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Martin Jennings, the sculptor commissioned to create the Queen Elizabeth II memorial statues, has defended his design following criticism that the models bear little resemblance to the late monarch and should have featured her on horseback.Dame Joanna Lumley was among those voicing disappointment at the absence of an equestrian element.”We all wanted her to be on a horse. We wanted her on Burmese,” the actress told The Daily Mail. “An equestrian statue, that’s what we wanted. We really wanted her on a horse because we know she loved horses above everything.”The 68-year-old sculptor unveiled scale models of both Queen Elizabeth…

State pensioners living with severe disabilities can receive up to £344.20 in additional payments every four weeks through a single claim to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This support is paid on top of standard Pension Credit, which provides weekly top‑ups for those on lower incomes.The severe disability addition increased on April 6 as part of new tax-year changes, rising from £82.90 to £86.05 per week. As Pension Credit is typically paid every four weeks, eligible pensioners can receive £344.20 over that period alongside their usual entitlement.The £86.05 weekly rate applies to single pensioners or couples where one…

Suffolk County Council has unveiled plans to clamp down on HGVs cutting through residential streets in north Ipswich, with a new 7.5-tonne weight limit set to be introduced. The move, confirmed last month, will see a traffic regulation order brought forward to prevent large lorries from using neighbourhood roads as shortcuts. The restrictions will apply to streets north of the A1214, an area that has so far been left outside existing limits already enforced across much of the town. Council officials detailed how the scheme is designed to protect residents from increasing freight traffic, while still allowing access for deliveries…

Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first man to run a sub-two hour marathon in a competitive race at the London Marathon.The 30-year-old Kenyan crossed the line in one hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, more than one minute faster than the late Kelvin Kiptum’s previous record of 2:00:35, set in 2023.

A mother and her young son have died after “getting into difficulty” in water at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London.Metropolitan Police officers were dispatched to the scene shortly before 4.30pm following reports that two individuals were struggling in the water.The park sits alongside the River Brent.Both the woman and child were pulled from the water by emergency responders, but neither survived.Police have not yet disclosed the ages of the victims, who are believed to be mother and son.The Metropolitan Police confirmed despite receiving urgent medical attention at the scene, both individuals were pronounced dead.The Met attended the incident alongside…

King Charles is facing calls to address Britain’s concerns about the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands with Donald Trump during the State Visit.The shadow home secretary has said it would be “very reasonable” for the King to speak to the US President about UK sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.This follows reports that the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Sir Keir Starmer’s lack of support for the war in Iran.Chris Philp told the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme: “The British Government should do everything possible to keep those islands British, including making…

British employers have warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise National Insurance contributions has triggered a hiring crisis.Business owners are branding the policy “economically illiterate” as job vacancies fall to their lowest level in nearly five years.Firms grappling with elevated National Insurance bills and increased wage pressures are increasingly turning to automation rather than hiring new staff, according to industry experts.Young people are bearing the brunt of the tightening labour market, with the number of those not in education, employment or training approaching one million.Specialists have cautioned an entire generation risks being excluded from the workforce, raising concerns about long-term…

Drivers have been warned new “red routes” are being rolled out in the Peak District to clamp down on parking chaos, with rulebreakers facing fines if they ignore the rules.Derbyshire County Council explained how the strict new measures will target “inconsiderate parking” in and around Castleton and Mam Tor, one of the most popular beauty spots in the region. The changes include double red lines, meaning no stopping at any time, alongside new double yellow lines on village streets. The red routes will be introduced after May 5 and cover several key roads. These include Old Mam Tor Road, routes…

McDaniels, who was not ejected following the incident, said he did not know what Jokic said to him.”I just seen someone who was big as hell,” he added.The 25-year-old has riled the Nuggets during the series, calling their players “bad defenders” following a 119-114 victory for the Timberwolves in game two.Nuggets coach David Adelman said he “didn’t like” McDaniels’ conduct in scoring the lay-up as the Timberwolves moved to within one win of a series victory.”The game was over. The game was conceded. In 2026, that stuff just doesn’t happen any more,” said Adelman.”That’s something that happens in the ’80s,…

The base is being used by the United States Air Force | X / OSINTTECHNICAL By Alice Tomlinson, Published: 26/04/2026 – 09:49Updated: 26/04/2026 – 10:08A fire has broken out at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire this morning. Firefighters from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to tackle a blaze at a commercial building in the Fairford area in the early hours of Sunday morning.Social media footage suggest the fire broke out at a unit within RAF Fairford – a Gloucestershire base situated close to the Wiltshire border that is currently being used by the United States Air Force to conduct operations…