72 m. ago Helen Flanagan 'splits from her boyfriend' Robbie Talbot for heartbreaking reason

Actress Helen Flanagan, 34, and former footballer Robbie Talbot, 45, had a 'grown-up' chat and decided to split after dating for one year, according to a source

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1 hour ago Alan Titchmarsh steps up slug hate campaign advising folk to electrocute them

Gardening icon Alan Titchmarsh advised gardeners to go hard on their attack on slugs and use a deterrent that reacts to the pest's slime, giving them an ‘unpleasant shock-like sensation’

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2 h. ago WHO breaks silence on new Covid variant days after its found in the UK

It was first detected in January and has now been found in 22 countries. Over the past month the number of cases linked to it has grown rapidly, rising from just 2.5% to more than 10% of reported global cases

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5 h. ago Worker killed in boat explosion on Hudson River during New York's fleet week

The barge blew up at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant near West 138th Street in New York City about 10.30am on Saturday.

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5 h. ago Worker is killed as boat explodes on Hudson River during New York's fleet week

The barge blew up at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant near West 138th Street in New York City about 10.30am on Saturday.

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5 h. ago Exhausted Saints fall short again as Bordeaux’s colour and passion wins out | Michael Aylwin

French club offer a blueprint for how to thrive in the modern game and it was all too apparent on and off the field in CardiffA new name is on the cup. They reckon Union Bordeaux Bègles are the best-supported rugby union club in the world. To be in Cardiff was not to be disabused of the notion. Rugby is massive in France, on a par with football, and bigger in the southern half of the country. It creates a different kind of animal.Northampton were proud, brave, inventive – but in the end overpowered. The narrative was wild and, Saints might say, liable to have gone either way. A raucous stadium – for Northampton are one of the best supported in England – was treated to crazy fluctuations in fortune, tries scored and overturned, penalties, knock-ons and high tackles subject to review after review. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the Dinorwig hydropower plant in north Wales. It was Britain’s energy system operator requesting an immediate deluge of electricity to help prevent a wide-scale blackout crippling Britain’s power grids.The response was swift, and in the end just under million people were left without power for less than 45 minutes. While trains were stuck on lines for hours and hospitals had to revert to backup generators, that phone call prevented Britain’s worst blackout in a decade from being far more severe. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Scientists seek to save Florida’s dying reefs with hardy nursery

Reefs off the Keys have lost 90% of healthy coral cover in 40 years, but replanting effort aims to make reef more resilientA taskforce of experts looking into the mass bleaching and decline of Florida’s delicate coral reefs is planting more than 1,000 nursery-grown juveniles from the reef-building elkhorn species in a new effort to reverse the tide of destruction.Record ocean heat in 2023 hastened the death spiral for reefs in the Florida Keys, which have lost 90% of their healthy coral cover over the last 40 years, largely because of the climate emergency, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa). Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘It’s surreal’: Arminia Bielefeld’s dream cup run reaches its finale

After a series of spectacular upsets, the third division champions hope to do the unthinkable against StuttgartAs the clock ticked down on one of Arminia Bielefeld’s most famous victories, there was a moment when time seemed to stand still. Bayer Leverkusen, the DFB-Pokal holders, were 10 minutes from going out of the competition and, as if finally realising the urgency of the situation, shook themselves awake for one last big chance.Jeremie Frimpong peeled away on the right and scooped a cross into the box, where Patrik Schick was waiting. He rose highest, headed back across goal and, as the stadium held its breath, watched the ball glance an upright and spin wide. Jonas Kersken, the Arminia goalkeeper, had been one of the heroes of the night, but he knew their fate had been out of his hands. He did the only thing he could do: planted a grateful kiss on the post. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Gardeners urged to check underside of leaves immediately in May

As your plants begin to bloom this spring, experts warn to take care when checking your plant's leaves - you could be in a for a nasty shock that risks destroying your garden

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32 h. ago Alex Jones' dog 'cocked his leg' at Dame Mary Berry at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The One Show' presenter's day at the Royal Horticultural Society's annual garden design and new plants showcase in Chelsea, London, took "a little bit of a different slant"

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32 h. ago Brennan Johnson's very glamorous girlfriend Tilde Syah wishes Spurs goal

The Nottingham-born Danish influencer shared a snap of the two love birds perched on the edge of a boat, with Tilde leaning across to plant a kiss on her boyfriend's cheek.

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33 h. ago Gardener's mulching hack makes the job 'much easier' and doesn't harm plants

Adding mulch to your garden can help fertilise plants, keep them warm and even stop the growth of weeds - but it can be a tricky job. An expert has shared a clever hack to make it much easier

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33 h. ago 'I feel empty and utterly lost and alone since my kids flew the nest'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a woman whose children have grown up and moved out to do their own thing, but she now feels she has no real purpose

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33 h. ago Gardening expert names 'perfect' time to prune lavender so it blooms brilliantly

Lavender is a popular and easy-to-care-for plant that is a favourite in gardens across the UK - but it's important to know the right time to prune it to ensure it flowers beautifully

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33 h. ago 5 plants in your garden that can devalue your home and cost you money

The presence of these plants could cause issues when it comes to selling up

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34 h. ago Do you thrive on three hours sleep? You might have 'short sleeper syndrome', scientists say

We're all regularly told of the benefits of getting at least seven hours of sleep a night. But a new study has revealed that a small group of people can thrive on as little as three hours of slumber.

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35 h. ago 'Xbox Game Pass is finally hitting its stride but is it enough?'

Microsoft's subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, has grown into a must-have this year thanks to a whole host of big releases, but is it enough to help Xbox catch up to PlayStation?

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35 h. ago How to create a colourful city garden that looks great, fights pollution and encourages biodiversity

With some smart planning even the smallest plot can burst with beautiful colour all year long

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38 h. ago Plant detective found chilling detail to put killer Ian Huntley behind bars

Botanist Patricia Wiltshire, who uses pollen to catch killers, was instrumental in putting notorious child murderer and school caretaker Ian Huntley behind bars

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