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Hamilton had already hinted last year that he was contracted to Ferrari for 2027, saying he did not need to enter negotiations over his future in 2026.But this is the first time he has explicitly said that he has a contract with Ferrari until the end of next season.His comments about the length of time he sees himself in F1 would keep him into the sport until past his 45th birthday.Drivers very rarely stay racing in F1 for that long – although Hamilton’s long-time rival Fernando Alonso turns 45 in July. The Spaniard’s contract with Aston Martin expires at the…
Warrington Wolves have signed Leeds Rhinos half-back Brodie Croft on a three-year deal for the 2027 season.The Rhinos confirmed earlier this week that the 28-year-old Australian had informed them he would not be signing a new contract.Croft played for Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos in the NRL before joining Salford Red Devils for 2022.He won the Steve Prescott Man of Steel award in his first season in Super League and moved on to Leeds at the end of the 2023 campaign.”Brodie is a fantastic signing for our club from 2027 onwards and someone we’re excited to bring into the group,”…
Volunteer “blood bikers” have completed their 30,000th delivery of life saving donations for the NHS. The Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes charity has been transporting NHS blood samples and medical supplies to hospitals and communities across the West Midlands in need for 10 years.The landmark donation was made by driver Jack Hickie, who thanked donors for their support over the last decade. Drivers work 24/7 to make the deliveries across the West Midlands. A spokesman from the group said: “Every job we complete helps the NHS deliver the best possible care to local communities, and with us on track to…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s proposal to introduce price caps on supermarket essentials has triggered fierce criticism from Britain’s dairy farming sector.Industry leaders have warned the policy could threaten the survival of farms already under severe financial pressure.Robert Craig, chairman of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, said freezing prices on products such as milk while production costs continue rising would place unsustainable pressure on producers.Many dairy farms are currently operating close to break-even, with milk prices down by 30 per cent compared with the previous year.Mr Craig criticised the proposal directly and said: “It’s a lot of nonsense. It’ll get…
King Charles demonstrated his musical talents during the final day of his three-day Northern Ireland tour with Queen Camilla.The monarch picked up a ukulele and surprised everyone with an impressive solo at Ards Allotments near Newtownards in County Down.He joined more than a dozen members of the Loughries Men’s Shed Ukulele Ensemble, holding the instrument to his ear and strumming along in a manner reminiscent of the legendary George Formby.”There’s a marvellous organisation called the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain it’s fantastic,” the King remarked to the group.When one enthusiastic player suggested he might secure them a booking at the…
With around 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages due to end in 2026, a lot of households are facing the same decision at roughly the same time.Whether to remortgage, switch lenders, take a product transfer or stay put. The answer is not always straightforward, and getting it wrong can cost more than most people expect.Borrowers who miss their deal end date often end up on their lender’s standard variable rate by default.Typical Standard Variable Rates run between 6.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent; the average in May 2026 was 7.13 per cent.On a £200,000 mortgage over 30 years, that is £1,348…
Heidi Klum brought the curtain down on Magnum’s first-ever Cannes fashion show, gliding along the catwalk in a striking strapless green gown crafted by Turkish designer Raissa Vanessa.The German-American television presenter and supermodel, aged 52, carried the ice-cream brand’s Signature La Pistachio whilst modelling the pistachio-inspired creation on La Croisette.Ms Klum has been appointed as the inaugural Magnum Muse, a role that saw her showcase one of 15 couture pieces at the House of Magnum launch event.Speaking after her runway appearance, she said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to launch the inaugural House of Magnum Collection here in Cannes -…
When asked whether he would be out supporting the Greater Manchester mayor’s campaign in Makerfield, Sir Keir told reporters: “Yes, and I’ve said to the whole Labour movement that I want everybody to be involved in the campaign, whatever other discussions are going on, it’s really important – that’s a straight fight between Labour and Reform.”
When Robinson was recalled, England director of cricket Rob Key said he looked “back up to his full fitness”.”When you look at his record he is one of the bowlers right up there statistically, among all the bowlers, of all time,” Key added.Robinson has started the season well with Sussex, captaining them to three wins out of six games in the County Championship and taking 18 wickets at 26.27.However, Broad, who took 604 Test wickets, said he is intrigued why Robinson has been recalled now having seemingly fallen out of favour with head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.”I’d…
The Green Party’s candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election has withdrawn from the contest just hours after it was announced he would be running.Local children’s safeguarding specialist Chris Kennedy pulled out of the race citing “personal and family reasons”.Zack Polanski’s party confirmed it would now be reopening nominations.The deadline for all parties to confirm their nominee is 4pm on Tuesday, May 26.A Green Party spokesman said: “We wish Chris the best and understand that family has to come first. “As a party, we are re-opening nominations now because we believe people in Makerfield deserve a real choice at this by-election,…