8 h. ago US Open: Taylor Townsend in tears as Krejcikova saves eight match points to survive

American misses first grand slam singles quarter-finalTownsend had become huge crowd favorite in QueensTaylor Townsend couldn’t covert eight match points in a second set that ended with a 25-minute tiebreaker as she was eliminated from the US Open on Sunday with a 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 loss to Barbora Krejcikova.With the fans firmly behind a player who became a fan favorite during the tournament after her confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko, Townsend was repeatedly a point away from what would have been her first grand slam singles quarter-final. But Krejcikova, a two-time grand slam singles champion, erased a slew of match points in a tiebreaker she once trailed 6-3 before winning 15-13, broke Townsend’s serve twice in the third set and advanced to face another American, No 4 seed Jessica Pegula, on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Unassuming roadside pub with cracking pub grub that gets booked up weeks in advance

This popular village pub draws people from all over for one very special dish - and I approve

Politics

3 d. ago World comes to Kirkcudbright as annual floodlit tattoo is a huge success

Irish dancers Trim the Velvet went down a storm with the huge crowd, who also enjoyed a Jacobite battle re-enactment

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4 d. ago Waterfall in tiny village draws huge crowds but everyone has the same complaint

The village is home to one of the most famous waterfalls in Europe, but locals have been left frustrated by the constant flow of tourists to the 'stunning' area

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4 d. ago Huge crowds flock to waterfall in tiny Welsh village and locals are furious

There has been such a stampede of visitors for the 'most famous' waterfalls in Europe that the local village has been brought to a standstill and locals have been left trapped in their homes.

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4 d. ago Popular seaside village which draws thousands of tourists fears losing only toilet

Llangrannog Welfare Committee has raised concerns about the potential closure of the toilets in the seaside village, famous for being the home of the Urdd centre, with a petition attracting more than 1,300 signatures to date

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5 d. ago Renowned Portuguese bullfighter, 22, is killed by huge 1,500lbs bull in front of horrified crowd

Manuel Maria Trindade, a 22-year-old bullfighter, was making his debut performance in Lisbon's Campo Pequeno bullring when the show ended in tragedy.

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6 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as huge crowds head to Notting Hill Carnival

Millions are set to attend the last day of Notting Hill Carnival today, as a result stations are closed and disruptions are expected

Transport

7 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival draws huge crowds to west London as police make 140 arrests

Notting Hill Carnival draws huge crowds to west London as police make 140 arrests  London Evening Standard

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7 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival in pictures as huge crowds turn out for first day of celebration

Notting Hill Carnival got underway today as the streets of London were transformed with a spectacular display of music, dance and colourful costumes for the event's 59th year

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9 d. ago England vs USA live: Red Roses kick off Women’s World Cup in front of huge crowd

The tournament favourites get their campaign underway as they bid to triumph on home soil

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9 d. ago England vs USA live: Red Roses set to kick off Women’s World Cup in front of huge crowd

The tournament favourites get their campaign underway as they bid to triumph on home soil

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2 w. ago Oasis fans in huge row over 'cringiest' chant as they slam Irish crowd's reaction

Oasis returned to Ireland for the first time in 17 years to perform in front of a sold-out crowd at Dublin's Croke Park on Saturday (August 16), but the crowd chant has been slammed

Sport

2 w. ago Controversial rap trio Kneecap lead huge 25,000 crowd in chants of 'free Palestine' in Wythenshawe Park and slam Israel's 'genocide'

Rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, repeated claims Israel was guilty of 'genocide'

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2 w. ago Major London hospital evacuated over 'chemical incident' as huge crowds seen lining streets outside

Major London hospital evacuated over 'chemical incident' as huge crowds seen lining streets outside  The Sun

Science

2 w. ago Gorgeous Lincolnshire alternative to the Cotswolds without the huge crowds

As the Cotswolds suffers from mass tourism, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lincolnshire has become an increasingly attractive alternative to Brits in the know

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2 w. ago Moment unlucky tourists sink their rental boat in front of huge crowd

A group of tourists were on a trip to Menorca, Spain, when they spotted a small boat beginning to sink and couldn't help but watch as onlookers crowded around them

Society

2 w. ago Dancing steward hailed a 'hero' as they steal the show at Oasis Murrayfield gig

The Gallagher brothers returned to Scotland for the first time in more than 16 years, drawing huge crowds at the Edinburgh stadium

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3 w. ago Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais delights fans with outfit at latest Oasis gig

Anais Gallagher has been a regular face in the crowd at Oasis' huge reunion shows, and she wowed fans with her outfit choice during the band's first show in Edinburgh

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3 w. ago Uttarkashi villagers spared as festival draws them away from deadly Himalayan flash flood

Five people killed and over 50 missing after disaster strikes in the Himalayas

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