73 m. ago Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?

A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddlesThe appointment of Andrea Berta as sporting director in March was greeted with much enthusiasm by Arsenal’s supporters, given his impressive track record in more than a decade at Atlético Madrid,. The Italian, who began his career in finance, has made an instant impression. Known as a shrewd negotiator, the suave and softly spoken 54-year-old masterminded Arsenal’s outlay of more than £250m in the summer that included the arrivals of Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. Berta takes the lead on recruitment in consultation with Richard Garlick, who was promoted to chief executive in September, the manager, Mikel Arteta, and the co-chair Josh Kroenke. James Ellis, a former scout who then spent two years as head of recruitment, was appointed as technical director in the summer and is tasked with “delivering the club’s long-term player progression ...

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73 m. ago When my TV shows were cancelled I worked in a shoe shop, says Gavin & Stacey's JOANNA PAGE

Joanna is a Welsh actress best known as Stacey Shipman. But she has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and one of her first movie credits includes Love Actually.

Economics

74 m. ago 'Underrated' superhero film 'too complex for fans' on ITV today

This 2016 film stars Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman, alongside an ensemble cast including Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot and Diane Lane

Culture

2 h. ago Why the Lumie Bodyclock Glow sunrise alarm clock is the best wake

Our reviewer loved this wake-up light more than any other he’s tested – it’s even knocked his previous best sunrise alarm off the top spot• Read the full ranking in our sunrise alarm clock testSince I first tested sunrise alarm clocks last winter, I’ve come to suspect that there’s no such thing as getting up on the wrong side of bed. What we ought to be worried about is waking up on the wrong side of dawn.During summer (and other times of the year, for late risers), the sunrise begins to rouse us before we wake up. The brain kicks into gear and sends signals to initiate all sorts of bodily processes, from metabolism to hormone release, which helps us to feel ready for the day. It’s a fundament of our circadian rhythm – and we miss out on it whenever we wake before it gets light. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz is the Spanish coastline time forgot; a great swathe of Atlantic drama, fringed with sandy beaches and small seaside villages and resorts. Hotel Madreselva, surrounded by the pine forest, wetlands, dunes and sea cliffs of the Breña y Marismas de Barbate nature reserve, makes a suitably tranquil base, with a palm-shaded courtyard, flame-walled pool area and 18 stylish rooms, all with a private patio. A minute’s walk from the beach at Los Caños de Meca, the hotel is perfect for watersports lovers, as well as exploring this unspoilt corner of Andalucia. The hilltop pueblo blanco of Vejer, a 20-minute drive away, has charm in spades, while Cape Trafalgar, a lighthouse with views over the Strait of Gibraltar, is 10 minutes’ walk along the beach.Doubles from £83 B&B, hotelmadreselva.com Con...

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2 h. ago Donald Trump uses 3 'unethical' power moves to get his own way

A body language expert has identified three specific tactics Donald Trump uses to assert dominance in public appearances - including his signature wide-legged stance, aggressive handshake technique, and distinctive 'power pout'

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2 h. ago Cheapest supermarket smashed it at Christmas, but there are seven reasons money

I did a big shop at the supermarket celebrating a festive sales surge

Economics

2 h. ago iPhone shoppers get new AirPods 4 for free at checkout but retailer isn't Apple

The newest AirPods are included for iPhone 17 shoppers

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2 h. ago Britain’s Arthur Fery delivers Australian Open upset with win over 20th seed Flavio Cobolli

23-year-old dismantles unwell Italian 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1First Grand Slam appearance as a direct qualifying entrantFor a few fleeting moments inside the vast John Cain Arena, it seemed like Arthur Fery had missed his opportunity. The 23-year-old’s attempts to serve out an excellent set against, the 20th seed at the Australian Open, Flavio Cobolli, had ended painfully. He quickly found himself serving down 5-6 against one of the best players in the world with his back to the wall.These circumstances often do not favour the more inexperienced, lower-ranked players, but in one of the biggest matches of his career Fery made his own luck as he rose to the occasion and delivered the first great upset of the Australian Open, dismantling Cobolli 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second round for the first time. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago I made bread in air fryer using just two ingredients — it was tastier than sourdough

This simple air fryer bread recipe uses just two cheap ingredients to create a delicious homemade loaf that's perfect for beginners.

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2 h. ago Plane passengers told 'don't have this one drink' on flights – you'll regret it

After more than ten years working in the skies, a cabin crew member revealed her top do’s and don’ts, including the one drink passengers should avoid on flights

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3 h. ago New cheapest cars to keep on the road ranking is good news for MINI and Hyundai owners

MINI, Hyundai and Volkswagen topped the list in a new study that looked at maintenance costs and likelihood of being written off for 20 of the UK's most popular car brands

Transport

4 h. ago Infectious disease expert reveals viruses to worry about as 'super flu' overwhelms US... including one that could put the world 'on cusp of a pandemic'

As an infectious diseases physician and researcher, I'll be keeping an eye on a few viruses in 2026 that could be poised to cause infections in unexpected places or in unexpected numbers.

Science

4 h. ago Hundreds of Scots parents have applications for additional support needs schools rejected

Hundreds of pupils were enrolled in mainstream education after being rejected from local authority specialist facilities last year - despite a national rise in the number of pupils with Additional Support Needs including ADHD and autism.

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5 h. ago UK holiday parks' top deals for 2026 including Center Parcs, Haven and Butlin's

We take a look at some of the UK holiday park deals for 2026 that Brits will want on their radar for a dreamy staycation including Center Parcs, Haven and Butlin's

Economics

6 h. ago I make my chicken noodle soup full of flavour with 95p ingredient

I've been experimenting with different soup recipes for months, but I always come back to chicken noodle soup with one affordable ingredient you can get from the supermarket.

Events

7 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia readying strikes on nuclear power system, Zelenskyy warns

Kyrylo Budanov arrives in US heading delegation for further talks on peace proposals. What we know on day 1,425Russia is taking aim at Ukraine’s nuclear power system, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, as the Kremlin continues to try to freeze Ukraine into submission by crippling its energy grid. “We do not see any willingness on the part of the aggressor to comply with any agreements or end the war,” the Ukrainian president said. “Instead, there is ample information about preparations for further Russian strikes on our energy sector and infrastructure, including facilities and networks that serve our nuclear power plants. Each such Russian strike on the energy sector amid such a harsh winter weakens and undermines the efforts of key states – in particular the United States – to end this war.”Zelenskyy spoke after a briefing from Ukraine’s chief of defence intelligence, Oleh Ivashchenko – the recent replacement for Kyrylo Budanov, who was made head of the president’s office. Budano...

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7 h. ago To warn or not to warn? Royal Shakespeare Company provides trigger warning to Hamlet audiences that play contains 'scenes of an adult nature' including death and grief

To warn, or not to warn, that is the question... And the Royal Shakespeare Company has decided that for audiences of its latest production of Hamlet 'tis better to warn.

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9 h. ago Museums and libraries boosted with major new funding package to save them from closure

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will next week unveil funding for more than 1,000 arts and cultural organisations across England, including £114 million for local museums outside London

Politics

10 h. ago NHS admits hospital water infections caused deaths of four Scots with cancer including tragic schoolgirl

A CHILD cancer patient who died after contracting an infection at an £842 million hospital got them from its tainted water supply, health chiefs have finally admitted. NHS bosses say Milly Main, 10, acquired a killer bacterial bug from a contaminated catheter while undergoing leukaemia treatment at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. They spent years...

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