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What does BTTS mean in betting?

We explain everything you need to know about the common football betting acronym BTTS in our beginner’s guide

Tragedy as young Sheffield couple with “whole future" ahead of them killed after car spins off M1 into tree

Family members described the pair as “one in a billion” and a “fantastic lad”

Why are AI leaders calling for a slowdown? The real reasons companies are panicking

Anthropic, OpenAI and others are increasingly ready to admit that the technology they are developing could wipe out humanity

Tech stocks fall after calls for AI development to slow

The US’s tech-focused Nasdaq 100 index was down by about 1.2% on Monday.

Three sisters seriously injured in horror crash that killed 5 teens give 'difficult' update

Ella Hendricken, Niamh Kinsella and Alma Kinsella, along with a young boy, were seriously injured when a car struck their vehicle on the motorway last month

Sisters say 'we're getting stronger' after horror 'wrong-way' motorway crash killed 5

The family had been heading to the airport for a holiday when they were struck by a car carrying five teenagers

Husband admits drugging wife to rape and sexually abuse her over 20 years

A man has admitted drugging his wife to rape and sexually abuse her over more than two decades.

The Home Counties crime hotspots where people are more likely to carry weapons than in London

Study finds five out of eight home county police force areas recorded higher rate of weapon possession offences than London

Oasis to play Slane Castle in September next year

Worthing putting champion crowned as Marine Gardens competition raises nearly £300

A new putting championship at Worthing's Marine Gardens has crowned its first winner, with nearly £300 raised towards the upkeep of the gardens.

‘It’s about controlling your entire body’: how to start doing handstands

Handstands display a mastery of one’s physical form that I have never quite felt – and they look cool. Experts share their advice for building up strength and practicing My aspirations in life are modest: I want to writ…

Decision on 300 homes in Oldland Common as developers eye up Bristol’s Green Belt

Locals say there needs to be investment in infrastructure to match the new housing

The best pubs with rooms in Kent

With posh grub, open fires, historic features and cosy bedrooms, these charming inns offer so much more than a bed, a pie and a pint

Alcohol trials at Scotland games continue after 'good result' at Hampden Park

Fans in certain areas will be able to buy alcohol ahead of games against Switzerland and Slovenia.

Manchester United summer signing trains before Brighton clash after Michael Carrick update

Positive news for Manchester United moving forward

Three sisters seriously injured in 'wrong-way' motorway crash say they're 'getting stronger'

Ella Hendricken, Niamh Kinsella and Alma Kinsella were seriously injured when a car reportedly crashed into their vehicle head-on last month while they were travelling to Dublin Airport

Haywards Heath's untold stories: New community project launched to capture memories, stories, and artwork.

A storytelling community project has newly launched in Haywards Heath to collect, shape, and share the towns tale.

Did you solve it? Do you have the brain of an engineer?

The answers to today’s puzzles Earlier today I set four engineering puzzles. Here they are again with solutions. (Do check out the hundreds of great comments posted below the line in the original story.) The cranberries…

Andoni Iraola tells Liverpool forwards they must do more to make his system work

Head coach insists forwards need to improve pressing Changes up front likely for Carabao Cup tie against Spurs Andoni Iraola has shifted the focus on to Liverpool’s forwards for the team’s uninspiring display against Fu…

Controversial Glasgow flats plan near Barras recommended for refusal

Glasgow councillors will consider the developer's bid to demolish buildings, including a pub, to create flats tomorrow.

Michelle O’Neill accused of ‘cosplaying’ as First Minister at Cardiff independence summit

Mr Robinson said it was a “fallacy” that Ms O’Neill had participated in her First Minister role

VAR for Manchester derby dropped from Premier League duty after Erling Haaland goal controversy

Erling Haaland’s goal was allowed to stand following an ‘error of judgement’ by VAR Matt Donohue

Latest hurdle for Nottingham Forest to deal with before City Ground can be expanded

Forest have already been told they may have to construct a new River Trent crossing

'Sympathetic to the existing surroundings' - Plans to build 21 homes in Horsham submitted

Plans to build 21 homes in Horsham have been submitted to the district council.