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Dame Judi Dench is set to welcome Sir Ian McKellen on her new TV show where the pair will delve into their long history in the entertainment industry.The episode brings together two of Britain’s most celebrated actors for an intimate and unscripted chat over a cup of tea.Dame Judi has described the encounter as entirely unplanned and natural, promising viewers a frank exchange between two friends whose relationship stretches back more than half a century. According to the programme’s official synopsis, the duo delves into topics ranging “from Shakespeare, stage fright and the insecurities of acting to the worldwide fame…

The DVLA are expected to ban hundreds of number plates ahead of new plates being introduced within days amid concerns they could cause offence.From Tuesday, September 1, 2026, new “76” number plates will be rolled out for the latest models to hit dealerships and forecourts across the UK.This is the second registration plate update of 2026 following the introduction of the “26” plate in March earlier this year.The new “76” number plate will be seen on all new cars registered between September 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027.Prior to the release of new plates, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency…

Five more people have been arrested in an investigation into a wrong-way crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough which killed seven people, including two police officers.Cleveland Police said a 16-year-old boy, 18-year-old man and 21-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of participating in an organised crime group. A 55-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and a 23-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill.Twelve arrests had already been made, bringing the new total to 17.They remain in custody.PC Tom Clough, 38, and PC Matthew Blades, 37, died in the crash, as did Michael Robert…

As many as 97.7% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 could have had brain disease related to repeated blows to the head, a new study says.Researchers looked at 878 former players who died during that period, with 235 having donated their brains to research.Of those, 215 were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease which can only be diagnosed after death.The study, published in the British Medical Journal, external, also found dementia was common among brain donors.”We and others have shown that in NFL players, specifically, there is about a four times higher…

When Sir Billy Boston was knighted in 2025, it was a unique moment for rugby league.For the first time, this rebel sport from the north of England had been recognised in such a manner; one of its heroes had been acknowledged for their contribution to history through the game.Sir Billy was a fitting recipient of the honour and a world class athlete, whose story deserved to be told.You can tell the importance of someone by how many statutes have been erected in tribute, and Sir Billy Boston wasn’t lacking.His name was chosen as one of just five to grace Wembley’s…

Watch the moment Tory Chairman Kevin Hollinrake is shut down by GB News host Alex Armstrong in a fiery row over the party’s housebuilding record. Reacting to the plans announced by Reform UK and Labour for social housing, Mr Hollinrake pointed to the Tories building a “record number” of homes during their 14 years in power.The Tory chairman said of the plans: “Both of those announcements rely on borrowing more money, that’s the reality. We don’t know exactly how Andy Burnham is going to fund his social housing programme yet, but it’s going to be more tax and more spending.…

More than 3,000 suspected shell companies have been exploiting Britain’s high streets through hair salons, barber shops, beauty parlours and corner shops over the past decade, new research claims.Data published today by anti-money laundering technology provider SmartSearch suggests that potentially £464million in dirty money is flooding the high street economy.The study, which analysed Companies House records from 2016 to 2026, flagged 3,097 dissolved businesses whose patterns of registration and closure were inconsistent with genuine commercial activity in their respective sectors.Conservative financial modelling, drawing on figures published by the National Crime Agency and the National Economic Crime Centre, puts the sum…

Volkswagen could axe thousands of additional staff under radical plans to make the company’s workforce smaller and amend production patterns.CEO Oliver Blume is expected to speak with workers today regarding the company’s restructuring plans, which could lead to 100,000 job losses.Mr Blume and Volkswagen brand chief Thomas Schäfer are expected to speak at the company’s Wolfsburg factory as part of town hall gatherings over the coming days.Bloomberg reported that Volkswagen is aiming to cut up to 100,000 jobs and boost VW’s prospects, especially when compared with Chinese competitors, which have surged in recent years.Despite this, Volkswagen’s labour leader warned that…

A man has died and two women have been injured in a crash that followed a police pursuit near Stratford-upon-Avon.Officers tried to stop a black Audi on Birmingham Road shortly before 17:30 BST on Monday but the driver failed to pull over, Warwickshire Police said.A pursuit began and 15 minutes later the Audi crashed into a white Ford Puma, the force said, with the Audi’s male driver confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics. The driver of the Ford, a woman, was seriously injured and remains in hospital in critical condition, while injuries to a second woman -her passanger -…

The 49ers were part of the US consortium who took control of Rangers last year but York is not involved in the day-to-day running of the club.Rangers and Leeds have both said they will not be commenting. The 49ers said: “As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time.”York became a co-owner of Rangers through 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm linked to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, where he serves as chief executive and principal owner.In May 2025, a consortium led by US businessman Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers…