60 m. ago From Wicked dolls to Pokemon, Peppa Pig and Lego F1 cars the 15 most wanted toys this Christmas to meet all budgets

IT’S time to write letters to Santa as this year’s top Christmas picks are unveiled. The Toy Retailers Association has revealed its 15 most-wanted playthings for 2025. From singing Wicked dolls to monster trucks and party games, there is something for all ages on the DreamToys list – even the big kids – with prices...

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1 hour ago I’m A Celeb campmates to face ‘toughest camp ever’ as ITV unveils brutal twist

This year’s I’m A Celebrity contestants will face their toughest challenge yet — no luxury items, massive snakes, and a new Getaway Car twist designed to spark fights in camp

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1 hour ago Vernon Kay lands brand new BBC role after skipping his Radio 2 show to watch wife Tess Daly receive an MBE from King Charles

The presenter, 51, took a day off from the national airwaves to be front and centre as Tess, 56, was awarded the honour her services to broadcasting and charity work.

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2 h. ago Audi unveil new look F1 car and confirm name as bold promise made ahead of 2026 debut

The team currently competing in Formula 1 as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber will transform into the Audi works outfit in 2026 and the German carmaker has pulled the covers off its new identity

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3 h. ago ‘Lot to prove to ourselves’: Thomas Tuchel challenges England to maintain standards

Head coach unlikely to experiment against Serbia‘We still run at people, we still go after them’It was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top-level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Red, white and shoe: Tuchel and England embrace their new World Cup super slipper

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Titanic gold pocket watch recovered from body of one of its richest passengers is set to fetch £1m

Isidor Straus and his wife Ida were immortalised in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster movie as the elderly couple holding each other on their bed as the Titanic sank.

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4 h. ago REVEALED: Ten baby names set to go extinct... is yours on the list?

A report has uncovered ten once-beloved baby names that could soon disappear from use in the US.

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4 h. ago Helen Mirren and Ian Mckellen celebrate launch of RSC Shakespeare curriculum app

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) unveiled its new digital learning app on Wednesday, 12 November, at Middle Temple, the historic site of the first Twelfth Night performance in 1604.

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4 h. ago King's 'glorious' garden: Charles appears on the cover of Country Life to unveil his three

The magazine's cover was taken in a formal part of the gardens on the King's Norfolk estate by photographer Millie Pilkington.

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5 h. ago Gorka Marquez fans left 'not emotionally prepared' in adorable 'watch' update amid Strictly absence

It comes as the professional dancer has been missed by viewers of the hit BBC One dance show this year

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5 h. ago 'Beautiful' Citizen diamond watch perfect that's the perfect Christmas present gets £100 off

With a two-tone silver and gold stainless steel case and bracelet, it is adorned with diamonds to mark the 12 hours of the day

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5 h. ago Man United vs PSG LIVE: Early Champions League team news and how to watch

Manchester United Women host PSG in the Champions League at Old Trafford tonight

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5 h. ago How and when you can watch the Jonas Brothers' A Very Jonas Christmas Movie?

The Jonas Brothers are set to star in a new Christmas movie, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which will be released in just a few days

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5 h. ago Salesloft Unveils AI 'Closing Power' Suite at Saleslove On Tour London Event

Salesloft Unveils AI 'Closing Power' Suite at Saleslove On Tour London Event  PR Newswire

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5 h. ago REVEALED: 10 baby names set to go extinct... is yours on the list?

A report has uncovered 10 once-beloved baby names that could soon disappear from use in the US Once a staple of mid-century America, these names are now rarely given to newborns.

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6 h. ago Budget 2025 could lead to 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' without action

Pub landlords warn the pub industry is at risk of "dying" after an "astronomical" rise in costs for pubs and brewers ahead of Rachel Reeves unveiling the Budget

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6 h. ago Good Samaritans and cops flip car to rescue juvenile pinned under the vehicle

Watch the moment that Good Samaritans and cops team up to flip over a car to rescue a juvenile trapped underneath.

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6 h. ago Baby diagnosed with brain tumour at three months enjoys first birthday at home

Emilie Sime, now one, from Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, underwent surgery and then received months of chemotherapy.

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7 h. ago What does my love for impossibly difficult video games say about me?

From Demon Souls to Baby Steps, challenging games keep a certain type of player coming back for more. I wonder why we are such suckers for punishment• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereMost people who really love video games have the capacity to be obsessive. Losing weeks of your life to Civilization, World of Warcraft or Football Manager is something so many of us have experienced. Sometimes, it’s the numbers-go-up dopamine hit that hooks people: playing something such as Diablo or Destiny and gradually improving your character while picking up shiny loot at perfectly timed intervals can send some people into an obsessional trance. Notoriously compulsive games such as Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, meanwhile, suck up hours with peaceful, comforting repetition of rewarding tasks.What triggers obsession in me, though, is a challenge. If a game tells me I can’t do something, I become determined to do it, sometimes to my own detriment. Grinding repetit...

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