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Jeremy Clarkson’s revolt against the super-priced gastro pub – despite everyone advising against it

Prepare for top beer, get ready for the grand pour: Jeremy Clarkson is opening a pub. Having been thwarted by Oxfordshire Council in his attempts to open a more traditional restaurant at his farm, Diddly Squat, the presenter has taken an ancient rural-celebrity path and bought a pub instead. Clarkson, 64, has taken over The Windmill in Asthall Leig...

2024-07-07T17:05:29Z

Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis' first hit. He barely got paid

FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” an easygoing shrug to a lover, would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a chart-topping album. Led Zeppelin would play it live. But you wouldn’t have known it if you saw Crudup living out his later years on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, dressed in coveralls and leading a crew picking cucumbers,...

2024-07-02T13:26:57Z

Labour kick off first week in power with announcement blitz on planning, health and education

The Labour government has made a swathe of announcements as it enters its first full week in power, including plans to liberalise planning laws, boost dentist appointments and recruit more teachers.

2024-07-08T02:52:07Z

Liverpool transfer news today - Gordon COMPETITION, Salah to STAY, Phillips off to TURKEY?

The latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours from Monday 8 July, including the latest on Anthony Gordon, Mo Salah, Nat Phillips and Thiago Alcantara.

2024-07-08T04:51:48Z

Huge GTA 6 Easter egg found in latest GTA Online update

An eagle-eyed GTA Online player has spotted a GTA 6 Easter egg in the new summer update called Bottom Dollar Bounties. Rockstar Games' latest update for GTA Online went live at the end of June with a new story arc where players take on the role of a bounty hunter along with a load of fresh in-game content these updates usually have. One of those up...

2024-07-03T13:53:18Z

Israel Shaken As Hamas Fighters Launch Rockets Inside Israeli Territory From Gaza | Watch

Hamas fighters have launched a barrage of rockets into southern Israel, targeting military sites and civilian areas. The intense attacks included mortar shelling and strikes on Nahal Oz and Sderot, despite the presence of Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza. Watch Israel Shaken As Hamas Fighters Launch Rockets Inside Israeli Territory From Gaza | Watch

2024-07-07T06:07:30Z

Russian forces advance on town named after New York

Russian forces have advanced into the southwestern suburbs of New York, a town in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Ukrainian and Russian sources said that Moscow’s forces have taken up positions on Petrovskyi Street, which is roughly half a mile from the centre of the town. Ukraine’s general staff confirmed that fighting had taken place within New Yo...

2024-07-07T17:30:33Z

French election: Leftists win big, far right places third

The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) landed a surprise win over the far-right National Rally (RN) in the second round of the 2024 French legislative election. No alliance, however, managed to land an absolute majority.

2024-07-07T19:02:07Z

Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership bid ‘dead before it starts’ as key ally expected to back rival

Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership bid ‘dead before it starts’ as key ally expected to back rival - The former home secretary’s expected campaign to take over from Rishi Sunak has been dealt an early blow as Danny Kruger is set to support Robert Jenrick if he runs

2024-07-08T06:59:56Z

Charlie Simpson refuses to change Busted's 'icky' lyrics to suit modern times

'No regrets!'

2024-07-08T06:25:35Z

FIA fine Red Bull three separate times for multiple Max Verstappen infringements

Red Bull have been fined by F1's governing body the FIA for three separate Max Verstappen offences at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

2024-07-07T18:03:31Z

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark - TV presenter hit out at 21-year-old over what she perceived to be a ‘giant snub’ of Andy Murray

2024-07-07T13:47:08Z

Decoding the style of the new Labour Cabinet

It was like London Fashion Week early on Friday afternoon, as Downing Street transformed into something of a catwalk as new Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Cabinet appointees strode up to the doors of No 10, each wearing a carefully thought-through outfit for their first taste of power. While we await their policy substance, here’s The Telegraph fash...

2024-07-05T17:38:25Z

‘We were so scared’: France’s centre and leftwing voters breathe sigh of relief

A nervous energy rippled through the crowd gathered at Lyon’s Place de la République. As the final polls closed in the most momentous election in recent memory, hundreds of people milled about, waiting to find out what lie in store for France. Just after 8pm, Florent Martins came running through the plaza, mobile in hand. “We won,” the 23-year-old yelled out, his voice shaking with disbelief as those around him exploded into cheers and hearty...

2024-07-07T21:02:35Z

Can You Really Get Stronger Training Just Once per Week? New Research Reckons You Can

A study on minimal dose strength training showed that lifting for just 20 minutes a week resulted in strength improvements lasting up to seven years

2024-07-03T10:56:45Z

Euro dips as markets brace for post-election gridlock in France

By Harry Robertson and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) -The euro slipped and French bond futures fell after French elections pointed to a hung parliament, casting fresh uncertainty over markets as a period of gridlock looms. The euro dropped around 0.2% in Asia trade to $1.0819 and long-term French bond futures dipped 20 ticks for an implied yield of 3.13%. Analysts said markets would likely

2024-07-08T01:56:52Z

Here’s the exact date the UK will start to sizzle under an incoming ‘heat dome’

The country’s been battered by some truly hideous weather lately. That’s about to change.

2024-07-08T03:18:36Z

France is now in a state of flux - and nobody saw this result coming

This is an astonishing result, perhaps the biggest surprise in the history of French elections. Nobody saw it coming - the pollsters, the public or the politicians.

2024-07-07T19:05:50Z

Liverpool make Mohamed Salah contract decision

Liverpool’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, hinted that Mohamed Salah would be staying this summer, increasing the risk that he could leave for free next summer.

2024-07-07T11:33:54Z

Woman’s home damaged by bamboo growing ‘five inches a day’

Alice Isaac, 42, says ‘the stress of my situation is making me ill.’

2024-07-07T14:01:25Z

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan - Yvette Cooper said the new body, set to include MI5, would tackle the root cause of the small boats crisis ‘going after these dangerous criminals and bringing them to justice’

2024-07-07T17:07:39Z

Justin Bieber performs at pre-wedding bash of Indian billionaire’s son

Justin Bieber performs at pre-wedding bash of Indian billionaire’s son - Rihanna and Katy Perry sang at previous pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant

2024-07-08T04:59:38Z

Lewis Hamilton wins action-packed British Grand Prix to break F1 record

Lewis Hamilton wins action-packed British Grand Prix to break F1 record - Ninth Silverstone victory for Mercedes driver but heartbreak for pole-sitter George Russell and one-time race leader Lando Norris

2024-07-07T15:44:45Z

Huddersfield speeding hotspot as more than 2,000 drivers caught out

Almost 2,500 drivers caught speeding by camera van on single Huddersfield road

2024-07-07T17:40:57Z

Carlos Alcaraz crowned Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic out early – Week 2 predictions

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner the two stand-out performers in the first week of Wimbledon.

2024-07-07T15:20:18Z

New Culture Secretary called for BBC to be ‘mutualised’

The new Culture Secretary has previously argued for decisions on the future of the BBC to be made by licence fee payers. Lisa Nandy’s new brief includes responsibility for overseeing the public broadcaster, which is led by a 14-strong board. In a Labour leadership hustings in 2020, Ms Nandy argued that the corporation should be “mutualised” to turn...

2024-07-07T12:04:32Z

New Study Finds Higher Training Volume Increases Size Not Strength

Which is better for strength: high weight and low reps, or low weight and high reps?

2024-05-21T09:58:39Z

Mason Greenwood trains with ex-Man Utd teammate ahead of next move

The 22-year-old is back in Manchester.

2024-07-07T16:10:43Z

Simon Cowell holds auditions for next big boyband but queues 'never reach more than 40'

'The amount of railings they put up suggested they were expecting hundreds.'

2024-07-08T07:25:24Z

Prince William steps in front of the camera for a new documentary series

The documentary, alongside a show at the Saatchi Gallery, will help the public better understand the experience of homelessness

2024-07-08T07:35:44Z

US Supreme Court ruling a 'seldgehammer to president's accountability'

France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look at the US Supreme Court's ruling on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, which, he says, gives the president the authority to "practically do whatever he wants, whenever he wants".

2024-07-02T12:03:54Z

TV tonight: two new telly detectives are here to thrill crime drama fans

The Turkish Detective 9pm, BBC Two A new crime-drama-fan-pleaser based on Barbara Nadel’s bestselling Inspector Ikmen novel series. The Turkish production gets straight into the action as it follows eager London Met officer Mehmet Suleyman (Ethan Kai), who is transferred to bustling Istanbul to help the charismatic titular detective Çetin Ikmen (Haluk Bilginer) solve a different crime each week – starting with the murder of a young woman. Hollie...

2024-07-07T06:01:35Z

Hurricane Beryl close to smashing into southern Texas

A strengthening Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas Gulf Coast and is due to hit Monday July 8 morning.

2024-07-08T07:39:45Z

What we can expect from the new Labour government's first 100 days

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "hit the ground running" with a focus on delivery from day one after returning his party to government for the first time in 14 years.

2024-07-08T03:12:11Z

Reform UK reaches 65,000 members – up nearly two-thirds in a month

Reform UK’s membership has soared by nearly two-thirds in the past month, new figures show. Nigel Farage’s party, which secured more than four million votes on Thursday, has attracted 25,000 new members since June 8, taking its total base to 65,000. It reveals a groundswell of support for the party in the final weeks of the election campaign, when ...

2024-07-08T08:02:54Z

What time is Emma Raducanu’s match at Wimbledon today?

What time is Emma Raducanu’s match at Wimbledon today? - Raducanu is bidding for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals after withdrawing from her match with Andy Murray in the mixed doubles

2024-07-05T07:23:00Z

Arne Slot makes Liverpool transfer confirmation after £24.5m international completes historic move

The new Liverpool boss has addressed his former midfielder after a big-money move was confirmed

2024-07-07T09:04:38Z

Laura Muir breaks British 1500m best as world records fall at Paris Diamond League

Laura Muir breaks British 1500m best as world records fall at Paris Diamond League - Muir came third in the race as Faith Kipyegon broke her own world record on a day when Yaroslava Mahuchikh also broke the almost 40-year-old women’s high jump world record

2024-07-07T19:38:05Z

Chelsea allow Arsenal to complete dream Arteta signing, with personal terms agreed and transfer fee negotiated

Chelsea have seemingly stepped aside and paved the way for Arsenal to complete a signing that looks tailor-made for Arteta

2024-07-07T11:50:31Z

Iranian naval destroyer 'capsizes and sinks' in port as several people treated in hospital

Several people have been injured after an Iranian naval frigate capsized and sunk while repairs were being carried out on it at a port, state media has said.

2024-07-07T15:55:07Z

Travel chaos at Heathrow as terminal evacuated and 'in lockdown'

Holidaymakers saying that people are being asked to leave, others sitting on the floor and they are given 'no information'

2024-07-05T06:51:54Z

2024-07-08T03:59:05Z

Bernie Sanders outlines must-haves for backing Joe Biden in Presidential run

Amid growing calls for Joe Biden to step out of the Presidential race, Bernie Sanders on Sunday outlined several conditions for endorsing the US President in the upcoming elections in November.In a statement, Sanders emphasized the necessity for a robust agenda that prioritizes the well-being of working families rather than solely catering to afflu...

2024-07-08T02:28:51Z

Jay Slater TV detective theory on 'real reason' teen 'wouldn’t wait for lift back'

TV detective Mark Williams-Thomas claims he has spoken to one of the men who drove him to the rental property.

2024-07-08T06:28:00Z

New Zealand vs England: All Blacks suffer TJ Perenara injury blow for second Test

New Zealand vs England: All Blacks suffer TJ Perenara injury blow for second Test - Tourists have lost Joe Marler with a foot problem ahead of series finale at Auckland’s Eden Park

2024-07-08T07:17:34Z

The worrying trend of landlords banning tenants from working from home

The worrying trend of landlords banning tenants from working from home - Emma Guinness finds adverts insisting prospective tenants cannot WFH, but the legality of the practice has been called into question

2024-07-07T10:06:28Z

French winger explains Bayern Munich transfer after Manchester United links

Michael Olise has completed his transfer to Bayern Munich after signing a five-year deal with the Bundesliga giants. The news comes as a blow to several clubs that were hopeful of signing Olise from Palace, however, it was Bayern that got the deal done.

2024-07-07T20:29:45Z

How it all went wrong for Le Pen’s National Rally

The champagne had been laid out along with the “petits fours” and Marine Le Pen’s troops were in buoyant mood at National Rally campaign headquarters in Paris after a first round of snap elections in which they came out way in front. Polls had suggested for the past week that they would repeat the performance in Sunday’s run-off, perhaps winning an...

2024-07-07T21:06:28Z

Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command to tackle small boats gangs

Recruitment of a border security commander will begin on Monday, the Home Office said.

2024-07-07T17:04:19Z

Bid: Crystal Palace make their move for "unbelievable" Olise replacement

According to reports, Crystal Palace have submitted their first bid to sign a replacement for Michael Olise this summer.

2024-07-07T18:25:31Z