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October 03, 2025

DWAYNE JOHNSON PACKS AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH IN BRUISING BIOPIC OF UFC FIGHTER MARK KERR

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DWAYNE Johnson muscles his way into possible Oscar contention in writer-director Benny Safdie's lightweight biopic of a sports star considered one of the fiercest bare-knuckle fighters on the planet in his heyday.

Focusing on the period between 1997 and 2000 when Ohio-born wrestler and mixed martial artist Mark Kerr rose to fame, The Smashing Machine is an underdog story elevated by Safdie's trademark documentary-style direction and stellar performances.

With the aid of impressive prosthetics, Johnson vanishes completely beneath the sweat-glistened facade of his flawed trailblazer, who becomes addicted to opioids as he punishes his battered and bruised body beyond the normal limits of human endurance.

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Scotland recruit Radford as coach

GREGOR Townsend believes he has found the perfect replacement for Steve Tandy after former rugby league player Lee Radford was appointed Scotland's new defence coach.

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2 mins

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We all had a Riot thanks to Sally's amazing writing

Huddersfield screenwriter Sally Wainwright, Joanna Scanlan, Rosalie Craig, Tamsin Greig, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amelia Bullmore discuss why menopause and punk rock works

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4 mins

October 08, 2025

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Norris says he is fearful of reprisals

ONE of Stephen Lawrence's killers has said he will not discuss the other members of the gang involved in the murder, despite calls from the victim's family to name them.

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2 mins

October 08, 2025

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New exhibition shines light on rugby's pioneers

RARE photos and other items of memorabilia have been gathered together in Huddersfield to tell the story of women's rugby league.

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1 mins

October 08, 2025

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Zest for expansion powers Lime

THE UK branch of shared bikes provider Lime has seen a surge in turnover as it continues to expand across London.

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1 min

October 08, 2025

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Losses cast doubt on Asda card firm

THE company behind the Asda credit card has flagged “material uncertainty” regarding its capacity to remain operational after recording expanding losses.

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1 mins

October 08, 2025

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Need to hide away from the storm? Join the club

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

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2 mins

October 08, 2025

The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Tories' debate on gender is labelled as 'curated hatred'

A CONSERVATIVE politician has criticised a session on gender identity at the Conservative Party Conference as “curated hatred’, after he heckled the panel including former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies.

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1 mins

October 08, 2025

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CHARLES WADEPALMER finds a budget skiing destination that ticks all boxes

FLANKED by a pair of tail-wagging stray dogs charging through the snow, we found ourselves shooting up ski resort Bansko's playground of a mountain rather than heading downhill.

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4 mins

October 08, 2025

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The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Megeeth has one El of a chance of victory

EL Megeeth can make a step up in trip pay dividends with victory in the PricedUp Daily Sports Boosts Fillies' Handicap at Nottingham.

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2 mins

October 08, 2025

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