News archive from 17 April 2016
File that under ‘M’ for messy
In the early 1990s, Japanese economist Yukio Noguchi was overwhelmed by the effort of organising the papers that crossed his desk every day, so he did something drastic: he stopped trying. He began throwing every file, regardless of its contents or...
I’m angry my husband is texting a female colleague
The dilemma In the digital age what do we make of a husband who texts a female colleague more than his wife? I trust my husband, but he doesn’t see why I feel hurt. The number of texts has grown significantly over a couple of months. I realise opening...
Sergio Aguero issues warning ahead of semi-final clash with Real Madrid: 'In the Champions League anything...
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has said Real Madrid's comeback win against Wolfsburg is a warning ahead of their Champions League's semi-final. Many observers feel City have got the best draw possible in Real who are flaky at the back despite the...
Sergio Aguero is the No 1 striker in Premier League, boasts Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has branded hat-trick hero Sergio Aguero the Premier League’s No 1 striker. The Argentina star was at his scintillating best at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, scoring all three of his side’s goals to put sorry...
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney furious at boss Louis van Gaal for taking him off on first start...
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admitted Wayne Rooney was angry with substituting him three-quarters of the way through his comeback game at Old Trafford after a knee injury. Rooney performed admirably in the 1-0 win against Aston Villa even...
Gillingham 0, Port Vale 2: Anthony Grant praised as ban looms
PORT Vale boss Rob Page expects to finish the season without Anthony Grant, but is full of praise for the midfielder's efforts this season. The 28 year old is expected to be given a three-match ban after he was booked for time-wasting in injury time...
‘I was shocked: most of the coral in the Great Barrier Reef is dead or dying’
I pulled on my mask and dropped off the back of the boat into the warm water above Nursery Bommie, a dive site at Agincourt Reef more than 70km offshore from Port Douglas, in far-north Queensland, Australia. It is widely regarded as one of the most...
Syrian family who fled Homs for safety get a cold shoulder from France
The plaque on Béziers’s municipal theatre harks back to one of many occasions in the city’s long history when it opened its arms to foreigners. “Belgian refugees express their profound gratitude to the Biterroise [Béziers] population for the welcome...
Barn conversion leads to amazing find of palatial Roman villa
It was the urge to avoid playing ping-pong in the dark that led Luke Irwin to make one of Britain’s most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in recent years. Without that compulsion, he might never have found out that he lives on the site of one...
America’s south embraces bigotry of the past, but a new coalition is fighting back
The date was a watershed for all Americans. But 26 June 2015 was an especially important day for LGBT citizens like me. The US supreme court ruled 5-4 that same-sex marriage was the law of the land. A major civil rights issue, nearly 50 years and...
How will Arsenal line up aganst Crystal Palace in the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium
It’s Premier League time again this weekend and with Arsenal drawing 3-3 in their last outing at West Ham, the top four seems like the only realistic thing left for the Gunners to play for. Again. Of course, it’s not impossible, mathematically, for...
Movie stars have their uses: medical science isn’t one of them
In their desperation, following the end of The Night Manager, fans have been clinging to the possibility that John le Carré might provide a sequel. Gently, Tom Hiddleston has pointed out that the story “feels complete”. His co-star, Hugh Laurie, last...
Alexa Chung: can she make M&S sparkle once again?
Alexa Chung can make anything fashionable: smock dresses, dungarees, tasselled loafers, even satchels but, the big question is, has the TV presenter turned style maven got enough stardust to make even Marks & Spencer sparkle? Last week, Chung...
Transfer News: Everton hijack Man Utd Mourinho deal, Liverpool raid Arsenal, Leeds swoop
Related videos Theo Walcott - Spotlight on Everything you need to know about England winger Theo Walcott Footballers with Snapchat and MSQRD filters Footballers with Snapchat and MSQRD filters Zidane hails Ronaldo as 'world's best footballer' Madrid...
The BBC should explore the world beyond London
The CLBC – the Central London Broadcasting Corporation – steals from the rest of the country by taking its money and spending it on itself. Provincials have noted this for years, but now there are signs that the shrugged “what did you expect?”...
Realtime News
- 09:38 Project Update: Blackpool church site earmarked for new apartments
- 09:38 Steven Gerrard faces IMPOSSIBLE task at Rangers unless one policy...
- 09:38 FEATURE: 'How HS2 has affected my life for the last seven years’
- 09:38 The best historic halls in Lancashire
- 09:37 ‘We need darkness for our health’ councillors claim as they approve...
- 09:37 Hostile environment policy leaving doctors without visas, say NHS...
- 09:36 These are all the jobs up for grabs working at Buckingham Palace
- 09:35 DERBYSHIRE: Safeguarding training for taxi and bus drivers
- 09:35 The best historic halls in Lancashire
- 09:34 The best historic halls in Lancashire
- 09:34 Hundreds of newly planted trees will be Burnley Lions' legacy
- 09:34 Yorkshire weather: Heavy downpours expected and snow could fall on...
- 09:34 Sheffield City Council celebrates Boohoo deal bringing 1,200 jobs...
- 09:33 "Wasted time" as another fire started at derelict school building
- 09:33 Bradford City have restored 'pride' with MK Dons win, says on-loan...
- 09:32 RBS reports 206% rise in first-quarter profit as costs fall
- 09:32 UPDATE: NEW PICTURES: RSPCA treating horrific chemical attack on...
- 09:31 ‘We need darkness for our health’ councillors claim as they approve...
- 09:31 Flags lowered at Hartlepool college after death of former student
- 09:30 Raith Rovers boss Barry Smith asks players to relish big game and...
- 09:30 Another operation for St Johnstone’s Brian Easton
- 09:30 Dundee United boss won’t make drastic changes
- 09:29 25 soap spoilers: Coronation Street Aidan twist, Emmerdale cliff...
- 09:29 WATCH: Derian House 25th anniversary: Fund-raising events and new...
- 09:27 Arsenal exposed as ten-man Atletico Madrid stand firm
- 09:27 RBS profits treble to £792m in first quarter as costs fall
- 09:25 Barcelona transfer news: Antoine Griezmann gives big update after...
- 09:24 Wildlife photo competition disqualifies 'stuffed anteater' image
- 09:24 Wolves are favourites to bring former player back to Molineux
- 09:24 Prince Charles still hasn't met the royal baby - and he could be...
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