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Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62
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- Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62
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- 1:03
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- 3 years ago
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- Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold has died at the age of 62, her family said.
The businesswoman died on Thursday evening after seven years of treatment for breast cancer.
A family statement said: “It is with unspeakable sadness that Ann Summers confirm our amazing executive chair Jacqueline Gold CBE passed away yesterday evening with her husband Dan, daughter Scarlett, sister Vanessa, and brother-in-law Nick, by her side.”
Her sister Vanessa said: “Jacqueline courageously battled stage four breast cancer for seven years and was an absolute warrior throughout her cancer journey.
“In life she was a trailblazer, a visionary, and the most incredible woman, all of which makes this news that much harder to bear.
“As a family, we are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our wife, mum, sister, and best friend.”
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- Manchester United bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe attends presentation at Old Trafford
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- 0:51
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- 3 years ago
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- Sir Jim Ratcliffe was at Old Trafford on Friday to attend a presentation held by senior Manchester United management staff
INEOS founder Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani have made offers to buy United to American merchant bankers Raine, which was brought in to assist the club in assessing bids
The club’s owners, the Glazer family, announced last November they were conducting a strategic review, with the sale of United one option being considered
Ratcliffe, the 70-year-old owner of Ligue 1 club Nice, was joined at Old Trafford by INEOS co-owners Andy Currie and John Reece
Former British Cycling chief Sir David Brailsford, now director of sport at INEOS Sport, was also part of the delegation
Sheikh Jassim’s representatives were in Manchester on Thursday for a tour of Old Trafford before attending presentations at United’s Carrington training complex
United boss Erik Ten Hag rev...
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- Louis Tomlinson: For a long time I felt like I had a lot to prove
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- 1:23
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- 3 years ago
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- Louis Tomlinson says that for a long time he felt like he “had a lot to prove” but has now “gotten over that idea in my head”
The former One Direction member said there had been times when he had been “swimming against the tide” but was “proud” of what he had achieved
The singer-songwriter attended the red carpet premiere for his new documentary, All Of Those Voices, in London on Thursday
The film gives audiences an intimate and unvarnished view of Tomlinson’s life and career through never-before-seen home movie footage and behind the scenes access to his sell-out 2022 world tour
“When I watch this film it definitely makes me feel really proud because, you know, at times I have been swimming against the tide or life has been a little bit difficult, more challenging,” he told the PA news agency
“And as a whole that gives me a lot of hope for the future”
Tomlinson was joined at the pre...
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- RMT leader: Rail dispute is ‘stuck in a deadlock’
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- 1:35
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- 3 years ago
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- A bitter industrial dispute which is disrupting train services is “stuck in a deadlock”, according to the boss of the trade union involved
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, told the PA news agency that the latest offer aimed at stopping the strikes is “underfunded”
Up to three in five train services were cancelled on Thursday as a wave of industrial action spreads across the country
Teachers in England and university staff are also on strike in a continuation of a walkout on Wednesday
Members of the RMT at 14 train operating companies are striking on Thursday in a long-running row over pay, jobs and conditions
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- Liverpool fans deserve praise for behaviour at chaotic Champions League final in Paris
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- 1:29
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- 3 years ago
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- Liverpool fans should be praised for behaviour that meant no lives were lost at the Champions League final last season, the sports minister said on Tuesday
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- Record breaker Erling Haaland - Manchester City's goal machine
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- 1:48
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- 3 years ago
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- Erling Haaland became the fastest and youngest player to reach 30 Champions League goals as Manchester City thrashed RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday night
His five goals also brought up a fifth hat-trick of his debut season in England and here, the PA news agency looks at the significance of his performance
Haaland’s haul gave him 33 goals in 25 games in the competition, still aged 22
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- Gary Glitter returned to custody after breaching licence conditions m229555
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- 0:59
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- 3 years ago
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- Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has been recalled to prison following a breach of his licence conditions.
Glitter, who had a string of chart hits in the 1970s, had been freed in February 2023 after being jailed in 2015 for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.
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- The Royal Mint Launches a Gold Bar for the Islamic Community depicting the Kaaba
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- 1:18
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- 3 years ago
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- Created in consultation with the Muslim Council of Wales, and exclusively designed by Emma Noble, the 20g minted Kaaba gold bar has been released ahead of one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, and provides Muslims with the opportunity to give the gift of gold during Eid al-Fitr.
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- BBC apologises after Gary Lineker reinstated as presenter following tweet row
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- 1:50
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- 3 years ago
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- The BBC has apologised after an impartiality row over a tweet by Gary Lineker ended with the presenter reinstated as the host of Match of the Day.
Director-General Tim Davie said he recognised “the potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC’s social media guidance” following a “difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters, and most importantly, our audiences”.
Lineker thanked his fellow presenters and pundits for their “remarkable show of solidarity” after a number pulled out of BBC shows at the weekend when the former England striker was told to step back from hosting the show.
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- Erling Haaland celebrations have Pep Guardiola buzzing
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- 1:16
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- 3 years ago
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- Erling Haaland’s elated goal celebration after scoring the winner against Crystal Palace is symbolic of the striker’s satisfaction at Manchester City, boss Pep Guardiola believes
The Norway international’s second-half penalty was enough to seal victory on a rainy evening at Selhurst Park after the resilient hosts had largely frustrated Guardiola’s side before the break
Haaland’s 78th-minute spot-kick to draw City closer to table-toppers Arsenal extended his Premier League-leading tally to 28 goals and sparked a joyous moment after the final whistle
Guardiola said: “The way he celebrates his goals and his mates’ goals shows how happy he is here and how we are with him and his personality. He is a young lad, and to take the ball there under this pressure and put the ball away with determination and score was great
“What I would like when I finish our period together is the fact that he could improve the game with the ass...
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- British and Irish talent gear up for 95th Academy Awards in LA
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- 1:17
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- 3 years ago
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- The Banshees Of Inisherin and other Irish talent could win big at the Oscars, but face stiff competition from awards season juggernaut Everything Everywhere All At Once
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- What are the BBC’s guidelines on impartiality and do they apply to Gary Lineker?
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- 1:38
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- 3 years ago
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- Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has been asked to step back from his hosting duties in the BBC show after becoming embroiled in a row over impartiality
However, a former BBC executive has said there is “a lot of confusion” over whether the corporation’s guidelines should apply to Lineker – who works as a freelance broadcaster
In this vide, the PA news agency takes a look at the BBC’s rules on impartiality
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- Gary Lineker says he stands by criticism of Government’s immigration policy
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- 0:47
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- 3 years ago
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- Gary Lineker has said he stands by his criticism of the Government’s immigration policy and does not fear suspension by the BBC.
It came as the Culture Secretary described the Match Of The Day presenter’s comments as “disappointing and inappropriate” and said it is important for the BBC to maintain impartiality if it is to “retain the trust of the public who pay the licence fee”.
Lineker has faced criticism from members of the Conservative Party after comparing the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany.
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- Graham Potter hails ‘top performance’ from Marc Cucurella as Chelsea qualify
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- 0:57
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- 3 years ago
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- Graham Potter praised Marc Cucurella after the decision to restore him to Chelsea’s defence was vindicated by a brilliant individual display against Borussia Dortmund
The Blues reversed a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Germany to seal a stunning Champions League fightback and hand Potter his finest night as manager at Stamford Bridge
Cucurella had been left out of the manager’s last three matchday squads but was brought in to start in a back three with Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile unavailable
Goals either side of half-time from Raheem Sterling and a re-taken penalty from Kai Havertz won it for the Blues, after they had bombarded the Bundesliga’s second-place side during a first half in which they dominated and could have been out of sight
It was a performance that finally demonstrated the potential in the team following owner Todd Boehly’s whirlwind January transfer spend, with Joao Felix imperious in driving down the...
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- Stars brave cold to walk Shazam red carpet
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- 1:15
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- 3 years ago
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- Zachary Levi says he wondered whether it was “legal” to “swing at a Dame”, while filming with Helen Mirren for superhero blockbuster Shazam! Fury Of The Gods
The US actor said Dame Helen was “really game to just jump in” with fight sequences, to the point that she had not told crew members that she had broken her finger
The film sees Levi reprise his role as the superhero alter ego of Billy Batson who, along with his fellow foster kids, attempt to juggle their teen lives and super-powers before being confronted by a vengeful trio of ancient Goddesses
Dame Helen joins the cast of the action packed DC sequel, alongside Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler – as the goddesses Hespera, Kalypso and Anthea, respectively
Speaking to the PA news agency at the London premiere of the film, Levi praised Dame Helen as “an awesome human being”
Asked if he had been “beaten up” by the veteran actress in the movie he said: “...
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- Keanu Reeves on expanding the John Wick universe in the franchise’s latest film
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- 1:14
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- 3 years ago
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- Keanu Reeves has said they wanted to expand the John Wick universe in the franchise’s latest film, by connecting to his character’s journey and opening up the storyline friendships
The hyper-violent series follows the eponymous hero assassin, played by Reeves, as he attempts to take revenge on those who have wronged him
In the upcoming film, John Wick: Chapter 4, Wick uncovers a path to defeating the High Table, the body that governs organised crime across the entire world, but before he can earn his freedom he must face a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes
Speaking to the PA news agency about the latest instalment at a gala screening in central London, Reeves, 58, said: “I think we wanted to be fresh and different, I don’t know if that was really our goal
“I think we really wanted just to expand the John Wick universe, but really connect to John and the journey that...
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- Jill Scott set to become first woman to captain England at Soccer Aid 2023
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- 0:57
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- 3 years ago
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- Euro 2022 winner Jill Scott will become the first female to captain England in this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF charity match
The game will take place on Sunday, June 11 at Old Trafford, where England will be looking to claim their first win over the World XI FC since 2018
Since its inception in 2006, Soccer Aid has raised over £75million for UNICEF, including £15m for last year’s match at the London Stadium which finished 2-2 before the World XI secured victory on penalties
Scott was part of the record-breaking England team that won the European Championship title last summer and hit the headlines again in November after winning ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
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- UK industrial action: What strikes are coming up
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- 1:06
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- 3 years ago
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- The UK has been hit by a barrage of industrial action as nurses, teachers, civil servants, rail workers, university staff, physiotherapists, Royal Mail workers, junior doctors and ambulance staff strike over pay and conditions
Here is a look at who is on strike over the next few weeks
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- Jurgen Klopp praises Mohamed Salah following Liverpool thrashing of Man Utd
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- 0:53
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- 3 years ago
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- Manager Jurgen Klopp has long since stopped marvelling at Mo Salah’s exploits on the pitch but even he had to single him out the Liverpool versus Man United game, which saw Liverpool win with seven goals to zero
“Mo Salah achieved tonight something really, really special – we should not forget that just because we are used to him scoring a lot of goals,” said the Reds boss
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- People are struggling: Passengers at London Waterloo react to latest jump in rail fares
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- 1:06
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- 3 years ago
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- "People are struggling already."
Passengers at London Waterloo react after it was announced rail fares in England and Wales jumped by up to 5.9% on average on Sunday.
The change adds hundreds of pounds to the cost of many annual season tickets.
As union strikes and unreliable services continue to affect customers, while energy and food bills increase, campaign group Railfuture said it is “really harsh on the poor rail traveller” and a “bitter pill to swallow”.
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- Cycling protesters call on Sadiq Khan to increase safety for women
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- 0:58
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- 3 years ago
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- Riders used their pedal power in a protest calling for cycling to be made safer for women in London.
Laps of central London – starting and ending at Marble Arch and taking in Buckingham Palace, Whitehall and Trafalgar Square – were enjoyed by hundreds who want to see cycling used equally by men and women in the capital by 2030.
The ride was organised by the London Cycling Campaign’s (LCC) Women’s Network ahead of International Women’s Day, along with the Joyriders women’s cycling organisation and the Londra Bisiklet Kulubu, which is a riding group mainly run by and for members of London’s Turkish/Kurdish community.
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- Premier League stoppage time to be monitored says Gianni Infantino
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- 0:56
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- 3 years ago
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- The Premier League will be monitored next season to make sure referees are accurately calculating the length of stoppages in matches, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.
FIFA’s referees chief Pierluigi Collina led a concerted effort to cut down time-wasting at last year’s World Cup finals in Qatar, and the International Football Association Board now wants the same criteria to be used in competitions worldwide from July 1.
On average, a BBC study published this week found 11 minutes and eight seconds were added on in total in first-round matches in Qatar.
Goal celebrations, as well as player injuries, substitutions and VAR checks must all be closely monitored by officials.
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- Erik ten Hag says victory at Liverpool would be 'next step' for Man Utd
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- 1:18
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- 3 years ago
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- Erik ten Hag is looking forward to experiencing the hostile atmosphere at Anfield as he takes Manchester United to Liverpool for the first time.
After winning his first trophy as Red Devils boss with last weekend’s Carabao Cup triumph, defeating Barcelona in Europe and securing a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals, Ten Hag turns his attention back to the Premier League.
Victory in Sunday’s clash would keep United in position to take advantage of any Arsenal or Manchester City slip-ups, while defeat would bolster Liverpool’s hopes of a late push for the top four.
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- Sunak hails ‘decisive breakthrough’ on post Brexit rules for Northern Ireland
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- 1:59
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- 3 years ago
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- Rishi Sunak has said his “decisive breakthrough” on post-Brexit rules will remove trade barriers for Northern Ireland and give the UK a “veto” on EU law as he seeks the backing of unionists.
The Prime Minister hailed the controversially named “Windsor Framework” as marking a “new chapter” on relations with Brussels that he hopes will restore powersharing in Stormont.
But European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the replacement to the Northern Ireland Protocol still includes a role for the European Court of Justice – a key issue for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
The pair finalised the long-awaited deal to improve the agreement signed by Boris Johnson more than three years ago after a meeting in Windsor lasting under two hours.
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- Bukayo Saka used to getting ‘kicked and fouled’, says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
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- 1:02
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- 3 years ago
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- Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to deal with the rough treatment he receives from opponents but feels the Arsenal winger can also do more to help his cause
The PA news agency understands Saka is close to signing a new, long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium, with the England international top of Arsenal’s goals and assists charts this season
The 21-year-old has not missed any of Arsenal’s last 65 league games, the longest run in the division, as Arteta’s side travel to Leicester on Saturday looking to stay top of the table
Saka has been under the spotlight in recent weeks over a perceived lack of protection from officials, with just four yellow cards shown to opponents from 40 fouls
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- Key moments in a year of war since Russia invaded Ukraine
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- 2:30
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- 3 years ago
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- Today marks the one-year anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine
Here is a timeline of the main events since the conflict began
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- Starmer sets out five “missions” that would guide a Labour government
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- 1:48
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- 3 years ago
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- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised to restore British pride by shaking up the way the government works to boost economic growth, fix the NHS and tackle crime.
Setting out five “missions” that would guide a Labour government, Sir Keir promised to end “sticking plaster politics” focused on short-term fixes.
He said Labour’s approach would offer “a clarity that will ruffle feathers across Whitehall and beyond, but one that is necessary”.
With his sights on a “decade of national renewal” – suggesting it would take at least two terms of Labour government – Sir Keir set out his missions:
– Securing the highest sustained growth in the G7, with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country;
– Making Britain a “clean energy superpower” with zero-carbon electricity generation by 2030;
– Building an NHS fit for the future by reforming health and care services to ...
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- Ukrainian family speaks out on the year anniversary of the invasion
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- 1:34
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- 3 years ago
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- A family who fled Ukraine after the Russian invasion have praised the kindness they have been shown by the British people as they urged the UK to keep supplying their country’s fighters with even more powerful weapons
Pavlo Romaniukha, 41, moved to Sheffield in May last year with his wife Rymma Parkhomenko-Romaniukha, 31, and their 10-year-old son Dmytro
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- Pep Guardiola tells Man City players to hold heads high after RB Leipzig draw
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- 0:34
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- 3 years ago
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- Pep Guardiola told his Manchester City players to hold their heads high after drawing with RB Leipzig in the Champions League
City had to settle for a 1-1 draw in Germany after dominating the first half, with Riyad Mahrez’s 27th-minute strike the sole reward for their total supremacy in the opening period
The second half was a different affair with chances at both ends, and Josko Gvardiol’s header 20 minutes from time restored parity before the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on March 14
City manager Guardiola strode on to the pitch at the final whistle and spoke to his players in a huddle, telling reporters later: “Their heads were down. I said ‘why are your heads down?’
“I said ‘get your heads up – it was really good. (If) people don’t like it, it doesn’t matter. You played the game you should play’”
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- Joe Wicks proud after book chosen for World Book Day
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Joe Wicks discusses his latest book, Bedtime For The Burpee Bears, which Wicks co-wrote with Vivian French (HarperCollins Children’s Books), being chosen as a £1 book author by World Book Day
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- Jurgen Klopp feels Real Madrid tie is over after Anfield hammering
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- 0:46
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- 3 years ago
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- Jurgen Klopp’s gut feeling is that Liverpool’s Champions League dreams are over after Real Madrid pulled off a staggering 5-2 comeback win in the first leg of their last-16 tie
A night that started with Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah goals ended in the Reds’ worst ever European home defeat
Vinicius Junior’s brace had Madrid level at the break, with Eder Militao’s header moments after the restart taking the wind out of Liverpool’s sails
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- UK industrial action: The strikes coming up
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The UK has been hit by a barrage of industrial action as nurses, teachers, civil servants, rail workers, university staff, physiotherapists, Royal Mail workers and ambulance staff strike over pay and conditions
Here is a look at which strikes are coming up
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- London Fashion Week 2023:The Highlights
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- 2:01
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- 3 years ago
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- David Koma, Richard Quinn and Julien Macdonald were some of the big name designers who put on shows this year
Here is a look at some of the highlights at London Fashion Week 2023
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- Body found in river is missing mother Nicola Bulley
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A body found in a river has been identified as missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, police have said.
The body was found in the River Wyre in Lancashire, around a mile from where the 45-year-old mortgage adviser was last seen.
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- Cristian Stellini expects Antonio Conte to make Spurs return after Chelsea clash
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- 1:25
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- 3 years ago
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- Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini laughed off his 100 per cent record while deputising for Antonio Conte and revealed a potential return date for his manager following a vital 2-0 win over West Ham
Stellini again guided Spurs to a crucial victory – like against Marseille and Manchester City earlier this season – after second-half goals from Emerson Royal and Son Heung-min secured London derby bragging rights and sent them above Newcastle into fourth
It ensured Tottenham ended a difficult week on a high after back-to-back defeats to Leicester and AC Milan had been followed by the news Conte was back off work after doctors ordered him to rest after he rushed his return following gallbladder surgery on February 1
Conte was able to be involved during Sunday’s match to advise his coaching staff of tactical decisions via text as his long-serving assistant Stellini made it six wins from six when he has deputised, having also clinched three vict...
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- Stars wear blue ribbons on Baftas red carpet in solidarity with refugees
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- 1:25
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- 3 years ago
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- Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis were among the stars wearing a blue ribbon at the Bafta film awards to show their solidarity and support for refugees and displaced people around the world
Colin Farrell, Daryl McCormack, Paul Mescal, Bill Nighy and Angela Bassett were also among the nominees spotted with the #WithRefugees ribbon on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony
The United Nations refugee agency, the UNHCR, invited the famous faces to wear the ribbon as an “emblem of compassion and solidarity” for those who have been forced to flee their homes because of war, conflict, and persecution
Speaking to the PA news agency on the red carpet about why she wanted to wear the ribbon, supporting actress nominee Curtis said: “My friend Cate Blanchett is asking people to remind us all in the midst of all the season of shiny things that of course there are terrible refugee crises going on all over the world everywhere all at ...
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- Kate champions sustainable fashion by rewearing Bafta dress at 2023 ceremony
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- 0:26
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- 3 years ago
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- The Princess of Wales has shown her commitment to environmentally friendly fashion by rewearing a dress on the EE Bafta red carpet
Kate donned a Grecian-style gown by Alexander McQueen, which she first wore to the Baftas in 2019
Accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the couple walked the Bafta red carpet for the first time in three years
The white one-shouldered gown has undergone some minor alterations, with the floral detailing on the shoulder swapped for a sweeping train of material
Kate further modernised the look with her styling
She paired the outfit with floral gold earrings and black opera gloves – which is emerging as a key red carpet trend this awards season
For his outfit, William kept things classic and simple in a double-breasted black velvet tuxedo jacket
The princess wore the first iteration of the gown in 2019, topping off the look with a pair of diamond earrings that belonged to ...
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- Graham Potter excited by Chelsea squad despite team building ‘challenges’
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Graham Potter admits he faces “challenges” in integrating over £300m of new talent at Chelsea but is adamant his side will be a united front for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Borussia Dortmund
The Blues have never faced BVB in European competition and will hope their first-leg meeting to begin the knockout stages will result in just their second win of 2023, despite splashing significant cash in January
Chelsea’s form since the window closed has sparked rumours that the influx of new faces has led to tensions at Stamford Bridge, but Potter said: “It’s a squad that we’re really excited about but at the same time, we know there are challenges and work we have to do
“Whenever you’re forming a new group, if all of us started to work together, we’d have to take some time, understand what makes us tick, understand how we can help each other
“That is the impression I get when I see the boys on a daily basis. The...
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- Still no evidence of a crime over Nicola Bulley’s disappearance, police say
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- No evidence of a crime has been found in the investigation into Nicola Bulley’s disappearance, a police chief said, as he criticised “ill-informed speculation” that had distracted detectives
Lancashire Police Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson defended his force’s investigation into the case of the missing mother-of-two at a press conference on Wednesday
Ms Bulley disappeared while walking her springer spaniel, Willow, in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre after she dropped her two daughters – aged six and nine – at school on January 27
Setting out the details of the probe in more detail than police “normally” would, he said the scale has been “unprecedented”
Nearly 40 detectives have sifted through hundreds of hours of CCTV, dashcam footage and tip-offs from the public
And Mr Lawson said: “There is no evidence to indicate a criminal aspect or third-party involvement in Nicola’s disappearanc...
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- Jurgen Klopp reacts to much needed Merseyside derby win
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Jurgen Klopp admitted his relief after Liverpool finally won their first Premier League game of 2023 with a 2-0 derby victory over Everton on Monday
Mohamed Salah scored in the competition for the first time since Boxing Day and January signing Cody Gakpo notched his first goal for the club in the Anfield triumph
Liverpool’s success ended a run of four league games without a win and lifted them to ninth in the table while struggling Everton remained in the bottom three
Asked how he felt after the game, Liverpool manager Klopp said: “Relieved – that’s it, that’s the main feeling since the final whistle
“I’m happy with the performance. It was necessary that we played the game we wanted to play and not the game Everton wanted to play
“You cannot avoid it all the time but they didn’t have an extremely high number of set-pieces. With the all aggression you have to show, you have to make sure you don’t overd...
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- Idris Elba on James Bond: I'm not going to be that guy
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Actor Idris Elba says he is going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther — not James Bond
Speaking Tuesday to the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming’s famed British spy
Those had grown louder after Daniel Craig’s demise as Bond in the 25th film in the franchise called No Time To Die
Asked about his upcoming film based on the British series Luther, Elba clearly ruled himself out of playing 007
“It’s very dark,” Elba said of the series
“We’ve been working on the television show for about 10 years and so the natural ambition is to take it to the big screen, and so we’re here with the first movie”
He added: “You know, a lot of people talk about another character that begins with ‘J’ and ends with ‘B,’ but I’m not going to be that guy
“I’m going to be John Luther. That’...
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- England World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan retires from cricket
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket
The 36-year-old oversaw the transformation of England’s white-ball side from also-rans in 2015 to 50-over world champions at Lord’s four years later
He called time on his international career last year but continued to play county cricket for Middlesex and represent London Spirit in The Hundred
Morgan intends to remain involved in the game, working as a commentator and pundit
“It is with great pride that I am announcing my retirement from all forms of cricket,” Morgan posted on Twitter
“I believe that now is the right time to step away from the game that has given me so much over the years”
Dublin-born Morgan began his international career with his native Ireland in 2006 but switched his allegiance to England in 2009, citing a lifelong desire to play Test cricket
The left-hander we...
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- I was born to do this – Alison Hammond on presenting at the Bafta Film Awards
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Presenter Alison Hammond believes she was born to present at the 2023 Bafta Film Awards and described it as a "dream job come true".
The former Big Brother contestant is hosting Bafta Studio, an immersive and access-all-areas experience.
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- Messages of hope tied to bridge over River Wyre as search for Nicola Bulley continues
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- People have tied yellow ribbons, with messages of hope written on them, to a bridge over the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, as police continue their search for missing woman Nicola Bulley
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- Jurgen Klopp has to be trusted to rebuild Liverpool squad says Ian Rush
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush believes Jurgen Klopp has to be trusted to rebuild a squad which is approaching the end of its natural life cycle
Performances have dropped off significantly since last season’s quadruple-chasing efforts saw the side finish with two trophies
But the exit from both those domestic cups this term, plus falling well off the pace in the race for the top four – combined with some lengthy injuries – have highlighted the cracks which have appeared in an ageing squad
The last four matches have seen captain Jordan Henderson, 32, and Fabinho, 29, left out of the starting line-up – although the latter was ill for the defeat at Wolves – while 31-year-old forward Roberto Firmino has only just returned to training having been out since November
Firmino is one of five players out of contract in the summer, the others being midfielders Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner and third-choice goa...
- Title
- I still feel fresh and young – Anthony Joshua ready for Jermaine Franklin fight
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Anthony Joshua insists he is still feeling fresh as he targets his first win since 2020 after putting “his heart back” into boxing
The two-time former world heavyweight champion will face Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena on April 1 having lost his last two fights to Oleksandr Usyk
Joshua’s last victory came against Kubrat Pulev in December 2020, while American Franklin beat Pavel Sour and Rodney Moore before losing a close fight against Dillian White at Wembley Arena in November
- Title
- Steve Borthwick explains decision to drop Marcus Smith against Italy
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Steve Borthwick explains his decision to drop Marcus Smith for England as part of a revamped midfield named for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy
Having started the last eight Tests together, Smith has been demoted to the bench to accommodate Owen Farrell’s selection at fly-half instead of inside centre
Former England boss Eddie Jones hoped the creative alliance would blossom in time for the World Cup and Steve Borthwick retained the duo for his first game in charge against Scotland last Saturday, but they have fired only sporadically as a partnership
- Title
- Burt Bacharach dies aged 94
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Burt Bacharach, the composer of classic pop songs including I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By, has died at the age of 94.
His publicist confirmed to the PA news agency that he died surrounded by relatives at home.
The songwriter and pianist wrote hundreds of songs from the 1960s to the 1980s, many with his long-standing lyricist Hal David, who died in 2012 aged 91.
- Title
- PM says ‘nothing off the table’ when it comes to sending fighter jets to Ukraine
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “Nothing is off the table” when it comes to the question of providing fighter jets to Ukraine, the Prime Minister has said.
Rishi Sunak, speaking during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, said sending warplanes was “part of the conversation” between the pair.
His comment came after Downing Street confirmed the Prime Minister had asked Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to investigate what jets the UK could potentially give to Ukraine in its struggle against invading Russian forces.
Even before Mr Zelensky stepped foot on British soil, No 10 had announced that the UK would start training Ukrainian air force pilots as part of a long-term strategy to safeguard Kyiv’s future.
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- ‘Mindless’ vandalism of 5 000 year old Hill of Tara monument condemned
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The vandalism of a 5,000-year-old Irish monument has been condemned by a heritage group as “mindless” and “ugly”
The Lia Fail standing stone, located on the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, served as the coronation stone where all the high kings of Ireland were crowned up to the year 500
On Tuesday, Gardai received a report of criminal damage done to the Lia Fail, which can be translated from old Irish to mean “stone of destiny”
The word “fake” has been spray-painted in capital letters on all four sides of the granite monument
Members of the National Monuments Service and the Office of Public Works attended the scene on Wednesday morning
Workers were seen using a steam cleaner to slowly clear off the graffiti under the supervision of representatives of the National Monuments Service
“It’s understood graffiti damage was caused to the stone sometime between Monday evening, February 6 and Tuesday ...
