In a significant development for Manchester United Football Club, it has been confirmed that billionaire petrochemicals tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be acquiring a 25% stake. The announcement comes after 13 months of discussions and negotiations, which will now culminate in Sir Jim taking control of the club’s footballing affairs. With a price of $33
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Ian Pepperell, renowned for his portrayal of Roy Tucker in the long-running BBC Radio 4 drama The Archers, passed away at the age of 53 after battling with a prolonged illness. The news of his death, announced by the BBC, has left fans and the entertainment industry mourning the loss of a talented actor who
After 39 long years, Wham!’s iconic hit “Last Christmas” has officially been declared the UK’s Christmas number one. This festive classic triumphed over fierce competition from other beloved holiday songs, including Sam Ryder’s “You’re Christmas To Me,” Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s timeless duet, and Noah
The UK is bracing itself for the impact of Storm Pia, which is expected to cause widespread disruption, prompting authorities to issue “do not travel” advice and close schools. With the arrival of a yellow weather warning for wind, which will last until Thursday evening, the north and northeast of Scotland are predicted to experience
In a harrowing case that has left a community devastated, two teenagers have been found guilty of the brutal murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey. The attack, described as “frenzied and ferocious,” took place in Linear Park in Culcheth, near Warrington, where Brianna was lured and stabbed 28 times in her head, neck, and back with
Scotland has introduced a new tax threshold for high earners, significantly impacting individuals with an income above £75,000. This change means that those falling into this bracket will face a tax rate of 45%. Previously, Scotland already had the highest tax band in the UK, with a rate of 47% for individuals earning over £125,000.
Rishi Sunak, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing mounting pressure to support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Ten senior Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs), including former cabinet ministers, have accused Israel of carrying out the “brutalization of the civilian Palestinian population.” They argue that these actions risk fueling more extremism in the region.
A devastating incident in a Derbyshire town centre has left a community in mourning and a family shattered. Samuel Wilson, a 26-year-old man from Long Eaton, tragically lost his life after being struck by a van that drove into a group of people in Ilkeston in the early hours of Saturday morning. This senseless act
After an intense search for missing woman Gaynor Lord, a post-mortem examination of a body found in the River Wensum has revealed that there are “no indications of any third-party involvement.” This dreadful discovery came a week after Ms. Lord’s disappearance, leaving her family devastated. The death is not being treated as suspicious, according to
“It was an all-consuming fear that I would just stop breathing in my sleep, but still, all I wanted was to take more.” These are the words of Rory Maslen (they/them), a 21-year-old student from Leeds, who fell victim to the devastating grip of prescription drug addiction. Sitting in their university flat, Rory recounts the