2 h. ago Yorkshire town less than an hour from Manchester is like 'stepping back in time'

The historic Yorkshire town is 'old fashioned in the best possible way', but some traders say change has caused their businesses to struggle

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49 h. ago 'Greedy and horrible' – Stephen Hendry sends message to snooker stars with honest confession

Ahead of the UK Championship, seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry has given his take on why no player is dominating snooker

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52 h. ago Oh yes he is! Kiefer Sutherland dives into the world of panto

Hollywood megastars hit Leeds this year to make Tinsel Town, a feelgood festive comedy about panto. The 24 star, Rebel Wilson and more talk about their addiction to Gregg’s sausage rolls – and epic brawls with Danny DyerTwenty-odd years ago, I binged a TV series on DVD for the first time. At my mate’s house in a village outside Harrogate, I was glued to Jack Bauer shooting his way through 24. We probably only made it to episode six before surrendering to sleep for school the next day.Fast forward to the start of this year, and photos are all over the local news of Kiefer Sutherland out and about in nearby market towns Knaresborough and Wetherby. The real Jack Bauer in Yorkshire! He and Rebel Wilson are in the area making Tinsel Town, a British Christmas film about pantomimes. By March, I am invited to a Leeds studio, where they are filming, and find Sutherland dressed as Buttons on a stage. His glittery eyeshadow shimmers as he smiles and dances to Katy Perry’s Roar with the Cindere...

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59 h. ago Towels will dry quicker in winter if you remember 1 step before hanging them up

It can get harder for many Brits to dry their towels inside during the winter, but one cleaning expert is urging homeowners to complete one step every single time

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65 h. ago I've never had a pension. Now 64, I'm terrified about what the future holds

My ­financial future looks grim and I've got no idea how I'm ever going to support myself in my later years.

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4 d. ago Football Daily | Cristiano Ronaldo gets called back from the Naughty Step in the nick of time

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!It is measure of just how much more shameless and obsequious Fifa has become under the presidency of Gianni Infantino that news of its decision to unsuspend Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal’s first two group games at next year’s Geopolitics World Cup has been greeted with little more than an amused, weary eye-roll at the brass neckery of it all. Issued with a straight red card for violent conduct during a defeat at the hands of the Republic of Ireland, the preening Portuguese showpony was issued with a standard three-match ban, the first game of which he spent on the Naughty Step during his side’s subsequent 9-1 demolition of Armenia. His was an absence that didn’t so much make the heart grow fonder, as the team grow in stature and confidence.Surely the benchmark for ‘lamping’ your teammate (yesterday’s Football Daily) was set in January 1979 by ‘Killer Hales’ and Mike ‘Flash’ Flanagan at the Valley. Without the benefit of today’s ar...

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7 d. ago The moment I knew: he presented me with my hearing aids like they were a little gift

When Lynda Leigh and David started dating, his small, silent gesture spoke volumes about how much he caredFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn 2013 I was a divorcee in my early 40s in need of some financial advice. I was living in Canberra and a friend recommended a polite, plain-speaking accountant who came to town from time to time. That’s how I met David. He was a handsome, jovial fellow with sparkling blue eyes, not quite a silver fox then, but a few years my senior. At 6 foot 3 and dressed in a smart suit and tie (a weakness of mine), he certainly made an impression.At some point between sorting out my taxes and asking where I wanted to be financially in 10 years, he noticed I was wearing hearing aids and went on to tell me what a hard time his ex-wife and stepson gave him about his hearing, and anyway, wasn’t I far too young to need them? I explained, perhaps a little curtly, that I’d worn them since I was eight so he shouldn’t be so silly as to think they’d make ...

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8 d. ago The Christmas shopping grotto that brings a Yorkshire town to a standstill

It's a stone's throw from Greater Manchester

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9 d. ago No prize big enough to entice me to stay in frontline politics, says Forbes

The Deputy First Minister is to step down as an MSP in May, citing time pressures with having a young family.

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1 week ago Jake Paul’s Joshua fight is all about fame and bluster, money and eyeballs | Jonathan Liew

When a prankster meets a puncher it’s not about sport but an elaborate viral hoax that keeps us wanting more“If it’s all straight up and proper, you would worry that he takes this kid’s head off,” reckons Barry McGuigan. “Could get his jaw broke, his head smashed in, side of his head caved in, God forbid he could get a brain bleed,” says Carl Froch on his YouTube channel. “It could be the end of him. It could be his last day on Earth,” David Haye tells Sky News, with the sort of apocalyptic glare I try to give my children when they want to jump in a muddy puddle.Yes, this week everyone appears to be deeply concerned for the wellbeing of 28-year-old YouTube celebrity Jake Paul. The announcement of his fight against Anthony Joshua next month has generated a flood of foreboding prognoses, and fair enough. Stepping into the ring with a two-time world heavyweight champion when a) you’re not even a heavyweight, b) your record consists almost entirely of novices and geriatrics and c) you s...

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1 week ago 'Everyone should visit' hidden gem Yorkshire town with hidden 'grand castle'

The town is also home to one of England's best preserved ruins

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1 week ago I visited a UK Christmas market 1 hour from Manchester and made a big mistake

The festive pie truck is one of the biggest and most expensive dishes on offer at the Liverpool Christmas Markets

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2 w. ago The 'forgotten' West Yorkshire town where 'community togetherness' is strong

It's not your typical tourist hotspot, but is a good place to visit according to two fans

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2 w. ago Legendary British rocker says 'I quit' and will now 'hang up his skintight jeans'

David Coverdale has fronted some of the biggest rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s but in an update to his Instagram, the rocker legend said it was time for him step back

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2 w. ago Step Back in Time to Paris, 1896: Chat Noir Immersive Experience Arrives in London

Step Back in Time to Paris, 1896: Chat Noir Immersive Experience Arrives in London  Seen in The City

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2 w. ago The Greater Manchester museum named best ‘hidden gem’ in English tourism awards

This historic house invites visitors to step back in time and discover the work of a famous Victorian writer

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2 w. ago Warren Buffett prepares to step down as ‘Father Time’ catches up

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO reflected on his life and health, announcing $1.3 billion in new charitable gifts

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2 w. ago Martin O'Neill's unseen Celtic message escapes dressing room as 'old school' label ripped apart

Luke McCowan admits it feels like he has stepped inside a Parkhead time machine since working with the interim boss

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3 w. ago If this is Celtic goodbye I'll miss it until my last breath but here's why you shouldn't call it a comeback

Martin O'Neill is prepared if Celtic have a new boss in place and it's time for him to step aside

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3 w. ago World's tallest teenager finally makes college basketball debut and comically towers over every opponent

Rioux, who stands at 7 foot 9 inches tall, stepped onto the court for the first time in Florida colors during their 104-64 win over North Florida on Thursday evening.

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