Ticket price hikes part of wider cost-saving measures – Manchester United
Manchester United have told supporters that controversial ticket price hikes are part of wider measures aimed at putting the club “on a stronger financial footing”. Last week the club communicated…
Mark Allen is box-office away from the snooker table, but must find new dimension on it
In a world of media-trained ‘one-game-at-a-time’ merchants, Mark Allen has always stood out.
Trump demands immediate release of October 7 hostages
President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office for…
Daniel Craig unleashes brutal verdict on panned Bond movie as he brands it ‘a f***ing nightmare’: ‘Didn’t work’
Bond actor Daniel Craig, 56, has revealed the production of Quantum of Solace was a “f****ing nightmare”. The 2008 film, Craig’s second outing as 007, failed to impress critics. Craig…
Bristol Bears bring in international lock to ease injury crisis in the second row
Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of Scottish international lock Jamie Hodgson on a short-term deal to sure up their resources in the second row ahead of the start of…
Mum ignored discomfort on flight and then ‘keeled over backwards’ in airport
A woman who experienced discomfort on a plane collapsed after worrying it could be “something or nothing” before losing consciousness and falling over backwards. Alice Mongford has shared her harrowing…
Camilla to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit
The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit after suffering significantly diminished reserves of energy following her chest infection. Doctors have urged Camilla, 77, to…
UK calls on Iran and Russia to follow international law amid airstrikes in Syria
Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer has called on Iran and Russia to act in accordance with international humanitarian law, following recent airstrikes in Syria. Russian strikes hit Aleppo for the…
MP apologises for code of conduct breach connected to overseas trip
An MP has apologised for failing to declare a paid-for overseas trip when tabling a parliamentary question. The DUP’s Sammy Wilson was under investigation for breaching the code of conduct…
The good, the bad and the unused – ranking Ireland’s 33 players after mixed November campaign
November wasn’t an easy month for Ireland who lost their proud home record against New Zealand and struggled to get back to their previously high levels in subsequent wins over…