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Horoscope today, July 30, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what's written in the stars for you today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 You're ready to stand up and shine – with a personal star rating that is strong. But do remember who has helped you along the way, and try to share rewards as equally as responsibilities. A woman who wears bright colours and patterns has surprising business proposals – and you sense there can be a place for you. 3 Your daily horoscope for Wednesday ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Making space in your schedule for a few more impulsive choices maximises the benefit of your positive Uranus influence. So when a less-expected option is suddenly on the table, you are ready for this. A bond with links to leisure can be reborn in a business setting as you reconnect with someone you always sense 'gets you'. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 Your imagination zone is lighting up in ways that can surprise the world. By tonight you can see how skills you may have taken for granted could be star moneymakers. As for love, ditching routine and going for gold helps you find unforgettable ways to show you care. Luck focuses on 'T'. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 A final push towards a family solution can show everyone you are serious. And any gap you have felt growing can start to close again. As for your passion profile, deep down you do know what you really need from a partner, and now you can put this into words. Single? The One wears a one-colour outfit. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 Everything about you today is dreamy and emotional – trying to hide this won't be easy. Instead, let your creative self set the standard and make those work suggestions you usually hold back. In love terms, just jump right in. If you start the day single, a call or chat about a dream can wake up the flirtation factor. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 Your ability to decode everything from memos to minds is on the up thanks to Neptune's influence – making this a day to trust your instincts. Even if it's the opposite of what you think or feel. Meanwhile, maverick Uranus introduces a try-anything drive that draws you towards an unusual 'B' project. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions 3 A wellbeing moon brings forward questions and helps you ask them Credit: Getty ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 Saturn's cautious take on a tough deal may feel like it can't possibly work, but is worth giving a try. When you show patience mixed with vision, you can unlock new levels of co-operation. Passion-wise, perhaps you've noticed a certain face before, but this time, it is all you see when in a crowded space. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 Venus makes your sector of self-growth really sing – and as the love planet is moving on tonight, the time to act on this is now. All around, you can create balance between solo and sharing needs, taking bonds to the next level. Single? Someone who is a superfan of a daily fitness routine can send your heart into a spin. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Deep down, your chart is one of togetherness, even if it doesn't feel that way – so sticking to a positive view of all your relationships is your quest today. Believe the best of everyone – including yourself – and you can feel control coming back. A set of three sparkling items can link to family riches, and revelations. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 New subjects and styles may not be to everyone's taste but you are so persuasive and can get work ideas over the line. While at home, changes can start moving in a direction you dream of. If you're in love, when partners take on a task together, it halves the effort. Single? Your soulmate is in their first hour of a 'first' job. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions 3 You might have some unusual home ideas as the most outrageous planet gets involved Credit: Supplied ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 The sun warms all chart connections, and a social event that moves from inside to outside, or vice versa, can be the start. You may feel you have enough people in your life already, but do make space for a special 'R' name. Passion is on top form today, and when you decide to issue a love challenge, it will feel so right. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 You have such a lot to say at work, yet you stay silent. Working out why this happens can be such a personal progress step – and today you can begin. There is so much encouragement around you once you allow yourself to accept it. A holiday picture, with four sunny smiles, is where you can spot your soulmate. Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
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2 hours ago
- Sport
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Horse racing tips: ‘Everything perfect for Ryan Moore's mount' – Templegate's day two Glorious Goodwood NAP
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEMPLEGATE takes on day two of Glorious Goodwood hellbent on smashing the bookies with a load of winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds - and check out this 35-1 double which can hit the layers where it hurts. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up TABITI (1.55 Goodwood, nap) She was a cracking third in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. She led past the furlong marker in that red-hot mile contest and dropping back in trip here looks perfect. LADY IMAN (2.30 Goodwood, nb) She looks much the best filly in this race and hopefully top Irish trainer Ger Lyons can land his first winner on British soil since way back in 2019. He won't have had many better chances than this talented Starman filly who took the Group 3 Blackbeard Stakes at Naas in May before going close in hot company at The Curragh last time. NATIVE WARRIOR (4.55 Goodwood, treble) He landed a smooth success on the sand at Newcastle last time and takes a drop in class here. A 3lb rise in the weights is more than fair and he can strike for Karl Burke with Christophe Soumillon doing the steering. Templegate's TV verdicts GOODWOOD 1.20 SING US A SONG can be forgiven one poor run at Royal Ascot where he was sleeping in the stalls. Ralph Beckett's Camelot colt is better judged on his blistering Sandown win that kicked off this season. He shapes like this trip will be ideal and has more to come off a fair mark. The yard has another chance with Cape Breton who won nicely from the front at Salisbury. This is tougher but there's more to come. Sudu deserves this hike in grade after winning by seven lengths at Epsom earlier this month. He's been hiked 11lb but has lots of talent. Omni Man was a solid fifth at Royal Ascot on a tough handicap debut. He likes this trip and Ryan Moore rides for Joseph O'Brien. They have every chance. Kurakka didn't enjoy dropping to 1m2f at Newmarket last time after a good Haydock win over this trip. 1.55 PICK up the Tab with Ralph Beckett's improver in the Oak Tree Stakes. TABITI was a cracking third in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. She led past the furlong marker in that red-hot mile contest and dropping back in trip here looks perfect. Romantic Style and Jabaara look the main threats. Here's my guide to the field, where I rate them one (worst) to five (best): BRIGHT THUNDER 3 THUNDER clap. In fine form with French Listed win last time. Handles good and won't mind dropping to 7f. Player. CHIC COLOMBINE 1 COL it off. Listed winner at best and has scored here before but been out of form for a long time. Lot to prove now. CLOUD COVER 3 COVER up. Two Listed wins on AW, stays 7f strongly and travels. Player if matching that level on rare turf run. FAIR ANGELLICA 2 JUST Fair. Solid G3 fourth at Newbury last time over 6f but stays. Goes on any ground but needs more for this. HAVANA PUSEY 1 HAVANA laugh. Reliable handicapper with two 7f wins here and at Windsor. Handles C&D but this is a tougher test all round. JABAARA 4 JAB landed. Solid Listed performer over this trip and yard in form. Likes quick ground and won't be far away. JASNA'S SECRET 3 SECRET hope. French raider with Listed win in April and a close-up Group 3 fourth last time over this trip. Best on easy ground but should handle conditions okay. ROMANTIC STYLE 4 SMART Style. Smart Meydan winner in January and unlucky in G3 Abernant at HQ on return. Solid 7f filly when right and can figure under Buick. ARABIAN DUSK 3 DUSK may dawn. She has gone close at Group 2 level this season over 6f but should relish this trip. Has class and won't be far away. BETTY CLOVER 2 BETTY oops. She's been placed here and in this grade but was pulled up on firm at Royal Ascot and may prefer a mile. FORMAL 3 FORMAL wary. Epsom Listed winner in June but well held since at York. Yet to truly convince at this level but has potential if back on song. SAQQARA SANDS 3 SHIFTING Sands. Carlisle Listed win last time after good runs at Epsom and Newbury. Respected but likes soft. SILVER GHOST 2 GHOST her. Two good 7f handicap wins in spring and shaped okay in big Royal Ascot field. Likes this track, but others stronger on form. TABITI 5 BITI has bite. Lightly raced filly who took a step forward when third in Sandringham at Royal Ascot. She travels well and finishes strongly. Big potential improver with drop to 7f fine. 2.30 LADY IMAN looks much the best filly in this race and hopefully top Irish trainer Ger Lyons can land his first winner on British soil since way back in 2019. He won't have had many better chances than this talented Starman filly who took the Group 3 Blackbeard Stakes at Naas in May before going close in hot company at The Curragh last time. This is only the second time Ryan Moore's ridden for the yard and the drop back to the minimum trip should help given how sweetly she travels. Military Code was just nabbed in a Sandown Listed race over this trip latest and may find it easier to get home here. Charlie Appleby is in fine form and his hope goes on good or rattling fast ground. Ameeq got clattered by a rival jockey's whip when finishing strongly behind superstar Charles Darwin in the Norfolk Stakes last time. That was a smart performance he relishes this trip. A repeat of that would take him close. Sands Of Spain showed lots of zip when third in the Super Sprint at Newbury and still looked green so there should be more to come. Argentine Tango is proven at Listed level over 6f and could nick a place if the pace isn't too hot. 3.05 FIELD OF GOLD looks on a different level to his elders and can follow in his sire Kingman's hoofprints by winning the Sussex Stakes. We all know he should have won the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket before he demolished his rivals in the Irish version before a bloodless success in the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot last time. There are no trip or ground worries and, while he hasn't tackled a tricky track like this before, there's no reason why he won't handle it. There are only two places thanks to the small field but I still fancy Docklands to make the frame. He survived his rider dropping the whip to take the Queen Anne ahead of Rosallion last time and there won't be a lot between them again. Rosallion already has a couple of Group 1s on his CV but it was a bit surprising that Docklands was able to hold off his challenge at Royal Ascot. Aidan O'Brien sends over his French 2,000 Guineas winner Henri Matisse who was a solid second to Field Of Gold in the St James's Palace without ever looking likely to win. He gets the three-year-old weight allowance off the older horses but needs a big step up to figure. Aussie raider Carl Spackler was a fair sixth in the Queen Anne and it will be a surprise if he turns that form around. 3.45 BINTJEDDAH finished like a train when second over a mile at Newmarket last time and this longer trip should be ideal. The handicapper has been fair with a 2lb rise and there's more to come for William Haggas. Quebella looks a threat having run well in a Listed contest here in June before going close in a decent handicap at Southwell. Her mark of 87 looks lenient and she's capable of figuring in this company. Model Yuko makes her handicap debut on the back of a bloodless maiden win at Wolverhampton. She looks all about stamina and should improve for this longer trip. Ashariba was just over a length off the pace at Newcastle latest and has solid turn form too. She's a contender in an open race along with Music Piece who travelled well over 1m4f at Ascot last time before his stamina gave way. Ralph Beckett has a good record in this so watch for any market move around his Power Of Destiny. Templegate's tips FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
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Top 60 places to retire near you revealed – including the ‘wine capital' of the UK
Scroll to see if your local area has made the list GOLDEN YEARS Top 60 places to retire near you revealed – including the 'wine capital' of the UK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE best places to retire in Britain have been revealed, with the "wine capital" of the UK making the list. A new study carried out by Legal and General scored different areas on a range of factors that make up a happier later life. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Most of the best places to retire are in the south east of the country These included access to healthcare, opportunities to build social connections, access to nature, local amenities and financial security. Nestled in leafy Buckinghamshire, Chesham and Amersham took the top spot as the best place in the UK to spend your golden years. The area – popular for its transport links to London, its charming and historic streets, and for being a gateway for walkers and cyclists to the picturesque Chilterns – was ranked the highest in L&G's index. The area performed 'exceptionally well' on its health measure, having a strong proportion of over-65s in good physical and mental health. It also scored highly on financial security and in other areas, such as access to nature and community, making it a good option for later life. The picturesque town of Beaconsfield, also in Buckinghamshire, came in second place, while Dorking and Horley in Surrey was third. Also in Surrey, Goldalming and Ash was fourth, while Mid Sussex completed the top five. West Sussex - which is part of the wine capital of the UK and produces more wine than any county - also made the list, with East Grinstead and Uckfield coming in 10th. Mid Dunbartonshire and Monmouthshire took the top spots as the best places to retire in Scotland and Wales respectively. Some 19 of the top 20 places to retire in the UK were in the south of the country, with just one Northern town making the list. Tatton, in Cheshire, which is known to be one of the wealthiest northern towns, was ranked as the 15th best place to spend your golden years. Daily Money News The index scored areas against six 'pillars' – housing, health, social and community, financial, nature, and amenities. This was based on analysis of a wide range of existing data including Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, census data and housing and house price reports. Opinium survey findings from research among 3,000 UK retirees in April 2024 were also analysed. The happiest retirees were defined as those with a life satisfaction score greater than the sample median average. L&G managing director of retirement Lorna Shah said: 'This research gives us a more complete picture of what shapes a happy later life. "It's not just about one factor – it's the combination of health, social connections, environment, and financial security that all play a part in retirement wellbeing. 'Financial security in particular, is an enabler for many of the other measures, giving people the freedom to choose where and how they want to live in later life.' The top places to retire THESE are the top places to retire in Britain according to L&G's index: 1. Chesham and Amersham, Buckinghamshire 2. Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire 3. Dorking and Horley, Surrey 4. Godalming and Ash, Surrey 5. Mid Sussex 6. Woking, Surrey 7. Farnham and Bordon, Surrey 8. Esher and Walton, Surrey 9. Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk 10. East Grinstead and Uckfield, West Sussex 11. Henley and Thame, Oxfordshire 12. Sevenoaks, Kent 13. New Forest West, Hampshire 14. Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, Outer London 15. Tatton, Cheshire 16. West Dorset 17. Surrey Heath, Surrey 18. Maidenhead, Berkshire 19. Windsor, Berkshire 20. Guildford, Surrey The top places to retire in Scotland and Wales THESE are the top places to retire in Scotland according to L&G: 1. Mid Dunbartonshire 2. Stirling and Strathallan 3. East Renfrewshire 4 West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine 5. Na h-Eileanan an Iar 6. Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber 7. Perth and Kinross-shire 8. Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross 9. Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk 10. Dumfries and Galloway 11. Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire 12, Edinburgh North and Leith 13. Edinburgh West 14. Gordon and Buchan 15. Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale 16. Angus and Perthshire Glens 17. Arbroath and Broughty Ferry 18. Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock 19. North East Fife 20. Aberdeenshire North and Moray East These are the top places to retire in Wales according to L&G: 1. Monmouthshire 2. Dwyfor Meirionnydd 3. Vale of Glamorgan 4. Ynys Mon 5. Mid and South Pembrokeshire 6. Bangor Aberconwy 7. Caerfyrddin 8. Gower 9. Bridgend 10. Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe 11. Cardiff North 12. Clwyd North 13. Ceredigion Preseli 14. Clwyd East 15. Llanelli 16. Newport West and Islwyn 17. Pontypridd 18. Wrexham 19. Cardiff South and Penarth 20. Neath and Swansea East L&G said the south west of England performed well in its index in relation to housing, which considered factors such as access to residential care homes and the availability of suitable senior housing in the region. Bristol Central in Bristol, Gloucester in Gloucestershire, and Bournemouth East in Dorset all performed well for suitable housing for those in retirement. Meanwhile, Lancashire's Fylde area was the top performer in terms of social and community connection, followed by Lowestoft in Suffolk and Dorking and Horley in Surrey. This pillar considered the number of adults in the area aged 65 and over, life satisfaction levels, reported levels of happiness, and distance to the nearest station. The East of England scored well when ranked according to the nature pillar with Castle Point, Essex, South Holland and The Deepings, Lincolnshire, and South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, making the top three. This pillar involved looking at air quality, reported summer days, the percentage of addresses with private outdoor space, and the average size of private outdoor space. London constituencies claimed the top spots when assessed against the amenities pillar with Cities of London and Westminster, Holborn and St Pancras, and Islington South and Finsbury, all making the top three. Wales and Scotland also made the top five with Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Wales, Gwynedd) and Glasgow East taking fourth and fifth spots respectively. This pillar considered access to chemists, supermarkets, post offices, banks, libraries, and theatres, among other amenities. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? 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3 hours ago
- Automotive
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Busy garage with 200 branches to shut yet another site for good after string of closures
Check to see if your local garage is affected ENGINES OFF Busy garage with 200 branches to shut yet another site for good after string of closures Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR garage with 200 branches is set to shut yet another site after a wave of closures. Staff will be offered new roles at nearby locations "where possible" but redundancies have not been ruled out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Much-loved car garage owned by Halfords announces it will close down Credit: Google Maps Halfords National Tyres and Autocar garage in Greenock, Scotland will close to merge with its sister site, Halfords Autocentre, just down the road. Company bosses confirmed the news via a statement online, where they also revealed plans to "upgrade" the fresh site. This will include improving and modernising facilities in a bid to "better" customer experience. But while staff will be moved to different locations "where possible", it remains unclear whether any roles will be made redundant. A closure date is also yet to be confirmed. A spokesperson for Halfords said: 'We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Dalrymple Street will close following a review of our estate in the area. 'At the same time our Halfords Autocentre, which just a one-minute drive away on same road, is undergoing an upgrade as part of a new concept that focuses on providing a better customer experience through improved availability, modernised facilities, and investment in training. 'We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby locations where possible. 'We'd like to thank our customers for their continued support and hope to welcome them at our upgraded Halfords Autocentre when it reopens.' The closure comes just days after the company closed its Winchester site on St Cross Road. Halfords customer gets £100 parking ticket for burned out wreck of his Volvo after it erupts into flames in car park The garage had served locals for years, but staff have now been moved to the Halfords Autocentre at Martins Trading Park on Easton Lane — about a seven-minute drive away. Earlier this year, the firm also announced the closure of its site in Broughty Ferry, Dundee after what the company called a "review of our estate". The garage had been a trusted spot for locals needing everything from tyre changes to car servicing. Its central location made it convenient for residents and those passing through Broughty Ferry. The building is already up for sale or lease, with Shepherd Chartered Surveyors marketing it at offers over £250,000 or a lease of £25,000 per year. They believe the site has potential for various commercial uses or redevelopment, though any major changes would need planning permission.
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Health
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Fizzy drinks, ice cream and instant noodles could up your risk of LUNG cancer by 41%
Munching junk is especially bad news for both non-small cell lung cancer and the deadlier small cell type, experts say FOOD FOR THOUGHT Fizzy drinks, ice cream and instant noodles could up your risk of LUNG cancer by 41% Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOFFING fizzy drinks, ice cream and instant noodles could send your lung cancer risk soaring by 41 per cent, experts warn. A major study has found people who munch the most ultra-processed foods - or UPFs - are far more likely to get the disease than those who avoid them. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Fizzy drinks have been linked to lung cancer Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 The findings don't prove ultra-processed foods cause cancer, rather that people should still try to cut down Credit: Getty An international team of scientists said junk food is particularly bad for non-small cell lung cancer and the more aggressive small cell type. Professor Sam Hare, consultant chest radiologist at the Royal Free London NHS Trust, said: 'A quarter of lung cancer cases occur in non-smokers so we do need research exploring whether other factors are associated with lung cancer." The study tracked the diets and health of more than 100,000 adults in the US over 12 years and found 1,706 went on to develop lung cancer. On average, people had nearly three servings of UPFs a day, but some had up to six. The favourites across diets were soft drinks and lunch meats. But the list also includes fried food, cakes, pastries, salty snacks, breakfast cereals, instant noodles and soups, margarine, sweets, burgers, hot dogs and pizza. Those who scoffed the most UPFs were 41 per cent more likely to get lung cancer than those who ate the least, according to findings in Thorax. The research team, tried to account for whether people smoked or not, but not how heavily, which could still skew the results. They warned the findings don't prove UPFs cause lung cancer, but said people should still try to cut down. They wrote: 'Although additional research in other populations and settings is warranted, these findings suggest the healthy benefits of limiting UPF. I'm a doctor and these 5 changes could be a sign of deadly lung cancer "Limiting trends of UPF intake globally could contribute to reducing the burden of lung cancer.' Prof Hare said further work was needed "to establish direct causation between UPFs and lung cancer". "Crucially, whilst the study does make some adjustments for smoking status, the amount of smoking is not factored in, which is known to be directly related to lung cancer development," he said. 'Dietary habits also change considerably over the course of such long-term studies. 3 Lung cancer symptoms usually only emerge as the disease develops "It's difficult to directly conclude that lung cancer is related to the level of UPF consumption alone given it was only declared at the start of the study. 'That said, given the relative lack of info on non-smoking risk factors for lung cancer, it's important that the scientific community does more studies like this – we need genuine evidence-based advancement in early diagnosis of lung cancer in non-smokers, but this study isn't quite able to give us the answers yet.' The findings come as a separate study looked at teenage smoking in the UK over 50 years. Experts from the University of Michigan tracked rates in 16 and 17-year-olds from 1974 to 2018, and found it had dropped from 33 per cent to 12 per cent. But in 2018, 11 per cent of older teens were vaping and those who did were far more likely to go on to smoke. Writing in Tobacco Control, the authors said just 1.5 per cent of non-vaping teens picked up cigarettes, compared to 33 per cent of vapers. 'Tobacco control efforts should continue to focus on the prevention of general youth nicotine use and to specifically target youth who use e-cigarettes because their risk of cigarette smoking is similar to youth in the 1970s,' they wrote. But some academics have slammed the findings, saying the conclusion is 'not justified'.
