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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…

GB NEWS: Lucy Rigby speaks to GB News about the disorder in Southampton | WATCH NOW By Susanna Siddell, Published: 04/06/2026 – 09:07Updated: 04/06/2026 – 09:14Two men have been charged in relation to the disorder in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak.Matt Styler, 50, has been charged with assaulting a police officer.Meanwhile, Daniel Frost, 44, has been charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.Both will appear before Southampton Magistrates’ Court later today.Earlier this week, more than 1,000 protesters gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station on Tuesday following the sentencing of killer Vickrum Digwa the day before.After the…

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh brought their three-day Portuguese tour to a close with a traditional port wine ceremony at Graham’s Port Lodge in Porto.Following a countdown, Sophie took the lead in splashing port over a wooden cask, with Edward following suit moments later in the time-honoured “baptism” ritual.The royal couple join a distinguished list of visitors who have participated in this custom, most recently the Duke of Kent.When presented with an impressively large bottle of port during the visit, the Duchess quipped: “We could swim in it!”The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh brought their three-day Portuguese tour to…

Five Somerset leisure facilities facing closure after the collapse of their previous operator have been rescued through a £215,000 agreement secured by Somerset Council.Freedom Leisure will take over management of the sites from July 1 under a two-year contract worth £214,594.The arrangement follows the collapse of Fusion Lifestyle, the charity which operated more than 100 leisure venues across Britain before entering administration on April 1.Freedom Leisure, which is based in East Sussex, already manages several facilities across Somerset, including sites in Bridgwater, Chard and Yeovil.Current members at the affected venues are expected to receive further information in the coming weeks…

Sharon Osbourne has weighed into the growing row surrounding the treatment of murdered teenager Henry Nowak, urging supporters to help ensure the 18-year-old “gets the justice he deserves”.The TV personality shared the police bodycam footage of Mr Nowak’s final moments on Instagram.Alongside the video, Ms Osbourne wrote: “The purpose of this post is not to be gratuitous; it is to make sure the truth is circulated and that Henry gets the justice he deserves.” Her intervention comes amid intense public debate over Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s handling of the incident, after officers in question appeared to have treated…