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Stockport County defender Arttu Hoskonen is unlikely to feature for the rest of the season as he continues to battle against injury, boss Dave Challinor said.The 28-year-old Finland international joined the Hatters last summer on a two-year deal as a free transfer, having previously played in Poland with Cracovia.He is yet to feature for the club, however, having suffered a groin injury and will not feature at all for the rest of the campaign.”I don’t think we’ll see him this season,” Challinor told Radio Manchester.”It’s been a horrendous season for him personally with the injuries he’s picked up.”What we have…
Chelsea have announced the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history.The £262m deficit for 2024-25 eclipses the £179.5m lost by Manchester City in 2011.It comes despite Chelsea bringing in £490.9m in revenue, which the club says is the second highest total in their history.In 2024-25 the Blues won the Uefa Conference League and Club World Cup, and finished fourth in the Premier League.The club insist they remain compliant with financial regulations such as Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) which allow losses of £105m over three years. Figures used to calculate this are different to the pure pre-tax loss.More to follow.
A bitter planning row has kicked off in Somerset about an illegal six-foot fence.The structure was erected without planning permission, meaning when a complaint was lodged by a disgruntled neighbour, the homeowner was forced to submit a retrospective application.In a statement attached to the application, the homeowner set out their wish to “regularise” the development.The fence is being described as a boundary wall and on the homeowner’s property.They argue it does not encroach on the highway and serves as a clear boundary.In a planning statement, the applicant adds that the fence has improved the street’s aesthetic while also improving drivers’…
GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope recalls the moment he saw Larry the Cat, Downing Street’s Chief Mouser, hunting and killing a mouse.Speaking to GB News after the incident, Christopher said: “It was a rather a grim end for a mouse. Larry the Cat went hunting in the building just behind the camera, which is the Foreign Office.”He went away and came back within minutes with the actual mouse in his mouth. He pulled it across the road here and consumed it next door to the doors of Downing Street in long grass, so we couldn’t actually see the gruesome…
Monzo has announced it will cease operations in the United States, a move the digital bank has described as “deliberate” and “strategic”.The withdrawal will result in approximately 50 redundancies among US-based staff.New customer sign-ups in America have already been halted, though current account holders will retain access to their services until June.The digital bank described as “deliberate” and “strategic” as it pivots towards growth opportunities in Britain and across Europe.A company spokeswoman stated: “With a fast-growing customer base of 15 million in the UK and the growth opportunity our European banking licence creates, we’re making a deliberate, strategic decision to…
The BBC has addressed Scott Mills’ departure for the first time since cutting ties on Monday.A BBC spokesperson said: “Scott Mills had a long career across the BBC, he was hugely popular and we know the news this week has come as a shock and surprise to many.Scott Mills was axed over allegations against his personal conduct, the BBC said on Monday | BBC“We also recognise there’s been much speculation in the media and online since Monday. “We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights…
The head of NHS England has issued a grave warning Britain’s health service may be days away from exhausting supplies of common medications due to the ongoing Middle East crisis.Sir Jim Mackey expressed serious concern during an LBC Radio phone-in, stating he and fellow health leaders are “really worried” about the situation.The disruption stems directly from Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with deliveries either halted entirely or forced to take lengthy alternative routes around the globe.Beyond pharmaceuticals, Sir Jim confirmed essential medical equipment, including syringes and gloves, faces similar supply pressures.Some pharmaceutical deliveries have been halted completely |…
The spokesperson added: “Separately, we can confirm the was made aware in 2017 of the existence of an ongoing police investigation, which was subsequently closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge being made. We are doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the at this time.”
After the China tie, Team Whyte, who are ranked in the world’s top five but are making their debut at this level, continue the round-robin against Norway (02:00). They conclude it with matches against the Swiss and Czech Republic on Thursday, with the tie with Switzerland available to watch on the BBC Sport website and app.Whyte – along with Robin Brydone, Euan Kyle and Craig Waddell – are representing Scotland after world top-ranked rink Team Mouat elected not to compete after their silver medal at the Olympics in Cortina earlier this year.The top six progress, with the top two going…
The West Midlands Ambulance Service have been called to a large industrial fire in Birmingham.Plumes of smoke can be seen coming from an industrial unit on Lifford Lane. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area whilst emergency services deal with the incident. A statement from West Midlands Fire Service said: “Shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday (April 1), we responded to Lifford Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham.A large industrial fire is being tackled by emergency services in Birmingham | X”At present, 12 fire engines, a hydraulic aerial platform and a 4×4 brigade response vehicle are in attendance, crewed by around 60…