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A biopic, a coffee brand and dog treats among Dolly Parton's business projects still to come
"Dolly worked up until the day she died," her manager says, as her upcoming projects are revealed.
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Top Gear to return after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.
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Are Moyes and Everton's owners on same page?
David Moyes said he was surprised Everton's owners regarded missing out on Europe last season as "failure". Phil McNulty asks if they are they on the same page.
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Liverpool close in on £120m deal for PSG's Barcola
Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal with Paris St-Germain for Bradley Barcola - adding to the doubts surrounding Cody Gakpo's Anfield future.
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Why Sheffield United case could be a test for the new football regulator
Just a few short months ago, Sheffield Wednesday looked like providing the first real test of the powers of the new Independent Football Regulator. Now it appears it might well be Sheffield…
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Heavyweight champion Aspinall rejects UFC exit claims
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall rejects reports suggesting he is leaving the UFC as he continues to work his way back from a serious eye injury.
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‘I can’t wait’: Liam Delap seals £45m Nottingham Forest move from Chelsea
Striker is Forest’s record signing after being frozen out Scored two goals after joining Chelsea for £30m last season Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of the Chelsea striker…
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Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist.
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In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.
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Police investigating alleged assault in Carse incident
An incident during which Brydon Carse was handcuffed is being investigated by Derbyshire Police, who say they are looking into allegations of assault.
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Delap joins Forest for £50m bidding to rebuild career
BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.
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Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Scott - Thursday's gossip
Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make an offer for Manchester City's Jack Grealish, and Aston Villa set to miss out on AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, plus more.
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Can the Philly Classic ignite another golden age of US road cycling?
The race was at its peak when American riders were regularly challenging for titles. Its return could help prompt a revival After a decade-long absence, the beloved Philadelphia…
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Trainwatch – alone with your thoughts on a railway line to nowhere
The flat routines of a dead end railway job screen out an approaching menace in a quietly intriguing game from the indie developer of Cat Lady and Lorelai Lonely jobs have provided…
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‘We’re at a crisis point’: Chappell Roan, Shirley Manson and Eli on playing Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival
Ahead of playing Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, artists explain why female-first festivals are due for a resurgence When I first saw the poster for Olivia Rodrigo ’s inaugural Daisy Chain…
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Martin's reputation on line as he tries to halt Leicester slide
Manager Russell Martin is trying to end his own miserable period of results as he attempts to stop Leicester's downward spiral.
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Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club
Spain forward Esther Gonzalez attracts backlash after signing for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.
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Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson as Watkins nears exit
Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.
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Liverpool agree £120m deal for Bradley Barcola after breakthrough talks with PSG
Liverpool would pay £100m plus £2om in add-ons France winger has been main summer transfer target Liverpool are closing in on a £120m deal for Bradley Barcola after a breakthrough in talks…
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Met Police defends drill rap use in court trials
Drill rap lyrics have been used as evidence in recent London murder trials to help secure convictions.
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Geelong fined $140,000 over secret Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver
AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contract Andrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged today A schism has emerged at the top of the AFL over…
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Why becoming heavyweight champ at 21 is a 'big deal' for Itauma
British heavyweight Moses Itauma fights Filip Hrgovic on Saturday for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title. If he wins the fight, Itauma will become the youngest heavyweight champion…
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Football transfer rumours: Palace to hijack Aston Villa move for Joel Ordóñez?
Today’s fluff knows how to live Ollie Watkins is on his way out and Nicolas Jackson is about to arrive, but not all is straightforward in the world of Aston Villa’s transfer plans . Crystal…
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Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta and Italy defender Honest Ahanor for £34.3m.
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