20 m. ago ‘Fabulous’ thriller with Line of Duty star leaves viewers ‘craving more’

The British thriller series is based on Sarah Pinborough's novel of the same name

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37 m. ago I was there: Europe’s dramatic Ryder Cup win signed off a strange week

Some extraordinary golf was often overshadowed by the Donald, colourful fans, crazy MCs and tempers flaringI was out by the practice green late afternoon on the Monday of the Ryder Cup, and so was Bryson DeChambeau. He was on his own, signing autographs for the handful of people on the other side of the railings, and there was this one woman leaning over towards him, a bottle blonde, late middle-aged, in a tight white dress. She was only a couple of feet away from him but she was screaming in his ear like she was trying to reach someone across the far side of the golf course. “We love you Bryson! Bryson! We love you! We love you for everything you’ve done for the Donald! We love you for everything you’ve done for the Donald!”It was a long, strange week, and when I think back on it now the golf is entirely overwhelmed by technicolour memories of the weird scenes around the grounds of Bethpage Black and in the surrounding town of Farmingdale. I wish I could say that the things I remem...

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47 m. ago DWP confirms New Year payment date changes this week for people on State Pension or benefits

Full list of benefits delivered by DWP, Social Security Scotland and HMRC due to be paid early.

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97 m. ago A French Youth review – bullfighters grapple with the horns of valour and acceptance

Jérémie Battaglia’s captivating documentary follows two north African raseteurs battling bulls and systemic racism in southern FranceIn southern France, the ancient and controversial tradition of Camargue bullfighting remains to this day. In contrast to more lethal forms of the sport, participants – or raseteurs – win points by snatching various ribbons attached to the bulls, each of which comes with a cash prize up to thousands of euros. Following a group of athletes of north African descent, Jérémie Battaglia’s documentary paints a captivating portrait of multicultural France.For Jawad Bakloul and Belkacem Benhammou, the two young men at the centre of the film, the hardships multiply. Because of their ethnic background, the pair encounter a world of contradictions when they step into an arena. Not only do they face mortal danger, they also face racial abuse from the older, largely white spectators, despite upholding a piece of traditional French culture. Continue reading...

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97 m. ago Familiar issues hurt Chelsea as cracks begin to show ahead of key run

Blues risk slide down table after just one win in their last six Premier League matches

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2 h. ago Tottenham injury update: Lucas Bergvall, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates

Spurs dealt fresh injury concern after hard-fought win over Crystal Palace as Thomas Frank seeks positive start to 2026

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2 h. ago ‘We should have pulled the Big Sam ripcord’: Premier League fans assess the season so far

The Guardian’s fans’ network on 2025-26 at the halfway stage: best games, worst setbacks, and their January window wish listsStory so far It would be pretty churlish to be anything other than super-chuffed, with those displays over Bayern Munich and our neighbours among the highlights. But, as we know, there are no prizes for being top at Christmas. Our success so far has largely been due to our defensive resilience; it’s the most talented squad we’ve had in many a moon but we’ve only shone going forward in fits and spurts. Find that spark on a consistent basis and we really will be firing.Bernard Azulay onlinegooner.com; @GoonerN5 Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The BBC tells the story of Britain in a way Netflix simply cannot. In the year to come, please remember that | Tony Hall

I love many shows on the streaming channels, but the BBC is our storyteller. It defines a nation and its culture – and we must defend itTony Hall was director general of the BBC between April 2013 and August 2020Don’t let President Trump cloud the real debate about the BBC. Of course, his demand for damages of no less than $5bn has dominated our thinking about the corporation over the past few weeks, as has its cause. But let’s get this into perspective. This was a serious own goal and journalists make mistakes. Salvation in this case would have been a line of script between the clips, or once a mistake had been discovered, a very speedy public acknowledgment. Now, though, the BBC is right not to yield on this. It has apologised. And, unlike other broadcasters and institutions in the United States, it doesn’t need the president’s support. This is a chance to demonstrate the BBC’s independence. Fight on.But we must not let this cloud the debate here about the sort of BBC we all want ...

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2 h. ago Wilfried Nancy warned Celtic are teetering on the brink of full blown crisis as Rangers penalty storm splits Jury

There were plenty of talking points after an action packed weekend in the Scottish Premiership

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2 h. ago World Darts Championship order of play: Full Monday schedule and start times with Luke Littler back

The full Monday schedule and start times as Luke Littler attempts to book a place in the quarter-finals

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2 h. ago Manchester United might have unlocked a new attacking weapon with unexpected risk

Patrick Dorgu had his best game as a Man Utd player on Boxing Day as he scored the winning goal in the 1-0 win against Newcastle at Old Trafford.

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2 h. ago Blake Lively gives rare glimpse into home and shares holiday traditions with husband Ryan Reynolds and kids

The actress also shared shots of a glam holiday fashion she sported via a slinky silver gown; and a night out on the town with her spouse Reynolds.

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2 h. ago Drake London or Matthew Stafford: Who Should I Start in Week 17?

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3 h. ago Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk's worrying talks as Arne Slot singles out star for one reason

Liverpool defeated Wolves 2-1 in the Premier League this weekend, but there is still plenty they can improve on going into the match against Leeds United on New Year's Day

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3 h. ago What happened next: Maggots, rats and growing despair – a year of the Birmingham bin strike

Action began in January, before an all-out strike in March. For locals, the flytipping, vermin, maggots and mess are taking a huge environmental and emotional tollIt’s an icy cold winter morning, and 80-year-old Mohammed Bashir is armed with a broom, tackling the large pile of rubbish that has accumulated outside his terraced house in Small Heath, Birmingham.This has become an almost daily activity for Bashir since the city’s bin strike started 50 weeks ago and, like many in the city, he is starting to lose patience. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Arsenal news: Manuel Neuer's transfer decision as Martin Odegaard reacts to new role

Former Arsenal target Manuel Neuer has revealed all regarding the Gunners' approach for him, while Martin Odegaard has reacted to Saturday's win over Brighton

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5 h. ago Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ashes ‘done’ ahead of SCG Test

The teams reconvene for the final time at the SCG on Sunday with the hosts seeking an emphatic 4-1 win.

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7 h. ago Adele 'raked in a whopping £160K a WEEK in 2024' on top of her million

While the British songstress, 37, may not have released an album since way back in 2021, she still managed to add £8.2M to her £200M fortune last year.

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7 h. ago VICTORIA MOSS'S fashion verdict: A toxic family drama, the Scottish Widows bride, and how Posh turned a wedding into her own catwalk

VICTORIA MOSS: The white, hooded cloak that swamped Holly Ramsay must have felt like a fabulous idea for a winter wedding, yet it looked more Scottish Widows than luxury cover up.

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8 h. ago Brigitte Bardot was the woman so alluring the term 'sex kitten' was coined just for her... but who turned her back on men, movies and motherhood to become a firebrand animal rights activist

BRIAN VINER: Her death, at 91, was announced on Sunday just weeks after the animal-welfare foundation that carried her name denied reports of her diminishing health after a 'minor' surgical procedure.

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