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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal “created history together” and praises the atmosphere and energy of the Emirates Stadium crowd, as Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years.MATCH REPORT: Champions League – Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1 agg)Available to UK users only.

Welsh nurseries have been told to report “racist incidents” to police under Labour-backed guidance.The guidance, issued to more than 300 nurseries across Wales, is aimed at turning early years settings into “anti-racist” environments.Childcare workers are advised to assess whether a “racist incident” could constitute a hate crime before reporting it to police.The guidance also instructs staff to call 999 in emergencies or contact 101 in non-emergency situations.If the “racist incident” is not deemed a hate crime, the guidance advises staff to discuss it with relevant colleagues, parents or carers, and potentially the children involved.The childcare, play and early years sector…

One royal fan was left in stitches after speaking to King Charles III during the Bermuda leg of his transatlantic trip last week.The King made history when he touched down on the islands for an official visit, becoming the first reigning monarch to set foot there in four centuries.”I am told to my amazement it is also the first time in Bermuda’s 400-year history that the islands have received a reigning King,” he remarked to guests during a garden party at Government House on Friday.”I am terribly sorry it has taken so long!”Due to the rarity of the occasion, royal…

The UK government says it is in “discussions about supporting potential bids” for the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.It added that “initial work examining whether the UK could host the Games for the first time since London 2012 will assess key factors such as potential cost, socio-economic benefit and [the] chance of success”.Ministers say they are also considering whether to support bids to stage golf’s Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup in the 2030s.The last time the two team competitions were staged in the UK was in 2014 and 2019 respectively, both at Gleneagles in Scotland.In recent months there has…

A rare organ has been fully restored as part of a major project to make the church a community hub.The instrument at St John’s Church in Killingworth, North Tyneside, holds the distinction of being the sole organ in the United Kingdom awarded Grade II star status by the British Institute of Organ Studies.Richard Postill of York built 166 organs during his career.This includes one of his other notable instruments at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.Only 10 Postill organ survives today, making the Killingworth instrument exceptionally significant to Britain’s musical heritage.Before its restoration, the organ had deteriorated significantly.Grimy pipes were patched with…

The Princess of Wales will unveil a new resource for early childhood professionals today at the University of East London.The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s Foundations for Life guide represents a significant step in efforts to improve understanding of social and emotional development in young children.Catherine will mark the launch by meeting families with babies and young children, academic researchers, students studying early years education, and senior figures from universities and further education colleges across the country.Education leaders attending the event have made formal commitments to incorporate the guide into their teaching programmes and professional training.The Princess of Wales…

Dwayne Johnson stepped onto the Met Gala red carpet for the first time on Monday evening, sporting a pleated skirt that immediately sparked debate online.The 54-year-old actor arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art hand in hand with his wife, Lauren Hashian, both dressed in coordinating looks from American designer Thom Browne.Despite more than three decades in the spotlight, the star had never previously attended fashion’s most prestigious annual event.His stylist said working with Mr Johnson involved “subverting expectations of what a man of his build can wear”.Dwayne Johnson attended his first Met Gala on Monday | GETTYWhen asked about…

The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday’s papers. Long-term borrowing costs have hit at 28-year high, the Guardian reports, as Labour is “under pressure” to protect low-income households from soaring utility bills before winter. Elsewhere, superstar Beyoncé’s eye-catching skeleton dress at the Met Gala dominates the top picture spot.

It might seem odd to suggest an English club reaching a Champions League final have been in danger of going under the radar – but that has almost been the case for Arsenal this year.Such has been the immense pressure piled upon Mikel Arteta’s side to end their 22-wait for a Premier League title, their remarkable unbeaten run to the European showpiece in Budapest has arguably not got the credit it deserves.Bukayo Saka’s first-half tap-in gave the Gunners a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in Tuesday’s semi-final second leg, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory.In truth, while their display at Emirates…

The Metropolitan Police has unveiled a specialist Community Protection Team comprising of 100 additional officers dedicated to safeguarding Jewish communities throughout the capital.This newly established unit merges neighbourhood policing expertise with specialist protection and counter-terrorism resources, creating a more coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to community safety.Rather than depending on temporary surges in officer numbers, the force aims to build lasting protection through locally embedded officers who maintain strong connections with residents, educational institutions, religious leaders and community volunteers.The team will initially concentrate on Jewish communities, which face elevated levels of hate crime alongside threats from terrorists and hostile foreign states.The…