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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:37
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier

Eleven and hell - the cost of Newcastle's dropped points

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:36
Newcastle United have dropped more points from winning positions than any other side in the Premier League this season - the tally now stands at 11 after Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

I was forced into a marriage, then I was beaten by my husband and enslaved by my in-laws

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:26
"Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people.

Strangled, beaten and enslaved by my in-laws

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:26
"Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people.

Newcastle penalty 'absolute VAR mistake' - Frank

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 00:15
Thomas Frank says awarding Newcastle a penalty after a holding incident between Dan Burn and Rodrigo Bentancur was an "absolute mistake" by VAR.

Chaos at the Cottage - do Man City have defensive issues?

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 23:54
Manchester City just about hold on as Fulham fight back from 5-1 down to 5-4 - no wonder Pep Guardiola is concerned by his team's leaky defence.

Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 23:11
Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.

'As if she won Champions League' - Kendall's special night for England

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 23:04
Lucia Kendall's night could not have felt more special and England boss Sarina Wiegman said her goal celebration was "like winning the Champions League".

Injury-time Romero overhead kick rescues point for Spurs

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 23:03
Cristian Romero's superb 95th-minute overhead kick secures a dramatic point for Tottenham Hotspur against Newcastle United to ease the pressure on manager Thomas Frank.

Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 22:52
Members of Wales' Chinese community say seeing a politician use a racist slur is "very upsetting".

Man City hold off incredible Fulham fightback as Haaland passes milestone

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 22:34
Erling Haaland becomes the quickest player to reach 100 goals in Premier League history as Manchester City ramp up pressure on leaders Arsenal by fending off Fulham's impressive fightback in a nine-goal thriller.

Catherine sends Christmas message of love in 'uncertain times'

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 22:00
The Princess of Wales hails the importance of "time, care and compassion" given to others, ahead of her carol concert.

Catherine sends Christmas message of love in 'uncertain times'

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 22:00
The Princess of Wales hails the importance of "time, care and compassion" given to others, ahead of her carol concert.

Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 21:59
Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.

Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 21:59
Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.

National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 21:30
According to a criminal complaint, Rahmanullah Lakanwal shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he fired and was reloading when a Guard member shot him.

Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 21:19
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

Serena Williams says no comeback, despite filing paperwork

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 21:18
Serena Williams files the necessary paperwork for a return to tennis - but then denies she is returning to the sport.

National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 20:39
According to a criminal complaint, Rahmanullah Lakanwal shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he fired and was reloading when a Guard member shot him.

Haaland joins Premier League 100 club - who else is in it?

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 20:20
Our Ask Me Anything team looks at who is in the Premier League's '100 club' of goalscorers.

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