans in tough times

Supporters are putting money into their teams in a typically collective response to financial crisisThere seems to be a not-for-profit association for everything in France, from amateur mycology to choral music and international disaster relief. There were one and a half million Associations Loi 1901 at the last count, which equates to one for every 48 inhabitants, with 60,000 to 70,000 new groups created each year. They constitute an essential part of the fabric of French society, a natural response to every kind of need felt by local communities – except when it comes to organised football.This is odd, considering professionalism was introduced by the French FA as late as 1932 after a decade of hand-wringing and it would have been natural for practitioners of the game to take the matter in their own hands. Yet in France, club ownership at all but the lowest level has always been the preserve of private individuals, local authorities and, a very French trait, businesses that have s...

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61 m. ago ‘Divine’ Dolce & Gabbana fragrance that ‘lasts forever’ is now £18 with money

Shoppers keen to grab a designer fragrance that 'lasts forever' without blowing the bank won't want to miss out on this money-saving deal that's reduced the perfume to £18

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61 m. ago 'I tried the new Laura Mercier setting spray to see if it makes makeup last longer'

The setting spray has been hailed 'the absolute best' by Space NK shoppers so our beauty writer put it through its paces

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70 m. ago Samsung shoppers get free Galaxy Watch and Buds worth £368 with new S25 FE phone

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE, the latest addition to its Galaxy S25 lineup, and shoppers who pre-order can get a huge tech bundle thrown in free

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1 hour ago Cancelled by Britain, Graham Linehan's war with trans lobby ended his career and his marriage. Now he's quit the UK for America

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport last week and questioned over three tweets defending women from transgender rights campaigners.

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2 h. ago 2 in 5 girls can't concentrate in school but this product may help

Modibodi's TEEN collection is designed to make school days both leak and stress free - and shoppers can save up to 30% in the brand's limited-time sale

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3 h. ago 'I went to a Croatian party island popular with Brits where music is banned'

Daily Record writer Fionnuala Boyle visited Hvar where they have introduced strict noise restrictions.

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3 h. ago Dunelm shoppers rave about 'luxurious' autumnal throw that's under £5 in cash

The Chunky Chenille Throw is currently £20 after being slashed by 50% on the home retailer's website, but shoppers can save themselves extra using TopCashback

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3 h. ago Debenhams shoppers praise duvet for 'smooth and sophisticated feel'

The set has been winning fans among those who've bought it to date

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3 h. ago Apple fans rush to iPhone deal with nearly 50% off before iPhone 17 launch event

Apple is set to unveil the new iPhone 17 in the coming days, but ahead of the big reveal shoppers can save on a previous model with a deal from Wowcher.

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5 h. ago Sam Wardrop rises from tough Celtic and Dundee United tests to mentor next generation and work with Harry Kane

Wardrop played for the likes of Dumbarton and Airdrie before focussing on mentoring elite level talent

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5 h. ago They were trusted by their nearest and dearest but they exploited that to rip them off

These criminals went to great length to steal funds from those closest to them

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7 h. ago Trash to transport: crossing Bass Strait in a boat made of Tasmanian fish farm debris

Samuel McLennan spent two years salvaging for his ocean-going vessel and has slowly made his way to Victoria. Otis Filley jumps aboard for part of the journeySign up for the Rural Network email newsletterWord spread through French Island’s WhatsApp group before we’d even docked – there was a boat made of rubbish heading their way. By the time Samuel McLennan secured his vessel built from marine debris at Tankerton Jetty, a small crowd had formed. Alan Pentland, editor of Off-the-Grid, the island’s newsletter, was already waiting to get a photo and eager for a story.A constant stream of people came down over the next two hours – to have a chat, come onboard, ask questions and share their excitement.French Island residents gather to inspect the unusual vessel after word spread through the islands WhatsApp group about the arrival of a boat made of rubbish. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Person rushed to hospital after falling nearly 100 feet down embankment in Liverpool

Metal barriers were dismantled to allow teams access to the location, and the individual was secured onto a stretcher by NWAS. The victim was subsequently retrieved by crews and transferred to hospital

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9 h. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan seeks asylum in US as a 'free speech refugee' after being arrested by armed police at Heathrow last week over trans tweets

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport last week and questioned over three tweets defending women from transgender rights campaigners.

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11 h. ago At least 425 arrests as police drag away Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square

The Met Police said it faced an ‘exceptional level of abuse’ including punches, kicks, spitting and objects being thrown

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11 h. ago Broadcasters told not to air any booing of Donald Trump at US Open men’s final

Trump will appear on big screen during national anthemBroadcasters asked ‘not to show any disruptions’US Open broadcasters have been asked not to show any negative crowd reactions to Donald Trump at Sunday’s men’s final.The president is expected to attend the match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in New York, with security at Flushing Meadows being heightened in preparation. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Sadia Kabeya: England's 'feared' forwards are the key to Rugby World Cup glory

The Red Roses’ forwards shone as they secured their progression to the knockout stages with a big win over Australia

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13 h. ago England match record winning run with Australia victory – but sloppy first half shows World Cup vulnerability

England 47-7 Australia: The Red Roses secured their 30th consecutive victory, though injuries to Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman are cause for concern

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14 h. ago England vs Andorra live: Declan Rice’s second half header secures win in World Cup qualifier

England 2-0 Andorra: The Three Lions extend their lead at the top of Group K

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