4 h. ago Brookside star asked 'what's the point' when invited to reprise soap role

Brookside star Paul Usher was on ITV's This Morning to chat about the soap's special return

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6 h. ago England great Emily Scarratt retires from rugby after second World Cup triumph

She helped the Red Roses secure World Cup glory in 2014 and 2025, as well as 11 Six Nations titles.

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7 h. ago Wet weather boosts rare species numbers at Dumfries and Galloway nature reserve

RSPB Scotland’s reserve at Mersehead on the Solway coast is now home to a new population of tadpole shrimp.

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36 h. ago Scotland has a duty to be a good global citizen and help eradicate poverty

Writing in his regular column for the Record, the First Minister says his Government has a responsibility to fund international aid programmes helping some of the world's poorest communities.

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49 h. ago Spirituality isn’t rigid dogma. It’s a living, breathing practice that helps make sense of an incomprehensible world | Shadi Khan Saif

I grew up in Kabul and Karachi. In both, I learned the value of the quiet rituals observed while no one is watchingWhen I was leaving London for Melbourne, my eldest sister-in-law told her kids not to forget the “tradition” – to throw a bowl of water behind me as I stepped out the door. Just a small splash on the ground, a gesture older than borders. “La har azaab po aman se,” she whispered in Pashto under her breath – may all hardship stay away from you. The little ones giggled and waved their goodbyes as they spilled the water, somewhere between shy and amused.My mother used to do this too, back in Afghanistan. Every time I left for a journey, especially international ones, she’d quietly follow me to the gate with a bowl of water, whispering prayers I couldn’t always hear. But this moment, between two western cities, with children growing up in a world so far from where that habit began, felt different. It was softer. Bittersweet. Like watching an old song being hummed in a new la...

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3 d. ago ‘I’ve resisted buying a pricey heated airer by doing this clever free trick instead’

Drying clothes can be a challenge at this time of year when the weather's cold and wet, so I put this hack to the test to see if it would speed things up

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3 d. ago Exact time wall of rain expected to hit Greater Manchester this weekend

Wet weather is on its way

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3 d. ago Liverpool have history of pushing Man Utd bosses towards the sack Ruben Amorim will hope he avoids the same grim fate

RUBEN AMORIM’S landlord could have been forgiven for putting the Manchester United chief’s property on the market this month. United’s return to Anfield on Sunday is a reminder Liverpool are specialists in seeing off Red Devils bosses. DAVID MOYES was sacked 37 days after losing 3-0. LOUIS VAN GAAL got the boot 68 days after a...

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3 d. ago Garden experts 10 minute tip to keep lawn healthy in November

One gardening expert has shared a simple ten minute task that can help keep your lawn healthy and disease-free in November as the wet weather sweeps the country

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4 d. ago UK faces wet weekend as Met Office issues rain weather warning for Northern Ireland

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Northern Ireland on Sunday

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4 d. ago Inside Brookside icon Paul Usher's life as Channel 4 soap returns after 22 years

Brookside is making a special return to screens and Paul Usher is reprising his iconic soap role as Barry Grant - but what has the actor been up to since leaving the soap?

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4 d. ago Inside Brookside's Paul Usher's life as he returns as Barry Grant after 22 years

Brookside is making a special return to screens and Paul Usher is reprising his iconic soap role as Barry Grant

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4 d. ago Brookside Barry Grant star Paul Usher's life from rival soap role to family tragedy

Brookside is making a special return to screens and Paul Usher is reprising his iconic soap role as Barry Grant

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4 d. ago Wet weather helps one of world’s oldest living animal species return to Scotland

The tadpole shrimp has been returned to RSPB Scotland's Mersehead Reserve in Dumfries and Galloway after more than 75 years.

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5 d. ago Even from India, Shane Lowry can't resist final dig at USA Ryder Cup crowd

The Irishman took the opening-round lead at the first DP World India Championship playing alongside fellow Europe stars, and couldn't help have a pop at the Ryder Cup's controversial New York crowd

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5 d. ago David Beckham holds FA talks to give England helping hand for 2026 World Cup

The FA have spoken to David Beckham about possibly holding a training camp at Inter Miami as England look to get accustomed to the conditions in America ahead of the World Cup

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic summed up as US Open champion reveals all on private conversation

Aryna Sabalenka has won four Grand Slam titles and the world No 1 has opened up about how Novak Djokovic helped her win the US Open earlier this year with a lengthy chat

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5 d. ago Helen Skelton's exact 'comfy' waterproof trainers keep feet '100% dry' during rainy walks

Helen Skelton has revealed her favourite pieces from Go Outdoors' autumn/winter range, and it includes a pair of waterproof trainers that are perfect for wet weather

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5 d. ago Harry Kane using 'worst moment of his life' to fire England to World Cup glory

Harry Kane has helped England to secure a spot at next summer's World Cup and the striker is already thinking about what he's going to use as motivation for potential glory

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6 d. ago George Russell stays at Mercedes next season but door not shut on pursuit of Verstappen

Team to stick by driver pairing before regulation changeWolff remains keen on signing Dutch world championGeorge Russell will remain with Mercedes for next season after the Formula One team confirmed they would be sticking with their drivers in 2026. However, the length of the contracts signed by the Briton and his teammate Kimi Antonelli has not been specified, potentially leaving the Formula One team open to once more pursue Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for 2027.The long-expected decision comes after a protracted period of negotiation with Russell, as Mercedes seeks stability going into the new regulations of 2026. The 27-year-old British driver has five wins in eight seasons in F1, including victory in Singapore, helping propel Mercedes into a fight for second in the world championship with Ferrari and Red Bull. Continue reading...

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