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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…

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled plans to significantly expand legal routes for refugees to reach Britain once Labour regains control of the wider asylum system.Speaking on Matt Forde’s Political Party podcast, Ms Mahmood said her ambition to go “much bigger” on legitimate refugee pathways depends on first restoring public confidence in Britain’s migration system and breaking the business model of people-smuggling gangs.The Home Secretary has proposed three capped schemes – one allowing refugee students to study at British universities, another for skilled workers, and a third modelled on the Homes for Ukraine programme, enabling community groups to sponsor refugees.”I…

The Princess of Wales will undertake her first official overseas royal engagement since her cancer diagnosis when she travels to Italy next week.Catherine, who announced she was in remission at the beginning of last year, is set to embark on a solo working trip focused on early childhood development.The visit represents a significant milestone for the future queen, marking her first extended foreign tour in approximately three-and-a-half years.Her last official overseas engagement took place in December 2022, when she accompanied the Prince of Wales to Boston for the Earthshot Prize ceremony.The Princess of Wales will undertake her first official overseas…

James Corden has emerged victorious from a neighbourhood row regarding paving work at his £11.5million Victorian property in north London.The 46-year-old television presenter and actor successfully appealed against the Labour-run Camden Council’s decision to refuse retrospective permission for landscaping alterations to his front garden.The dispute centred on paving slabs installed to accommodate wheelie bins, which the council had deemed “unsightly” and “out of character with the local area”.Planning inspector Richard Gilbert concluded following a two-month appeal process that the modifications would not have an “adverse effect” on the conservation area’s character, overturning the council’s rejection and ending the threat of…

Back in 2008, a Wales Under-20s side went deep into the Junior World Championship and hinted at what was coming. Sam Warburton, Justin Tipuric, Dan Biggar, Rhys Webb, Jonathan Davies and Halfpenny were in that side.Grand Slams, titles and World Cup semi-finals. For a time, the best team in the world.One by one, they’ve gone. Halfpenny is the last.The numbers are strong. Some 101 caps, 801 points – third behind Neil Jenkins and Stephen Jones – but they don’t quite explain him.He was unassuming, almost bashful, and the last person looking for credit.Yet the one everyone trusted.Nobody has a bad…

A mystery lottery winner has forfeited a £1million EuroMillions Millionaire Maker prize after failing to come forward before the deadline expired.Allwyn, which operates the National Lottery, confirmed that no valid claim was submitted for the winning ticket purchased in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area for the draw held back in November, 2025.The 180-day window for claiming the prize closed at midnight on May 3, meaning the ticket-holder has now permanently lost their chance to collect the seven-figure windfall.The unclaimed funds, along with any accumulated interest, will be redirected to support National Lottery-funded projects.Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn,…

Prince William headed to the Yorkshire Dales today to celebrate a community-led green energy project and pay tribute to the resilience of rural communities in the region.The Prince of Wales toured the River Bain Hydro plant in Bainbridge, a hydroelectric power station owned and run by local residents that utilises England’s shortest river to generate clean electricity.During his visit to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, William praised the determination of Yorkshire locals.”There’s nothing a Yorkshire community can’t get over, that’s what I’ve been told a lot,” he told villagers gathered to meet him.The royal engagement was designed to shine a…

Kaboodle Ltd has ceased trading with immediate effect after the kitchen appliance supplier and installer ran into financial difficulties.The company confirmed it has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation, with BRI Business Recovery and Insolvency appointed to oversee the process.Cash constraints forced the closure, according to commercial director David Simpson.In a statement, the firm said: “We regret to inform you that Kaboodle Ltd has ceased trading with immediate effect.”The company said customers will be contacted directly regarding the liquidation process, including how to submit claims for any outstanding debts.Established in 2005, Kaboodle expanded into a nationwide white goods business with the capability…

Kylie Minogue has spoken candidly about her harrowing experience with breast cancer, revealing she felt disconnected from herself during the ordeal.In the newly released trailer for her upcoming Netflix documentary, the Australian pop icon admitted: “I felt removed from my body, I was so scared of what was ahead of me.”The 57-year-old singer, who has shifted more than 80 million records throughout her career, also touches on feeling constrained by industry expectations.”I hate being boxed in. I became frustrated,” she stated in the preview footage.Kylie Minogue’s Netflix documentary lands on the streaming platform later this month | GETTYThe intimate documentary…