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Ballymena United have confirmed they have parted ways with manager Jim Ervin.Ervin took over at the Showgrounds in 2023 and in his first season, kept the club in the Premiership by way of a playoff.Last season, they finished in the bottom half but it was enough to see Ervin sign a new contract until 2028.Currently, the Sky Blues sit in eighth position in the table, but on Saturday they suffered a 3-1 defeat to bottom club Glenavon.In midweek, they were also knocked out of the Count Antrim Shield, going down 4-1 at home to Cliftonville which ended a three-game unbeaten…
David Hilton David said he was forced to rely on benefits after losing his wife earlier this yearA widowed father of five children has said there is now a “light at the end of the tunnel” after the two-child benefit cap was scrapped in Wednesday’s Budget.David Hilton, 45, from Salford, said he was forced to rely on benefits after his 34-year-old partner died suddenly in March – leaving him as a single parent to five children, the youngest of whom was just six weeks old.Mr Hilton can only claim universal credit or tax credits for his first two children under…
The BBC has been accused of bias in their coverage of Reform UK councillor resignations as the party issued a bruising dressing down to the embattled corporation.Nigel Farage’s party have claimed the broadcaster unfairly focused on losses and departures of its representatives from local authorities over Labour and the Conservatives. By cross-checking BBC coverage with logs from Open Council Data UK, Reform determined the corporation had reported on almost every instance of its councillors leaving their posts. This accounted for 95 per cent of all Reform departures, compared to just 15 per cent of Labour and Conservative losses. Breaking this…
Windsor Castle’s Christmas tree is set to feature “recycled” decorations as King Charles continues his focus on environmental protection.Monarchs first began celebrating Christmas at Windsor Castle in the 12th century, with the unveiling of the grand tree being a highlight of the royal calendar. Kathryn Jones, Senior Curator of Decorative Arts at the Royal Collection Trust, has revealed that they are recycling decorations to help the environment.She said: “The decorations are recycled and reused as much as possible. “We switch decorations between the residences to provide variety, and we source recycled and recyclable tinsel made in the UK.“There are no…
Alex Scott has urgently left Australia following her elimination from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on Friday evening after receiving heartbreaking family news.The broadcaster and former footballer, 41, flew back to the UK to support her partner, singer Jess Glynne, whose mother recently suffered a major stroke requiring emergency brain surgery.”I want to be there for the wrap party but I need to get home straight away,” Ms Scott explained.Hours after her jungle exit, Ms Glynne took to Instagram to explain her absence from the traditional bridge reunion where partners typically greet eliminated contestants.”I know people will…
Getty ImagesLocation apps such as Life 360 and Find My Friends allow parents to keep tabs on their childrenIs it caring or overbearing?Many parents are turning to their phones to keep tabs on their adult children – but is this OK (if they agree to it) or is it a sign of mums and dads struggling to let go?Dad-of-two Steven Medway, 53, has his whole family set up on a tracking app and couldn’t understand why it was such a divisive subject among fellow parents.He said it became particularly useful when his daughter Martha moved 100 miles away from home…
West Ham legend Billy Bonds – the club’s record appearance maker who captained them to two FA Cup wins – has died aged 79.Bonds played 799 times for the Hammers and led them to FA Cup titles in 1975 and 1980.He spent 21 years as a player with the Hammers between 1967-1988 and also managed them from 1990 to 1994.”We are heartbroken to announce that we lost our beloved dad today,” said a family statement.”He was devoted to his family and was the most kind, loyal, selfless, and loving person.”Dad loved West Ham United and its wonderful supporters with all…
Prince William has rained praise on the late Steve Irwin, describing the conservationist as a “wildlife warrior”.The Prince of Wales, 43, spoke via a recorded message to welcome guests to the Steve Irwin gala, which took place in Brisbane, Australia.Mr Irwin died on September 4, 2006, at the age of 44 after being pierced in the chest by a short-tailed stingray’s barb while filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef.The prince recording was played at the event that will “honour the life and legacy of a true wildlife warrior, Steve Irwin”.Prince William rained praise on the late ‘wildlife warrior’…
Rachel Reeves’ Chief Secretary to the Treasury has insisted the Chancellor did not lie about the “black hole” in the public finances.Sitting down with Camilla Tominey on GB News, James Murray adamantly defended Ms Reeves after she had become laden with accusations of misleading the public.Ahead of the Budget, dire warnings had been thrown around the Chancellor could face as much as a £20billion “black hole”.But the Chancellor has been accused of lying to Parliament as well as the general public after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) indicated prevailing economic winds meant the gap would be much smaller than…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she can be trusted with the country’s finances and has been “clear” about reasons for her decisions, following claims she misled the public in the run-up to her Budget.In an interview for One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Reeves was challenged to explain why she had repeatedly warned about a downgrade to the UK’s economic productivity forecasts.It has since emerged the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) told her in mid-September the public finances were in better shape than widely thought.When pressed on the issue, she said she did not “accept” that it was misleading and said she…