49 m. ago The Grand National horses with Welsh jockeys you can bet on as fans gather to support

The 2025 Grand National will see two Welsh jockeys ride in the biggest race of them all, with fans back home cheering them on in Chepstow

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54 m. ago Noel Clarke allegations had ‘high public interest’, Guardian editor tells court

Bafta endorsement could have escalated actor’s allegedly abusive behaviour towards women, Kath Viner saidThe editor-in-chief of the Guardian, Katharine Viner, has told the high court there was a “very high public interest” in reporting allegations made against Noel Clarke after he received a special Bafta award.In a witness statement, Viner said she believed it was conceivable that the actor’s endorsement by the British academy film awards could lead to an escalation of his allegedly abusive behaviour towards women. Continue reading...

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79 m. ago Grand National tips: Experts’ best bets and 12 horses to watch today at Aintree

I Am Maximus aims to repeat his 2024 success alongside jockey Paul Townend in Saturday’s showpiece race

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88 m. ago De Bruyne’s exit creates Club World Cup uncertainty and Postecoglou the ‘lone voice’ on VAR: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Luke with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago When is the next F1 race and how can I watch Japanese Grand Prix qualfying?

F1 heads to Suzuka for the third race of the 2025 season as Yuki Tsunoda makes his Red Bull debut

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2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Grand National race time, odds, full racecard and betting offer

One of the biggest races takes place at Aintree racecourse this weekend in the Grand National as 34 horses battle it out to win the famous race in this year's edition and bookies CopyBet is getting in on the action

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2 h. ago Grand National odds 2025: Latest Grand National betting odds and trends

Racing correspondent Sam Turner runs through the Grand National odds for the 2025 race

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3 h. ago Men think they can beat horses and crocodiles in races, study finds

A study has found that one in 50 men believe they would be able to outrun a horse in a 100m race - and many are also confident they could take on other animals

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4 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City in summer but Club World Cup availability unclear: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Will with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Grand National Odds 2025: Latest Grand National Betting Odds & Trends

Racing correspondent Sam Turner runs through the Grand National odds for the 2025 race

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4 h. ago Wisconsin recipient of $1m from Musk was active in Republican campaigning

Nicholas Jacobs was immersed in party activities, even working to elect the Musk-favored candidate who lostArchived social media posts from a student Republican operative, Nicholas Jacobs, who received a $1m check from Elon Musk, show that he was deeply immersed in Republican electioneering over the last year, working not only to elect Donald Trump but other party candidates in the state.They included failed Wisconsin Republican senate candidate Eric Hovde; first-term congressman Tony Wied; incumbent Milwaukee Republican vice-chair Brett Galaszewski; and Brad Schimel, the state supreme court candidate whom Musk has spent $25m supporting. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Rachael Blackmore's jockey boyfriend, Grand National horse and mega career winnings

Rachael Blackmore will once again bid to win the Grand National on Saturday, a race she rose to international fame by winning on a JP McManus-owned horse in 2021

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5 h. ago The Guide #185: How The Phantom Menace’s trade wars can help you understand our political moment

In this week’s newsletter: Donald Trump’s week of chaos has made me reappraise the unloved Star Wars prequel – was it quite prescient after all?There are many scary things to come out of Trump’s tariffs. The world economy being thrown into chaos; spiralling prices; furious economic experts showing charts with big down arrows, using phrases like “gilt markets” and “share index undergrowth”, which I definitely understand. But the most terrifying thing – the thing that has made me truly believe that we are living in the End Times – is a panic-inducing realisation: The Phantom Menace just might have been right all along.For those who haven’t seen the first Star Wars prequel, GOD I envy you. The dialogue is wooden and the structure inexplicable (sure, let’s just have a pod-race instead of an Act II) – and that’s even before we get onto the Jar Jar Binks of it all (the answer to the question “what if we shaved Paddington and spliced his DNA with the most unlikeable newt in the world?”). B...

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5 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City at end of season: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And mail Barry with your thoughts An email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Lewis Hamilton incurs wrath of F1 stewards at Japanese GP for ignoring clear instruction

Lance Stroll joined Lewis Hamilton in the bad books of the Japanese Grand Prix stewards after both were found to have ignored a clear instruction given by the race director

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6 h. ago Grand National 2025: Rachael Blackmore tips Minella Indo to produce 'really big run'

The history-making jockey who won the race in 2021 on Minella Times is hoping to improve on last year’s third place finish on the former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner at Aintree

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6 h. ago Famous Grand National jockey went out with royalty but now has new career

This rider was one of the most successful National Hunt jockeys of his generation, amassing almost £35million in prize money and winning every top race on the calendar - except the big one at Aintree

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7 h. ago M&S fans go wild for new viral pistachio perfume as they race to buy 'stunning' sweet

M&S has managed to get the UK in an even tighter chokehold with the nut, which hails from Persia, thanks to the release of its new pistachio-scented perfume.

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7 h. ago Secretive Russian military satellites release mystery object into orbit amid growing fears Putin is planning to deploy nukes in space in star wars arms race with the West

The United States Space Force catalogued a new object in orbit this week that officials believe may have separated from Kosmos 2583 (pictured) on March 18.

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7 h. ago Justin Kluivert injury: Andoni Iraola reveals latest on Bournemouth star before West Ham clash

The Dutchman is facing a race against the clock to prove his fitness as the Cherries target a return to winning ways in the Premier League

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