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Tigers' Van Poortvliet 'hungry' after injury return

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Leicester and England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet says he returned from his lengthy injury lay-off more "grateful and hungry".

Bath full-back De Glanville extends contract

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Bath full-back Tom de Glanville signs a contract extension to stay with the Premiership club until the end of the 2025-26 season.

King Charles' 'great sadness' over missing Maundy service

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Queen Camilla will hand out the traditional "Maundy money" on the King's behalf, at Worcester Cathedral.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

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Millions are heading abroad over the bank holiday weekend, but what if their journeys are disrupted?

Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%

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The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.

India opposition leader Kejriwal to remain in jail

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The US says it's closely following action against the Delhi chief minister and other opposition parties.

Argentina angers Colombia over 'terrorist' jibe

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President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomatic expulsions.

Things at Ulster are 'up in the air' - Ferris

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Ulster legend Stephen Ferris believes the province's supporters are craving answers amid the great upheaval at the organisation.

Chimaev v Whittaker headlines UFC Saudi Arabia

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The bout between middleweights Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline UFC's first fight night in Saudi Arabia.

Man held over stabbing in front of train passengers

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A teenager is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing on a train in London.

Labour will level up better than Tories - Starmer

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Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.

Schools lockdown after litter tool mistaken for gun

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Police say reports of an armed man near woodland turned out to be two men picking up litter.

Planning for double gameweeks - Fantasy football tips

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It's time for Fantasy Football players to start planning the rest of their season - Alistair Bruce-Ball previews gameweek 30.

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McMillan & Martin start for Scotland against France

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Louise McMillan returns to the starting XV to win her 50th cap and Elis Martin makes her first start as Scotland host France in the Women's Six Nations.

Angela Rayner insists she did nothing wrong over house sale

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Labour's deputy leader is under fresh scrutiny over her tax affairs and the sale of her council house.

'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried faces lengthy jail term

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The former billionaire is about to find out his punishment for massive fraud and money laundering.

Actress Helen Flanagan reveals psychosis episode

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The ex-Coronation Street star says reaction to her ADHD medication brought on temporary psychosis.

King tells of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy service

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He is not attending public events while he has treatment for cancer but recorded a message instead.

Tributes paid to Gogglebox star after fall death

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'Charming' star George Gilbey, 40, who also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, has died in a fall.

Sewage spills rise blamed on wet weather

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The number of hours of spills into rivers, the sea and lakes rose by more than two thirds.

Aberdeen in 'very final stages' of manager search

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Aberdeen are close to finding a new manager but an announcement before Saturday is "unlikely", admits chief executive Alan Burrows.

Jones handed first start as Wales make six changes

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Wales make six changes for their second 2024 Women's Six Nations game away against England, with Sian Jones handed a full debut.

Manhunt after stabbing in front of train passengers

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Police receive a possible sighting of the suspect after a man was stabbed on a moving train in London.

Harvard removes human skin binding from book

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The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient.

10 of the best films to watch in April

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From Alex Garland's Civil War and an Omen prequel to Guy Ritchie's latest

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Undercover reporter reveals lax prison security

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A journalist with The Times secures a temporary job at HMP Bedford without proper vetting or checks.

Patten handed first Republic of Ireland call-up

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Aston Villa defender Anna Patten is brought into the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2025 qualifiers against France and England.

Drivers warned of delays as Easter getaway set to begin

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The RAC warns of "carmageddon" as heavy traffic is expected during the Easter getaway.

Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge

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Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck.

Stone of Destiny takes centre stage at new museum

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The ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy is one of the star attractions at the Perth Museum.