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Dodo bird’s closest living relative spotted in remote South Pacific rainforest
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Philippa Dunne on working with Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley on Amandaland Christmas Special 2025: ‘I actually screamed’
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‘I went to every single F1 race in 2025 – one was by far the best value’
A committed Formula One fan who attended every single race in the 2025 season has revealed the Grand Prix with the best value for money. At the start of this year, Brandon Burgess set himself a challenge to watch all 24 races on a tight budget of £20,000. He endedContinue Reading
First-of-its-kind ancient mosaic board game found at Mayan city in Guatemala
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Households urged to spend Boxing Day using up Christmas leftovers
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Bowie: The Final Act reassesses one of the musician’s most maligned periods
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Starmer warned of rural backlash as hunt crackdown looms
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Premier League and EFL set for key meeting as major TV shake-up planned
The Premier League and EFL are reportedly planning a meeting in early 2026 to discuss the possibility of allowing 3pm kick-offs on Saturdays, according to a report by the Guardian. England remains the only European country that still enforces a blackout, but both governing bodies are eager to sell moreContinue Reading
Strictly Christmas special winners revealed as presenting duo makes final appearance
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New flu variant causes surge in US cases as doctors warn of key symptoms affecting children
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