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Connie Francis death: ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer dies, aged 87
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Golf live updates as Open start time changed and PGA Tour star banned
R&A chief Mark Darbon confirmed that start times for the third round of the Open will be changed to accommodate the Portrush Sons of Ulster. The 153rd edition of the tournament will begin 15 minutes earlier than scheduled, as 70 bands and 2,000 people will descend on the town. DarbonContinue Reading
Machine that aided moon landing acquired by Scots museum as anniversary nears
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Archaeologists find evidence of Europe’s oldest lake settlement
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The Pepfar programme keeps millions with HIV alive – a new push seeks to save it from Trump’s aid cuts
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Disney sues company it claims is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewellery
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Lions confirm starting XV to face Australia as Irish stars dominate
England’s Tom Curry won the battle for the No.7 shirt as Lions boss Andy Farrell confirmed his line-up for the first Test against Australia on Saturday in Brisbane. Flanker Curry has edged out stiff competition from Wales’ Jac Morgan and Ireland’s Josh van der Flier to claim the berth andContinue Reading
Labour voters back doctors over five-day strike and think Wes Streeting should meet pay demands
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Gregg Wallace and John Torode: How much is MasterChef worth to the BBC as both hosts axed from hit show?
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Co-op to launch range of grapes that taste like a Mojito cocktail
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