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Chelsea say that Enzo Maresca will pay them compensation now he has been confirmed as Manchester City’s new head coach.Former Blues manager Maresca, 46, has signed a three-year deal at City and succeeds Pep Guardiola, who stepped down in May after a trophy-laden 10 years in charge.The appointment was held up by talks between Chelsea and City over a compensation package, featuring an undisclosed fee for the Italian. One source has told BBC Sport that Manchester City are paying Chelsea around £17m.That compensation package is separate to the one the Blues say they have agreed with Maresca and BBC Sport…
Reform UK has unveiled its candidate to contest the Greater Manchester Mayoralty by-election after Andy Burnham ditched the position to return to Westminster. Sian Astley, a graduate of Manchester University, will stand for Reform UK. The party described her as a “respected businesswoman”, having appeared on television and in print as property and renovation industry expert.Before a career in politics, she featured on BBC One’s DIY SOS and the BBC Two series Your Home Made Perfect.The by-election was called after Andy Burnham, the previous Greater Manchester Mayor, was elected as MP for Makerfield on June 19, prioritising a return to…
The Duke of Kent has kicked off the royal attendance at this year’s edition of Wimbledon, as he took his place in the Royal Box for a glorious afternoon opening of the tournament.Prince Edward, 90, is the former patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.The duke looked the part as he sported a distinctive green and purple striped tie in the tournament’s colours.Though Edward has reduced his public engagements considerably in recent years, he appeared at both Trooping the Colour, where he notably took out his phone to record the RAF flypast, and Garter Day earlier this…
Millions of energy customers are being urged to take a photograph of their gas and electricity meters before midnight on June 30 to avoid being charged higher rates when the Ofgem energy price cap increases on July 1.Money saving expert Martin Lewis has warned households that failing to submit an up-to-date meter reading could result in suppliers estimating energy usage at the new, more expensive rates.The advice applies to customers on standard variable tariffs who do not have a functioning smart meter that automatically sends readings to their energy supplier.Taking a meter reading before the price cap changes could help…
Victoria Wood’s beloved sitcom Dinnerladies is set to return as a touring stage production more than 25 years after it first graced television screens, with fans seemingly split about the decision. The theatre adaptation, announced on Monday, represents the inaugural piece of new work based on Ms Wood’s catalogue to receive approval from her estate following the comedian’s death in 2016 at age 62.Twin sisters Beth and Emma Kilcoyne have penned the script, with double Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley attached to direct.The production launches at Manchester’s Opera House on January 26, 2027, subsequently travelling to venues across England and Wales…
Motorists are being warned of new driving law changes that have been introduced over the last month that could impact how much they are charged to stay on the road.June saw a number of important rules unveiled, including new fuel rates for company car drivers, significant MOT rule changes and even a driving test overhaul.GB News has rounded up the most important driving law changes introduced over the last month that you may have missed.MOTsLabour announced that it would be cutting red tape for businesses using electric vans weighing between 3.5 tonnes and 4.25 tonnes by overhauling existing MOT test…
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams has pleaded guilty to cheating at gambling by placing bets on the date of the 2024 general election.The 41-year-old was the MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the election was called.He entered his guilty plea at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the News App. You can also follow @Breaking on X, external to get the…
Rob Edwards has turned down an approach from Burnley, leaving the Clarets still looking for a new manager.Edwards, who was surprisingly sacked as Wolves head coach earlier this month, had been a candidate for the Turf Moor job.He was under consideration even while Burnley pursued Craig Bellamy to replace Scott Parker, only for Bellamy to have a last-minute change of heart and opt to stay with Wales.It means Burnley remain without a manager two months after Parker’s departure following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Burnley’s squad were due to return for pre-season fitness checks on Monday and will…
Reform UK has announced it will field the leader of its group on Manchester City Council as its candidate to be the region’s mayor. Sian Astley, who represents the Baguley ward on the council, featured on One’s DIY SOS and the Two series Your Home Made Perfect before going into politics. She said she had been a Labour voter in the past, adding that “the vice-like grip that Labour has held over Manchester has been evident for decades”.The by-election was called after Andy Burnham, the previous Greater Manchester mayor, was elected as MP for Makerfield on 19 June.A full list…
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