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King Charles has paid tribute to Manfred Goldberg following the Holocaust survivor’s death, describing him as “a truly special human being” whose testimony left a lasting mark on the nation.In a message signed “Charles R”, the King wrote: “My wife and I were most deeply saddened to hear the news of Manfred Goldberg’s recent death and, together with everyone present, mourn his great loss in our hearts and souls. “Above all, it meant more to me than I can ever say to have been able to wish the fondest of farewells, a few weeks ago, to a truly special human…

Victoria Coren Mitchell has responded to a wave of angry messages directed her way, after Irish writer turned biological women’s rights advocate Graham Linehan pressed her for an answer on trans rights earlier this week.The latest spat began when the Father Ted and IT Crowd writer tagged the Only Connect presenter in a post on X on Monday, asking whether a contestant on the show, whom he presumed to be transgender, should be allowed in women’s spaces.Mr Linehan, who was famously cancelled by mainstream media for his “anti-woke” views, posted: “Hey @VictoriaCoren should ‘Emily’ be allowed in women’s sports and…

If you’ve seen the latest season of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video, you’ll already know that Jeremy Clarkson isn’t just running his Diddly Squat farm in the Cotswolds, he’s also the landlord at The Farmer’s Dog pub, stocked with his own brand of beer.Dubbed Hawkstone, the beer brand is a collaboration between the popular TV presenter and the Cotswold Brew Co. using ingredients grown at Diddly Squat by Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper, and the rest of the team. It’s described as a “crisp and clean lager which does the Cotswolds proud.”Hawkstone is currently available in around 1,500 pubs across the UK,…

Former footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of six counts of sending “grossly offensive” social media posts directed at broadcaster Jeremy Vine and television pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.Barton, 43, compared Aluko and Ward to the serial killer couple Fred and Rose West, and called Vine a “bike nonce” in posts sent between January and March 2024.Jurors at Liverpool Crown Court accepted the prosecution’s argument that Barton had “crossed the line between free speech and a crime” on six counts.But they cleared the ex-Manchester City, QPR and Newcastle midfielder of six other counts of sending a grossly offensive…

Phil Mackie,Midlands correspondent and Rachel Russell,West MidlandsPA MediaMore than 700 officers from across the country policed the game at Villa Park West Midlands Police has defended keeping silent over the “significant hooliganism” among Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, which it now confirms is the reason they were banned from attending the Europa League clash with Aston Villa.More than 700 officers from 20 police forces were deployed near Villa Park on Thursday, where hundreds took part in demonstrations over the controversial decision.When it emerged in October that fans of the Israeli club would not be welcome, senior MPs, including Prime Minister Sir…

A council has launched an investigation into a 17th Century pub emblazoned with a giant St George’s Cross.Wiltshire Council said the Moonrakers Inn, in the village of Pewsey, Wiltshire, is being probed for its mural.Jerry Kunkler, the pub’s landlord and a Conservative councillor, found out this week the local authority were investigating a breach of planning legislation.Mr Kunkler is the local authority’s longest serving councillor and drew the cross on the pub in 2016 to celebrate the start of the European Championships in France.He told GB News that the St George’s Cross had “been up there for eight or nine…

Prince Edward supported his niece, Princess Beatrice, during her new role announcement at St James’s Palace on Thursday evening.The 37-year-old was appointed Deputy Patron of Outward Bound at the royal engagement.The charity, which aims to inspire young people through wilderness adventures, welcomed the royal alongside her uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, who assumed the role of Royal Patron.The appointments continue a longstanding royal association with Outward Bound that dates back to Prince Philip, who held the patronage from 1953 until 2019.Prince Edward supports Princess Beatrice during new role announcement at St James’s Palace | THE OUTWARD BOUND TRUSTThursday’s gathering brought…

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has unveiled higher interest rates for its fixed-term bonds starting today, bucking the prevailing trend of reductions across the savings market.The Government-backed institution has enhanced returns on both its Guaranteed Growth and Income Bonds, offering terms ranging from one to five years.The move represents a notable departure from the broader financial landscape, where providers have been trimming rates following successive Bank of England base rate reductions.Fixed-term savers can now access improved returns, though minimum deposits of £500 apply with maximum investments capped at £1million per person for each issue.These accounts require funds to remain locked…

The official countdown to Christmas in Manchester has now well and truly begun with the opening today (Friday 7 November) of Manchester’s world-famous Christmas Markets throughout the city centre – including the return of festive fun to Albert Square for the first time since December 2019 and the closure of the Manchester’s magnificent Grade 1 Listed Victorian Town Hall as it undergoes a massive once-in-a-life-time restoration project to preserve it for future generations. This year marks an incredible 27 years of Christmas Markets in Manchester, with the very first market in the city taking place back in 1998. Fast…

Veteran broadcaster Angela Rippon has paid tribute to the millions of animals who served alongside soldiers in wartime as she delivered an address at the Animals in War Memorial in Hyde Park.She told GB News that during the First World War alone, eight million horses, donkeys and mules were killed in service. Angela said animals continued to play a vital role in modern warfare, with dogs saving lives by detecting explosives. She added: “They didn’t volunteer, they served because we asked them to. This is our way of recognising and honouring them.”WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE FOR MORE