9 h. ago Dimitar Mitov warns Rangers Aberdeen have no fear as keeper admits Dons need a helping hand

Dons slumped to defeat against St Mirren on Saturday and need a result in Govan with games running out.

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12 h. ago Chelsea take advantage of Liverpool title hangover as Blues star silences Reds chants

CHELSEA 3-1 LIVERPOOL: Enzo Maresca's side were given a helping hand by the new champions in their race for a Champions League spot as Liverpool had an off-day after sealing the title

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24 h. ago ‘Hi mum!’ The simple WhatsApp text scam costing parents and friends dear

How to beat the scam, from setting up new passwords and telling your bank exactly what you are doing“Hi mum,” the first message starts, “I’ve lost my phone.” It carries on with a tale of woe: for some reason the sender has also been locked out of his or her bank account.Luckily a friend is often on hand to help – it’s their phone that the message comes from, apparently – and if you could just transfer some money to their account that would be great. Alternatively, you might be asked to pay the rent, direct to a landlord, or foot some other urgent bill that has arrived at this time of crisis. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Key Rangers takeover figure warmly embraces Daniel Farke after title win but Leeds fans convinced 49ers will pull trigger

Leeds secured the Championship title on the final day of the season thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over Plymouth

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3 d. ago Gardeners urged to leave one item in garden to help wildlife

As birds use lots of energy to build their nests and feed their young at this time of year, you can give them a much-needed helping hand this spring by leaving out one particular kitchen scrap

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4 d. ago Escape the Country expert makes 'sad' announcement as buyer takes huge U

Escape to the Country's Jules Hudson was on hand to help a couple find their perfect home in Powys, Wales

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6 d. ago Escape to the Country guest 'speechless' as mystery property leaves her in tears

Escape to the Country host Nicki Chapman was on hand to help a mum-of-two find her dream property in Dorset this week.

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1 week ago How to become tech savvy over 60 and improve your digital skills with these tips

We live in a digital world which can be confusing and intimidating to elderly people - but help is at hand

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1 week ago East Calder Bowling Club officially opens 2025 season with community celebration

The event was marked by a ceremonial throw of the Jack by Livingston MP Gregor Poynton, who was on hand to help officially launch the new season.

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2 w. ago BBC Escape to the Country's Sonali Shah issues 'word of warning' to couple over dream home

Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah was on hand to help find a couple find their dream home.

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2 w. ago Escape to the Country buyer says ‘seriously’ as host reveals eye

Escape to the Country's Jules Hudson was on hand to help a couple find a new home in North Wales.

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2 w. ago 'I have found the best parenting device, and it actually masquerades as a calendar'

Everyone needs a little help when it comes to parenting, and the Skylight Calendar is the most unexpected helping hand you could get with one of its lesser-advertised functionalities

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3 w. ago Specialist explains how to cut long grass and 'make it healthy'

If you don't know where to start, help is at hand

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3 w. ago What Kelly told Butland in emotional Rangers embrace as Allan McGregor's helping hand in penalty save revealed

The two keepers embraced at full-time and it's safe to say there was no bad blood

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3 w. ago Barry Ferguson reveals profound Rangers effect axing of Jack Butland had on him as he bares all on their 15 year bond

Replacement Liam Kelly responded with a faultless display topped off by the penalty save.

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3 w. ago Barry Ferguson's biggest Rangers call pays off amid lovely moment as 10

Penalty save and clean sheet justifies major selection risk

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3 w. ago Nationwide announces major mortgage change for first time buyers

The building society's Helping Hand mortgage scheme allows first time buyers to borrow up to six times their annual earnings

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3 w. ago Aston Villa’s Emi Martínez riles PSG by wearing World Cup triumph cap

Argentinian provokes French club on arrival in ParisEmery praises ‘mature’ goalkeeper before quarter-finalUnai Emery insisted Emiliano Martínez will handle the heat in Aston Villa’s Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes, after the Argentina goalkeeper riled Paris Saint-Germain by wearing a cap showing off his World Cup triumph over France and appearing to feature a rooster, a national symbol.Martínez, who trained with the Argentina flag dyed into his hair, was the pantomime villain when his penalty shootout save and mind games helped his country to victory in in 2022. Martínez was heavily jeered and booked twice in Lille in a memorable Europa Conference League victory 12 months ago, his first game in France since those Qatar antics. The Villa manager said Martínez, whom he first worked with at Arsenal, has matured and learnt to control his emotions. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nationwide makes major change to mortgage rule in boost for first

Nationwide has lowered the minimum earnings required for its Helping Hand mortgage - which lets you borrow up to six times your salary - from £40,000 back down to £35,000

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4 w. ago 'My dad bought a house on A Place in the Sun – here's what happened next'

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star's Kelly Williams told her dad, Neil and stepmum, Jane 'not to be one of those annoying time-wasting couples' when they appeared on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun

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