Match four: Raducanu clinches the tie for Great Britain Emma Raducanu came back from a set down and then a break down in the decider to defeat France’s Diane Parry 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(1) – sealing Great Britain’s place in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Raducanu led the Brits to victory with two wins coming...
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Chelsea spent £747m on transfers last season
Chelsea finished 12th in the Premier League in 2022-23, the first full season since the Todd Boehly-led consortium took over Chelsea spent £747m on transfers last season, according to accounts published by Companies House. The wage bill rose by 18% to £404m, the second highest in the Premier League. This figure is thought to include...
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Billie Jean King Cup qualifying: Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter earn GB win over France
Neither Raducanu nor Boulter can point to huge experience on clay courts, particularly when compared with the French players who learn their craft on the red dirt. However, both players, marshalled well by captain Anne Keothavong, showed the savvy and big-hitting needed to turn this tie around. As she did against Garcia, Raducanu grew into...
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The UK service station dubbed Europe’s biggest with ‘mini shopping centre’
When you’ve driven for hours, a much needed stop off to grab a bite to eat and stretch your legs can be very welcome. Now one service station is being lauded as the greatest the UK has to offer and could even rival its European counterparts. Fans of Cobham Services, nestled between junctions 9 and...
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Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah fires dozens of missiles at Israel
Hezbollah fired a barrage of 40 rockets from southern Lebanon at Israel, as the country braced for a major attack by Iran. Some experts suggested the attack, which did not cause any injuries, was an attempt to deplete Israel’s supply of surface-to-air missiles before Tehran launches a larger strike in retaliation for last week’s air...
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Leicester to avoid points penalty this season
Leicester City are looking to return to the Premier League at their first attempt Leicester City are not at risk of a points deduction this season after the English Football League said it does not have the power to punish clubs for Premier League breaches. Leicester followed up by taking legal action, arguing a points...
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See your top travel picks in your Skyscanner Saved list
It’s time to close all those tabs. Planning your next trip got much easier with the ultimate travel wish list from Skyscanner. You can now add all your top travel picks and compare them in your Saved list. How to add flights and hotels to your Saved list Planning a holiday isn’t always easy. Even...
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44 Children’s Clothing Brands Favoured By The Fashion Set
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Trotters Getty Images Age range: 0-11 years Currently featuring a Peppa Pig collaboration your child will surely find swoon-worthy, Trotters embraces what children love, but with all the style us parents really want. SHOP TROTTERS NOW Konges Sløjd Courtesy of brand Age...
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Billie Jean King Cup qualifying: Emma Raducanu win brings GB level against France
This was, by some distance, Raducanu’s best performance on clay – and arguably one of her best of the year against a high-quality opponent. Garcia, an experienced BJK Cup campaigner, was on top in the opening stages, often producing big, brave shots whenever Raducanu looked to be working her way into her service game. The...
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Top Novices: First Grade 1 victory for Mystical Power
Mystical Power recreated his mother’s Annie Power’s Grade 1 victory in the TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle after battling off Firefox Mystical Power fended off the renewed challenge of Firefox to win the TrustATrader Top Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Mark Walsh, Mystical Power has long carried plenty of expectation...
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Underrated little city named UK’s best and it isn’t York, Bath or Cambridge
Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital, is the number one best value city in the UK, according to a new list. Dunfermline was only awarded its official city status in 2022 in the lead-up to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. However, the historic Scottish city beat out cities like Leeds and Cardiff to claim the top spot in...
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Grand National Tip: Hugh Taylor’s outsider selection for Aintree’s big race
Attheraces.com’s resident tipster Hugh Taylor has one selection for tomorrow’s big race at Aintree – a 12/1 shot for Martin Brassil and JJ Slevin… There isn’t much I like at the prices on day two at Aintree, so I’m going to put up my selection for Saturday’s big race today instead. PANDA BOY is a...