89 m. ago Get ready to rumble: how wrestling broke out of the ring and on to the stage

Far from the big money and bombast of WWE, standup comedians, performance artists and drag kings are adopting the sport and taking it down unexpected new creative pathsPhil Wang was about to get his hands on the championship belt. He was claiming the prize for Clash of the Comics, the bombastic night that throws comedians and pro wrestlers into the ring, when Ed Gamble stormed in, knocked everyone out, and swanned off with the belt. “Well,” corrects the comedian and Clash co-founder Max Olesker, “we were knocked down by his henchman.” Hulking pro wrestler Bullit was the one to clothesline him and his comedy partner, Ivan Gonzalez. “I think I could have taken Ed if he’d been on his own,” huffs Olesker.The popularity of pro wrestling has fluctuated since its golden era in the 1980s. At the start of this year, WWE made the leap on to Netflix with an eye-watering $5bn (£4bn) deal, inching the skimpily clad, heavily muscled combat sport higher in the public consciousness. In Br...

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91 m. ago Buses to replace trains on Welsh line for second weekend running

It is as a result of engineering works taking place which is closing all lines as a result

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1 hour ago Welsh supermarket chain caught selling potentially lethal food

It failed to declare ingredients on certain products which could cause people fatal allergic reactions

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2 h. ago Ryan Reynolds shows true colours with message to Wrexham star who suffered major injury

Ryan Reynolds has been lifting Wrexham midfielder Andy Cannon's spirits during his rehabilitation from an ACL injury, sending him funny videos as targets a December return

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2 h. ago Future of Welsh lifeguard station that's been empty for years still on hold

Vale of Glamorgan Council said it will continue to explore options for the Barry lifeguard station despite there being interest from a local charity to take it on

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2 h. ago The small Speyside whisky experience named one of the best to visit in Scotland

Visitors can take part in both tours and tastings

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2 h. ago England squad announcement live: Tuchel denies rift with Bellingham or Foden after leaving duo out

Tuchel promised a ‘brave’ selection and has stuck to his word ahead of facing Wales in a friendly and a World Cup qualifier in Latvia

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2 h. ago Popular Welsh hotel announces luxury refurbishment with rooftop bar, lounge, and gym

The works are expected to be complete by the end of 2026

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3 h. ago British Tourist Calls Delhi Metro 'Better' Than 'Confusing' London Underground: 'Mad To Think...'

British Tourist Calls Delhi Metro 'Better' Than 'Confusing' London Underground: 'Mad To Think...'  NDTV

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3 h. ago Warning people adding CCTV cameras to their home may need planning permission

A Welsh council meeting which considered an application for a CCTV camera heard concerns many people do not know about planning permission rules around cameras in some circumstances

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3 h. ago Police issue update after ‘human hand’ reports on Welsh beach

A dog walker had feared his dog had come across a human hand on the beach

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3 h. ago Taliban’s foreign minister to visit India after UNSC lifts travel ban

Muttaqi’s trip to Delhi marks the first ever visit by a Taliban leader to India after the hardline Islamist group captured power in Afghanistan

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3 h. ago Thriving Welsh rugby 'reject' spotted by English giants after being axed by region

Josh Carrington impressed on his Gallagher Prem debut after being picked up by Pat Lam at Bristol Bears

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3 h. ago United Rugby Championship clash between Edinburgh and Ulster postponed due to Storm Amy

The fixture will now be played at a later date

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3 h. ago New study reveals the unfair reality for working mothers in the UK

‘If men experienced this kind of penalty for becoming parents, we’d have fixed it years ago’

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3 h. ago Asda announces major change being rolled out across 250 stores

The store said changes would "transform the in-store experience for Asda customers and colleagues"

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3 h. ago Celtic v Motherwell injury news: 10 out and 3 doubts with Brendan Rodgers set to make decision on duo

Here is the latest team news ahead of Celtic v Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.

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3 h. ago Alan Shearer tells Ryan Reynolds one key thing he must do to take Wrexham to the Premier League

Wrexham and Birmingham are set to go head-to-head in the Championship on Friday evening, with both clubs aiming to reach the top flight with the backing of their wealthy owners

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4 h. ago 15 minute routine: How to beat anxious thoughts, according to a therapist

A knot in the pit of your stomach; a racing mind; sweaty palms; or just a looming sense of dread: However they manifest, experiencing anxious thoughts is never pleasant.

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4 h. ago The outfit blunders that could cost you the job, according to an expert, and why you should never wear white

Dr George Sik, a workplace behaviour expert with over 25 years' experience, revealed your outfit could be silently slashing your chances of success.

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