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Robertson had played for Scotland at schoolboy and youth level before joining Forest as a teenager in 1970. He had failed to make an impact until Clough’s appointment, but the great manager saw something he could nurture.In his autobiography Clough wrote: “Rarely could there have been a more unlikely looking professional athlete… scruffy, unfit, uninterested waste of time… but something told me he was worth persevering with and he became one of the finest deliverers of a football I have ever seen.”He also wrote: “If one day, I felt a bit off colour, I would sit next to him. I…

Prince Louis was seen swiftly grabbing a chocolate gift from Prince William after a member of the public told the Prince of Wales the present was “for Louis” during the Royal Family’s Christmas Day walk at Sandringham.Footage and photographs taken outside St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate show Prince William briefly holding a red-wrapped chocolate Lindt Lindor maxi ball as the family greeted crowds following the traditional Christmas morning service. As the Prince of Wales held the item, a royal fan could be heard indicating that the present was intended specifically for his youngest son.The moment prompted an…

Thousands of North Sea oil jobs have been saved in a win for the UK economy after a major firm nearly fell into administration earlier this year.Texas-based energy firm CB&I revealed on Christmas Eve that it has struck a deal to purchase Petrofac’s asset solutions division, safeguarding thousands of North Sea positions.The acquisition will see approximately 3,000 employees transferred to the American company’s workforce once the transaction concludes.It is understood that the deal’s completion is anticipated during the opening quarter of 2026.Thousands of North Sea oil jobs have been saved | PAThe announcement brings welcome news for workers in the…

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Family photoTheir reunion was described as natural and joyfulIt was a 10,000-mile, 23-hour journey for a meeting that was more than 60 years in the making, but Russell Gower has finally met his older sibling for the first time in-person.Earlier this month, Russell, 64, travelled from his home in south Wales to Brisbane, Australia, to meet with his 69-year-old brother Peter.But, far from being awkward, he described the moment as feeling totally “natural”, adding that “there was nothing else other than joy”.The long lost pair’s reunion will now be officially marked by a big family party in Brisbane on Christmas…

Emma SaundersCulture reporterGetty ImagesWhenever I fantasise about a couple of hours of uninterrupted relaxation during the chilly winter months, my mind immediately conjures up images of curling up on the sofa with a deliciously good book. And when summer eventually comes around, just swap the location to a sun lounger in the back garden (or somewhere more exotic).So with 2026 nearly upon us, join me for an eclectic taste of a few literary delights worth feasting upon over the next 12 months.Heartstopper Volume 6 by Alice Oseman (2 July 2026, Hachette Children’s)Hachette Children’s/Alice OsemanTissues at the ready. It’s the final…

Martin O’Neill, Nottingham Forest team-mate and manager at CelticHe was a beautiful footballer who could play with both feet, terrific ability.I keep getting back to this word, fulcrum. He very seldom missed football matches and we needed John to play every single one of those games. He’s played his part in footballing history, I think.When you consider the things he’s won in the game, he’s an iconic figure, absolutely.John coming back to Scotland to see his family was a really big thing for him. Very seldom would he have got home and he hears this opportunity to come home as…

Two men have been arrested following a fatal knife attack during the early hours of Christmas morning.West Midlands Police were summoned to Burcot Avenue, Wolverhampton, shortly after 3.30am on Thursday.Officers discovered a 30-year-old victim with stab wounds.Despite attempts by emergency medical staff to save him, the man was declared dead at the scene.Two suspects, one aged 35 and another aged 58, have been taken into custody on suspicion of murder.A cordon has been established at the site whilst detectives continue their work.Investigators are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.Detective Chief Superintendent…

Princess Charlotte was photographed walking out of Sandringham church alongside her cousins Mia and Lena Tindall on Christmas Day, as the Royal Family’s annual appearance prompted a sweet reaction from royal watchers online.Images from the morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church showed Charlotte, 10, leaving with Mia, 11, and Lena, seven, in front of the wider group. The three girls were pictured together as crowds looked on during the traditional walk on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.One widely shared post described the moment by naming the three girls together, while another response simply said, “Love that!” A separate comment…

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