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Channel 4 has pulled the plug on Rosie Jones’s trailblazing comedy Pushers, despite the series earning a BAFTA nomination and widespread critical acclaim.The broadcaster confirmed on Wednesday that the sitcom, which made history as the first British comedy to feature a predominantly disabled cast, will not return for a second run.Critics had praised the show as a “madcap triumph” when it debuted last summer, with reviewers highlighting its blend of outright comedy and sharp social commentary about attitudes towards disability.Ms Jones herself received a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy at this year’s Bafta TV Awards for her performance…

Paris St-Germain keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City and PSG have interest in Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde and Manchester United monitoring Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand.Paris St-Germain are among the clubs interested in 21-year-old West Ham and Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Athletic – subscription required) , externalArsenal are also interested in Fernandes and are open to selling Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard, 32, who hasn’t made an impact since joining from Brentford last summer. (The Times – subscription required), externalUruguay midfielder Federico Valverde wants to stay at Real Madrid but, Manchester City and Paris St-Germain are waiting…

Zack Polanski did not vote in the local elections, the Green Party has admitted – despite the leader telling his own candidate she had his vote. The Greens said Mr Polanski “fell short of time” to update his address on the electoral register.It added that the party chief had faced “heightened intrusion and safety risk” and had been the “target of antisemitic and homophobic abuse” which resulted in him not voting in person.A spokesman for the party said two arrests had been made in relation to “abuse directed towards him”.Mr Polanski had previously told Hackney Mayor Zoe Garbett “you have…

Richard Tice has torn into Wes Streeting after the former Health Secretary attacked Reform UK in his resignation letter.Speaking to GB News, the Reform business spokesman said the remarks were “disgraceful”.In his bombshell letter, Mr Streeting said it was “now clear” Sir Keir would not lead Labour into the next General Election and opened the door for a leadership race. He also said Reform UK and Nigel Farage represented a “threat to the values and ideals that have made this country great” and “dangerous English nationalism”. “The things that he said about Reform and Nigel are frankly disgraceful, and he…

An Italian jewellery house has spoken out after the Princess of Wales decided to wear one of its bracelets.Catherine continued her Italian tour on Thursday with a visit to The Salvador Allende pre-school in Reggio Emilia, dressed in an ensemble that epitomised understated elegance.Perhaps the most sentimental piece in her ensemble was a bracelet from Atelier Molayem, a small jewellery house based in Milan.The 9kt yellow gold cube initials bracelet comes from the brand’s ‘ABC’ collection and carries personal significance.An Italian jewellery house has spoken out after the Princess of Wales’s decision | GETTYThe Milan-based label expressed their gratitude on…

Jim Davidson has launched a scathing attack on the BBC following news that Big Break will return to screens.The original host, who fronted the snooker-themed game show from 1991 to 2002, took aim at the broadcaster in a video posted to his YouTube channel.Jim Davidson and John Virgo fronted the original Big Break in the ’90s | PAMr Davidson suggested that the corporation “doesn’t really know how to make TV programmes” as he made his thoughts on the reboot crystal clear.Mr Davidson also cast doubt on whether Paddy McGuinness, who will present the revived series, possesses the necessary skills for…

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Plans to revive a historic seaside town have been given the green-light, raising hopes it could be restored to its former glory.Weston-super-Mare’s former art deco lido, the Tropicana, has been bought by entertainment company Live Nation, which plans to turn the abandoned site into an events venue.North Somerset councillors approved plans to offer a 25-year lease to transform the Tropicana – which closed in 2000 – into a year-round event space with a capacity of up to 10,000.Council leader Mike Bell said: “This decision is great news and a significant step forward in the rebirth of the Tropicana.”The council secured…

Britain will vow to finally close an infamous loophole which has let illegal migrants and foreign criminals stay in the UK at a crunch ECHR summit.A declaration is expected to be published today by the Council of Europe, the organisation that oversees the controversial European Convention on Human Rights. The ECHR’s Article 3 protection against “inhuman or degrading treatment” and Article 8’s right to a family life are the two areas in the spotlight.Both have been used by human rights lawyers to stop people with no right to be in Britain being sent home.Labour’s former human rights lawyer Attorney General…

The Princess of Wales has expressed her profound gratitude following the completion of her educational visit to northern Italy.Catherine shared a moving message after spending two days exploring early childhood education in Reggio Emilia.”Over the past two days in Reggio Emilia, I have seen first hand the power of nature and creativity that put human connection at the centre of a child’s world,” she wrote.”I have had such a deeply moving and unforgettable time here. Thank you to the people of Reggio Emilia for welcoming me into a culture of care with such warmth and generosity.”The Princess of Wales has…