Manchester City a tired, diminished version of champions in Brighton draw
That is Manchester City these days: an untidy, diminished, sometimes even slapstick version of what they used to be. Haaland put Manchester City ahead from the penalty spot PAMaybe Gundogan epitomised his dilemmas. Brighton, through Baleba and Pedro, missed chances too but went level again after blitzing a passive City at the start of the second half. For City, González hit a post with a header but then Brighton again exposed their vulnerability by almost scoring on the counterattack. Booked Pedro, Mitoma, Baleba, Wieffer, Verbruggen.
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March 15, 2025 17:53 UTC
Inside Stephen Graham’s private life with wife he’s acted with 13 times
Stephen Graham has worked with his wife, Hannah Walters on 13 screen projects (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)Fans of Adolescence are keen to learn more about Stephen Graham and his wife Hannah Walters, who has appeared alongside him on screen several times. Viewers have praised the 15-year-old breakout star, Owen Cooper and after finishing the series want to watch everything Stephen has starred in. As interest around Stephen rises, some have realised that his wife, Hannah, has a rather familiar face. Who is Stephen Graham married to, and do they have children? Although he has rarely spoken about his personal life, Stephen did tell The Times: ‘We have ups and downs, of course.
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March 15, 2025 17:49 UTC
What are the happiest secondary schools in Suffolk?
Recent analysis of Ofsted surveys has revealed that Suffolk has many secondary schools happier then the national average. The table which was made by The Times shows schools that have at least 500 pupils and 100 parent submissions. They scored 95%, which is taken from strongly agree, and agree answers to the question 'my child is happy at this school'. The National average is 83%, with the local authority of Suffolk having ten schools above average. The table of the happiest schools in Suffolk:
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March 15, 2025 17:46 UTC
Nigel Farage: ‘Will I be the next PM? There’s a good chance’
Both men are dying for a fag, and in the lift up to the boardroom I ask Farage why he still smokes. They say energy bills are punitive and Farage talks about the stupidity of shutting Grangemouth oil refinery then importing fossil fuels. Hard right, populist right, far right? “There’s a good chance, yes.” What do you think are the odds? Yet on a freezing weeknight in February, 2,300 of them have driven for up to an hour just to hear Nigel Farage.
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March 15, 2025 17:35 UTC
Beaverbrook Surrey named one of UK’s best places to stay by The Times
The Times has complied its annual list of the UK’s Best Places to Stay, featuring 100 businesses from countryside escapes to city breaks. This year Beaverbrook in the Surrey town of Leatherhead was named as the “Best blow-the-budget” hotel by The Times, and was ranked at number 55 on the list overall. This year Beaverbrook in the Surrey town of Leatherhead was named as the “Best blow-the-budget” hotel by The Times. The hotel offers a mix of accommodation from grand rooms in the main house to a quieter stay at the beautiful Garden House. (Image: J Public Relations)If you fancy something more exotic, The Japanese Grill is one of the hotel's highlights, serving authentic Japanese fare from breakfasts to afternoon tea.
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March 15, 2025 17:20 UTC
Kent hotels among The Times among UK’s best places to stay
The Times' 2024 edition of The Best Places to Stay in the UK included 100 hotels from across the country, ranging from boutique hotels in the city to large estates in the countryside, rating them on a range of factors from style and design to hospitality. Four hotels in Kent made the list this year, namely The Rose and Updown Farmhouse in Deal, Boys Hall in Ashford, and The Beacon in Tunbridge Wells. 91 HIgh Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6EDRooms start from £110The Rose Deal didn’t only make the list, it was also named winner of the ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ award this year. The Rose in Deal was also named winner of the ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ award this year. (Image: Fraser Communications)Another Deal hotel that made the list was Updown Farmhouse, which opened just three years ago in 2022.
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March 15, 2025 17:10 UTC
Six Nations 2025: Final table and results as France deny England the title
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policyThe Six Nations has concluded with France named the best rugby nation in Europe in 2025. England did their job by hammering Wales in Cardiff but Les Bleus were still very much in the box seat for the title. Despite a first-half scare, France came through in convincing fashion to seal the deal. Here’s how it all unfoldedSix Nations 2025 tableSix Nations resultsRound oneRound twoRound threeRound four
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March 15, 2025 17:01 UTC
Times letters: Starmer’s decision to abolish NHS England
Write to letters@thetimes.co.ukSir, Taking direct political control of the NHS sounds attractive to its critics, especially those who abhor private-sector involvement (“10,000 staff facing sack as Starmer abolishes NHS England”, Mar 14). Neil ThomasConsultant orthopaedic surgeon emeritus, Itchen Stoke, HantsSir, NHS England is an easy target as a quango but it is responsible for the implementation of new technology across the NHS, such as the NHS app. Dr Matt BarnardUxbridge, MiddxAdvertisementSir, The chief executives of the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, both quoted in your reports, might have done better to keep their heads down. The hospitals ran like clockwork, and at one time we had the shortest waiting time for hip replacements in England. The Rev Ron WoodGalhampton, SomersetAdvertisementBetting on the baySir, We have a south-facing bay window overlooking the drive in a room that also has a door giving access to the garden (letter, Mar 14).
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March 15, 2025 15:25 UTC
Workington death notices published in the Times And Star
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page. A wonderful mum to William and Stephanie and also a dearly loved Grandma, Sister, Aunty, Great Aunty and friend to many. Dearly loved wife to Jim, much loved mum to Ian, Judith and Martin and a devoted grandma. Read Stephen NORMAN's full death noticeMore death noticesYou can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.
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March 15, 2025 15:13 UTC
The real-life mermaids forced into 'slavery': How female swimmers are lured to China and forced to dive 70 times a day in aquarium tanks - after performer was attacked by giant fish
But for a growing number of women recruited to work as professional mermaids in China and South Korea, the reality is far from enchanting. She was promised a structured schedule - five shows a day, one day off per week, and a salary of 1.8 million Korean won (roughly £1,100). In the Chinese province of Yunnan, a huge sturgeon attacked a Russian mermaid mid-performance on January 28, 2025. The 'mermaid', known only as 22-year-old Russian performer Masha, was seen in footage gliding through water in an aquarium tank while wearing a bikini top and monotail. The athletes were competing in the 2024 China Mermaid Open & International Mermaid Competition and attracted divers from countries including China, South Korea, and Kazakhstan.
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March 15, 2025 15:03 UTC
Scientists give chilling warning as they reveal Hawaii is sinking 40 times faster than expected
Scientists warn that a popular Hawaiian island is sinking 40 times faster than expected and terrible flooding could start wiping out businesses and homes within decades. Certain areas of Oahu's South Shore are sinking at a rate of roughly 25mm a year, which is 40 times faster than the gradual sinking rate of the land. By the year 2100, the water levels could be up to eight feet higher, according to the study. By the beginning of the next century, Dahl predicts that 'higher annual coastal flood levels due to climate-driven sea level rise' will 'expose residents, businesses, and infrastructure in parts of Mapunapuna to potential losses.' Some areas of the island are already start to see significant flooding during big storms, including just this past January.
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March 15, 2025 14:58 UTC
Ultra-rare 50p coin selling for more than EIGHT THOUSAND times its face value – do you have one in your wallet?
COIN collectors have been urged to check their wallets as one ultra-rare 50p coin is set to be sold for more than £4,000. Ultra rare 50p coin with exact date sells at auction for £200Plus, one seller pocketed a whopping £63,000 flogging his Battle of Hasting's 50p too. It's not only 50ps either - a rare error 10p coin sold for over 1,000 times more than its face value on eBay in the past. How to sell a rare coinYou can sell a rare coin on eBay, Facebook, or in an auction. Always bear in mind when selling any rare coin, you will only get what the seller is willing to pay for it.
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March 15, 2025 14:41 UTC
Trowbridge town changes are 'the spring before the summer'
READ MORE: Trowbridge town centre unit housing two businesses for saleMr Feather said: “I’ve lived here for 50 years, and I’ve seen massive changes to the town, from the closure of Bowyers onwards. Mr Feather, however, who has decades of experience working with traffic and roads, said he thought Trowbridge was on the up, and that works in the town centre had been a great improvement. “Traffic is going to grow, but many people will be able to enjoy the town centre. “On the whole, I think Trowbridge is getting better. Trowbridge has things to offer.”The leader of the town council, Cllr Stewart Palmen, seconded the view of the upward trajectory the town is taking.
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March 15, 2025 14:19 UTC
Six Nations 2025 table, results and Super Saturday schedule as France look to deny England title
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policyThe Six Nations concludes today with the best rugby sides in Europe again battling for spring supremacy. Wales have shown new life under Matt Sherratt though and will be determined to snap a 16-match losing streak against the bitter enemy. Six Nations schedule(All times GMT)Round oneRound twoRound threeRound fourRound fiveItaly 17-22 IrelandWales 14-68 EnglandSaturday 15 March: France v Scotland - Stade de France, Paris (8pm, ITV)How can I watch it? Live streams will be available via the BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
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March 15, 2025 14:01 UTC
All the times celebs suddenly changed and hoped you wouldn't notice from Blake Lively to Zac Efron
From Blake Lively's nose and Renee Zellweger's cheeks to Zac Efron's face, many celebrities have left fans scratching their heads over their evolving features. Last year, plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Salamos gave DailyMail.com his theory about the way Zac looked in 2022, nearly a decade on from the accident. She found herself dogged by rumors that she had undergone plastic surgery, and she staunchly tamped down the speculation in 2016. 'I don't even know if that's plastic surgery, or if she was abducted by aliens,' he joked when asked about Lindsay. A little over a year ago, however, she declared that she was swearing off plastic surgery because of a botched facelift she underwent in 2021.
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March 15, 2025 13:53 UTC