David Attenborough thanks public after moorland estate saved for nature Sir David Attenborough has thanked the public after conservationists completed the largest land purchase in England for decades and secured a 9,500-acre moorland estate for nature. After two years of fundraising, The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust announced they have bought the Rothbury Estate
Everton ease past Newcastle to set up Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at Fleetwood Everton set up a Carabao Cup quarter-final against League Two Fleetwood as they eased to a 3-1 win over Newcastle. The Toffees overcame the absence of Jack Grealish, left out due to a breach of club discipline after an unauthorised absence from
Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 86 following a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia”, it has been announced on his social media. The actor shot to fame when he originated the
Patrick Stewart: Before accepting Star Trek fame, his first love was Shakespeare Sir Patrick Stewart’s first love was the stage and the plays of William Shakespeare but it was to be a science fiction series and a series of superhero films that brought him worldwide fame. Through his more than 60-year career in movies, TV
Met refers itself to police watchdog over action on letter about Meghan’s father The Metropolitan Police said it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog because it failed to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies. It comes as police in the Philippines
Enzo Maresca admits Man City never practised penalties after shoot-out win Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca admitted his players had not practised penalties after edging past Brighton in a Carabao Cup shoot-out on Wednesday. City’s back-up goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli made two saves as the holders won 4-3 on spot-kicks to reach the quarter-finals after twice
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola did not want to pick Cherries in quarter-final draw Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s reward for beating Chelsea on penalties was a Carabao Cup quarter-final against the one side he wanted to avoid – former team Bournemouth. After Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo exchanged penalties late in the first half
Healey warns of more ‘hard decisions’ and departmental spending cuts Major departmental spending cuts are coming down the line to pay for the Government’s policies at next year’s spending review, John Healey has indicated. Major departmental spending cuts are coming down the line to pay for the Government’s policies at next year’s spending review, John
Social media age checks effective but not foolproof, Ofcom warns Age checks could “significantly” enforce plans to ban under-16s from social media, but some children will find ways around the measures, Ofcom has warned. The regulator published an assessment on Thursday on how social media firms could reliably restrict access to adult or harmful content
John Healey denies postponing difficult welfare system decisions John Healey has denied postponing difficult decisions on the welfare system, insisting the Government is making changes “now”. The Chancellor’s Budget has faced criticism for not dealing with the ballooning cost of welfare, including from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, who said the country is “drowning in an