6 h. ago Kylian Mbappé delivers Real Madrid win amid high drama against Marseille

Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties to secure Real Madrid a 2-1 victory against Marseille in their Champions League group-stage opener despite playing the final stages with 10 men after their captain, Dani Carvajal, was sent off.Carvajal had not started the match, coming on after five minutes when Trent Alexander-Arnold pulled up with an apparent hamstring injury. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Luiz Júnior howler hands Spurs victory against Villarreal in nervy elite debut for Frank

But can he do it in the Champions League? It was one of the grumbles from the Tottenham fanbase when their club appointed Thomas Frank given how his experience of European football extended to little more than a handful of Europa League qualifiers with Brondby more than a decade ago.It was a nervy debut for Frank in the big time, his team retreating into their shells after half-time, looking to hold on to the lead they were presented with at the outset by one of the great goalkeeping howlers. It was a moment to haunt Luiz Júnior. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Luiz Júnior howler hands Spurs win over Villarreal in nervy elite debut for Frank

But can he do it in the Champions League? It was one of the grumbles from the Tottenham fanbase when their club appointed Thomas Frank given how his experience of European football extended to little more than a handful of Europa League qualifiers with Brondby more than a decade ago.It was a nervy big-time debut for the manager, his team retreating into their shells after half-time, looking to hold on to the lead they were presented with at the outset by one of the ultimate goalkeeping howlers. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Gabriel Martinelli’s instant impact gives Arsenal opening win at Athletic Bilbao

“Impactors,” Mikel Arteta called them, and Gabriel Martinelli made quite an impact at San Mamés. “Sometimes you just need a second to change the history of a football club,” the Arsenal manager said last spring, and although describing the goal that set up victory here in those terms would be pushing it, the beginning of a Champions League campaign in which they aspire to do just that underlined why he has insisted on the importance of strength in depth. On a night in which they were without seven key men and were yet to find a way through a club that are the ultimate in resistance the solution came from the bench.One second it was not, but Martinelli had only been on the pitch for thirty-six of them when was suddenly away, racing behind the Athletic Bilbao defence and slipping the ball under Unai Simón to put Arsenal into the lead with twenty minutes left. As if to prove the point, Leandro Trossard, another substitute who had come on just five minutes before him, had provided the p...

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13 h. ago Top British Oktoberfest beers to try this year – you have to be on your wurst behaviour

Steins at the ready – it may be September, but Oktoberfest starts on Saturday in the German city of Munich. Expert Adrian Tierney-Jones has tried a lot of beer to mark the occasion

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22 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, September 16)

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24 h. ago Scots superbike ace 'fighting chest infection in coma' a week after horror crash

Callum Grigor was left in a "serious" condition after a terrifying collision at Donington Park during the Pirelli National Superstock Championship race on Saturday, September 6.

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29 h. ago First ‘one in, one out’ deportation flight reportedly takes off without migrants

Group of people who crossed Channel by boat understood not to have been on Air France plane after legal challengeThe first flight to France carrying people who crossed the Channel under Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” deal has not taken place as planned, according to reports.A small group of individuals were removed from an Air France flight on Monday due to travel from Heathrow to Paris after a legal challenge, according to multiple newspaper reports. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Cuban prisoners forced to work making cigars and charcoal for export to Europe, report claims

Madrid-based NGO estimates at least 60,000 inmates subject to forced labour with little or no pay in Cuban jailsPrisoners in Cuba are forced to work producing the country’s world-famous cigars and marabu charcoal sold to European consumers, according to a new report.The Madrid-based NGO Prisoners Defenders estimates that at least 60,000 people are being forced to work with little or no pay, under threats, in exhausting conditions and without adequate equipment, with reports of violence including the sexual abuse of female detainees. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Desperate search for man who entered Scots river goes on for third day

Searches in the River Leven, at Renton, West Dunbartonshire, remain ongoing after police received reports that a man had entered the water there at around 7.30pm on Saturday, September 13.

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37 h. ago Patterns of life: Edinburgh gallery announces first major exhibition from Jenny Martin RSW

An Edinburgh art gallery has announced details of a new exhibition of work from Scottish artist Jenny Martin RSW, an Edinburgh-based painter and printmaker. Patterns of Life opens in Morningside Gallery on Saturday 20th September, and includes 27 new paintings from the artist. Jenny finds poetry in the patterns that surround us, weaving together discoveries from her travels, her Portobello garden studio, and her collection of ceramics by favourite artists.

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42 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans 'heartbroken' for Amy Dowden as celebrity pairings 'leak' online

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left divided after the celebrity and professional dancer pairings for the 2025 series were reportedly leaked online

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42 h. ago Emergency crews in desperate search of Scots river in bid to find man who entered water

Police Scotland were joined by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard in the urgent hunt for the man in the water in Renton at around 7.30pm on Saturday, September 13.

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46 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Monday, September 15)

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46 h. ago Tinseltown takeover: how Harry Potter fanfic has become Hollywood’s hottest property

What once seemed a pretty fringe subculture of hobbyists riffing on stories that got them privately hot is now bringing mainstream cinema to a rolling boilThere was a time when fan fiction meant furtive scribbles uploaded to shadowy corners of the internet, in which Mr Darcy was recast as a moody vampire flatmate, Captain Kirk discovered his inner romantic, or Gandalf finally got around to opening an artisanal shop in the Shire. It was an underground hobby that could never trouble Tinseltown’s accountants. And yet here we are in 2025, with the news in the Hollywood Reporter that Legendary Pictures has just paid at least $3m – (£2.2m) – an unprecedented amount – for the screen rights to a forthcoming novel called Alchemised that began life as an unauthorised and kinky Harry Potter spin-off.The backstory behind Alchemised, by SenLinYu, sounds pretty freaky. SenLinYu’s original book, titled Manacled, inhabited a strange sub-niche of Potterverse named “Dramione” in which Hermione Grange...

Culture

58 h. ago Everton Women begin new era at Goodison Park with loss to Tottenham

As a new era began at Goodison Park, any Everton women’s fans hoping to see a great goal join the long list of iconic strikes scored across 133 years of this famous ground’s history were indeed provided with a memorable one. The problem for the hosts was, it was scored by a Tottenham player.When Cathinka Tandberg spotted Courtney Brosnan off her line, as she received the ball 35 yards out, she did not hesitate to attempt the lob, and she would spoil the party for Everton in their first competitive match since making Goodison Park their permanent home. Her first-time strike dropped perfectly and capped off a thoroughly impressive away performance for the north London club, who made it two victories out of two so far under their new head coach, Martin Ho. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Fans defy rain and defeat as Everton Women begin new era at Goodison Park

As a new era began at Goodison Park, any Everton women’s fans hoping to see a great goal join the long list of iconic strikes scored across 133 years of this famous ground’s history were indeed provided with a memorable one. The problem for the home side was that it was scored by a Tottenham player.When Cathinka Tandberg spotted Courtney Brosnan off her line, as she received the ball 35 yards out, she did not hesitate to attempt the lob, and she would spoil the party for Everton in their first competitive match since making Goodison Park their permanent home. Her first-time strike dropped perfectly and capped an impressive away performance for Spurs, who made it two wins out of two so far under their new head coach, Martin Ho. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Haaland doubles up as City sweep United aside in Manchester derby

Erling Haaland urged Manchester City to “get our asses going”, then showed how with the second and third goals that sealed this 197th derby for Pep Guardiola’s men, and ended a two-defeat run.This is no vintage City iteration – currently, at least – but witnessing how the prolific Norwegian bagged his strikes, and performed throughout, suggests their main man is up for leading the revival. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Celtic win in added time amid fan protests while Rangers board back Martin

Iheanacho on spot with almost last kick at KilmarnockRangers fans voiced anger after home loss to HeartsThe debutant Kelechi Iheanacho scored a last-gasp penalty as mutinous Celtic fans were left celebrating a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock that moved them back to the top of the Premiership.After a summer in which the club were widely deemed to have failed to adequately bolster their squad in the summer before crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Kairat Almaty, angry supporters held a crisis meeting last week and decided to boycott the opening 12 minutes of the Rugby Park fixture. Around half of the travelling fans opted against partaking in the late-entry protest while the others eventually filtered in to witness the remainder of an underwhelming, goalless first half from Brendan Rodgers’ side. Continue reading...

Events

60 h. ago Salah on the spot as Liverpool break Burnley hearts in stoppage time

Ninety-three minutes of hard work from Burnley had frustrated Liverpool but, for the second match running, the Clarets threw away a point in injury-time when Hannibal Mejbri needlessly handballed, allowing Mohamed Salah to continue the Premier League champions’ perfect start.It was not a deserved victory, despite Liverpool’s dominance. They had all the possession but failed to find a way through until the 95th minute when the Egyptian forward fired home from the spot. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Mohamed Salah on the spot as Liverpool break Burnley hearts in stoppage time

It never felt inevitable that Liverpool were going to emerge from Turf Moor with three points until Mohamed Salah was lining up a 95th-minute penalty. They dominated possession but struggled to break down 10-man Burnley whose organisation and hard work frustrated the visitors until Hannibal Mejbri’s stoppage-time handball gifted the points to the champions.Arne Slot’s side have made a perfect start as they aim to retain the title, a task that should be made easier when he unleashes record £125m Alexander Isak, whose exile was extended by another match but it was not self-imposed on this occasion. With Liverpool lacking conviction in the final third, Isak would have been a welcome addition but, with a fourth straight victory secured, Slot need not worry about that. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Will Still and John Mousinho face off as Southampton and Portsmouth draw

The first league meeting between Southampton and Portsmouth for more than 13 years ended in a feisty draw, a slew of yellow cards the giveaway sign that this derby is back on the menu.Will Still, the Southampton manager, was among those cautioned but, in a typically edgy game short on quality and clear chances, the visitors came closest to scoring, with the Portsmouth midfielder Andre Dozzell curling a first-time shot against the crossbar nine minutes into the contest. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Match report | London City Lionesses 1 United Women 5 | WSL | 14 September 2025

Match report | London City Lionesses 1 United Women 5 | WSL | 14 September 2025  Manchester United Website

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65 h. ago Drake London Fantasy Hub: Week 2 Injury Update, Start 'Em/Sit 'Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact

Drake London Fantasy Hub: Week 2 Injury Update, Start 'Em/Sit 'Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact  Pro Football & Sports Network

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68 h. ago Lucky lottery ticketholder becomes millionaire while 15 win £100,000 after Saturday, September 13, draw

Those who bought two or more lines for Saturday's Lotto were entered into an online promotion for 15 people to take home £100,000

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69 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, September 14)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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69 h. ago Terence Crawford stuns Canelo Álvarez to become undisputed super middleweight champion

Crawford wins unanimous decision in Las VegasOfficial judges score it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113Becomes first man undisputed in three divisionsRound-by-round report: Crawford beats ÁlvarezTerence “Bud” Crawford made history on Saturday night in Las Vegas, outpointing Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion of the world.Before a record crowd of 70,482 at Allegiant Stadium – the largest boxing audience in the city’s history – the 37-year-old Crawford moved up two weight classes to hand Mexico’s biggest star only the third defeat of his career. The judges scored it 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113, all for Crawford, who improves to 42-0 with 31 knockouts. (The Guardian had it 118-110.) Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UN condemns reported Haitian village massacre by armed gangs

Fishing village of Labodrie reportedly set on fire after killing of a gang leader in sign of rising violence outside capitalThe UN secretary-general has condemned the reported killing of at least 40 people during an attack by armed gangs in a fishing village north of Haiti’s capital.Media in Haiti widely reported that the attack took place on Thursday night in Labodrie. It is another sign of escalating gang violence that has spread outside the capital. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Live Lotto and Thunderball draw and results for Saturday, September 13

Get the winning numbers from Saturday's £15m Lotto draw - which must be won

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3 d. ago Large fire at London’s Westfield Stratford forces shoppers to evacuate

A fire broke out at Westfield Stratford City shopping centre in London, which was evacuated on Saturday, September 13.

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3 d. ago Sophie de Goede shines in Canada’s formidable win over Australia

Quarter-final: Canada 46-5 AustraliaCanucks will face New Zealand in semi-finalsExpansive attacking rugby? Tick. Pick and go tries? Tick. Impressive defence and holding up tries? Tick. Canada’s performance underlined why they are among the tournament favourites and had everything to set-up a tasty semi-final against the defending champions, New Zealand, on Friday.The wing Alysha Corrigan was a bright spark, scoring twice, as was Karen Paquin while the dependable Sophie de Goede had another solid outing for the side she used to captain. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Martín Zubimendi’s zest a bitter pill for Postecoglou as Arsenal batter Forest

When Ange Postecoglou dreamed it beforehand, he imagined a result to kickstart his Nottingham Forest tenure, silencing a group of opposition supporters that have long been against him in the process. The former Tottenham manager could scarcely have hand-picked a spicier debut assignment. Then reality intervened.This Arsenal team are not easily pushed around. They give away next to nothing at the back. They crave control of the ball and the flow of the game. Their mission is to suffocate and punish and they made sure that Postecoglou’s return to north London was as uncomfortable as possible – and not only because of the predictable taunts he heard from the stands. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Collision' at major UK airport as staff scramble and easyJet plane grounded

An easyJet plane has been grounded this morning (Saturday, September 13) as it prepared to leave Manchester Airport's Terminal 1, throwing journeys into chaos

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3 d. ago Tommy Robinson rally prompts police to issue important advice for Muslims

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley Lennon, has organised the Unite the Kingdom march for Saturday, September 13 featuring appearances by Jordan Peterson and Katie Hopkins

Events

3 d. ago Wallabies fall short of huge comeback in Rugby Championship defeat by Pumas

Fast-finishing Australia lose 28-26 to Argentina in SydneyJoe Schmidt’s side pay price for conceding 13 penalties With their backs to the wall again after an error strewn hour had left them 18 points behind, the Wallabies looked forlornly to the Allianz Stadium grandstands and saw Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh sitting with John Howard. Surely this was the omen they needed to emulate the former Prime Minister’s famous “Lazarus with a triple-bypass” comeback.Joe Schmidt’s side have a reputation for rising from the ashes with last-gasp victories. They beat England in November with a last-play roll of the dice and they shocked Argentina last week with a try in overtime. Today, in another rousing fightback before 41,912 in Sydney, they clawed their way back to trail 28-26 with seconds left on the clock. Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, September 13)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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4 d. ago US environment agency could end reporting of greenhouse gas emissions

The mandatory program, which required 8,000 facilities to report their release, will be ended to reduce ‘bureaucratic red tape’The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Friday a rule to end a mandatory program requiring 8,000 facilities to report their greenhouse gas emissions – an effort the agency said was burdensome to business, but which leaves the public without transparency around the environmental impact of those sources.The agency said mandatory collection of GHG emissions data was unnecessary because it is “not directly related to a potential regulation and has no material impact on improving human health and the environment”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Alessia Russo double seals victory for rampant Arsenal away to West Ham

Arsenal came from behind for the second time in two games to move top of the Women’s Super League. This time it was an own goal from goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar that put them in trouble, before strikes by Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and two from Alessia Russo ensured the European champions maintained a 100% start to the season.It is early in the new campaign but in a 12-team league every point matters and for a side desperate to stop Chelsea from winning a seventh consecutive title, dropping points so soon into the campaign would be bruising. This is a new Arsenal though, one fuelled by a fire lit by their phenomenal defeat of Barcelona in the Champions League final in May. They know they can beat the best, now they have to prove they can beat the best, the worst and those in between consistently. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Met Office issues fresh verdict on prospect of Storm Amy as weather warning expanded

A wind warning issued earlier this week has been expanded to cover much of the country

Events

4 d. ago Met Office updates weekend weather warning for Wales with gusts of up to 70mph

A yellow wind warning is in place from Sunday night

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4 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, September 12)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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5 d. ago Manchester United lose their boots and first leg against Brann in WCL qualifying

WCL 3rd qualifying round: Brann 1-0 Man UtdIngrid Stenevik scores header in 76th minuteManchester United’s hopes of being involved in the main draw of the Women’s Champions League for the first time are hanging in the balance after a disappointing first-leg loss away in Norway in the third qualifying round.Some poor defending at a Brann free-kick allowed Ingrid Stenevik to head home with 14 minutes remaining. The second leg is at Leigh Sports Village next Thursday. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Scotland tour of Hercules the Bear show to begin in Ayrshire this month

A new show telling the true story of Hercules the Bear will begin its tour of Scotland at Ayr's Gaiety Theatre on Saturday, September 27.

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5 d. ago 2025 Stranraer Oyster Festival set to be biggest yet as organisers report record ticket sales

And adding to the excitement is the news that festival headline chef Matt Tebbutt has just been announced as the new judge on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals.

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5 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, September 11)

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6 d. ago England lose shortened T20 ‘shambles’ against South Africa in rain

South Africa 97-5; England 54-5; South Africa win by 14 runs (DLS)Reduced to nine-over contest before being cut to five-over chaseIt was mildly absurd in one sense, a day of rain showers in Cardiff turning the first T20 international between England and South Africa into a shortened thrash that did not get underway until 8.50pm.But the hardy spectators who stuck around were at least rewarded for their patience with something resembling a match; a bit of fun, chiefly, albeit one that now sees the tourists go into ’s second outing at Old Trafford with a 1-0 lead in this three-match end-of-summer series. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Fairview International School Bridge of Allan invites families to September Open Day

Fairview International School in Bridge of Allan is welcoming prospective students and families from Stirlingshire and surrounding areas to its upcoming Open Day on Saturday 20 September, from 10am to 1pm.

Society

6 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, September 10)

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7 d. ago Hitchin Town FC issue statement after two men die in 'freak' glass accident

The tragedy took place at the car park of Hitchin Town FC in North Hertfordshire on Saturday, September 6 at around 2pm as they unloaded glass panels from a lorry

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7 d. ago BBC boss defends casting decision ahead of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 series

Strictly’s pre-recorded launch show is set to air on Saturday, September 20

Culture

7 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, September 9)

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8 d. ago Ché Adams on target as Scotland cruise to victory against Belarus

The stodginess of Scotland’s performance before Ché Adams broke the deadlock ultimately proved irrelevant. In a truncated qualifying campaign the Scottish task was not to make the road to the World Cup an even longer one within one double header. Job done on that front, with four points out of six a wholly acceptable return. The visit of Greece to Hampden Park next month is hugely significant.Belarus lacked the nous and guile to inflict a bloody nose on Scotland. Still, recent struggles against packed defences meant nobody of Scottish persuasion could rest entirely easy until a 65th-minute own goal was added to the earlier Adams effort. Greek success and a comfortable one in Glasgow in March serves as a warning. Still, the Scots would have readily taken this position and opportunity before a Group C ball was kicked. Back-to-back clean sheets to start Scotland’s campaign bodes well. This looks like a robust, well-drilled team once again. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Monday, September 8)

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9 d. ago Edinburgh community pays emotional tribute to John McNab with fireworks display

His family and friends gathered at a memorial held in his honour at Leith Links at 8pm on Saturday, September 6.

Economics

9 d. ago Jofra Archer stars as England power to record ODI win against South Africa

3rd ODI: England, 414-5, bt South Africa, 72, by 342 runsJacob Bethell and Joe Root score centuries to set up rout What even was this? What does any of it mean? In an extraordinary, bewildering, borderline nonsensical game, England romped to their fifth-highest total of all time before they skittled South Africa for their second-lowest to win by the largest margin in the history of the format – the teams divided in the end by 342 runs.For the home side this was every bit as ecstatic as the grizzly defeat in the series opener had been miserable, as centuries from Jacob Bethell – the very first of his career – and Joe Root – not his – helped England to post 414 for five, and were followed by a magnificent display with the ball from Jofra Archer as South Africa lost all nine wickets – their captain, Temba Bavuma, unable to bat because of a calf strain – for just 72. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Drake London Fantasy Hub: Week 1 Injury Update, Start 'Em/Sit 'Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact

Drake London Fantasy Hub: Week 1 Injury Update, Start 'Em/Sit 'Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact  PFSN

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9 d. ago Surfer killed in Sydney shark attack performed heroic act in moments before death

Mercury Psillakis, 57, was fatally attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach on Saturday (September 6), the first deadly shark attack at the beach in more than 90 years

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9 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, September 7)

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1 week ago Lisbon funicular cable disconnected before deadly crash, report finds

Investigators say it was not possible to visually inspect section of cable that separated before incidentA cable linking two cabins snapped shortly before the funicular crash that killed 16 people in Lisbon this week, hours after the cable had passed a visual check, accident inspectors have said.The information came in a note on Wednesday’s accident published by Portugal’s air and rail accident investigations bureau (GPIAAF). Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lisbon funicular cable snapped before deadly crash, report finds

Investigators say it had not been possible to visually inspect section of cable that separated before incidentA cable linking two carriages snapped shortly before Wednesday’s funicular crash in Lisbon that killed 16 people, accident inspectors have said in a report.An operator tried to apply emergency brakes but failed to prevent the derailment, investigators added. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Live Lotto results for Saturday, September 6: Winning National Lottery numbers from the draw

A whopping £7 million jackpot is up for grabs in the Lotto draw on Saturday

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1 week ago Declan Rice header keeps unbeaten England rolling in trudge past Andorra

It was nothing more than a contractual obligation fulfilled. There was little to see here at Villa Park. Or get excited about. England beat Andorra, as they always do. They did not concede against them, as always. And Thomas Tuchel’s record in World Cup qualifying Group K now shows the maximum number of points from four ties – and four clean sheets. The manager had talked about bringing greater aggression; more speed and penetration, helped by a cleaner and simpler approach. But it was not a game that demanded intense analysis. Rather it was one to tick off and move on from.It was better than the away fixture against Andorra, which was played in Barcelona in June, when England grubbed home by the only goal after a flat performance, hearing boos at half-time and full-time. But long before this one was over, the thoughts of most supporters had begun to turn to the tie against Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday. That promises to be hostile; the acid test of qualification. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Olivia Smith ignites Arsenal’s comeback win over WSL newcomers London City

Smith scoring for Arsenal? It just feels right. There was a standing ovation for the women’s game first £1m signing, Olivia Smith, on 61 minutes as she exited after a phenomenal debut goal in Arsenal’s defeat of London City after her high profile move from Liverpool.Smith is a different profile of forward to the legendary Kelly Smith, who is now part of the Gunners’ coaching staff, but at a club that lives and breathes its rich women’s football history it felt like a moment. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, September 6)

All the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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1 week ago Hamano strikes as Chelsea open WSL season with win over Manchester City

A new season, a new opposing manager, new signings, but the same old story: a Chelsea win. Only just, but a win is a win, especially in a tricky opening-night fixture, as Sonia Bompastor’s side embark on a quest for the club’s seventh consecutive Women’s Super League title.It saw Andrée Jeglertz lose his first game in charge of Manchester City; Bompastor, by contrast, is still yet to lose a league fixture in English football and Chelsea remain unbeaten in the WSL since May 2024, a run of 26 league games. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, September 5)

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1 week ago Breetzke helps South Africa edge England to clinch second men’s ODI and series

2nd ODI: South Africa, 325-9, bt England, 330-8, by 5 runsVisitors secure series despite Archer’s late cameoIt has been a South African summer at Lord’s. After the World Test Championship triumph in June came a second to savour at the home of cricket: a tight five-run win under lights that sealed their first one-day international series victory on English soil for 27 years.For England it was another reminder of how far they have fallen since lifting the World Cup on this ground six years ago, this their fifth ODI series defeat from their last six. They improved on Tuesday’s howler at Headingley but they would have done well to have played any worse. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago St Mirren injury update as Liam Donnelly sees light at the end of the tunnel

The Buddies look set to have more options available for the trip to Falkirk on Saturday, September 13.

Events

1 week ago US hiring slows as jobs market loses momentum; UK construction in longest slump since 2020 – business live

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

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1 week ago Avant Homes to host open house weekend events in Penicuik, Armadale and Tranent on September 6

Avant Homes Scotland is hosting open house weekend events at its developments in Penicuik, Armadale and Tranent on Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7.

Society

1 week ago UK construction in longest downturn since early 2020; global bond sell

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

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1 week ago Thunderstorm warning LIVE weather and traffic updates as heavy rain set to batter Greater Manchester

The Met Office warns there could be a chance of localised flooding caused by sudden downpours

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1 week ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, September 4)

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1 week ago Georgian MP who accused west of ‘blackmail’ appointed security chief as report warns of autocratic takeover

Mamuka Mdinaradze appointed as study says his Georgian Dream party has consolidated controlA Georgian Dream MP who criticised the west over a “policy of blackmail and threats” has been appointed to lead the country’s security services as an authoritative report warned of an autocratic takeover.Mamuka Mdinaradze, who was the parliamentary majority leader for the ruling party, was confirmed on Wednesday as head of the country’s powerful state security service. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dumfries broadcaster to be the new voice of Saturday mornings on BBC Radio Scotland

Amy Irons will co-host The Saturday Show along with Steven Mill from September 20.

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1 week ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, September 3)

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2 w. ago More than 7,300 Afghans to be resettled in UK after MoD data leak, says National Audit Office

Watchdog’s report says government is unable to calculate exact cost of response to data breach, raising doubt over £850m estimateMore than 7,300 Afghans are expected to be resettled in the UK as a result of a major government data breach, according to a National Audit Office report that raises doubts over officials’ claims of a £850m cost.The accidental leak by an MoD official in 2022 of 18,700 Afghans’ details who had worked with or for the British government led to the opening of a new route by which those endangered could seek relocation to the UK from their home country. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK could face importing 70% of oil and gas needs by 2030, new report warns

Trade body Offshore Energies UK published its economic report for 2025.

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2 w. ago Markram smashes South Africa to big first ODI victory after England collapse

England 131; South Africa 137-3; SA win by seven wicketsSonny Baker endures nightmare debut with ballThey say that if you fail to prepare you should prepare to fail, and it turns out that is what England were doing across the two understaffed days of training with which they launched themselves into this series. They proceeded to get bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs, losing their last seven wickets for just 29 runs, before Aiden Markram humbled their bowlers in propelling South Africa towards victory by seven wickets, sealed with 175 balls to spare.A week ahead of this match Temba Bavuma’s team were in the middle of a convoluted, lengthy journey from Queensland to Yorkshire via Sydney, Singapore and London. But it was England who looked jetlagged by the less long-distance but more recent whiplash turnaround from the Hundred, in which several squad members, if only two of those selected for this series opener, were engaged 48 hours earlier. In their absence the team’s first training ...

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2 w. ago Sonny Baker endures nightmare debut as South Africa dominate first ODI

England 131; South Africa 137-3; SA win by seven wicketsMarkram smashes 55-ball 86 after England collapseThey say that if you fail to prepare you should prepare to fail, and it turns out that is what England were doing across the two understaffed days of training with which they launched themselves into this series.England proceeded to get bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs before Aiden Markram humbled their bowlers – picking on the debutant Sonny Baker – and propelled South Africa towards victory by seven wickets, sealed with 175 balls to spare. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, September 2)

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2 w. ago M9 motorway to close for two nights as work to upgrade bridge continues

The motorway will close on the nights of Monday, September 22 and Saturday, October 11, from 8.30pm until 6am as part of ongoing refurbishment works on Knockhill Bridge, near Bridge of Allan.

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2 w. ago Scottish town once named 'worst' now crowned top spot in country for wellbeing

The town topped Scotland for wellbeing in the 2025 Best Places to Live report, but scored low for house prices, connectivity or natural environment

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2 w. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Monday, September 1)

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2 w. ago Guéhi’s stunner inspires Crystal Palace to emphatic victory at Aston Villa

Two star players on the verge of moves to bigger clubs from Crystal Palace and Aston Villa respectively reflected the state of the spirit within their camps as Marc Guéhi’s memorable strike rubber-stamped the Londoners’ latest triumph over the West Midlanders.We will never know whether Emiliano Martínez would have saved it as the Villa goalkeeper was unavailable for selection amid reports of Manchester United’s renewed interest. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dominik Szoboszlai’s wonder strike sinks Arsenal and sends Liverpool top

If Liverpool are to successfully defend their Premier League title, they will look back on the moment when Dominik Szoboszlai sank Arsenal with a late and sensational free-kick as a foundation stone. There had been little between these rivals, the only clubs that maintained 100% records at kick-off time; pragmatism holding sway for long spells. Or maybe it was the fear of defeat.Would Arsenal have taken another Anfield draw beforehand? The answer was probably yes and it appeared that Mikel Arteta had placed the emphasis on being difficult to beat, first and foremost, with his line-up. He would use his new signing, Eberechi Eze, only as a 70th minute substitute. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gruda fires late winner in Brighton’s comeback win over Manchester City

When a team loses the aura of champions, it can go absolutely.Opponents suddenly look at them and wonder what on earth once seemed so intimidating, how on earth a bunch of players in these shirts, could seem so unbeatable. At half-time, Manchester City led, and seemed comfortable in their lead against opponents who had never got going. By the time Brajan Gruda calmly rounded James Trafford and dumped Rayan Aït-Nouri on his backside before rolling into an empty net, a Brighton winner had come to seem almost overdue. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jarrod Bowen ignites West Ham late show in victory at Nottingham Forest

Just where would West Ham be without Jarrod Bowen? Five days on from confronting angry supporters after Graham Potter’s team succumbed to a third successive defeat, Bowen’s clever first-time finish gave West Ham a late lead at Nottingham Forest before goals from Lucas Paquetá and Callum Wilson ensured a first league victory of the season, Paquetá from the penalty spot after Crysencio Summerville was tripped in the box.For Forest, in front of the watching owner Evangelos Marinakis, this was a dreadful performance and a pathetic – and untimely – collapse. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Boos ring out at Ibrox after Rangers and Celtic grind out draw

Perhaps it was inevitable that a game which would supposedly endorse firm opinion about either Rangers or Celtic would end in stalemate. A grim, miserable stalemate at that. It seemed incredible to think that both of these teams had Champions League ambitions a matter of weeks ago.Rangers will be the happier with their point, notwithstanding the problems associated with four draws to start their Scottish Premiership campaign. Russell Martin has been under such pressure, as only intensified by the 6-0 drubbing against Club Brugge, that he will cling to any form of salvation. Rangers offered more threat here against a Celtic team who were woefully punchless. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, August 31)

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2 w. ago Manchester United squeeze past Burnley with controversial Fernandes penalty

It is easy to see why Ruben Amorim has developed a love-hate relationship with his players after a 97th-minute Bruno Fernandes penalty controversially earned Manchester United’s first win of the season. The result should not have been in doubt but poor finishing and defending meant the hosts had to rely on the referee, Sam Barrott, to visit the pitchside monitor and overturn his own decision.Josh Cullen’s own goal gave United a deserved lead they should have built on but Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony were twice allowed to equalise either side of Bryan Mbeumo scoring United’s second in 11 chaotic second-half minutes. The match was heading for a draw until it was belatedly judged that Anthony had pulled down Amad Diallo and the United captain did the rest to send Old Trafford wild, while Burnley fumed. But once again, as at Grimsby in the Carabao Cup, Amorim did not watch the penalty. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago João Pedro and Fernández fire Chelsea to win against Fulham after VAR drama

Perhaps the biggest insult for Fulham was that the first half was still going on when Chelsea finally broke through. They were into the ninth minute of added time when Enzo Fernández delivered a corner, João Pedro leapt to score and Marco Silva was forced to accept that the footballing Gods were not on his side, but this is where the game is these days. It is pedantic, stop-start and too vulnerable to being warped by technology’s blurred lines.It is tiresome to have to talk about refereeing decisions – far better to focus on João Pedro’s blistering form since swapping Brighton for Chelsea, for instance – but sometimes there is no other choice. This is the era of VAR and fortune did not favour Fulham as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. They dominated much of the opening period and had done enough to lead this west London derby, only for the red mist to descend when Josh King’s first goal for his boyhood club was followed by one of those long, tortured looks at the pitchs...

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2 w. ago Nat Phillips gives West Brom a lift and wrecks Stoke’s perfect start to season

West Brom bounced back from a rough week with a gnarly victory to puncture the mood at the Championship’s early pacesetters, Stoke.Ryan Mason, the head coach, had seen two key players depart in the days before this trip and had to watch from the stands as he served a touchline suspension. That did not prevent his team torpedoing Stoke’s 100% start to the campaign with a win that was as hard-fought as it was deserved. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago McKinley Hunt’s double for Canada pushes Wales to brink of World Cup exit

Pool B: Canada 42-0 WalesIf Scotland beat Fiji then Wales are outCanada emphatically booked their place in the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup and inflicted a second successive defeat on Wales after another disappointing afternoon.Kévin Rouet’s Canada have lived up to the billing inside the opening fortnight with back-to-back victories that have been both impressive and eye-catching. They were far superior to the Welsh here, scoring six tries without reply to set up a showdown with Scotland next weekend, when victory in Exeter will confirm them as Pool B winners. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, August 30)

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2 w. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, August 29)

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2 w. ago Cowboys reportedly open to trade offers for disgruntled star Micah Parsons

Pass rusher has said he wants out of DallasPrice would be high for one of NFL’s best playersA week after labeling any trade talk around Micah Parsons “pure BS” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is reportedly willing to listen to offers for the All-Pro pass rusher, ESPN reported on Thursday.Dallas are scheduled to kick off the season next Thursday at Philadelphia, and Parsons, one of the best players in the NFL, hasn’t been a participant in a full practice since last season. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire residents accessing charity services averaged 25% in 2024

The analysis, based on the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) Local Giving Report 2025 and interactive data map, emphasises the reliance on charities for essential needs-based services.

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2 w. ago Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Captain picked up knee injury against USAMarlie Packer captains Red Roses against SamoaThe England captain Zoe Aldcroft has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup pool stage with a knee injury picked up in the Red Roses’ opening 69-7 win against the USA last Friday. England have two more pool matches, against Samoa on Saturday and Australia on 6 September.Aldcroft is not England’s only worry as Emily Scarratt is out with a shoulder injury and Holly Aitchison is still sidelined with an ankle problem after missing the first game. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago West Lothian residents accessing charity services averaged 23% in 2024

The analysis, based on the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) Local Giving Report 2025 and interactive data map, emphasises the reliance on charities for essential needs-based services.

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