3 d. ago Scratchy Lions win has simplified the Test selection equation for Andy Farrell | Robert Kitson

Time has come for head coach to cease experimenting and get down to business as Lions need to go all out or go homeFor some reason Dame Edna Everage sprang to mind in the wake of the British & Irish Lions’ less-than-marvellous display against the NSW Waratahs on Saturday. As Edna once waspishly told a fellow grand dame: “I’m trying to find a word to describe your outfit affordable.” It was not dissimilar to the lacklustre Lions in Sydney: all dressed up and nowhere to hide.It has been an awkward few days all round, with increasing amounts of potential comedic ammunition available to Aussie hecklers. “Mr Farrell, welcome to our hotel, we’ve held the family suite for you.” “Mate, was the pitch really damp on Saturday or were you blokes just wallowing in your own mediocrity?” It is reaching the point where the Lions need to start delivering a few short sharp punchlines of their own. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Vila Vita Parc: Hollywood’s favourite hideaway in the Algarve

Tucked away from the bustle of Albufeira’s tourist trails, this exceedingly chic hotel boasts excellent gastronomy, cinematic vistas, and is family-friendly too. No wonder the A-list love it, says Lucy Halfhead

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5 d. ago Slayer review – spectacle, gore, mayhem and some of metal’s greatest songs

Blackweir Fields, CardiffThe thrash legends’ first UK gig in six years is a lean and unforgivingly mean set – no breathers, no ballads, only teeth-rattling bangers‘Forty years ago, dude. Duuuuude,” Tom Araya exhales, reflecting on Slayer’s maiden, gob-spackled UK show at London’s Marquee Club in 1985. They were just kids then, on the verge of becoming the most belligerent force in thrash metal’s “big four” with Reign in Blood, but time hasn’t dulled their blade. The bassist-vocalist’s mane might be streaked with grey as he addresses the heaving pit but he still has bile to spare, immediately calling up a take on War Ensemble fit to loosen teeth a dozen rows from the front.Orbiting their contribution to Black Sabbath’s forthcoming final show in Birmingham, this is Slayer’s first UK date in six years after a final tour that, not unsurprisingly given metal’s spotty record in this regard, wasn’t so final after all. There’s little sense of a sheepish re-emergence, though, with a lengthy ...

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6 d. ago ‘Dizzying coastal paths, quiet beaches and dolphins’: readers’ highlights of the UK coastline

Fishing villages, lighthouses, seabirds and beachside cafes star in our tipsters’ favourite spots from Derry to Cornwall• Tell us about a favourite family back-to-nature trip – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherBetween Aberystwyth and Cardigan the quiet coastline is sublime, with incredible sunsets, dizzying and spectacular coastal paths, gorgeous quiet beaches and dolphins. Start in Dylan Thomas’s old stomping ground, New Quay, and follow the coastal path south along cliffs and past Cwmtydu beach before finishing at gorgeous Llangrannog, where you get two beaches for one (perfect Cliborth beach requires a lower tide to access). Kayaking and surfing are great, and the Pentre Arms provides refreshments with a view.Matt Lunt Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Revealed: Child sex offender who abused schoolgirl, 15, on livestream poses with kids at sports club while on BAIL for sex attack

Michael Linfoot, 24, trained at a gym in Chorley, Greater Manchester after being arrested and bailed on charges of sexual abuse against the girl when he was 18.

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7 d. ago Best hotels in Cancun, from family getaways to wellness escapes

Whether its wellness, relaxation or adventure you are seeking, the best hotels in Cancun offer it all

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7 d. ago Revealed: Child sex offender who orally raped schoolgirl, 15, and abused her on livestream poses with kids at sports club while on BAIL for sex attack

Michael Linfoot, 24, trained at a gym in Chorley, Greater Manchester after being arrested and bailed on charges of sexual abuse against the girl when he was 18.

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8 d. ago Tommy Fury insists daughter Bambi, two, shouldn't be 'spoilt' with 'five

Tommy Fury has insisted that his daughter Bambi shouldn't be 'spoilt' with 'five star hotels and business class flights' when they go away on family holidays.

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8 d. ago Inside Priyanka Chopra's lavish London family home that could easily pass as a 5 star hotel

Inside Priyanka Chopra's lavish London family home that could easily pass as a 5 star hotel  hellomagazine.com

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9 d. ago Bloke's hotel room cleared out by thieves who nicked his fiance's sun cream

Nigel Durbin, 50, was celebrating his 50th birthday in Fuerteventura, Spain, with his fiancee and her family when thieves ransacked his hotel room and stole £9,000 worth of possessions

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1 week ago Kids football clubs facing more chaos as coaches in uproar over admin backlog

After huge delays last year with Comet computer software another wave of delays hits the SFA and its youth affiliate, which coaches believe may threaten kids' matches

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1 week ago Family saved for a year for £12k TUI holiday but claim it was far from luxury

Lucy Hylton claims the buffet at the all-inclusive five-star hotel was 'filthy' prompting the family to eat out

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2 w. ago Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Early Access – How to play PS5 exclusive 48 hours early

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is finally here, and the mind-bending third-person adventure is available right now if you know how – and you can save some money in the process

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2 w. ago Dani Dyer 'couldn't talk about' wedding as she reveals Jarrod Bowen mistake

The pair said 'I Do' in front of their family and friends at the Langley Hotel in Iver, Buckinghamshire

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2 w. ago Family of asylum seeker shot dead in Glasgow hotel after stabbing six call for review

Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh attacked his victims at Park Inn in the city in 2020.

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2 w. ago ‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10

Modest 23-year-old still does not understand the fuss around him as he prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World CupCole Palmer sees himself as a normal kid. Strangers watch him with something close to fascination, though. What’s going on beneath the chilled exterior? The shrugging demeanour adds to the mystique. Kids copy the Chelsea attacker’s “cold” celebration. Interviewers walk away amused but bemused after spending time with him. What’s the story with those answers? Why are they all so short and sweet?The Philadelphia sun is beating down when Palmer mooches over for a quick chat at Subaru Park, where Chelsea are training before facing Flamengo in their second game at the Club World Cup on Friday. So, Cole, can you tell us why you walked out wearing a mask when the team plane landed in the US last week? Are you ill? Enzo Maresca, your manager, thinks you were playing a trick on everyone. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago British tourist's reaction on Benidorm holiday from hell when strangers were in her hotel room

When two young men broke into a British family's hotel room in Benidorm, a mum-of-two had a totally fearless reaction to the terrifying situation - and she has issued an urgent warning to holidaymakers

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3 w. ago The best kids club resorts in Europe 2025: Where to stay for family

Want to take the kids on holiday and still get a break yourself? Here are the ideal places to stay

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3 w. ago Best kids club resorts in Europe 2025: Where to stay for family

Want to take the kids on holiday and still get a break yourself? Here are the ideal places to stay

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3 w. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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