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Road safety experts have warned MPs that the Government could fail to hit its targets for cutting deaths and serious injuries on UK roads unless tougher action is taken on speed limits and young drivers.Speaking to the Commons Transport Select Committee, campaigners and safety groups said the new road safety strategy was the strongest seen in 15 years but warned it may not go far enough.Ross Moorlock, chief executive of the road safety charity Brake, said there was concern across the sector that the current plans “will fall short of reaching those targets”. Jamie Hassall, executive director of the Parliamentary…

Fans will be able to buy water in the stadium and Fifa has promised not to charge above their usual venue prices.The U-turn follows warnings by scientists that Fifa’s heat safety measures for the tournament are “inadequate”, with temperatures at 14 of the 16 host venues set to exceed dangerous levels. “Fifa works closely with each host city committee and local authorities on heat mitigation factors for fans travelling to the stadium, which can include resources such as misting stations, fans, hydration stations, cooling tents and more around the stadium footprint,” Fifa’s statement said.”Inside the stadium footprint, pricing for water…

A police officer who has been wrongly accused of being involved in Henry Nowak’s arrest has told GB News she is receiving regular deaths threats due to the misidentification.Christi Hill, who worked for Hampshire Police for 11 years, has been targeted as an officer involved in the slain 18-year-old’s arrest despite not even working for the force at the time of the incident. Speaking to GB News’s Ben Leo last night, Ms Hill said: “I’ve received death threats, threats of extreme violence. People are trying to find my family or people that know me.”It has been really tough to read…

Prince William has issued a personal statement paying tribute to Sir Alex Younger.The Prince of Wales has expressed his sorrow following the news that the former MI6 chief died at 62.Prince William shared his tribute on social media, writing: “I was saddened to hear of the death of Alex Younger. He embodied the very best of what the Secret Intelligence Service stands for – integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting this country and its people. “Britain has lost an exceptional public servant. My thoughts are with Lady Younger and their family. W”Sir Alex served as head of Britain’s…

Older pensioners are set to receive up to £646.88 extra each year after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increased Additional Pension payments for the 2026/27 tax year.The uplift came into effect from April 6, with the maximum weekly Additional Pension payment increasing from £222.10 to £230.54.It applies on top of the standard state pension payment for eligible pensioners who built up entitlements under older pension schemes before the introduction of the new state pension in 2016.The DWP and the Treasury approved the increase as part of annual state pension adjustments for the current tax year.For pensioners receiving the…

Vivian Wilson, the 22-year-old transgender daughter of Elon Musk, abruptly terminated a red carpet interview in Ibiza on Tuesday after a Spanish journalist raised the subject of the tech billionaire.The model had been speaking to reporters at a Desigual Vintage event before the conversation took an uncomfortable turn.”Your father (is) the best, no?” the journalist asked the social media personality, whose mother is Canadian author Justine Wilson.Appearing stunned, Wilson responded: “My what? Sorry?”Vivian Wilson was interviewed on the red carpet in Ibiza | X/OLI LONDON “The best, your father,” the reporter repeated, to which Wilson simply replied: “Okay,” before walking…

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One of those people is Zoe Murphy. She was born and raised in Townhill. Becoming a mum at 18, she never lost sight of her ambition to attend university and enrolled at what was then Swansea Institute of Higher Education, now UWTSD, and graduated in 2002 with a BA in English Studies, Drama and Media.

Manchester City are contemplating taking legal action over a promise to sign striker Erling Haaland by a candidate in Real Madrid’s presidential election.Enrique Riquelme – a renewable energy magnate who is challenging current president Florentino Perez for the position – unveiled a Real Madrid shirt bearing Haaland’s name while on television on Wednesday, saying: “He has a release clause and would like to join Real Madrid.”A swift denial was issued in a joint statement by Haaland’s father and agent, before City rubbished the suggestion.”The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are untrue,” the statement…

The reasons are not always immediately obvious, but they are consistent.There are more matches, including European competition, and less time to prepare.In the 2025-26 season, the traditional ‘big-six’ clubs played an average of 55 matches across all competitions – eight more than other Premier League teams.Success at other top-flight clubs can come from clever transfer business and overperformance relative to resources. In many cases, simply maintaining their Premier League status is a club’s primary objective, with anything beyond that considered a bonus – a contrast to an expectation of delivering trophies.Expectations shift from exceeding targets to meeting them consistently. Winning…