13 h. ago Welsh railway line named one of the best in the world by National Geographic

The Heart of Wales Line has been named as one of the best trips in the world

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18 h. ago Pep Guardiola fits the bill as Brazil legend refuses to deny job talks and issues demand

Pep Guardiola has been managing Manchester City since 2016, but their recent run of form has seen his name touted with one particular national team

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24 h. ago From Mee to Barré: meet the unexpected stars of an enthralling Six Nations | Robert Kitson

Ellis Mee, who would not have registered with many before this tournament, has been one of the shining stars so farSure, it’s still early days but Wales’s upbeat performance against Ireland showed how quickly perceptions can change. Even a few weeks ago the name Ellis Mee would not have registered with many Six Nations fans. Now, after an eye-catching debut last weekend, the lanky 21-year-old is being tipped by no less an expert than Jamie Roberts to become a regular fixture for Wales. Less than a year ago the 6ft 4in Mee was playing for Nottingham in the Championship – memo to the Rugby Football Union: there is plenty of untapped talent out there – and was scouted by the former Wales international James “Cubby” Davies while playing for Nottingham Trent University. Then, after just 10 professional games for Scarlets, he was parachuted into the national team as part of a productive back three alongside his similarly positive clubmates Blair Murray and Tom Rogers. Suddenly it’s all Me...

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3 d. ago Man who invented our favourite sweet treats also transformed our lives in greater way

The name Joseph Rowntree is forever synonomous with some of the nation's favourite treats from Yorkie bars to Fruit Pastilles. However, the second Rowntree's owner, who died 100 years ago, also has another legacy - that of a dedicated social reformer

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6 d. ago The eight Greater Manchester restaurants named among UK's best at Nation's Curry Awards 2025

Amongst the winners at the Nation's Curry Awards 2025 are eight Greater Manchester restaurants, curry houses and takeaways

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6 d. ago Finn Russell fit to face England as Scotland name side for Six Nations clash

Co-captain recovers from injury but Darcy Graham outSchoeman and Ritchie come into Scotland packThe Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match with England but his fellow back Darcy Graham misses out.The key duo were doubts for the Six Nations showdown at Allianz Stadium after colliding with each other and being forced off with head injuries in the first half of the defeat by Ireland. Continue reading...

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