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Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out about what he considers “unfair” BBC coverage of accusations made against Nigel Farage during his school days.His criticism appeared in his latest Friday column for The Sun, where Mr Clarkson took aim at those who claim the BBC “isn’t biased”.The Clarkson Farm star is no stranger to using his long-running column, which he has written since 1996, to criticise the broadcaster, both during and after his time with the corporation.In this week’s column, the presenter argued the BBC shows selective bias not through explicit opinion but through editorial decisions, choosing which stories to amplify and…

Oscar Piastri cut McLaren team-mate Lando Norris’ championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.The Australian led an uneventful race from start to finish as Norris trailed home behind Mercedes’ George Russell, the top three finishing in the order in which they started.Red Bull’s Max Verstappen moved up from sixth on the grid to finish fourth, losing one point to Norris in the championship.Norris now leads Piastri by 22 points and Verstappen by 25 heading into Sunday’s grand prix.If Norris wins the grand prix, he will be champion. If either Piastri or…

World number one Judd Trump secured a hard-fought first-round win over Scotland’s Stephen Maguire on the opening day of the 2025 UK Championship at York Barbican.Trump, who won this event in 2024 and 2011, defeated the Scot 6-4 in an entertaining clash to move into the last 16 where he will play China’s Si Jiahui.Maguire, the 2004 winner, made breaks of 86, 111, 82 and 86 but also made costly errors, with Trump stealing the eighth frame on a respotted black having trailed 26-61.Trump has not won a tournament since his success at the same venue 12 months ago. He…

Jenny Coleman,North WestandEmma Stanley,North WestJake ShoesMaisy Bland, 25, took over the running of family business Jake Shoes aged 21After years of people buying Christmas gifts online from their sofa, independent shop owners in the North West have said they are now witnessing a return to the high street for a “traditional Christmas shopping experience”.Shops in the region have said “the personal touch” is the driving force that is encouraging people to shop locally during the festive season.”People are having an experience rather than just coming out to get what they need and go home,” Maisy Bland from Greater Manchester footwear…

A British IT consultant was arrested by West Yorkshire Police after posting pictures of himself posing with a guns during an American holiday on LinkedIn.Jon Richelieu-Booth, 50, shared the photograph taken at a Florida homestead on August 13. The post sparked a 13-week ordeal, which began with a police warning at his residence.Officers cautioned him about online content and its potential impact on others’ feelings.Despite Mr Richelieu-Booth’s offer to demonstrate the photograph’s American origin, authorities chose to arrest him on August 24. Despite all charges against him being withdrawn, police returned to his property after 10pm that evening and detained…

Tom Skinner has refused to rule out running for Parliament while he lambasted Labour for being full of “career politicians who don’t know how the real world works”. The ex-Apprentice star spoke with GB News host Alex Armstrong when he made a cheeky flirtation with entering the world of politics. Asked whether he believes Rachel Reeves should resign following the fall-out from the Budget, Mr Skinner joked: “I think they should give me the job. “Let’s have it right, why have we not got the people who make this country great in power? Why have we not got the people…

A criminal investigation is underway after a collection of young willow trees were poisoned on Prince William’s Dartmoor estate, which were deliberately poisoned with a powerful herbicide.The trees were planted on Duchy of Cornwall land, as part of project to stop peat erosion, store carbon, and reduce the risk of flooding. A Natural England spokesman confirmed an investigation into the tree poisoning is underway, but had no further comment.Guy Shrubsole, the author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain, told The Guardian: “This is an outrageous act of sabotage, one which points a dagger at the heart of efforts to restore…

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will make some state pension payments early next month.Some pensioners may find they have a longer gap than usual between this month and next month’s payment. Pensioners who normally receive their state pension on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day will see their money arrive earlier than scheduled. There are several key bank holidays to be aware of, as they will affect payment dates.Anyone due a payment on Thursday 25 December (Christmas Day) should instead receive it on Wednesday 24 December (Christmas Eve). Likewise, anyone due a payment on Friday, 26…

Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura KuenssbergAny big red box moment is risky.And for a government disliked by millions there’s peril at every turn.Now the chancellor’s big choices are out there, what’s the best-case scenario for Reeves and Starmer, and what’s the worst that could happen next?On the positive side of the ledger, Labour MPs have gone off to their constituencies in a better mood this week. That is in large part down to the chancellor’s decision to scrap the limit on bigger families getting some extra benefits.The prime minister will revel in the argument for scrapping the cap in a…

Brighton have apologised for “any offence caused in China” by a post on social media that featured an image of a Japanese World War Two soldier.The post from the club’s academy featured Japan international Kaoru Mitoma and a youth player posing with a football card featuring Hiroo Onoda.Lieutenant Onoda was the last Japanese soldier to formally surrender, 29 years after the country’s defeat in the war.Brighton’s post was controversial in China as Japan committed atrocities in the country during the war.There has been some backlash from fans expressing anger and disappointment on Chinese social media platform Weibo.Onoda held out in…