20 m. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz is the Spanish coastline time forgot; a great swathe of Atlantic drama, fringed with sandy beaches and small seaside villages and resorts. Hotel Madreselva, surrounded by the pine forest, wetlands, dunes and sea cliffs of the Breña y Marismas de Barbate nature reserve, makes a suitably tranquil base, with a palm-shaded courtyard, flame-walled pool area and 18 stylish rooms, all with a private patio. A minute’s walk from the beach at Los Caños de Meca, the hotel is perfect for watersports lovers, as well as exploring this unspoilt corner of Andalucia. The hilltop pueblo blanco of Vejer, a 20-minute drive away, has charm in spades, while Cape Trafalgar, a lighthouse with views over the Strait of Gibraltar, is 10 minutes’ walk along the beach.Doubles from £83 B&B, hotelmadreselva.com Con...

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1 hour ago Horse racing tips: ‘He’s lightly raced and looks a monster at testing trips’ – Templegate’s Sunday NAP

TEMPLEGATE tackles a brilliant Sunday card at Windsor looking to bash the bookies. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. SPECIAL JOHN (3.35 Windsor, nap) Sam Thomas has proved himself a canny trainer of all sorts of jumpers but it's his long-distance stayers who look especially good. And this progressive seven-year-old - who remains...

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2 h. ago 'There was smoke pouring through the door while I was holding my tiny little baby'

A young mum was left terrified when a 'faulty' fire door caused smoke to pool into her flat.

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3 h. ago Sleep, stress and sunshine: endocrinologists on 11 ways to look after your metabolism

Hormones impact almost all of our bodily functions, from skin, to the gut, to our moods. Here, experts on hormonal and metabolic health explain how to stay well“Most people would like to have more energy and be leaner,” says Prof David Ray, an endocrinologist at the University of Oxford who also provides NHS services. “There is a connection between how we choose to live, what our bodies look and feel like, and the hormones that are going around the body. What endocrinologists deal with is disorders of either a lack of hormones, or too much of a hormone.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Traitors fans can stay steps away from the highland castle where hit show is filmed

Tollie Cottage offers cosy interiors and gorgeous gardens in the shadow of the castle filled with mystery and betrayal

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4 h. ago UK holiday parks' top deals for 2026 including Center Parcs, Haven and Butlin's

We take a look at some of the UK holiday park deals for 2026 that Brits will want on their radar for a dreamy staycation including Center Parcs, Haven and Butlin's

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5 h. ago I stayed at Wales' best hotel with a dreamy spa and epic beach views, but I wasn't prepared for the food

St Brides Spa Hotel was crowned 'Best in Wales' for 2026 at the AA Hospitality Awards - our writer was recently lucky enough to try it out

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11 h. ago I visited the French city you won’t have heard of with surreal hotels, unique art museums and 800

MEET Metz. It’s a French city you may not have heard of – but with impressive history, great food, and world-beating stained glass and art, it’s worth putting on your radar.   It has Luxembourg and Germany as neighbours and has been at Europe’s crossroads since Roman times. My discovery began with checking in at the surreal Maison Heler Metz hotel,...

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11 h. ago Kenyan rapist allowed to STAY in Britain after Home Office waited nearly 26 YEARS to deport him

A RAPIST was allowed to stay in Britain after the Home Office waited nearly 26 years to deport him. Mohammed Mubeen Agha Aslam’s case was never considered by bungling officials. And despite efforts to boot him out since, a judge allowed him to stay. Kenyan Aslam, now 56, was jailed for 19 years in 1988...

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12 h. ago TikTok 'Channel migrants' party' in Britain: 'Asylum seekers' celebrate making it to the UK in video from suspected taxpayer

The clip shows around 10 people having a party in a room with decorations consistent with those found in a Holiday Inn Express - several of which have been used to house asylum seekers.

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14 h. ago Simon Cowell's ex is too close for comfort as she moves in next door to his Cotswolds mansion

The Britain's Got Talent judge, famed for staying pals with his old flames, now lives within yards of former Page Three girl Jackie St Clair

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17 h. ago Iran's supreme leader admits 'savage' killing of thousands of protesters as he blames Trump for unrest

'Those linked to Israel and US caused massive damages and killed several thousands' during the protests that convulsed Iran for more than two weeks, Khamenei said on Saturday.

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17 h. ago People gobsmacked after learning why we call it 'upper and lower case' letters

The everyday terms uppercase and lowercase letters have sparked a lively discussion on social media, after users admitted they had no idea where the phrases originated and simply accepted them as fact

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18 h. ago US asylum seeker gets thousands in taxpayer cash after flying to the UK from his home in Las Vegas and staying here for more than a year

The man flew here 14 months ago on a US passport from Las Vegas claiming he was being persecuted in the US because he is black, Jewish and a Mormon.

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19 h. ago Welsh retail park out of control as police called in to deal with behaviour at Morrisons, Tesco and McDonald's

Two retail parks, a fast-food restaurant, supermarkets and a hotel are all covered

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19 h. ago Man United handed immediate red card verdict after Diogo Dalot controversy

The Manchester United right‑back was fortunate to stay on the pitch after a questionable challenge on Jeremy Doku in the first half of the Manchester derby

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19 h. ago Hamilton Accies to recall young goalkeeper to bolster depleted squad

Accies have seen a number of players head out the door in recent days and need reinforcements

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20 h. ago Part of East Coast rail line between Edinburgh and Fife closed for nine days as works begin

ScotRail have warned passengers to check services before travelling.

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21 h. ago Fears for lives of two orca whales left to rot in abandoned French zoo after closure

Wikie and her son Keijo are the last killer whales in France and have been left to swim in their desolate, decaying tank after Marineland Antibes permanently shut its doors in January last year

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