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Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has rejected reports suggesting he is leaving the UFC as he continues to work his way back from a serious eye injury.Aspinall has not fought since October when the first defence of his title ended in a no-contest after repeated eye pokes from Ciryl Gane left the Briton unable to continue.The 33-year-old was subsequently diagnosed with a rare eye condition and had persistent double vision before having surgery.In June, Aspinall said he had returned to full training for a rematch with France’s Gane and suggested they could fight in September.But reports emerged on social media on…
Andy Burnham has been handed a bleak assessment of Labour’s early release scheme, as he is warned that the legislation could “plague him for months”.Speaking to GB News, Commissioning Editor of The Spectator Tali Fraser cautioned the Prime Minister that if his Government continues to face problems with the legislation, it will further impact his time in Downing Street.The scheme sparked nationwide backlash over the summer as thousands of dangerous criminals were set to be released from September.The most high-profile of those criminals, the killers of PC Andrew Harper, were at the centre of the controversy after it emerged that…
Prince Harry and Meghan touched down at Birmingham airport around midday yesterday without close police protection.No publicly funded police convoy was provided for the family’s onward journey to their new home.Instead, a private security team was on hand to escort them, with a van and two vehicles fitted with blacked-out windows waiting on the tarmac following their overnight transatlantic flight.The arrival represents a significant shift for the couple, who departed the working Royal family six years ago. They now intend to spend time adjusting to life in Britain privately before their children begin school.Prince Harry and Meghan touched down at…
Premium Bonds savers will have a better chance of winning a cash prize in next week’s lottery, but analysts are urging bond holders to “shop around” to guarantee a return.National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has raised its Premium Bond prize fund rate from 3.80 per cent to 4.35 per cent ahead of the September draw, which takes place on Tuesday, September 1.The increase marks the second uplift this year, following a previous rise from 3.3 per cent in July. Odds on each £1 bond have shortened from 22,000-to-1 to 21,000-to-1, meaning savers now stand a better chance of winning tax-free…
Helen Flanagan was reduced to tears on Instagram on Tuesday as she opened up about the difficulties of navigating single parenthood during the summer holidays.The former Coronation Street actress, who has three children with ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, Matilda, 11, Delilah, eight, and Charlie, five, disclosed that the footballer, 37, had not seen their youngsters for close to a month.Ms Flanagan and Mr Sinclair ended their 13-year relationship in 2022, and the pair were never married despite their long engagement.The actress’s first post showed her looking visibly drained and emotional, accompanied by a plea for schools to reopen during the six-week…
New software launched by Volvo will alert drivers to hazards on the road and communicate with other vehicles about potential road safety issues.The new intelligent safety features announced by the popular Swedish manufacturer aim to develop its “pioneering” technology.First introduced in 2016, the connected safety technology allows for real-time hazard alerts based on data shared from other vehicles on the road.A fresh update has been confirmed by Volvo that will feature four new alerts and will be available for owners of the Volvo EX90, ES90 and EX60.It will include the Vulnerable Road User Alert, which informs other drivers if pedestrians…
The chair of the Parades Commission has said she and her colleagues do not intend to resign.Professor Evelyn Collins was speaking two days after a court case highlighted mistakes made by the commission in its ruling on last month’s planned parade by the Orange Order to Drumcree church in Portadown.Unionist parties and the Orange Order have called for the commission to stand down, but Prof Collins said they intend to stay in post.”We will work hard to regain the trust of all sections of the community,” she said.Speaking to Good Morning Ulster, Collins added: “Rather than resign, the commissioners and…
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee that is expected to be in excess of £100m.Sources have indicated to BBC Sport that talks have progressed in the last 48 hours and a full agreement is now close.PSG had valued the 23-year-old France forward at £140m but the total package is expected to come in below that figure. The final details are still to be completed but the deal is set to be worth a minimum of £100m, which can rise with add-ons.Barcola, who was part of France’s World Cup squad this…
The railway body is advising travellers to check their journey on the National Rail website and to expect services to be “very busy”.”It’s great to see the North West hosting so many huge events over the bank holiday weekend and we want everyone travelling by train to have the best possible journeys,” Network Rail’s North West route director Chris Wright said.”To make your journeys as smooth and easy as possible, I’m urging travellers to follow our key travel tips – plan your journey, know the time of your last train home and please respect our station staff.”We will have additional…
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