10 h. ago Calvin Harris 'turns quiet Cotswolds village into Calvin Country with £15m property spree where he plans to set up home with TV presenter wife Vick Hope'

Superstar DJ Calvin Harris has quietly transformed a sleepy Gloucestershire village into his own multi-million-pound countryside empire snapping up homes left, right and centre.

Society

4 d. ago Edinburgh fringe event organisers urged to capitalise on Oasis and AC/DC gigs

Fringe Society CEO says venues could offer concertgoers ‘morning after’ shows or tempt residents who ‘want to hide’Organisers of Edinburgh fringe events have been urged to be “pretty smart” and capitalise on the decision by Oasis and AC/DC to play gigs in the city midway through the festival.There was surprise and irritation when it emerged the bands would be staging four concerts at Murrayfield stadium in mid-August when the world’s largest arts festival is in full flow. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Francesco Farioli 'holds talks' with Rangers as former Ajax boss lays 'demanding' intentions on the table

The fiery Italian has emerged as a surprise contender to take over at Ibrox

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2 w. ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners miss out on striker as sensational Julian Alvarez move launched

Arsenal are desperate to sign a striker in this summer's transfer window, with World Cup winner Julian Alvarez now emerging as a surprise target for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta

Sport

2 w. ago Man gets pilot licence then fakes emergency landing on his first flight for special reason

Josh Matthews had a terrifying but perfect plan to surprise his partner of four years by faking an emergency landing as he took her for a flight for the first time

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2 w. ago Cadbury's quietly launches UK chocolate in country 9.5k miles away and expats are buzzing

An Irish Expat found a stash of 'creamier' Cadbury chocolate from the UK while shopping on the other side of the world, but wishes she'd stocked up before letting the cat out of the bag

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2 w. ago Eamonn 'lonely' as new girlfriend tells him: I won't move in with you

Eamonn Holmes surprised fans when it emerged he was in a relationship with a woman 22 years his junior following his split from Ruth Langsford.

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3 w. ago Man United handed fresh Marcus Rashford transfer stance as surprise move emerges

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has enjoyed an upturn in form while on loan at Aston Villa but his next move remains unclear beyond this summer

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3 w. ago Jadon Sancho handed fresh Man United exit path as surprise transfer reunion emerges

Manchester United transfer news as Jadon Sancho is one player United will be desperate to off-load in the summer transfer window

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3 w. ago India says it will respond to ‘violations’ of Kashmir ceasefire by Pakistan – live

The countries had agreed an immediate ceasefire but it appeared to hold for only a few hoursFull story: India and Pakistan agree immediate US-mediated ceasefireWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and bent government policy and even the supreme court to his will. Continue re...

Events

4 w. ago Pakistan and India agree ‘immediate ceasefire’ – Kashmir crisis live

Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald TrumpWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and bent government policy and even the supreme court to his will. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Kashmir crisis live: Pakistan and India accuse each other of striking military bases in major escalation

‘Multiple locations’ in India being targeted in retaliatory attacks, says state-run media, after Pakistan says three air bases attacked by Indian missilesFull report: Pakistan says it has hit back after India strikes military basesWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and ben...

Events

4 w. ago Man City's secret weapon is ready to be unleashed against Manchester United

Manchester City take on Manchester United in the Premier League 2 play-off semi-final on Friday night, with defender Lakyle Samuel emerging as a surprise attacking threat.

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last month The country quietly emerging as a surprise contender in the world of whisky

Forget Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and America

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