1 hour ago Lawrence Shankland relives painful moment Derek McInnes binned him but Hearts star reveals why he has no grudges

It's been an incredible nine-year journey for Shankland as he stars for McInnes nearly a decade on since he binned him at Aberdeen

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2 h. ago I’m a Grinch and my husband is like Buddy the Elf – here is how we found a Christmas compromise | Polly Hudson

Over our marriage, seasonal rows have focussed on cheese, tinsel, turkey, Aled Jones and even pyjamas. Still, I’m convinced that I am the true spirit of the festive seasonMost families have their own unique festive rituals, and my husband and I have spent this December in the manner traditional to us: squabbling. He is fully invested in every possible aspect of the season of goodwill. On the big day itself, he wears his cracker crown until it breaks, like a metaphor; I usually don’t bother unfolding mine, let alone putting it on. We’ve been married for 15 years, and weathered many storms together, but at the moment our relationship is particularly challenging. How do you cope when you’re Christmas incompatible?In my defence, I’m not bah-humbugging at merely a rational amount of yuletide spirit. My husband is perpetually jolly as standard – it’s always the first word anybody I introduce him to uses to describe him afterwards. He’s relentlessly cheerful, endlessly enthusiastic and can...

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5 h. ago Tess Daly's daughter Phoebe shares emotional video of her and Claudia Winkleman's final Strictly entrance

Phoebe Kay, the eldest daughter of Tess Daly and Vernon Kay, marked a poignant moment in Strictly Come Dancing history by sharing a behind-the-scenes video.

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7 h. ago Craig Richards defeats Dan Azeez with brutal knockout in historic Ghana event

Britons collided in a huge moment for African boxing

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7 h. ago Moment 'gunmen' flee in blue Jaguar after shooting father, 27, in the head in case of mistaken identity

Mahad Abdi Mohammed, 27, died after being shot in the head in Tottenham in March in what officers believe was a case of mistaken identity.

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8 h. ago 'Wow!' Prince George's reaction as he signs homeless shelter year book

At The Passage homelessness charity, George, 12, followed in the footsteps of Princess Diana and his father Prince William after their first visit in 1993.

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9 h. ago Strictly's Tess Daly breaks silence in first message moments after hosting BBC show for last time

Tess was seen speaking out in her first message just moment after hosting Strictly Come Dancing for the final time

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9 h. ago Declan Rice and Viktor Gyokeres moment sums up Arsenal as they respond to Man City challenge

EVERTON 0-1 ARSENAL: The Gunners show grit on Merseyside to get past tricky challenge and go back top of the Premier League thanks to Viktor Gyokeres' thunderous penalty

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10 h. ago Watch moment Anthony Joshua tracks down Jake Paul’s MUM to apologise for shattering her son’s jaw in two places

ANTHONY JOSHUA made a beeline for Jake Paul's mum after brutally knocking her son out in their Netflix bout on Friday night. The two-time heavyweight world champion unleashed a devastating KO on the YouTuber and broke his jaw in two places. Joshua had to wait until the sixth round to get his win after a...

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10 h. ago Strictly's Carlos Gu says 'I don't deserve' a partner in heartbreaking moment

The professional dancer is in the final with partner Karen Carney and after the highly-charged emotional last dance he broke down in tears.

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10 h. ago Strictly fans call for 'moment of silence' for Claudia Winkleman after 'hilarious' final moment

The Traitors host and Tess Daly are leaving the BBC dancing competition

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10 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star slips during live final as favourite at risk

One Strictly Come Dancing star slipped during the live final in a shocking moment, leaving fans horrified for the contestant

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12 h. ago The moment I knew: ‘Sheltering under his lavender umbrella felt like pure stardust’

After meeting while hiking the Inca trail, Jenny and Jarod’s chemistry was extraordinaryGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 2011 I was in my mid-30s and had just arrived home in Kent after spending two years working and travelling abroad. I had a new teaching contract coming up in the Middle East, but there were delays with the construction of the school and I found myself with three months to spare. I decided to go and hike the Inca trail.I booked with a tour provider and on the second night, as we all got to know each other, this tall, handsome Aussie with a huge smile caught my eye. Once we hit the road, my attraction to Jarod quickly grew and it didn’t take too long – or too many beers at altitude – before we shared our first kiss.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Inside Tess and Claudia's emotional last day at Strictly as replacement 'revealed'

Get ready to tune in to a moment in history as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present their final ever Strictly Come Dancing. Here's a look at how the stars have been spending their last day in the ballroom

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12 h. ago Shock moment SPFL star involved in angry row with his own fans as tempers fray and team

'TIS the season to be jolly - but festive cheer was in short supply at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock today - as Killie's winless run stretched to 11 games. Ex-Blackpool left-back Dominic Thompson was involved in a heated exchange with punters at the end of their 1-0 Rugby Park loss to Falkirk.  Thompson argued with supporters...

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13 h. ago Prince William shares sweet moment with George preparing Christmas dinners for the homeless

Prince William shared a sweet moment with George as they prepared Christmas dinners for the homeless.

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13 h. ago William and George don aprons to help with Christmas lunch at homeless shelter

Prince George followed in his father’s footsteps as he helped out with Christmas lunch preparations at The Passage in central London.

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16 h. ago Israeli troops kill six Palestinians sheltering in Gaza school, say hospital chiefs

Attack brings total numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since October ceasefire took effectThe Israeli military killed six Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday, hospital officials have said. The attack brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since the October ceasefire took effect.Israeli troops fired over the ceasefire line which they have withdrawn to, killing the Palestinians and wounding a number more, the Palestinian civil defence said in a statement. It added that it was only able to recover the bodies after coordinating with the UN, to ensure they did not also come under Israeli fire. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Israeli troops kill five Palestinians sheltering in Gaza school, say hospital chiefs

Attack brings total numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel to 400 since October ceasefire took effectIsrael Defense Forces killed five Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday, hospital officials have said. The attack brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 400 since the October ceasefire took effect.Israeli troops fired over the ceasefire line which they have withdrawn to, killing the Palestinians and wounding a number more, the Palestinian civil defence said in a statement. It added that it was only able to recover the bodies after coordinating with the UN, to ensure they did not also come under Israeli fire. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Moment a drunken usher was arrested after biting off a fellow guest's finger while at his best friend's wedding

This is the moment a drunk usher was arrested seconds after biting off a fellow guest's finger like a 'wild animal' at his best friend's wedding.

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