91 m. ago He’ll always have Brisbane: Michael Neser revels in sweet day of Ashes glory | Geoff Lemon

Stand-in bowler makes the most of rare chance on what could yet prove to be his final moments in Test cricket• Australia beat England by eight wickets at the GabbaIn the end, the only tension was whether Brisbane’s rain would descend before Australia could knock off the last 32 runs in the final session, and so whether going 2-0 up in the Ashes would be delayed until the fifth day. It turned out that England’s resistance through the light of the afternoon had only dished up some evening entertainment for home fans, with Travis Head able to put on a brief show in dispatching the pink ball over the fence before he headed back the same way.And still. Through the longest partnership of the series so far, 221 balls on the hottest day of the second Test, Ben Stokes and Will Jacks made Australia work in the field, something that was perhaps worth doing for the simple fact of proving that it can be done. With Mitchell Starc tiring after leading the line all series, the contest became a grin...

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2 h. ago Police respond to ‘serious incident’ at Heathrow as train lines disrupted

A man has been arrested after people were attacked with ‘a form of pepper spray’ in the multi-storey car park

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2 h. ago Grand Prix packages with Formula 1 ticket and hotel deals for Abu Dhabi, Monaco, Spain, Singapore and more in 2026

THE roar of the engines, the passion of the crowd – nothing compares to the thrill of a live Formula 1 Grand Prix.  For motorsport fans, the annual pilgrimage to Silverstone is a hallowed tradition.  F1 races in 2026 * Prices correct at time of writing but are subject to change. A growing army of...

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2 h. ago William to scrap royal Christmas tradition when he becomes king

One royal festive tradition could get a shake up when William takes the throne - the Prince of Wales is said to prefer a more laid back Christmas rather than the traditional royal bash

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2 h. ago I found a swish Welsh hotel stay for two with breakfast, gym access and late check out for £89

Just because winter is here doesn't mean you can't enjoy a cheeky weekend break that's wallet-friendly.

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3 h. ago Travel chaos at Heathrow as trains halted amid police incident

Details about the nature of the issue remain limited, but services on the Heathrow Express and part of the Elizabeth Line have been suspended

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3 h. ago Heathrow Airport live updates as 'armed police' block traffic and Elizabeth line suspended

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3 h. ago Tired of fine lines? 14 peptide eye treatments to regain your sparkle

Say goodbye to fine lines and crow’s feet with our roundup of the best smoothing solutions

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3 h. ago BBC Breakfast guest battle tears as she admits loss was 'everyone's worst nightmare'

Anna-Louise Bates appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about organ donation after losing her son and husband

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3 h. ago BBC Breakfast guest fights tears as she talks about 'nightmare' loss of husband and son

Anna-Louise Bates appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss losing her husband and child and how they had saved lives through organ donation

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4 h. ago Brits are just realising reason we put up Christmas trees during festive season

Christmas trees are a festive tradition for many Brits, but do you know the reason behind them? The history spans from ancient Pagan customs to Queen Victoria's influence that popularised them in the UK

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4 h. ago Voices: ‘The tackier the better’: Readers divided on when the Christmas tree should go up

Our community is united in one thing: whether you’re an early decorator, a tradition-keeper or a lover of chaotic tinsel, Christmas trees are ultimately about joy, memories and doing the season your own way

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4 h. ago Quaint English village which inspired Jane Eyre and filled with cosy pubs

This village tucked away Derbyshire is often overlooked by UK holidaymakers, despite its impressive offering of traditional pubs, scenic walks and a unique 1930s heated outdoor pool

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4 h. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William’s touching gesture for royal staff

The Prince and Princess of Wales have taken on a sweet tradition started by the late Queen and according to a royal expert, treat their staff 'like family'

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4 h. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William’s thoughtful gift for staff at Christmas

The Prince and Princess of Wales have taken on a sweet tradition started by the late Queen and according to a royal expert, treat their staff 'like family'

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5 h. ago The ‘best British crime drama series of all time' is streaming now on BBC iPlayer

Line of Duty has been hailed as 'The Best British Crime Drama Series' by Variety, with fans calling the BBC show a '10/10 masterpiece' and not only can you watch it for free but series seven is also in the pipeline

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5 h. ago People only just discovering what 'five golden rings' means in iconic Christmas carol

The Twelve Days of Christmas is a well known Christmas tune but one of the most popular lines in the carol has a surprising meaning

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7 h. ago 'Instant' £14 eye serum for crow's feet and fine lines 'does what it says on the tin'

One shopper said it had given her confidence back and it's her 'favourite product ever'

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11 h. ago Moment US sniper opens fire on narco boat before seizing massive haul of cocaine

THIS is the moment a US Coast Guard sniper fired on a narco boat, before seizing thousands of pounds of cocaine. The shocking footage shows the drug packed vessel wading through the Pacific Ocean as a US Coast Guard helicopter approached. Footage shows a member of the Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron lined up...

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12 h. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: It's wedding bells for 'most beautiful royal' Lady Amelia Windsor

Dazzling Lady Amelia Windsor , who is 44th in line to the throne, will soon tie the knot with her handsome property developer boyfriend, Ollie Lewis

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