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Politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police have confirmed. Miss Widdecombe, 78, a Reform UK spokeswoman and former Brexit Party MEP was found dead in her home in Devon on Thursday. A 28-year-old white British man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday in Rotherham, south Yorkshire, with counter-terrorism police taking over the investigation yesterday.Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said: “It is clear that this was a targeted attack. “We are still working to understand the extent of any planning or preparation, and the motivation that sits behind that attack.”I don’t…

“Now I know there will be lots of questions about what that new information is. Obviously, this is a live investigation, so there will be a limit on the details I can give. However, it is clear that this was a targeted attack.”We are still working to understand the extent of any planning or preparation, and the motivation that sits behind that attack. I don’t want to comment further on that motivation or preparation at this stage of our inquiries.”We have conducted extensive searches at an address in Rotherham, and scenes remain in place as that activity continues. We’ve also…

The Princess of Wales has shared her appreciation for this year’s Wimbledon Championships through social media, describing the tournament as a “remarkable” fortnight of tennis.Catherine attended the All England Club throughout the two-week event, taking on a central role during finals weekend in her capacity as patron.She was joined in the stands by Prince William and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, for both the women’s and men’s title matches.Beyond watching the action unfold, the princess also fulfilled her ceremonial duties by presenting trophies to each finalist following their respective matches.Men’s finalist Alexander Zverev was absent from…

Andy Burnham is leaving Greater Manchester with £1.34billion of outstanding borrowing, the largest debt pile of any combined authority in England, as he prepares to enter Downing Street.Government figures show the former mayor’s borrowing stood at £1.34billion at the end of the last financial year, up from £964million before he took office in 2017.When measured against population, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s borrowing equated to £462 per resident, making it the second highest of any combined authority in England.The West Midlands Combined Authority, by comparison, has accumulated borrowing of £544million, meaning Greater Manchester’s total is almost two and a half…

John McEnroe’s earnings from the BBC have slipped beneath the £178,000 disclosure threshold for the second year running, the corporation’s latest annual report confirms.The 67-year-old American tennis legend, who won three Wimbledon singles titles during his playing days, was paid between £195,000 and £199,000 for the 2023-24 financial year.But his name has now been absent from the BBC’s published salary list for two consecutive years, meaning his fee for providing Wimbledon commentary has fallen below the mandatory reporting level.The broadcaster is obliged to reveal payments to on-air and off-air talent exceeding £178,000 annually.Gary Lineker and John McEnroe have received good…

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed a major new partnership that will give car owners access to more than one million EV chargers around Europe.Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar owners will be able to use their InControl Remote app or any future JLR apps to locate over one million public electric vehicle chargers across the continent. The Digital Charging Solutions’ platform allows plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle drivers to filter for charger availability and charging speed.Motorists will be able to look at available chargers across 29 European countries, while also being able to pay for charging on a monthly basis.…

Andy Burnham, Sir Keir’s expected successor, said the debate will be a “deeply moving moment”. Both men are expected to speak in the Commons later. The proposed law takes its name from the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed 97 lives after a crush during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground.Police leaders were found to have spread false narratives about the disaster, blaming Liverpool fans, and withheld evidence of their own failings. The legislation, which also commits to providing legal aid for victims of disasters or state-related deaths, was a pledge in Labour’s 2024…

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Guyana captain Elliot Bonds has joined Salford City from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.The London-born midfielder, 26, also had spells with Dagenham & Redbridge, Cheltenham Town and Kidderminster Harriers and has signed a multi-year deal with Salford.Bonds joined Fleetwood in 2024 and was voted the supporters’ player of the season in his first campaign before being named captain last year.He is targeting promotion from League Two with Salford and told their website, external: “I’ve heard great things about pre-season, the new manager and his coaching team.”With the team we’re building, with players with heart like myself that we’re signing,…

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