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King Charles III’s video message providing an update on his cancer treatment is the focus of Saturday’s papers. “Strong to reign over us”, the Sun splashes on its front page, writing: “King Charles revealed the ‘good news’ that doctors are reducing his cancer treatment – almost two years since his diagnosis.” In a Channel 4 broadcast of the King’s pre-recorded video, the paper quotes him saying “early diagnosis quite simply saves lives”. “Good news by sticking to doctor’s orders” is the Daily Express’s take, quoting the King – who said his “early diagnosis, effective intervention, and adherence to doctor’s orders”…

Crystal Palace want Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, Chelsea lead the way for AZ Alkmaar’s teenage midfielder Kees Smit, while AC Milan want Niklas Fullkrug.Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson is on Crystal Palace’s list of potential January signings, with the Eagles wanting the Wales international, 24, to help their bid to qualify for the Champions League. (Telegraph – subscription required), externalTottenham are prepared to smash their wage structure to sign Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool. (Teamtalk), externalChelsea are emerging as the frontrunners in the race for AZ Alkmaar’s highly rated midfielder Kees Smit, 19,…

Rachel Reeves has been told she must take “urgent action” to save British pubs, as the industry faces “thousands” of closures and job losses as a result of her Budget. Speaking to GB News, CEO of the Beer and Pub Association Emma McClarkin said publicans across the country are “petrified” of closing down or losing staff, as business costs continue to rise.Industry leaders are fearing that the tax hikes announced in November’s Budget will trigger mass closures and job losses, warning thousands of venues could disappear without urgent support.They are now urging Sir Keir’s Government to introduce a 30 per…

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Claire Brennan,Emma OrrandAshleigh Swan, News NI Getty ImagesEvri has apologised to customers and said it is continuing to invest in its delivery service in Northern Ireland, following complaints about missing and delayed parcels.The courier company opened a new £1.3m depot in Mallusk, County Antrim in September. GMB, the union which represents some Evri staff, said the site had “teething issues” which were contributing to delays.Dozens of customers have been sharing stories on social media about lost and missing deliveries in the run up to Christmas, as well as criticising the customer service they have received from the company.Leanne Flanagan, from…

Rugby World Cup winner Lark Atkin-Davies has announced she is pregnant with her first child.The Bristol Bears hooker has not played for her club during this Premiership Women’s Rugby season.Atkin-Davies has 74 caps for the Red Roses and played in all six matches, scoring three tries, as England won the World Cup on home soil in September.In a video posted on her Instagram, the 30-year-old said she was due in June.Bristol Bears said they “can’t wait to welcome a new bear cub”.Atkin-Davies made her England debut in 2015.Her England and Bristol team-mate Abbie Ward gave birth to a daughter in…

A Scottish pensioner caught with over 100,000 child abuse images has avoided jail due to his “generally good character”.Donald Wardrop, 65, pleaded guilty to possessing indecent photographs and videos of children aged between eight and 15.Officers recovered 100,100 indecent images from the 65-year-old’s devices, as well as a USB stick and computer holding dozens more, including 15 in the highest category of child abuse.Despite the amount of child abuse content discovered, Wardrop avoided a custodial prison sentence at Livingston Sheriff Court yesterday and was handed a community payback order.Despite the amount of child abuse content discovered, Wardrop avoided a custodial…

The Government “only has the haziest of views” of how billions of pounds are being spent by public services, a damning report by the Public Accounts Committee has claimed.In the new report, the PAC found that most Government departments lack understanding of how money is spent, despite the public services bill totalling £450billion. Departments are not required to monitor how to provide detailed costing information, which could be used to increase productivity.Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee said: “Billions upon billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money are spent every year on delivering public services.“I have no…

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Friday, 9 JanuaryWrexham v Nottingham Forest (19:30 GMT) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+Saturday, 10 JanuaryMacclesfield v Crystal Palace (12:15) – One, iPlayer, TNT Sports 2 and discovery+Tottenham v Aston Villa (17:45) – One, iPlayer, TNT Sports 2, 1 and discovery+Charlton v Chelsea (20:00) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+Sunday, 11 JanuaryDerby County v Leeds United (12:00) – TNT Sports 2 and discovery+Portsmouth v Arsenal (14:00) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+Manchester United v Brighton (16:30) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+Monday, 12 JanuaryLiverpool v Barnsley (19:45) – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+