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Although Banksy – whose real identity is not officially known – is famous for stencil-style images spray‑painted onto walls, he has previously left a statue in London. In 2004, a statue named The Drinker – a subversive take on Rodin’s The Thinker – was installed on Shaftesbury Avenue, central London, before being stolen soon afterwards.

Former England international Ashley Young has announced he is retiring from playing at the age of 40.Young started out at Watford before going on to play for Aston Villa, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Everton, starting as a winger before becoming a full-back.He ends his career at Ipswich Town, having joined the Portman Road club on a one-year deal in July 2025 after being released by Everton.Young made his England debut in November 2007 and won 39 caps for the national team, scoring seven goals.”It’s been some journey that I only dreamt of as a boy,” Young wrote on social…

A major London tube station was forced to close after passengers were left feeling unwell. Officers were called to Farringdon Station this morning after reports of a suspected gas leak in the station. The station has been evacuated while enquiries are conducted.Disruption is expected until at least 11.45am this morning. A British Transport Police spokesman told GB News: “Officers were called to Farringdon station at 9.42am today (April 30) following reports of a suspected gas leak in the station, with a small number of passengers reporting feeling unwell. “Officers are in attendance, alongside the ambulance service and the fire brigade,…

Sir Keir Starmer has been left bracing for a Labour wipeout in the upcoming 2026 Local Elections.Polling guru Lord Hayward, who is also a Tory peer, is predicting a torrid night for the Prime Minister at the ballot box.The forecast suggests Labour could lose three-in-four seats, with net losses standing at 1,850.Such a result would prove far more catastrophic than Labour’s haul in the 2025 Local Elections, when Sir Keir’s candidate was defeated in just under two-in-three wards.Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is now expected to “take advantage” of Sir Keir’s electoral woes.“If the HMRC investigation comes back soon, she…

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to conclude their remarkably triumphant four-day American state visit today with a journey to Virginia, where they will participate in celebrations marking 250 years of US independence.The royal couple will attend a community block party featuring food and entertainment as America commemorates the anniversary of its founding.During his address to Congress earlier in the tour, the King paid tribute to the nation’s founders, describing them as “bold and imaginative rebels with a cause.”The visit represents the monarch’s inaugural trip to the United States since ascending to the throne, and has been widely credited…

Close to 12 million UK households are set to see their energy bills increase from July 1 following a projected rise in the price cap.The increase is linked to a forecast 12 per cent rise in the Ofgem cap, with typical annual bills expected to climb from £1,641 to £1,843.Research by Uswitch suggests many households are unaware of the changes.The findings indicate 63 per cent of homes on standard tariffs do not realise prices are expected to increase, while a further 17 per cent believe their bills will fall.Around two‑thirds of households said a 10 per cent rise would affect…

Millions of motorists could be in favour of lowering the legal driving age, which could see thousands of new drivers hit the road.New research has shown that more than a quarter of drivers (28 per cent) would support lowering the legal driving age.Almost half of the people surveyed said that young motorists learning to drive at an earlier age would be more responsible behind the wheel.More than two in five said it would also be a benefit to allow young people more time to learn before reaching adulthood.Northern Ireland is set to introduce new measures requiring prospective motorists to have…

Parker took charge of Burnley in July 2024 – signing a three-year contract – and led them back to the Premier League at the first time of asking with a second-place finish in the Championship.”It has been an immense privilege to lead this great club over the past two years,” said Parker.”I have enjoyed every moment of our journey together, but feel that now is the right time for both parties to move in a different direction.”I reflect back with great pride on what we achieved during my time at the club, especially our unforgettable promotion season in 2024-25, and…

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