Manchester United reviewing Michael Carrick’s position over international break Manchester United are reviewing head coach Michael Carrick’s position as the club take stock during the international break, the Press Association understands. The Red Devils will spend the two-week domestic hiatus in the relegation zone after failing to add to August’s solitary Premier League win against
Meghan ‘not strong enough’ to deliver speech with Harry after father’s arrest The Duchess of Sussex has pulled out of making a joint speech with the Duke of Sussex in Brussels about online child safety because she is “not strong enough” after her father’s arrest. Harry and Meghan had both been due to deliver the
One of the killers of James Bulger to remain in prison One of the killers of James Bulger is to remain behind bars after he told a Parole Board panel he should stay in prison. Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review, which took place in private, that he was not seeking
Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies at the age of 69 Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed. The broadcaster was best known for fronting the BBC garden makeover show from 1997 to 2005. Walsh’s agent, Debbie Schiesser, told the Press Association:
Russell Brand jailed for 10 and-a-half years Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame. Brand, now 51, abused his celebrity status to prey on women and was convicted after a trial at Southwark Crown
Russell Brand jailed for more than 10 years for rape and sexual assaults Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame. Brand, now 51, abused his celebrity status to prey on women and was convicted
Frozen asset: Pack of ice cubes is Deliveroo’s most delivered item for 2026 A 2kg pack of ice cubes was Deliveroo’s most delivered item this year, according to a report from the delivery platform. The firm delivered more Premium 2kg Ice Cubes from supermarket Iceland to UK households than any other item this year as
‘Essential lifeline’ for consumers must not be restricted, say organisations Concerns that consumers could face a harder uphill battle to get redress when they have problems with financial firms have been raised by consumer campaigners and charities. Which? and a coalition of organisations, including Money Saving Expert, Citizens Advice, Age UK, Surviving Economic Abuse, StepChange
Documentary team to retrace Shackleton’s gruelling South Georgia trek A team of history documentary-makers are preparing for an ambitious bid to retrace the steps of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s most gruelling journey. The team, including TV historian Dan Snow, will attempt to traverse the island of South Georgia, which the famous adventurer was forced
Uzzi, thank you – David Warner backs Usman Khawaja’s ‘Sandpapergate’ claims David Warner has come out in support of Usman Khawaja’s claims that the entire Australia team and coaching staff were aware of the 2018 sandpaper scandal. The former batter also claimed the investigation held by Cricket Australia in the aftermath of the ball-tampering controversy