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Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton a sprint victory in China
Max Verstappen denied Lewis Hamilton the first sprint win of his career after passing his rival to win in China on Saturday. Hamilton started second, and rolled back the years at the Shanghai International Circuit by beating pole-sitter Lando Norris off the line, and taking control of the 19-lap cha...
Woman ‘almost died’ trying to cure cancer with juice diet
A woman who almost died trying to cure her cancer with a juice diet has warned others against “cutting out” traditional medical advice and trying to source alternative information online. Medics tried to get Irena Stoynova to use conventional cancer treatments after she was diagnosed with non-Ho...
What the papers say – April 20
Conflict in Iran and an upcoming welfare crackdown for British taxpayers take the lead on Saturday’s front pages. The Daily Mirror, the Financial Times and The Guardian all focus on the conflict in the Middle East as tensions rise between Israel and Iran. Daily Mirror: Now the world waits on Iran ...
Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles of Dead Poets Society star in Taylor Swift video
The new music video for Taylor Swift’s lead single Fortnight stars US actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles from the classic film Dead Poets Society, which was released in 1989 – the number for which Swift has a special affinity. The US pop superstar surprised her fans on Friday by releasing a sec...
Britain’s Got Talent to return with packed launch featuring two golden buzzers
Britain’s Got Talent fans are in for a treat as two coveted golden buzzers will be awarded when the show returns to screens this Saturday. Acts from around the world hoping to impress the judges with their unique talent will feature in the explosive launch episode of the ITV talent show’s 17th s...
Britain’s Got Talent to return with packed launch featuring two golden buzzers
Britain’s Got Talent fans are in for a treat as two coveted golden buzzers will be awarded when the show returns to screens this Saturday. Acts from around the world hoping to impress the judges with their unique talent will feature in the explosive launch episode of the ITV talent show’s 17th s...
About 80 firefighters called to battle blaze at historic London pub
A historic pub in London’s south-west was damaged in a fire on Friday night, London Fire Brigade said. Emergency crews were called to the Burn Bullock in Mitcham at around 7.30pm amid reports that the London Road building was on fire. The heritage-listed pub, which has been closed for more than 10...
Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles of Dead Poets Society star in Taylor Swift video
The new music video for Taylor Swift’s lead single Fortnight stars US actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles from the classic film Dead Poets Society, which was released in 1989 – the number for which Swift has a special affinity. The US pop superstar surprised her fans on Friday by releasing a sec...
Ex-girlfriend of Dele Alli feared for her life during robbery at his home
The ex-girlfriend of footballer Dele Alli said “I thought I was going to be killed” when his London home was raided by armed robbers in May 2020. Model Ruby Mae has spoken for the first time since the incident, where Everton midfielder Alli was attacked and ordered to hand over valuables from hi...
Ex-girlfriend of Dele Alli feared for her life during robbery at his home
The ex-girlfriend of footballer Dele Alli said “I thought I was going to be killed” when his London home was raided by armed robbers in May 2020. Model Ruby Mae has spoken for the first time since the incident, where Everton midfielder Alli was attacked and ordered to hand over valuables from hi...
Police investigating following disorder in Lone Moor Road area of Derry
Police dealt with disorder in the Lone Moor Road area of Derry this evening, Friday 19th April. Chief Inspector Moyne said: “Officers intervened following public disorder after a football match in the area. “When responding to the incident, masonry was thrown at police. There have been no report...
Claudia Winkleman says men on The Traitors were ‘threatened’ by smart women
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman said she believes male contestants were consecutively chosen to become traitors on the hit BBC show because they were “threatened” by smart women. The TV star has fronted two series of the tense game show, in which people try to identify who among them are “...
Claudia Winkleman says men on The Traitors were ‘threatened’ by smart women
The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman said she believes male contestants were consecutively chosen to become traitors on the hit BBC show because they were “threatened” by smart women. The TV star has fronted two series of the tense game show, in which people try to identify who among them are “...
Police investigating following disorder in Lone Moor Road area of Derry
Police dealt with disorder in the Lone Moor Road area of Derry this evening, Friday 19th April. Chief Inspector Moyne said: “Officers intervened following public disorder after a football match in the area. “When responding to the incident, masonry was thrown at police. There have been no report...
Quarter of ambulance vehicles more than five years old, figures show
A quarter of Scottish Ambulance Service vehicles are more than five years old and one was registered nearly 20 years ago, according to “deeply alarming” figures shared by the Scottish Conservatives. The service has 1,298 ambulances with registration dates, of which 337 were registered before Feb...
Call to support families in Tipperary struggling with waste costs
Thurles councillor Peggy Ryan has asked the council to look at initiatives to support struggling families with waste disposal. Cllr Ryan said there are people who accumulate household waste because they cannot afford a collection service. She said Limerick County Council do have an initiative, but T...
Kilkenny water babies honoured at 2024 Water Babies Little Heroes Awards
Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swimming school, is pleased to announce that 14 inspiring babies and children from across Ireland have been honoured at Water Babies Little Heroes Awards this year, including two youngsters from Kilkenny. Water Babies unveiled heartwarming tales of ...
‘Swatting’ hoax caller who faked hostage situation sentenced
A British video gamer whose fake call to US police led to the shooting of an innocent man has been spared jail. Robert Walker-McDaid, 28, from Coventry, rang a US terrorism hotline in 2015 claiming he had plastic explosives and hostages. The “swatting” incident led to a Swat (special weapons and...
British actress Sophie Rundle expecting ‘baby number two’
Sophie Rundle has shared a picture of her growing baby bump as she awaits the arrival of her second child with partner Matt Stokoe. The British actress, famed for playing Ada Thorne in BBC gangster epic Peaky Blinders and Ann Walker in BBC drama Gentleman Jack, posted a photograph of herself heavily...
British actress Sophie Rundle expecting ‘baby number two’
Sophie Rundle has shared a picture of her growing baby bump as she awaits the arrival of her second child with partner Matt Stokoe. The British actress, famed for playing Ada Thorne in BBC gangster epic Peaky Blinders and Ann Walker in BBC drama Gentleman Jack, posted a photograph of herself heavily...