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Wales loose-head prop Nicky Smith will join Sale Sharks next season on a three-year contract.The 31-year-old, who has won 59 Wales caps and was named in last season’s Gallagher Prem team of the season, turned down a new deal with Leicester.”I spoke to Alex Sanderson and I loved how ambitious he was about what the club wants to achieve. It’s really exciting to be joining a team that is so clear about wanting to win things and compete for every trophy,” said Smith.”As an opposition player, Sale is always a really tough place to go and as a forward, you…

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National LotteryThe couple celebrating their first big win in 2018One lucky couple has beaten extraordinary odds to win £1million on the National Lottery – for the second time. Richard Davies, 49, and Faye Stevenson-Davies, 43, first scooped a six-figure jackpot playing the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker in June 2018.And now they have done it again by matching five main numbers and the Bonus Ball in the Lotto draw on 26 November – the chances of which are more than 24-trillion-to-one, say experts.”We knew the odds of it happening again were outrageous, but we’re proof that if you believe anything is possible,”…

Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.Mbappe had been seeking 263m euros (£231.5m) from his former club after the long-running dispute reached a Paris labour court in November. The European champions were counter suing the France captain for 240m euros (£211m). The 26-year-old Real Madrid forward claimed the nine-figure sum, which included 55m euros (£46.3m) in unpaid wages, as damages in response to a contract dispute and ill-treatment by the club. PSG, however, were seeking compensation for Mbappe’s failed 300m euros transfer to…

Engineers investigating the collapse of a historic Victorian bridge in Scotland believe soil erosion caused by fast-moving water was responsible for the structure giving way.The 19th century viaduct in Moray partially fell into the River Spey on Sunday, with initial assessments pointing to a phenomenon known as scour.Moray Council said preliminary inspections suggest rapidly flowing currents stripped away soil, gravel and sand from around the bridge’s foundations.The iron girder structure, originally constructed between 1883 and 1886, spans Scotland’s fastest flowing river near Garmouth.Police Scoland reported no injuries when the section collapsed, although the area remains cordoned off.According to the local…

King Charles’s foundation has launched an exciting new exhibition to lead into the new year, which royal fans can attend free of charge.A free exhibition showcasing the work of 10 icon painting students opens today at The Garrison Chapel in Chelsea Barracks, offering what organisers describe as both a spiritual encounter and a visual delight.The display features pieces created by participants in the King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts programme, with Charles’s charity marking its 35th anniversary this year.Aidan Hart, who directs and teaches the Certificate of Icon Painting course based in Shrewsbury, said: “Those who attend the exhibition will…

An estimate 250,000 older Britons have fallen into poverty since increases to the state pension age were implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), shocking analysis has found.Financial hardship among people approaching retirement has surged dramatically over the past 15 years, according to new research from the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement.Said analysis reveals that a quarter of a million additional individuals between 60 and 64 years old are now experiencing relative income poverty compared to 2010, when increases to the state pension age commenced.This demographic has suffered the steepest decline in financial security of…

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Christmas is nearly a week away, and Boots has you covered for any last-minute Christmas shopping. As part of the British high street retailer’s weekly £10 Tuesdays promotion, you can treat yourself to skincare, beauty items, and bundles for only £10. And this week, Boots has marked down over 150 items for the occasion from brands like Soap & Glory, No7, Nivea, and more. Although you’ll need to hurry if you want to take advantage of these deals, as they’re only available until 11:59pm tonight. If you plan to order from Boots for any other Christmas shopping, it’s worth noting…

Getty ImagesHistoric Environment Scotland manages about 300 sites, including Edinburgh Castle Scotland’s spending watchdog has told Historic Environment Scotland (HES) it must address “unacceptable weaknesses” in its governance in a strongly critical report.Auditor General Stephen Boyle found the heritage body had issues with procurement, data breaches, problems with complimentary tickets to events and no formal register of interests for its leadership team in an annual audit.It follows an internal racism row and the suspension of the body’s chief executive in October after an investigation into her conduct.HES is also investigating allegations of corruption involving a director after Scottish government officials…