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Stockport County goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe is among four players to leave the club following the end of the 2025-26 League One season.The 38-year-old joined 10 years ago and made a total of 427 appearances, keeping 157 clean sheets during that period.He also won three promotions during that time taking them from the National League North to League One, however he was not part of the squad for Sunday’s third tier play-off final defeat at Wembley.Odin Bailey, Callum Connolly and Max Metcalfe will also depart.Bailey made 140 appearances for the Hatters after joining in 2023 and started in Sunday’s final while…

A London festival has invited a controversial commentator to appear at the event despite saying he would “vote for Hamas over Israel” and that the “US deserved 9/11”.Hasan Piker is listed among the speakers at “How the American Left Learned to Speak the Internet” at London SXSW in early June.Mr Piker has faced a backlash over some of his comments, including reportedly saying on a livestream in 2019 that “America deserved 9/11”, which he later acknowledged as “inappropriate”.He said last month he stood by comments that Hamas was “1,000 times better” than Israel, and that he “would vote for Hamas…

Sir Keir Starmer has been lambasted by a lead Chagossian campaigner after handing millions in taxpayer money to Mauritius.Speaking to GB News, Misley Mandarin hit out at the Prime Minister’s deal with Mauritius, arguing that Sir Keir should be “looking after his own people” and the Chagossians.A year after provisionally signing a £35billion deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to the African nation, the Government has been found to be giving Mauritius £12million as part of another scheme.The scheme is destined to support Mauritius with economic growth, security and climate change.Delivering his verdict on the deal, Mr Mandarin told…

Transgender taxpayers who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate are granted access to a specialist HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) hotline also used by MPs and members of the Royal Family.The dedicated unit, known internally as Public Department 1, or PD1, handles tax affairs for high‑profile individuals and taxpayers whose records require restricted access.HMRC guidance states that taxpayers who have legally changed gender should contact PD1 for enquiries relating to tax and National Insurance matters.Under the system, individuals with Gender Recognition Certificates are moved onto a restricted platform where only a small number of trained officials can view their records.HMRC says…

Households still have time to prepare their finances ahead of Ofgem’s energy price cap hike this summer, with hundreds of pounds in savings up for grabs.Earlier today, the energy regulator confirmed the annual and electricity bill will rise from £1,641 to £1,862; representing a 13 per cent or £221 hike typical household.The increase, which takes effect in July, is the latest in a string of cost-of-living pressures that have squeezed family finances in recent years. But money-saving experts say there is a practical way for many workers to offset the hit , and most people aren’t taking advantage of it.Here…

John Cleese has revealed plans for a nationwide tour marking more than half a century since Monty Python And The Holy Grail first reached cinemas.The comedy legend, now 86, will travel to 18 venues throughout September, presenting special events combining film screenings with live audience interaction.Each evening will feature the star personally introducing the beloved 1975 comedy before it plays in full, followed by a 45-minute question-and-answer session where attendees can quiz Mr Cleese directly.The tour, titled John Cleese And The Holy Grail, promises fans an opportunity to hear the performer discuss the making of the iconic film.John Cleese has…

Price is the only semi-finalist yet to win the Premier League in his career, although having had more time to recuperate of late, the Welshman feels primed to do the business this time around.”I’m feeling like I’m in a good place. I think my game’s in a good place,” he said.”It’s one of the ones that I haven’t won, so just to tick that off and get that one in the bag, it would ease the pressure.”But until you win a major then it’s always added pressure every year.”Despite his disappointment at having to pull out of the World Cup,…

A woman who was fatally shot outside a bar in Sheffield on Monday has been named as 30-year-old mother-of-one Shanice Brookes, South Yorkshire Police have confirmed.Police were called to West Street at 2.45am following reports of a shooting outside the One Four One bar in the city centre.Officers attended the scene, where Ms Brookes was found with serious injuries.She was treated at the scene by paramedics, before being taken to hospital where she sadly later died.A murder investigation was launched by the force, where so far three people have been arrested in relation to the incident.Shanice, who had one child,…

Labour MPs have written to the chair of the equalities watchdog to demand Reform UK faces a probe regarding allegations of Islamophobia.The group of 27 MPs claimed there was “overwhelming evidence” Reform had breached its obligations under the 2010 Equality Act.In a letter to the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Labour MPs wrote: “Over the last few years, we have seen a number of Reform UK politicians and members make comments that are clearly racist and discriminate against ethnic minorities, and in particular, Muslims.”The group added: “The prevalence of racism within Reform UK does not exist…

A long-established Scottish shoe shop that has served customers for more than a century is set to close its doors as staff retirements and difficult trading conditions continue to hit the high street.Symington Quality Footwear, which trades as Symington Shoes, announced it will most likely close at the end of June after operating on Channel Street in Galashiels for more than 100 years.The independent retailer has become well known across the Scottish Borders for selling branded footwear and fitting children’s shoes for generations of local families.The business confirmed the closure plans in a statement shared on social media.Staff said the…