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Manchester United enjoyed a flying start to their debut campaign in Europe, winning their first three games against Valerenga, Atletico Madrid and Paris St-Germain while conceding just one goal. But their progress came to a shuddering halt on matchday four with a 5-2 hammering by Wolfsburg.That chastening defeat in Germany was United’s third loss in four matches in all competitions, with a lack of squad depth looking to be taking its toll as they begin to struggle with the demands of fighting on multiple fronts.With nine points from four games, they currently occupy fourth spot in the standings, which would…

A decade after construction began, a private equestrian facility in Milton has finally secured official planning consent from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The all-weather riding arena on Bagnall Road had been operating without formal permission since its establishment.Owner Carl Davies built the facility as an exercise space for his family’s four horses.The retrospective application sought to regularise both the arena and an accompanying timber storage structure positioned behind his property.The matter came before the planning committee after Councillor Dave Evans requested it be reviewed at that level. Despite having functioned for ten years, the development still required full planning approval as…

The BBC has been accused of “shooting itself in the foot” after the US broadcasting regulator confirmed their probe into the doctoring of Donald Trump’s January 6 speech.Speaking to GB News, The Independent’s Political Editor David Maddox warned the US President will most likely sue the BBC for a “huge amount of money”.In a letter to outgoing BBC Director General Tim Davie, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr said the BBC program depicts “President Trump voicing a sentence that, in fact, he never uttered”.He stated: “That would appear to meet the very definition of publishing a materially false…

Andrew Picken ScotlandThe tower block of Balmuildy Primary School was where the most pupils and staff were affected by the leakA Scottish local authority is facing nearly 30 damages claims from families following a carbon monoxide leak at one of its primary schools.Earlier this year East Dunbartonshire Council was fined in the criminal courts after admitting breaching health and safety conditions at Balmuildy Primary School, Bishopbriggs in 2020. The council, which says it has a rigorous safety monitoring regime in place, is now contesting dozens of civil claims about the incident. But parents say they are worried about the long-term…

Germany completed a remarkable comeback to beat Argentina in a thrilling doubles decider and set up a Davis Cup semi-final against Spain.Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz saved three match points in a final-set tie-break to overcome Horacio Zeballos and Andres Molteni 4-6 6-4 7-6 (12-10) in a gruelling contest lasting two hours and 31 minutes.Argentina had put the first point on the board when world number 60 Tomas Etcheverry hit 23 aces to beat Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (9-7) in a high-quality encounter.But world number three Alexander Zverev launched Germany’s recovery, beating world number 21 Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 7-6…

The BBC is at risk of fading into obscurity and irrelevance after a new report found only half of young people feel the broadcaster “reflects them” while older generations risk being alienated by its digital focus.In a time of “intense competition for attention”, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found “younger audiences are choosing other media providers” compared to the BBC.The new report indicates the “BBC’s mission to ‘serve all audiences’ is under pressure”.”Only a little over half (51 per cent) of younger people feel the BBC reflects them,” the PAC report revealed.On the other hand, the committee…

A journalist was left bewildered by Meghan Markle’s ceremonial introduction during their recent interview.The wide-ranging conversation took place across multiple locations as the Duchess of Sussex promoted her upcoming Netflix programme.During their encounters, journalist Kaitlyn Greenidge documented various notable occurrences that came across as deliberate staging choices.These included formal royal-style introductions in near-empty settings and unexpected theatrical gestures at high-profile venues.Journalist left bewildered by Meghan Markle’s ceremonial welcome | GETTYDuring their New York meeting, an unusual scene unfolded at a friend’s Upper East Side brownstone.The house manager made a formal proclamation of “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex” upon Ms Greenidge’s arrival,…

Lloyd’s of London has launched a law firm-supported investigation into former chief executive John Neal over allegations of an inappropriate workplace relationship with director Rebekah Clement.The inquiry began after American International Group (AIG) withdrew its offer to appoint Mr Neal as its new boss upon learning that Lloyd’s had opened an examination into his conduct.Mr Neal’s move to AIG had been announced in July, signalling what appeared to be a major career shift for the senior insurance executive. However, the American firm cancelled the arrangement last Friday, citing “personal circumstances” as the reason for the mutual decision to end discussions.Reports…

A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested after a woman reported being raped last year. The pair are understood to have met through the BBC series, though the complainant is not connected to the show as either a contestant or a professional dancer.The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was detained on Monday 13 October in London on suspicion of rape and later released on police bail. He is currently under investigation.The allegation relates to an incident said to have taken place in Hertfordshire in 2024. It is the second arrest involving a figure linked to Strictly…

Daniel Davies, Wales political correspondent and David Deans, Wales political reporterPA MediaCounter terrorism officers stopped Nathan Gill at Manchester airport in 2021 two days before he was due to talk at a conference in Moscow on ensuring standards for conduct in electionsWhatsApp messages have revealed how a prominent MEP for Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party took bribes as part of a pro-Russian influence campaign in the European Parliament.Nathan Gill, who went on to become leader of Reform UK in Wales, is facing prison for taking money from an alleged “pawn” of the main security agency in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.Gill was paid…