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Mourners are set to gather in Greater Manchester today for the funeral of comedian Jimmy Cricket, who died earlier this month at the age of 80.Mr Cricket’s funeral will take place in Salford Cathedral this afternoon (August 21).Jimmy Cricket died on August 3 from a brief illness | GETTYMr Cricket became instantly recognisable during the 1980s with his signature bowler hat and his catchphrase: “And there’s more.”He featured in programmes such as The Good Old Days and the Royal Variety Performance.Announcing the news of his death earlier this month, his family described him as a man who cherished those closest…

A book about the life of Sir Keir Starmer has become the newest addition to the Downing Street library, after being donated by Sir Keir himself. Keir Starmer: The Biography, written by journalist and former Labour adviser Tom Baldwin, has now joined the collection of more than 400 books, some of which are kept in two bookcases in Downing Street’s Cabinet Room.The library was established in 1931 by the first Labour Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald, and since then prime ministers and ministers have been invited to make contributions. Seven ministers who served in Sir Keir’s government have also added books…

Walti said she is “passionate” about pushing for change because she is privileged to have experienced professionalism in England.”We used to not have good conditions. It wasn’t professional. Our first salaries were not enough to live from,” said Walti.”Now, seeing the growth in England and being with players who try to push the game in their own countries, it makes you feel frustrated to still see the reality.”You forget sometimes, when you’re in your own bubble, that this is not the norm. You’re just one of the lucky ones who can experience it. “A lot of talent in women’s football…

× You are about to be charged £0.00**Your gift has been appliedThank you for subscribing!WATCH: National Highways issues warning to drivers about the dangers from HGVs | NATIONAL HIGHWAYSDrivers are being warned of long delays and miles of congestion following a huge lorry fire on the M6 during rush hour this morning.The M6 is closed between J18 (Middlewich) and J19 (Knutsford) due to a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle.Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently in attendance and dealing with the incident, which is starting to cause long delays.National Highways first alerted drivers to the incident shortly after 8am,…

Labour’s £662million French deal designed to block illegal migrant crossings has been torn apart as the eye-watering cost per boat stopped has been revealed.Speaking to GB News, commentator Duncan Barkes revealed that if police maintain their current record of boats stopped, it will cost Britons £890,000 per boat.New footage has emerged showing French police coming under attack as they attempted to intercept a migrant boat.Officers can be seen using spray to disperse the migrants, who threw projectiles at the officers before they deflated the dinghy by cutting it with a knife.The new elite French police unit has stopped 12 small…

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The latest meeting was called following a report by the council’s top legal officer, Alex Bougatef, who said it was his legal duty to declare the local authority is breaking the law.Presenting the report, Bougatef said the lack of anyone in charge raised serious concerns about decision-making, accountability, and effective governance.He said: “The appointment of a leader is not optional. It’s a statutory requirement.”On Thursday evening, seven proposals were put forward and all of them failed to pass, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.Labour and Reform put forward bids to form a minority administration, as well as an alliance made…

Brian Hickerson, the on-and-off partner of Hayden Panettiere, has broken his silence following the actress’s death at the age of 36. Through the Ellis Hinton law firm, Mr Hickerson issued a statement urging patience as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding her death.”Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” the statement read.”As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play.”Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson in 2019 | GETTY”Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this…

The government borrowed slightly more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said borrowing was £2.3bn more than official forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).Borrowing, the gap between what the government spends and what it takes in tax receipts, was £1.8bn in July, two thirds higher than the same month last year.Economists warned the figure will restrict Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s room for manoeuvre as they target measures aimed at easing the cost of living for households, with little room to…