One of the Premier League’s greatest rivalries has overflowed into the FA Cup quarterfinals as Manchester United host nearby Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. It is just the 11th time in history that these two historically linked clubs will match up in this competition, but the second in the last four years after United...
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Award-winning fish and chip shop ordered to take down Union flag
London’s “best” fish and chip shop has been ordered to remove a Union flag mural by council officials. The owner of the Golden Chippy, in Greenwich, south-east London, was left bemused after a design featuring the flag held by a humanoid fish and a slogan saying “A Great British Meal” were allegedly deemed inappropriate for...
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Tesco and Sainsbury’s hit with technical issues disrupting deliveries
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Thousands of Tesco and Sainsbury’s customers were left without their shopping after technical glitches hit both supermarkets. Shoppers took to social media to share their frustrations as many had their online orders cancelled...
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Hampshire: Police investigating after dozens of dead animals dumped outside shop
People in a sleepy village in Hampshire say it is “horrifying” that dozens of dead animals were left strewn outside a shop. Warning: This story contains images and descriptions readers may find distressing There is a new version of this story. Police have found a vehicle they believe is linked to the investigation. Read the...
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Midlands Grand National: Beauport impresses in victory at Uttoxeter
Jordan Nailor rode Beauport to an impressive victory in the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter. The eight-year-old overtook My Silver Lining in the run-in to win on heavy ground by a length and three-quarters. The Willie Mullins-trained Mr Incredible (6-1) finished strongly to take second, leaving Emma Lavelle’s My Silver Lining (5-1) in third. “He...
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Dozens of dead wild animals dumped outside Hampshire shop
Police are investigating a series of gruesome wildlife killings in Hampshire after about 50 hares, a kestrel and a barn owl were dumped outside a village shop. Staff were “distraught” after discovering the animals’ bodies early last Friday morning at the Broughton Community Shop. Blood had been smeared on the shop windows and the two...
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Sainsbury’s and Tesco apologise for ‘inconvenience’ to customers after in store and online ‘technical issues’
“Technical issues” that affected Sainsbury’s in store contactless payments and online delivery services have been resolved after causing chaos for shoppers. The supermarket said on Saturday morning that it was unable to fulfil the “vast majority” of online deliveries, while staff waited outside some stores to tell customers they could only pay with cash. Tesco...
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The 14 best fish and chip shops in the UK with only seven in England
A new list of the UK’s best fish and chip shops has been revealed but England has just seven. According to the new ranking by the Time Out travel magazine, the UK’s top chippy is Magpie Cafe in Whitby, Yorkshire. Chip experts at the magazine praised the cafe for being “no frills, all gills” saying...
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The sickly seaside town that turned its back on work
Baroness Grey-Thompson also believes society has written off many disabled people unfairly. She believes many want to, and can, work. Ableism is rife, she claims, adding that she has also felt patronised in the past by people who believe they know best. “Disabled people are ignored – they are 20pc of the population. But it...
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‘It would have killed me’: Call to help gambling addicts beyond NHS
“I don’t know how I’m alive.” Matthew Kettell started gambling when he was at school, as a teenager. But it quickly consumed his life. Eventually, his addiction cost him his marriage, his house, and his job. He stole hundreds of thousands of pounds from his company and went to prison. “You really think you are...
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Cheltenham Festival 2024 LIVE: Results, tips, odds and racecard on Gold Cup Day
Harry Redknapp’s ecstatic response to winning horse at Cheltenham races Cheltenham Festival concludes on Day 4 after a thrilling opening day to ‘the greatest show on turf’ was followed by more Irish dominance on Day 2 before a British revival sparked by the Skelton brothers yesterday. The opening two days saw plenty of success for...
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Cheltenham Festival tips: Experts on best bets and horses to watch in the Gold Cup
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Galopin Des Champs is set to start Friday’s Gold Cup as the favourite to win Cheltenham Festival’s showpiece race. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden...