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Andy Murray’s wife Kim has funny reason for supporting his new golf obsession
Andy Murray has disclosed that his wife Kim Sears is completely behind his frequent golf outings, albeit for a rather cheeky reason. The 38-year-old tennis icon has embraced the fairways since retiring his racquet and has already established himself as a formidable presence at numerous competitions. His latest outing cameContinue Reading
Ancient Egyptians may have been ‘daily’ opium users, new study shows
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 Opium use may have been a “fixture of daily life” for Ancient Egyptians, according to a new study. Experts from theContinue Reading
Flu season has started early in the UK – here’s what might be going on
The UK's flu season is already well underway. simona pilolla 2/ Shutterstock Flu season has got off to an early start this year in the UK – with cases spiking weeks earlier than in previous years. This has led to concerns that the UK may be on track for oneContinue Reading
Mahmood to scrap ‘failed experiment’ of police and crime commissioners
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Rightmove faces £1bn legal claim over ‘excessive’ fees for estate agents
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Property portal Rightmove is facing a substantial legal challenge amid accusations it charges thousands ofContinue Reading
The Works shares slip after online sales tumble
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Works has revealed a slight dip in sales after plummeting online trade offset strongerContinue Reading
How should the BBC adapt to Trump, scandals and changing audiences? Join The Independent Debate
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Tim Davie’s dramatic resignation as BBC director general, alongside the departure of BBC News chief Deborah Turness, has sparked fierceContinue Reading
Ronnie O’Sullivan snubs new tournament with Mark Selby and John Higgins
Ronnie O’Sullivan has snubbed a new snooker event in Reading as he can’t make it fit around his diary. The Rocket, who turns 50 next month, is now based in Dubai after ditching the UK earlier this year. O’Sullivan has enjoyed a sensational career in snooker and has won aContinue Reading
Beauty entrepreneurs Susie Ma and Jenna Meek to join Dragons’ Den as guest dragons in 2026
Two of the UK beauty industry’s most successful founders, Susie Ma of Tropic Skincare and Jenna Meek of Refy, are set to join the BBC’s Dragons’ Den as guest dragons in 2026. The pair will sit alongside Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett, as well as fellowContinue Reading
What is Kallmann Syndrome? Hitler’s rare genetic sexual disorder uncovered
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 Adolf Hitler had a rare genetic disorder that would have impacted the normal development of his sexual organs, according to newContinue Reading