84 m. ago Celebrate Halloween like an ancient Celt at the Scottish Crannog Centre

Expect fire performances, storytelling, live music from Celtic favourites Reely Jiggered, and the dramatic burning of the Wicker Bull, marking the turning of the seasons.

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98 m. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Friday’s five meetings, including Newcastle Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Woodrafff, to win at Newcastle and also hopes Illy's Roo can score at Haydock and complete his Daily Double

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1 hour ago Keith Urban forced to cancel concert over health issue amid Nicole Kidman divorce

Urban is expected to continue his tour Friday in Nashville

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1 hour ago Friday racing tips: Best bets and odds for Haydock Park and Redcar

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Friday’s competitive card at Haydock Park and Redcar

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2 h. ago 'This horse should not be missed' – Jason Heavey's Friday racing tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster is in red-hot form and has had 12-1 and 5-1 winning naps this week – on Friday he fancies one over hurdles at Uttoxeter who has a great record first time out

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2 h. ago Mohammed Ben Sulayem set to remain FIA president after Mayer denied by arcane rule

Challenger expected to announce withdrawal on FridayBen Sulayem has been accused of concentrating powerMohammed Ben Sulayem will stand unopposed for another term as the FIA president after it emerged the last remaining candidate who was preparing to run against motor sport’s divisive global leader will not be mounting a challenge due an arcane election rule.Tim Mayer, a former FIA senior steward with 15 years in the role until he was sacked last November, was one of three candidates who had announced they would oppose Ben Sulayem, alongside the former racing driver Laura Villars and the Belgian journalist Virginie Philpott. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Prosecutors expected to ask grand jury to indict Trump critic John Bolton

Potential move against ex-national security adviser comes amid effort to prosecute president’s political enemiesFederal prosecutors are expected to ask a grand jury on Thursday afternoon to indict John Bolton, the former national security adviser in Donald Trump’s first term, according to Bloomberg and Reuters.Details of what prosecutors in the US attorney’s office in Maryland will seek remains unknown, but previous case activity, including the search warrant for Bolton’s home, has pointed at charges related to mishandling classified information. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago I visited Scotland's most underrated beach but it was bleaker than expected

Garry Beach on the Isle of Lewis has been named the most underrated beach in the UK - but it's not hard to see why it's so overlooked once you get there

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2 h. ago Celebrity Traitors makes history as viewing figures for first episode revealed

The BBC series made its debut this year and has been received well by audiences

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2 h. ago War Horse is one of the best shows I've seen at the Wales Millennium Centre

War Horse has come to Cardiff

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2 h. ago Anna Kournikova, 44, hides her baby bump as she's spotted on the school run in Miami in rare public appearance

Kournikova, who is currently expecting her fourth child with Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, was pictured dropping their seven-year-old son Nicholas off at school on Monday.

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3 h. ago Illegal fireworks worth up to £100,000 seized in Scots industrial estate raid

"Anyone found selling or using fireworks illegally may face fines, seizure of items and potential prosecution."

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3 h. ago Aidan O'Brien reveals Ryan Moore unlikely to return from injury until 2026

Ballydoyle's number one jockey has been sidelined by a stress fracture of the femur since the start of September and Christophe Soumillon brought in as a temporary replacement

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3 h. ago Hugh Cutting: Refound album review – an idiosyncratic and profoundly satisfying collection

(Linn)The Kathleen Ferrier award-winning countertenor’s debut recital album showcases his warm tone and effortless musical line – and his originalityIn 2021 Hugh Cutting was the first countertenor to win the Kathleen Ferrier award. Since then, he’s been consistently admired for his warm tone, effortless musical line and theatrical originality. His debut recital album continues that trend, but don’t expect the usual lineup of Handel arias or Dowland lute songs. On Refound, a collection of art songs with reinvention at its heart, his choices are eclectic, idiosyncratic even, but also profoundly satisfying.Connections and parallels abound. Ravel’s reworkings of Greek folk song pair with Vaughan Williams’ Linden Lea, Dvořák’s Biblical Songs mirror Howells’ medieval carol setting, Come Sing and Dance. It’s Cutting’s plush yet flexible voice, however, that ties it all together. His handling of text, a willingness to go deep, and an impeccable musical sensitivity illuminate each song, from...

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4 h. ago Labour 'will slash affordable housing targets' in frantic bid to meet pledge of 1.5million new homes

There is currently a requirement for developers to ensure 35 per cent of new homes in the capital qualify as affordable housing.

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4 h. ago Baby name experts share top boys and girls options for 2026 and people are divided

If you're expecting a baby in 2026 – or know someone who is – why not take a look at this list of the top monikers expected to be around next year. It's proven pretty divisive

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4 h. ago Fire chief warns over firework attacks on emergency workers ahead of Bonfire Night

Merseyside Fire and Rescue's Mark Thomas said abuse of crews 'will not be tolerated' after some firefighters were ambushed with fireworks

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4 h. ago Will Tom Cruise ever find lasting love? As his latest romance with a younger co

We've seen it many times before, of course, and only the more optimistic of fans might have expected more from the veteran star's romance with a woman some 27-years his junior.

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5 h. ago Jude Law's daughter Iris makes Victoria's Secret debut as she sports edgy look

The Victoria's Secret runway show, which took place in New York on Wednesday (October 15), saw Jude Law's daughter, Iris Law, make her debut at the event as she strutted her stuff in an edgy look

Society

5 h. ago Get rid of 'pesky' weeds and stop them growing back by planting 1 item around them

Gardening expert Ish shared his top tips for getting rid of horsetail, or marestail, which is a 'resilient' weed that can be difficult to get rid of in your garden

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