1 hour ago McCullum must be held to account even if England end Ashes with another win | Barney Ronay

A 3-2 series scoreline may make it hard to change coach but you don’t reward a failure of planning because the players clawed a bit back when it was too lateThere’s a good origins-story-style video in the Sky Sports masterclass archive. Filmed at Edgbaston in 2016, it shows the blue-sky brothers, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key, back when the world was still young, looking sharp and chiselled, laughing and joshing on the outfield, and nominally discussing how to bat in T20 cricket.And yes, the chemistry, well, the chemistry is overpowering. It almost feels like a romantic intrusion, the viewer cast as gooseberry. This is Coldplay kiss-cam energy. This is like watching Bacall and Bogart fall in love on screen. You know how to whistle don’t you, Keysey? You just put your lips together and enter into a transcendent game state. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Antiques Roadshow's Theo Burrell 'flattened' by chemotherapy as she delivers heartbreaking update on 'hard to accept' terminal cancer diagnosis

The 38-year-old, who joined the BBCshow in 2018 to share her expertise in decorative arts and fine antiques, was diagnosed with aggressive grade four glioblastoma in 2022.

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2 h. ago UK universities extend careers advice to graduates in their 40s and 50s

Growing numbers of institutions now offering lifelong careers support as older alumni seek help to change jobsUniversity careers advisers are used to steering fresh-faced students towards the labour market – but they are now increasingly seeing graduates in their 40s and 50s looking for help to revive their careers.More UK universities are now giving their graduates lifelong access to campus careers services, including advice with job applications and interview preparation as well as helping to find new opportunities for those who feel stuck. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Love Island's Jess White 'hard launches' boyfriend as she jokes 'took us 10 years'

Love Island’s Jess White seems to confirm she won't be joining the next All Stats series as she has shared her new boyfriend online who she has known for a decade

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3 h. ago TThe royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

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3 h. ago The royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

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3 h. ago Livingston MP extends congratulations to residents recognised in New Year Honours List

The honours celebrate individuals whose dedication and service have made a significant impact on their communities across West Lothian and beyond.

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6 h. ago Former Lanarkshire top cop recognised in New Year Honour's List

Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, who departed from his Lanarkshire role in April 2025, received the King’s Police Medal (KPM).

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7 h. ago What happened to Cadbury's Flake girl? Inside very different life of advert's star

Janis Levy was super recognisable during the 1980s when she starred as the Flake girl in the iconic Cadbury advert; however, decades down the line, her life is very different

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8 h. ago Former West Lothian chief police inspector recognised in New Year Honours List

Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan received the King’s Police Medal (KPM).

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8 h. ago All the DWP Universal Credit changes coming in 2026 including new payment rates

Universal Credit is claimed by more than eight million people in the UK and it is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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8 h. ago Families can save up to 25% on Orlando theme parks visits in package seller’s huge January sale

Dreaming of the Florida sunshine for 2026? Now is the time to get booking! Right now, holidaymakers can save up to 25% on major Orlando parks, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. AttractionTickets.com January Sale AttractionTickets.com’s sale kicked off on Boxing Day, and runs until 2nd February. This gives you plenty of time to...

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8 h. ago Breakthrough MS study identifies two new types in hopes for treatment

Two new sub-types of multiple sclerosis (MS) were discovered by researchers from Queen Square Analytics and University College London

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8 h. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy party platters: halloumi with pineapple salsa and za’atar carrots with labneh | Quick and easy

Your bring-along to a New Year’s shindig could be this grilled halloumi with punchy sweet-and-sour salsa, or easy za’atar roast carrots with labneh and pistachioThis hot halloumi platter is such a crowdpleaser that it’s worth making with two blocks of halloumi, even for a smaller group. I like to include this as part of a spread of mixed hot and cold dishes – a jolly, festive update on cheese and pineapple on a stick (which is admittedly hard to improve on). Then, a high-impact, low-effort dish: za’atar roast carrots with labneh and pistachio. On a whim, I hung a carton’s worth of plain yoghurt in muslin for labneh the other week, and now I can’t stop – it takes just 30 minutes for a soft-set, which is what you want here (for a firmer set, leave it to hang for an hour). Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Kate and William's nanny is recognised by the King in New Year Honours list after 12 years of loyal service to the Waleses

Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who has played a pivotal role in the lives of Prince George, Princess Charlotteand Prince Louis, will be given the silver Royal Victorian Medal.

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9 h. ago ‘Not bothered’ – Luke Littler’s interview in full as he’s compared to Catherine Tate in World Championship outburst

LUKE LITTLER has been hilariously compared to an iconic Catherine Tate character after his bizarre World Championship outburst. The teenage thrower defeated Rob Cross in a hard-fought round of 16 match at Ally Pally. But he caught the world of darts off guard in his post-match interview when he fired a snarky jab at the...

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9 h. ago Affordable cordless vacuum is even cheaper in 'limited time' offer

'The suction power is excellent for a cordless model and it easily picks up dust, crumbs, and pet hair from both carpets and hard floors'

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9 h. ago BBC Breakfast fans issue same plea after Nina Warhurst makes show appearance

BBC Breakfast viewers were delighted when they saw one familiar star co-hosting the show on Tuesday morning.

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10 h. ago University Challenge star Bobby Seagull awarded MBE for library campaign

The renowned maths teacher initially thought the letter about his MBE was for jury duty

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10 h. ago One drink swap will 'cut out' fifth of calories per day for rapid weight loss says professor

Professor Sarah Berry from King's College London has said that drinks account for huge amount of our daily calorie intake

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