One of Britain’s oldest shopkeepers has put his business up for sale after ‘priceless’ antiques were looted from the premises during a break-in. Ninety-seven-year-old George Gillman’s shop in Newton Abbott had the front of his shop shattered and £6,000 worth of goods stolen in the burglary. Mr Gillman, a war veteran, said the jewellery that...
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Royal Navy ships and RAF helicopters on standby in Middle East over fears of war
Royal Navy ships and RAF helicopters were on standby in the Middle East on Sunday night over fears of a regional war. The HMS Duncan, a Type-45 destroyer, and RFA Cardigan Bay, a transport ship, were in the eastern Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defence said. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said military personnel...
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Iranian attack on Israel could happen ‘as early as Monday’
Either is deeply embarrassing for the regime which says Israel crossed a red line with its alleged attack. Three US and Israeli officials told the Axios news outlet they expect Iran to attack Israel as early as Monday. According to Axios, the US is also leading plans to draw on support from friendly countries in...
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The surprisingly stylish gems from Britain’s high street stalwarts
The cleverest move, though, is its focus on the midlife customer. While other retailers are trying to create the next viral “it” dress, White Stuff has been turning out pieces with hanger appeal that are designed with a midlife body in mind. “White Stuff really resonates with customers who are so often overlooked and underrepresented...
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Andy Murray? Our experts on who greatest British athlete really is
Are you familiar with those identikit trailers so beloved of Sky Movies? The ones, dictated in a subterranean gravelly voice, that say “Only one man can (delete as applicable) defeat the aliens / save the president / stop the serial killer”? I mention the trailers because we encountered a very specific “Only one man” situation...
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USA believe they are top of the medal table – the rest of the world disagrees
It is not a sight we are used to seeing: a nation with the largest contingent of athletes at the Games (some 594 are out in Paris – almost double the 327-strong Team GB team). There is, of course, still time for Team USA to make up ground. The rest of the women’s gymnastics, where...
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When does the Olympics finish? Your ultimate guide
Aquatics Centre – Artistic swimming, diving, water poloChateau de Versailles – Equestrian, modern pentathlonElancourt Hill – Mountain bike cyclingLe Bourget Sport Climbing Venue – Shooting, sport climbingGolf National – GolfNorth Paris Arena – Boxing, modern pentathlonParis La Defense Arena – Swimming, water poloSaint-Quentin-en-Yvelines BMX Stadium – BMX racingSaint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome – Track cyclingStade de France –...
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Britain expected to suspend some arms sales to Israel this week
Renewal of aid for UNRWA Last week, David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary, announced a renewal of aid for UNRWA, which is still investigating Israeli accusations about its members taking part in the Oct 7 massacre. Sir Keir’s government also dropped a challenge to the ICC’s looming arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, and...
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Move over BBC: Behind the scenes as Eurosport launches biggest sports TV operation ever
Walk about two metres and you can meet Eurosport’s Swedish-presenting equivalent of Orla and friends (pictured, above). They have the Arc De Triomphe behind them. Keep moving and, as the Sacre Coeur comes into view, you have Eurosport Italy-style, then the Polish, the French, the Germans and the Nordic nations. For good measure, there is...
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Olympic predictions for Paris 2024, including Team GB
Who will win the Olympics? Most medals and most golds? The United States are forecast to win the most medals overall (112), by quite some way. Sports data firm Gracenote have released their latest virtual medal based on results data from key competitions since the last Olympics in Tokyo China are predicted to place second...
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Orcas sink British yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
“A yacht sailboat called Bonhomie William which was two miles off Camarinal Cape between Tarifa and Barbate reported that after interaction with orcas, she needed to be towed as her steering system was inoperative,” the Spanish coastguard said in a statement. “The skipper added that the three people on board were okay and the vessel...
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Team GB at Paris Olympics: British athletes to watch at 2024 Games
Jack Laugher: Men’s synchro 3m springboardLaugher and 3m synchro partner Chris Mears became Britain’s first ever diving Olympic champions by claiming a historic gold at Rio 2016. The Yorkshire-born athlete continued his success in Brazil by claiming a silver medal in the 3m springboard as Team GB’s divers recorded their best Games with three medals. ...