13 h. ago Constance Marten's final act of cruelty to tragic baby who lived in Lidl bag for days

A killer couple's movements around the country became increasingly frantic as they tried to avoid social services - and sadly their baby was already dead by the time they was found

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14 h. ago What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day three start times, how to watch and latest odds

World no2 is seven strokes back to overnight leader Scottie Scheffler

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21 h. ago The Open 2025: Tee times and third round schedule at Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

Rory McIlroy starts the weekend seven shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler who will partner England’s Matt Fitzpatrick in the final group on Saturday

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35 h. ago The Open 2025: Tee times and second round schedule at Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

McIlroy, playing with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, is one of the early starters in Friday’s second round and sits just three shots behind the leaders overnight, with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, well-placed at three under, set for a late start and finish on Friday alongside Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa

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36 h. ago What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Open leaders start on Friday

Key tee-times for favourites on day two at Royal Portrush

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37 h. ago What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day two start times, how to watch and latest odds

Masters champion has put himself in title contention on home turf in Northern Ireland

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45 h. ago The Open tee times: Second round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

McIlroy, playing with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, is one of the early starters in Friday’s second round and sits just three shots behind the leaders overnight, with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, well-placed at three under, set for a late start and finish on Friday alongside Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa

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59 h. ago The Open tee times moved to avoid disruption with band parade in Portrush, R&A confirms

With more than 60 bands and thousands of spectators expected in Portrush, the R&A has confirmed a ‘tweak’ to its scheduling plans

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60 h. ago What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day one start times, how to watch and latest odds

Masters champion targeting second career Claret Jug on home turf in Northern Ireland

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3 d. ago R&A held talks with Donald Trump’s son over staging the Open at Turnberry

Governing body’s CEO: ‘We had a really good discussion’Portrush tee times moved to avoid loyalist marchThe R&A says it has held a “really good discussion” with Donald Trump’s family over the thorny issue of when their Turnberry course might stage the Open again.The governing body’s new chief executive, Martin Darbon, said he had met with the president’s son Eric and held positive talks about infrastructure improvements needed for Turnberry to host the event for the first time since 2009. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The Open timings ‘adjusted’ to accommodate loyalist band parade

There are to be ‘marginal adjustments’ of around 15 minutes to the golf tee-times on Saturday to accommodate both events.

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3 d. ago Darren Clarke back at Royal Portrush with high hopes for McIlroy – and himself

The 2011 Open winner practised on Tuesday with the Masters champion and Tom McKibbin, and is keen for all three to make their markThe 7am tee-time practice trio on Tuesday at Royal Portrush: Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin. The galleries grew and grew. The venue for the Open this week was the site of a starstruck McIlroy meeting Clarke on his 10th birthday in 1999. Clarke’s foundation played a key role in the early development of McIlroy. McKibbin, as a 13-year-old playing at McIlroy’s home club in Holywood, was invited by him to play in the Irish Open’s pro-am in 2016. The connections are as uplifting as they are strong.Clarke’s description of seeing McIlroy win the Masters in April, completing his set of majors, is therefore understandable. “I watched every shot,” Clarke says. “I couldn’t take my eyes off it. Rory winning there was almost like watching my two boys, Tyrone and Conor, win. I was that emotional. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open? Start times, how to watch, prize money and latest odds

Masters champion targeting second career Claret Jug on home turf in Northern Ireland

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4 d. ago The Open tee times: First round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

Alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, contenders for the Claret Jug come in the shape of defending champion Xander Schauffele and home favourite Shane Lowry after his famous victory here in 2019

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4 d. ago What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler tee off at Open

Draw for the first two days at Portrush throws up big threeballs

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5 d. ago 'Woke' Netflix bosses axe iconic scene from Pride and Prejudice remake to 'avoid objectifying men'

Netflix bosses have axed an iconic moment from Pride and Prejudice in a new 'woke' move to avoid 'objectifying men'.

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7 d. ago Scottish Open start and finish times change due to key weather update as Sunday gates to open later

Tee-times altered for the final round of the tournament

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1 week ago Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption

More than 2,000 participants expected on 19 July march‘We are working on plans,’ R&A spokesperson saysThe R&A is considering a plan to start the third round at this month’s Open Championship early to minimise disruption from a planned loyalist parade in Portrush. More than 60 bands and 2,000 participants are expected to begin their march through the streets of the town shortly after thousands of spectators would be leaving the sold-out Royal Portrush if organisers stuck to typical tee times.The R&A has been concerned for some time about the logistical challenges associated with the simultaneous events on Saturday week. Significant congestion for people leaving the course, or thousands choosing to depart early to avoid this, have been uppermost in the thoughts of the major’s organisers. It was reported last month that the Portrush Sons of Ulster, who organise the parade, voted against rearranging their march after a request from the R&A. The third round of the Open wo...

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