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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with Harvey Elliott’s “fairytale” comeback from a serious ankle injury Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with Harvey Elliott’s “fairytale” comeback from a serious ankle injury after the teenager scored his first goal for the club in the 3-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Cardiff. The 18-year-old marked his return from almost five months out with a fracture dislocation in September with a brilliant […]

Four men have been arrested after a flare was thrown onto the pitch during the FA Cup tie involving West Ham and Kidderminster Harriers. Four men have been arrested after a flare was thrown onto the pitch during the FA Cup tie involving West Ham and Kidderminster Harriers. West Mercia Police said the suspects, aged in their 20s and 30s and from Birmingham, Hampshire and Kidderminster, were arrested on suspicion […]

Boris Johnson has announced two new appointments to Downing Street in an attempt to try and steady the ship after a tumultuous week. Boris Johnson has announced two new appointments to Downing Street in an attempt to try and steady the ship after a tumultuous week. No 10 announced on Saturday evening that Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay will become the PM’s chief of staff and will […]

The Duke of York is due to give evidence under oath next month as part of the civil sex assault case against him. The Duke of York is due to give evidence under oath next month as part of the civil sex assault case against him. Andrew will face what is known as a deposition on March 10 in London, in what has been described as a neutral location. A […]

It follows comments made after the Euro 2020 final A football fan has admitted racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand following the Euro 2020 final. Robert Whippe, 54, pleaded guilty at St Albans Magistrates’ Court to two counts of sending a grossly offensive message to Mr Ferdinand over his commentary on the Wembley final, the Crown Prosecution Service said. After England lost to Italy in a penalty shoot-out, Whippe […]

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf says reaching 15 million tests is a “major milestone” More than 15 million PCR tests have been carried out in Scotland since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a figure hailed as a “milestone” for health teams across the country. A total of 15,092,074 of the tests, which include those performed by NHS Scotland, three NHS regional hubs and the network of health board diagnostic labs, […]

She has signed with the Germany-based music company BMG. Rita Ora has signed a record deal with BMG that gives her ownership of all future master recordings. The singer, whose hits include Let You Love Me and For You, said it is “empowering” knowing she is now in control of her music. Germany-based music company BMG features a roster of artists that includes Kylie Minogue, YouTuber and rapper KSI, and […]

West Brom have appointed Steve Bruce as their new manager on an 18-month contract. The 61-year-old is back in work having been sacked at Newcastle in October following the club’s takeover and is charged with taking the Baggies back to the Premier League. Bruce has plenty of experience of that, winning promotion from the Championship four times, and has managed in the midlands previously with both Aston Villa and Birmingham. […]

Boris Johnson has defended the Government’s package to ease the impact of the cost-of-living crisis after the Chancellor said he could not rule out further rises later in the year. Rishi Sunak on Thursday announced a £9 billion package, including a one-off repayable £200 discount and a £150 rebate on council tax bills, and £144 million to councils to support vulnerable households amid surging energy prices. The Chancellor added he […]