54 m. ago Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says

Fish or bird ownership showed no significant link to slower cognitive decline in study with implications for ageing societiesAs Britain’s population ages and dementia rates climb, scientists may have found an unexpected ally in the fight against cognitive decline.Cats and dogs may be exercising more than just your patience: they could be keeping parts of your brain ticking over too. In a potential breakthrough for preventive health, researchers have found that owning a four-pawed friend is linked to slower cognitive decline by potentially preserving specific brain functions as we grow older. Continue reading...

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54 m. ago Letting Nicolas Kuhn leave Celtic is a major risk and I'll hold off on the herograms until they prove me wrong – Chris Sutton

Sutty didn't think the Hoops would bank such a big fee but insists board better be ready to implement Brendan Rodgers' succession plan

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2 h. ago 'I visited Rafael Nadal’s hotel and couldn't believe what the tennis courts were like'

We relaxed and rejuvenated at a new wellness resort in the Dominican Republic from tennis ace Rafael Nadal’s hotel brand Zel, and it quickly became our home away from home

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2 h. ago Gym comes up with clever way to keep fitness fans cool during heatwave

For those of us who like to stay in shape, hot weather can prove to be a real stumbling block - but one fitness centre has found a clever solution to this problem

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2 h. ago Birds will keep returning to gardens if you plant one certain type of colour

It can be hard to predict exactly where birds will decide to put themselves next - luckily an expert has shared exactly which flowers will make them more likely to come back

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3 h. ago Gardeners urged to put one material on flowerbeds in July to stop plants dying

If you're worried about your precious plants drying out under the high heat follow this one easy expert tip which requires just one natural material that keeps soil cool

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3 h. ago Jamie Oliver's simple trick that keeps wine chilled on summer days

As summer temperatures rocket a glass of chilled, crisp white wine is just the thing to keep you cool. But how to make sure your drink stays cold? There's nothing worse than sticky, warm white wine and no one wants wine watered down with melting ice cubes. Jame Oliver's simple trick will keep your drink in the heat without diluting it And there's no need for expensive gadgets.

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4 h. ago Easy coastal walk leads to a lighthouse with a haunting secret

You can walk to a spooky Welsh lighthouse on a Wales Coast Path circular route that starts and ends near a pub

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4 h. ago Full list of cars ranked the cheapest to keep on the road with 3 common brands named

With Brits being stung by maintenance costs averaging out at a whopping £756.45 every year, experts have urged drivers to opt for these five trustworthy models which are cheap to fix and maintain

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4 h. ago Scrutiny of Sam Konstas ramps up as West Indies keep second Test alive | Geoff Lemon

Australia’s top order has more question marks than the Riddler’s pants after Konstas and Usman Khawaja again failed to deliverAs so often in Test cricket, drama saved itself for the dying overs of the day. With 90 remaining minutes ticking down towards 60 on the second day of the second Test in Grenada, tactically minded onlookers started to think about West Indies’ last-wicket partnership. Anderson Phillip and Jayden Seales were defending with heart, on their way to facing 65 balls and adding 16 runs. With Australia having made 286 the previous day, their stand took West Indies from 49 runs behind to 33. But each over that they chose to keep batting rather than swing for runs, they reduced the time available to bowl at an Australian top order under pressure.In the end, there were 30 minutes left when Australia began the third innings. And in the end, that was enough to account for both openers, raising the tension another notch with only two more opportunities for them to bat in a ...

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6 h. ago Seales puts Australia on back foot as West Indies fight back in second Test

Tourists finish the day 12-2 with a lead of 45 runsNathan Lyon took 3-75 as West Indies were all out for 253As so often in Test cricket, drama saved itself for the dying overs of the day. With 90 remaining minutes ticking down towards 60 on the second day of the second Test in Grenada, tactically minded onlookers started to think about West Indies’ last-wicket partnership. Anderson Phillip and Jayden Seales were defending with heart, on their way to facing 65 balls and adding 16 runs. With Australia having made 286 the previous day, their stand took West Indies from 49 runs behind to 33. But each over that they chose to keep batting rather than swing for runs, they reduced the time available to bowl at an Australian top order under pressure.In the end, there were 30 minutes left when Australia began the third innings. And in the end, that was enough to account for both openers, raising the tension another notch with only two more opportunities for them to bat in a Test before the As...

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8 h. ago Brendan Rodgers welcomes quick fire Celtic transfer exit for Nicolas Kuhn due to one key reason

The winger is set to seal a move to Serie A side Como and become the latest money-spinning sale boosting the Parkhead coffers

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8 h. ago England avert disaster as Sophia Dunkley and Lauren Filer find a way to keep India series alive

England (171/9) beat India (166/5) by five runs: The hosts secured a narrow win to avoid series defeat at the Oval

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8 h. ago Magnificent Scots railway station considered to be one of world's most beautiful

Built in the 19th century Wemyss Bay became home to what many call the world’s most beautiful station

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8 h. ago New Celtic signings watch win, testimonial man misses penalty, Hearts prevail in Spain

How Scottish clubs fared in friendly matches ahead of new season

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9 h. ago Brendan Rodgers hears out Celtic transfer case as Queen's Park spark new Trusty question – 5 talking points

It was a narrow 1-0 win over the Championship side as Johnny Kenny proved the difference maker

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9 h. ago Katy Perry's secret hurt as Orlando Bloom behaves like 'acting

As Orlando Bloom cozies up to a bevy of beauties, his ex-fiance is quietly nursing a broken heart - and telling friends that the actor is acting immaturely.

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9 h. ago Julia Roberts' VERY simple celebration for 23rd wedding anniversary despite being worth $250million

Julia Roberts is one of the richest movie stars on the planet, when it comes to her martial life with husband Danny Moder, it seems the pair like to keep things frugal over flashy.

Economics

10 h. ago Russell Martin reveals new Rangers transfer strategy and the 'disadvantage' ringing Ibrox alarm bells

The boss has set some high demands of potential recruits amid a massive turnover in players

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10 h. ago Hothouse kid Jamie Smith starts as he goes on and changes Test in 20 minutes | Andy Bull

England’s keeper came in on a hat-trick, hit his first ball for four and never stopped battering India’s bowlersIt started in the worst possible way. By the second over of the day England were 84 for five, five hundred runs and a thousand miles behind. Their best batter, Joe Root had just been caught off the ninth ball of the morning, and their captain, Ben Stokes, who has worked so many miracles for them before, had been caught off the 10th, done by a wicked, lifting delivery, nasty, brutish and short, which brushed off his glove on its way through to the keeper.The bowler, Mohammad Siraj, was on a hat-trick, and here comes England’s No 7, Jamie Smith, 24 years old, playing his 19th Test innings. Continue reading...

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