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Mark Williams breaks silence on snooker announcer controversy after BBC backlash
Mark Williams has addressed the backlash surrounding his introduction. (Image: Getty) A grinning Mark Williams has brushed aside criticism of snooker emcee Rob Walker, insisting his close friend can say whatever he pleases. The Welsh legend is well acquainted with the man responsible for announcing players into the arena, andContinue Reading
As the Mandelson vetting row intensifies, is this the week that finally sinks Keir Starmer?
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Daniel Radcliffe gives personal ranking of every Harry Potter film
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Fresh uncertainty over US-Iran war sends oil price back up
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England faces public toilet shortage as number of facilities plummets
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The daily habit that can protect you from pneumonia in hospital
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Brushing teeth daily can significantly cut the risk of hospitalised patients catching pneumonia, a new study suggests. Hospital-acquired pneumonia is aContinue Reading
Snooker scores with Kyren Wilson updates as John Higgins in trouble
John Higgins will be wondering how it’s gone so wrong against Ali Carter. The Scot built up a 4-0 lead yesterday and appeared to be coasting to the second round. But Carter struck back, taking the next five frames to overturn the deficit, stealing the momentum. The Captain leads 5-4Continue Reading
Iran war: UK to ‘flirt’ with recession and 250,000 to lose jobs amid fallout, warn forecasters
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Exercise to test response to offshore energy threat involving vessels and drones
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UK to narrowly avoid recession and jobless rate to surge, Item Club warns
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