Top Boy star Micheal Ward denies raping woman in car

Michael Ward, the British actor, has denied allegations of raping a woman in a car, asserting in court that their interaction was consensual and that he believed they were “having a great time.” The 28-year-old actor faces charges including two counts of rape and three of sexual assault, stemming from an incident that allegedly took… Continue reading Top Boy star Micheal Ward denies raping woman in car

Zachery Dereniowski: A 'kindness influencer' gave my family free World Cup tickets

Cormac Carville, a father from County Down, has shared how an unexpected act of kindness inspired him to be more compassionate. While visiting Toronto with his wife Catherine and their four sons, Carville had hoped to take his family to a World Cup match. However, the cost of around £2,000 for full admission was beyond… Continue reading Zachery Dereniowski: A 'kindness influencer' gave my family free World Cup tickets

Andy Burnham provided 'error-filled' pitch for Wales, WalesOnline says

A Welsh news outlet has criticized an article submitted by Labour MP Andy Burnham for publication, describing it as riddled with errors. According to WalesOnline, the piece provided by Burnham’s team appeared to be a version of essays previously written for London and Scotland, with only place names altered to fit a Welsh context. The… Continue reading Andy Burnham provided 'error-filled' pitch for Wales, WalesOnline says

World Cup 2026: England midfielder Jordan Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to undergo surgery for a wrist injury sustained during the celebration of his team’s victory over Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. This development raises uncertainty about his ability to participate in the subsequent matches of the tournament. The 36-year-old player appeared to injure himself when he… Continue reading World Cup 2026: England midfielder Jordan Henderson expected to have surgery on injured wrist

Keir Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time

The prime minister and foreign secretary played active roles in opposing a proposed change to the kick-off time for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, which FIFA had considered in the days before the game. Sir Keir Starmer directed officials to argue, with the support of the Football Association, that the match should remain scheduled… Continue reading Keir Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time

Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey

Former defence secretary John Healey has publicly criticised the Treasury for its reluctance to view defence expenditure as a catalyst for economic growth. Healey, who resigned from his cabinet position amid disagreements over a long-delayed military spending plan, identified this fiscal stance as a critical factor that ultimately undermined Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Last week,… Continue reading Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey

Why is Nigel Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?

After being elected as a Member of Parliament, Farage reported a trip to Belgium valued at £9,253, which was funded by Cottrell in April 2024, prior to the election. Later that year, he also declared a donation of £15,276 from the same donor to cover a domestic flight within the United States in December 2024.… Continue reading Why is Nigel Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?

Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest hears

An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack revealed troubling evidence about her relationship with a club coach. The coach, Jonathan Morgan, who worked with Cusack from February 2023, described her to the Football Association (FA) as “generally a liar,” a statement that was brought to light during the proceedings at… Continue reading Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest hears

Teenagers cleared of murdering 15-year-old boy in sword attack

Two teenagers have been found not guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Amen Teklay, who died in Glasgow after being stabbed in the chest with a sword. The fatal stabbing took place in the St George’s Cross area in March 2025 during a confrontation involving the two boys, who were 14 and 15 years old… Continue reading Teenagers cleared of murdering 15-year-old boy in sword attack