Work tackling England’s potholes ‘turning a corner’ as more funding announced Work tackling England’s potholes is “starting to turn a corner” as nearly 7,000 miles of road resurfacing is set to be completed this year, the Government has said. This is the equivalent distance of travelling between London and Singapore and includes nearly 5,000 miles
Four contenders make City of Culture shortlist for 2029 Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK City of Culture for 2029. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the
Late Declan Rice strike snatches Arsenal a point at Bayern Munich Declan Rice stole the limelight from Harry Kane as Arsenal hit back to snatch a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena. Gunners midfielder Rice lashed low beyond Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer eight minutes from
Carrick’s Como calamity – Manchester United slump to embarrassing loss in Italy Manchester United fell to one of the most embarrassing European defeats in their history as Champions League upstarts Como ran out 4-1 victors to heap pressure on head coach Michael Carrick. The under-fire Red Devils boss had felt Sunday’s purposeful point at rivals
Noel Gallagher to appear on final season of Chicken Shop Date Oasis star Noel Gallagher has been confirmed as the next guest to appear on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date. The singer-songwriter, 59, was revealed as the third guest to appear on the final season of the hit YouTube series which sees Dimoldenberg interview celebrities
Attention moves to Rosebank as Andy Burnham defends Jackdaw approval Attention is set to move to the Rosebank oil and gas field after Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended the decision to approve Jackdaw. Gas from the Jackdaw field will start flowing within weeks after Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh backed the scheme.
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, it is understood. The Metropolitan Police did not identify the politician, 63, but said in a statement it is investigating a report passed on by officers
Change will come on antisemitism in England’s schools – Education Secretary The Education Secretary has said “change will come” on antisemitism in schools and colleges in England as she accepted all of the recommendations in Sir David Bell’s review. Lucy Powell told the Commons that all children and teachers should be able to go to
Texas to rerelease White On Blonde and embark on 30th anniversary arena tour The band Texas will rerelease their album White On Blonde for its 30th anniversary and embark on an arena tour next year. The album, the group’s fourth, was released in 1997 and became their first record to top the UK charts and
VAR who wrongly awarded Man City’s derby winner set for Premier League return The VAR who incorrectly awarded Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby goal last month has been reinstated to Premier League duty. Matt Donohue, who along with assistant Blake Antrobus failed to spot Manchester City’s Enzo Fernandez was offside and interfering with play in the