7 h. ago Gary Lineker's final Match Of The Day plans revealed: BBC to pay fulsome tribute despite his early exit from the corporation

The 64-year-old confirmed his departure from the corporation earlier this month after he caused an antisemitism row when shared a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.

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26 h. ago Tottenham Europa League victory parade: Thousands line the streets in north London as Ange Postecoglou and Son

Tottenham Europa League victory parade: Thousands line the streets in north London as Ange Postecoglou and Son  Daily Mail

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29 h. ago Thousands of Tottenham fans line streets of London for Europa League parade

Thousands of Tottenham fans line streets of London for Europa League parade  Flashscore.com

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29 h. ago Tottenham Europa League victory parade: Thousands line the streets in north London as Son

Thousands of jubilant Tottenham Hotspur fans lined the streets of north London on Friday in a victory parade to celebrate their Europa League win. Captain Son Heung-Min led the celebrations.

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4 d. ago David Gray reveals his 'bucket list' plans for Scottish Cup final day as Hibs watch on with interest

European implications on line at Hampden, but golf comes first

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7 d. ago Hibs avoiding Rangers defeat was 'fitting' as David Gray reveals plans for European destiny day

Hibs will learn Euro fate after Scottish Cup final

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7 d. ago Celtic fans in heated clash with Orange Walk as tensions mount in Glasgow

Celtic fans heading to Parkhead for their side's trophy celebrations collided with the Orange Order's VE Day 80th anniversary parade.

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8 d. ago The Guardian view on the Moomins at 80: in search of a home | Editorial

Tove Jansson’s magical stories provide a message of tolerance, inclusivity and hope amid today’s refugee crisisAll Moomin fans will recognise the turreted blue house that is home to the family of gentle, upright‑hippo‑like creatures. The stove-shaped tower is a symbol of comfort and welcome throughout the nine Moomin novels by the celebrated Nordic writer and artist Tove Jansson. Now the house is the inspiration for a series of art installations in UK cities, in collaboration with Refugee Week, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the creation of the Moomins.Taking the motto “The door is always open”, building will begin next week on a 12ft blue house outside London’s Southbank Centre, just a stone’s throw from Westminster. All of the installations, by artists from countries including Afghanistan, Syria and Romania, deal with displacement: in Bradford, the Palestinian artist Basel Zaraa has created a refugee tent in which to imagine life after occupation and war; in Gateshead, ...

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8 d. ago Celtic urges fans not to attend title party gatherings in Glasgow as fears of disorder grow

Fans are expected to gather in the Trongate/Merchant City area, however celebrations will clash with the Orange Order’s VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations in the city.

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1 week ago Gay adult star 'photoshopped into Russian uniform' on Ukraine war memorial

Photos of what appear to be deceased US adult star William Herrington have turned up on a mosaic commissioned to celebrate Russia's 80th anniversary defeat of the Nazis

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1 week ago Heartwarming celebrations at South Lanarkshire care homes to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Residents from McKillop Gardens attended a commemorative event at East Kilbride British Legion on May 8, where they were entertained by the East Kilbride Pipe Band and a vocalist performing timeless favourites by Dame Vera Lynn.

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1 week ago Armed forces charity and Bathgate Community Council mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Both organisations would like to thank Kirsteen Sullivan MP, local Historian Meg Stenhouse, Bathgate Army Cadets and 1271 (Bathgate) Squadron and the public for coming along to Bathgate’s VE 80th celebration and commemoration on Thursday, May 8.

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1 week ago Lanark man discovers World War II documents hidden in antique desk

The photos, maps and letters belonging to Captain Ian Rodger were unearthed as the 80th anniversary of VE Day was commemorated.

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1 week ago In concert – The London Chorus and New London Orchestra / Adrian Brown: VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert @ Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square

In concert – The London Chorus and New London Orchestra / Adrian Brown: VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert @ Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square  Arcana.fm

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1 week ago Why Camilla's fresh white VE Day outfit is a masterclass in summer styling

Queen Camilla captivated attention as she joined the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey for the Thanksgiving Service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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2 w. ago Princess Anne becomes first royal to visit Little Sark on 80th anniversary of liberation of Channel Islands

The Princess Royal, 74, was joined by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence for the day - 80 years since the archipelago was freed from Nazi occupation in World War Two.

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2 w. ago Rylan left stunned after Emma Willis makes hilarious awkward blunder live on This Morning

The TV presenter, 36, was on the iconic sofa on Monday for an instalment of the programme to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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2 w. ago Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started?

The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationshipsIn a week in which former allies in a redividing globe separately commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, the sense of a runaway descent towards a third world war draws ever closer.The implosion of Pax Americana, the interconnectedness of conflicts, the new willingness to resort to unbridled state-sponsored violence and the irrelevance of the institutions of the rules-based order have all been on brutal display this week. From Kashmir to Khan Younis, Hodeidah, Port Sudan and Kursk, the only sound is of explosions, and the only lesson is that the old rules no longer apply. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan shares rare emotional insight with fans in touching VE Day post

Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser in the Starz series Outlander, took to social media with a heartfelt message marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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2 w. ago Fire crews called to 'church roof in flames' find something totally different

The fire 'call out' came shortly after 600 Boltonians attended church service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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