85 m. ago Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died

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89 m. ago Sly Stone dead: Sly and the Family Stone singer dies, aged 82

Sly Stone, who fronted the band Sly and the Family Stone, has died, aged 82, it's been announced this week, with his family issuing a statement on the news of his death

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89 m. ago Sly Stone death: Funk and soul legend of ‘Dance to the Music’ fame dies aged 82

Sly and the Family Stone rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s

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93 m. ago Che Adams relieved to break Scotland goal curse as George Hirst makes striker's job 'easier'

The Torino frontman hadn't scored in more than a year before netting a hat-trick in the 4-0 demolishing of Liechtenstein

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1 hour ago Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney 'punched in the face' after undergoing huge transformation for new role

Sydney Sweeney has undergone a huge transformation for her new role as pro boxer Christy Martin

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1 hour ago Rebekah Vardy selling huge £9.7million holiday home after huge decision

The magnificent property in the exclusive golf resort of Quinta do Lago has been used by the Vardy family as a holiday home, and been advertised as a 'sanctuary' for the couple

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2 h. ago Scotland boss Steve Clarke happy as strikers seize chance against Liechtenstein

Clarke’s decision to start with a 4-4-2 formation paid off as Che Adams grabbed a hat-trick and George Hirst netted his first international goal.

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2 h. ago Man who was spotted fleeing Heathrow airport staff on the tarmac was 'being deported from Britain on a commercial flight' 

The man had escaped prior to boarding a commercial flight which was due to depart to India, MailOnline understands.

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2 h. ago Pat Cummins: ‘We want to play hard and fair, and I think we’ve got it right’

The Australia captain talks about leading the side against South Africa and not getting too big for his boots – but plays a dead bat regarding the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’sAs Pat Cummins opens up at the pavilion end, while gazing across the vast empty space of Lord’s a few days before Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final, it’s clear that the unexpected opponents this week have helped to frame his remarkable career.On Wednesday morning, while towering a foot over Temba Bavuma, his 5ft 3in South African counterpart, Cummins will lead Australia for the 34th time, in his 68th Test. The fast bowler stands at the summit of world cricket, his grizzled matinee idol charm allied to the grit which has helped him to become such a successful captain. Australia have won almost everything during his tenure of three and a half years and they are expected to retain their Test title. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Get ready for beach days this heatwave as Oodie axes price of 'excellent' poncho towels by £26

This heatwave, Oodie is offering a huge £26 discount on their summer must-have poncho towels that are perfect for days at the beach

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2 h. ago Shoppers can save £150 on giant palm tree that 'adds a sunny desert island feel to your patio'

This giant palm tree that's currently boasting a huge £150 off is perfect for adding a tropical touch to any outdoor spcae

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3 h. ago San Diego plane crash: Six dead in takeoff horror mapped as wreckage litters sea

The twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed shortly after taking off in San Diego, with six people confirmed dead, the Federal Aviation Administration said, with wreckage found five miles out to sea

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3 h. ago Youngest girl in Britain to be charged with terror offences killed herself after being groomed by American neo

Autistic Rhianan Rudd, 16, plotted to blow up a synagogue and scratched a swastika into her forehead after coming into contact with the two men.

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3 h. ago Swan found dead with injuries to neck and head in 'intentional act of cruelty'

'It's disgusting to think that anyone could take pleasure in harming any animal'

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s tough choices: they are costing the government dearly | Editorial

Austerity-era scepticism runs deep – and Labour’s abstract promises are falling flat as Nigel Farage rises in the pollsThe Labour government’s abrupt U-turn on winter fuel payments – restoring the benefit to more than three-quarters of pensioners – reveals less a change of heart than a sobering realisation in Westminster: after years of austerity, the public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt. The irony is hard to miss. Labour set out to prove that “grown-up” economics means difficult decisions – only to find that once trust is lost, voters won’t accept vague promises without tangible results.It turns out many are sceptical that sacrifices will produce better results for society. That’s why ministers are struggling to justify cuts to disability benefits as a way to “fund” public services – or to convince the public that Britain can’t afford to lift the two-child benefit cap even as ministers claim they will reduce child poverty. There may be more conspicuous retrea...

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on fitness: evidence of the benefits of exercise keeps growing, but who is listening? | Editorial

Physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle – ministers should grab the chance to shape the culture surrounding itThe role of exercise in promoting good general health, and helping to prevent heart disease, strokes and diabetes is well established. No wonder, then, that long‑distance running keeps growing in popularity. Popular tracks and parks have never been busier, with groups in stretchy Lycra and fitness trackers on their wrists. The internet is awash with exercise videos, while figures earlier this year showed that gym memberships have climbed to a record 11.5m. The 16.9% of people aged 16 or over in Britain who belong to a gym is one of the highest proportions in Europe.The older teenagers and young adults of generation Z are a key demographic behind this social trend. And recent news from the world’s biggest cancer conference, in Chicago, shows how right they are to take the health benefits of fitness seriously. A landmark trial compared the outcomes of p...

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3 h. ago Ghostwriter: Here are all the roads closed around Edinburgh as JJ Abrams films huge blockbuster around city

It is understood that filming around Edinburgh is for J.J Abrams’ upcoming movie “Ghostwriter”, starring Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey and Samuel L Jackson.

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3 h. ago UK weather: New maps show exact date Brits to bask in 34C 'Spanish plume' heatwave

Weather maps show that at the end of this week, nearly 40 cities in the UK could experience temperatures of up to 34C - with Kent and Sussex set to be the hottest areas

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4 h. ago Tamzin Outhwaite, 54, makes huge romance decision as she spills on split from toyboy, 33

Actress Tamzin Outhwaite has issued an update on her love life and the major change she is making going forward following her split from ex boyfriend Tom Child last summer

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4 h. ago Warning after mystery blue pills linked to three deaths in Devon

Three men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were found dead at properties in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall Police say

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