91 minutes ago This dark double act mark 30 years of gruesome comedy: PATRICK MARMION reviews Inside No.9 on the stage

Fifty-something TV comedians Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are celebrating their pearl anniversary by redeploying the format of their BBC 'anthology' series, Inside No. 9.

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4 hours ago Inside David and Victoria Beckham's turbulent marriage from affair rumours to separate lives

David and Victoria Beckham are celebrating his new Hugo Boss campaign in London tonight after the former Manchester United footballer hinted that he's releasing a new collection as the face of the men's clothing brand

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5 hours ago Celtic suffer Tierney setback, Rangers £1.8m man exits, major signing 'coup'

Latest Scottish transfer news

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4 hours ago Auston Trusty's Celtic draw dream comes true as Champions League tees up royal visit to Parkhead

The Hoops defender is adamant the Parkhead men are not in the knockout stages to make up the numbers

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1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: elderly couples among nine killed in Russian drone attack

Thirteen people wounded, including eight-year-old girl, in Sumy apartment block attack. Sweden pledges $1.2bn in Ukraine military aid, its biggest pledge yet. What we know on day 1,073See all our Ukraine war coverageA Russian drone attack on a residential block killed nine people including three elderly couples in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, officials said on Thursday. Images distributed by the emergency services showed a gaping hole in the facade of the long block of flats and rescue workers digging through debris for survivors. “This is a terrible tragedy, a terrible Russian crime. It is very important that the world does not pause in putting pressure on Russia for this terror,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media. National Police later said the search operation had been completed after 19 hours, with rescuers finding nine bodies in the ruins, while 13 people were wounded. Among the dead were three couples – men and women between the ages of 61 and 74 – Ukr...

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4 hours ago ‘He’s going home’: new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Sundance’s Free Leonard Peltier outlines the decades-long efforts to free the Indigenous activist from prison – up to the commutation of his sentence one week before the premiereOf all the documentaries at the Sundance film festival this year, perhaps none is as timely as Free Leonard Peltier, Jesse Short Bull and David France’s film on the Indigenous activist imprisoned for nearly half a century.Peltier, now 80 years old, is serving consecutive life sentences for the killing of two FBI agents during a shootout at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in 1975, though he has maintained his innocence. Activists, celebrities and liberation advocates such as Nelson Mandela have called for his release for decades, citing railroaded justice and evidence of prosecutorial misconduct; the FBI and law enforcement, meanwhile, have campaigned vociferously against any commutation of his sentence. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago This groundbreaking method can predict bowel cancer with 90% accuracy, new research finds

This method will brings us closer to a potential blood test that could help doctors identify which IBD patients are most at risk

Science

15 hours ago Sergio Aguero to become racing driver as Man City legend launches new career

The Manchester City legend is one of 11 big-name personalities taking part in Formula E's Evo Sessions, a new initiative to get celebrity figures behind the wheel of one of the world's most powerful racing cars.

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1 hour ago Now it's Spandau ballads! Old Romantic Gary Kemp springs surprises with a stirring set of heartfelt new songs, writes ADRIAN THRILLS

Tackling themes such as parenthood, the anxieties of middle age, and nostalgia for his North London adolescence, Gary Kemp is in candid singer-songwriter mode for his third solo album.

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9 hours ago Strictly's Jamie and pro Jowita look closer than ever after tour drama amid 'secret romance'

Strictly Come Dancing stars were spotted enjoying some downtime in Leeds during their tour break. Among them, Jamie Borthwick and Jowita Przystal were seen together, further fueling romance rumours.

Society

10 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

Economics

4 hours ago When is the Champions League draw? Start time, new format and how to watch on TV

Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Celtic are all chasing Champions League glory this season

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3 hours ago Washington plane crash: Air traffic control tower 'understaffed' during deadly collision, FAA report finds

Shock report revealed after Donald Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame for tragedy which left 67 dead

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6 hours ago Dancing On Ice star Chelsee Healey 'devastated' as she heartbreakingly reveals she suffered a miscarriage during her time on the ITV show

The 36-year-old Hollyoaks actress was the first celebrity to be eliminated from the programme last week after being voted off in a skate-off against Comedian Josh Jones.

Culture

14 hours ago Jhon Duran passes medical in London amid fresh twist in Aston Villa star's transfer

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are close to completing the signing of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with the 21-year-old completing a medical in London after the two clubs agreed a fee

Science

15 hours ago Man City legend Sergio Aguero launches new career in bid to become racing driver

Manchester City's all-time leading goalscorer Sergio Aguero is taking part in a six-week boot camp and will get behind the wheel of a Formula E car to take on other celebrity names

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2 hours ago 11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert

What was once the largest solar power plant of its type in the world appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening

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12 hours ago Daniella Westbrook stunned by Royal Family member after meeting at Michael Barrymore's home

EastEnders and former Celebrity Big Brother star Daniella Westbrook has revealed the most famous person she ever met - and the surprising reason they used to hang out

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10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m striker deal, Tel fee agreed

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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7 hours ago When is Celtic's Champions League playoff draw and who could they face in knockouts? Live stream, TV channel and start time

The Bhoys are back in the big time and have a knockout clash to look forward to - we have all the details you need

Sport

3 hours ago Wynne Evans 'hit with two more claims of inappropriate language' after Strictly axe

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans, who was recently axed from the live tour, was reportedly hit with more claims

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13 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks joins I'm A Celebrity winner Danny Jones for huge TV debut

They were two of the biggest names on ITV and BBC at the end of last year but they're now doing something very new

Culture

26 hours ago Groundbreaking new test 90% accurate in finding patients at high risk of bowel cancer

Doctors believe new test could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment for thousands of patients

Science

2 hours ago Calorie counts on menus may be harming those with eating disorders, study finds

Seeing calorie labels reinforced disordered eating beliefs, the study suggested

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15 hours ago 'I saw an orange glow where my house should be' Young family lose everything in house fire

Dad-of-two Callum John, whose children are aged two and six, turned the corner of his street to find plumes of smoke billowing from his home

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11 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m agreement, Duran medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Economics

8 hours ago Arsenal block January transfer exit as Mikel Arteta stamps his authority

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to have a big squad available to him for the second half of the 2024-25 season, with the Gunners still in three different competitions

Sport

4 hours ago Tottenham’s kids rescue Postecoglou and sink Elfsborg on way into last 16

This was a rare case of Tottenham turning an injury into a positive. The loss of Radu Dragusin was Dane Scarlett’s cue. Recalled from a disappointing loan spell at Oxford United earlier this month, the 20-year-old striker came on for Dragusin and set Spurs on course to victory over Elfsborg when he headed in his first goal for his boyhood club.It has been almost five years since Scarlett made his debut. He was an unlikely saviour but Ange Postecoglou was not complaining. There was more joy when another substitute, the 19-year-old winger, Oyindamola Ajayi, came on to score on his debut, then when Mikey Moore made it 3-0 with his first professional goal. Spurs had secured their place in the knockout phase. There was relief at avoiding two extra playoff games. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Government launches plans to find land for food, housing, nature and energy

Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out proposals for the long-awaited land use framework on Friday.

Politics

20 hours ago Lawyers paid less than minimum wage is creating a crisis of justice in Scotland

Without urgent action, many Scots could find themselves unable to secure legal representation

Society

13 hours ago BBC apologises to staff as damning review into Russell Brand's conduct is released

A BBC review into the conduct of Russell Brand during his time with the broadcaster has found a number of people 'felt unable to raise' concerns about the presenter.

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8 hours ago Manuel Akanji sends powerful Man City message as they await Champions League draw fate

Manchester City star Manuel Akanji is still confident his side can find success in the Champions League and is not worried about facing either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the play-off

Sport

4 hours ago First contestant fired as The Apprentice kicks off in the Austrian Alps

The show will return at 9pm next Thursday on BBC One.

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2 hours ago Marianne Faithfull's most iconic moments as pals pay tribute to late singer

Marianne Faithfull's life was one of the most colourful in rock and roll history, she dated Sir Mick Jagger and inspired some of the Rolling Stones' most iconic songs

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14 hours ago More than 8 million workers refunded £8.3 billion in overpaid taxes last year: Find out if you're eligible

On average, workers were refunded £943 each

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9 hours ago Kieran Tierney sees instant Celtic return 'BLOCKED by Arsenal' as Gunners play transfer hardball

The Hoops have secured a pre-contract but hopes of an arrival six months prior to the deal kicking in are fading.

Sport

4 hours ago Former central London celebrity hotspot to become clay pigeon shooting ground

Clays applied to turn 77 Brewer Street, near Piccadilly Circus, into a ‘competitive socialising’ experience using real deactivated shotguns

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4 hours ago Surprising 'nepo baby' star tops the list of biggest celebrity beauty influencers

The most impactful beauty influencers on social media of 2024 have been revealed and the results may surprise some people. 

Politics

15 hours ago West Ham confident over deal for Brighton’s Ferguson but fail in Pepi bid

Arsenal and Everton among others keen on Irish strikerWest Ham offered loan with buy obligation for PSV’s PepiWest Ham are in a strong position to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton after Bayer Leverkusen’s need for a new forward was lessened by Al-Nassr choosing Jhon Durán over Victor Boniface.Leverkusen emerged as frontrunners for Ferguson this week but their interest could cool after Boniface’s proposed move to the Saudi Pro League was called off at the last minute. Al-Nassr are poised to sign Durán from Villa, with the 21-year-old set to undergo a medical on Thursday. Continue reading...

Economics

10 hours ago Ollie Watkins faces 'now or never' Arsenal transfer decision with Aston Villa dilemma

Aston Villa have made it clear they do not want to sell Ollie Watkins in this transfer window and Arsenal may have to go back in with a second bid to test their resolve

Sport

5 hours ago Anguished face of former Olympics star Nancy Kerrigan, whose skating club lost six members to DC plane crash

'It's a shock. I was watching all night (on television) and when you find out you know some of the people on the plane it is an even bigger blow,' she said through her tears.

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4 hours ago Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis 'sobbing' after introducing newborn baby to sibling

Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis was left 'sobbing' as she introduced her son Caben to her newborn baby Samuel - who was born last week

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16 hours ago Tom Kerridge faces backlash for new £59 'rip off' beef 'beast board' dish at his Chelsea and Marlow restaurants

The celebrity chef, 51, from Salisbury, has revealed that The Butcher's Tap and Grill is launching a 'delicious board of beef focused dishes' from February.

Economics

13 hours ago Fury as Celtic fans taunt Prince William at Aston Villa Champions League match with chants of 'Lizzie's in a box' and 'if you hate the royal family clap your hands'

Celtic fans bombarded Prince William with anti-royal chants throughout the game in Birmingham, including ones about the Prince's brother, the Duke of Sussex, according to The Telegraph.

Sport

5 hours ago St Kitts and Nevis finds 13 decomposing bodies in boat adrift in Caribbean

Discovery by coast guard comes five days after skiff containing five bodies found near Trinidad and TobagoThe coastguard of St Kitts and Nevis has discovered 13 decomposing bodies in a boat adrift off the coast, days after another five bodies were found in a skiff near Trinidad and Tobago.Officials of the two Caribbean countries said it was not immediately clear if there was any link between the two incidents, or who the deceased were. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago From Godard to Coppola, Van Sant to Anger, Marianne Faithfull was a dazzling magnet for film

The music star was also an electrifying screen presence, from The Girl on a Motorcycle to Marie AntoinetteMarianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted asOn the screen and also in life, Marianne Faithfull experienced something similar to her contemporary Anita Pallenberg – the condescension of being treated like an icon or a muse. Maybe her very real success in music ruled her out of a serious acting career in the eyes of some, but Faithfull for a while occupied the epicentre of the late-60s pop culture zeitgeist, for an intense flashbulb moment she found herself in the overlapping worlds of music, movies and the explodingly important world of celebrity itself.The famous photograph of her in 1967 on a couch between Alain Delon and Mick Jagger absolutely captures her magnetism: Delon is entranced by her, Jagger (her boyfriend) is jealous, looking grumpily down: she and Delon were starring toge...

Politics

20 hours ago Average £123 bill increase for everyone from April while some pay more

The average hike from April 1 will be 26% while some will have to find money for a 47% increase

Economics

14 hours ago Arsenal face struggle to sign Ollie Watkins despite ‘good news’ over transfer bid

Aston Villa are reluctant to lose both Watkins and Jhon Duran before Monday’s transfer deadline

Sport

8 hours ago Marianne Faithfull dead: Rolling Stones muse and iconic 1960s songwriter ‘dearly missed’

Marianne Faithfull, best known for the song As Tears Go By and often dubbed as one of Rock and Roll's Greatest Women , has died aged 78, a spokesperson has announced

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4 hours ago Chelsee Healey suffered miscarriage during Dancing on Ice as she hid ‘enormous’ grief

Dancing on Ice star Chelsee Healey has revealed suffering a miscarriage during her time on the ITV reality TV show 'really did devastate me and hit me deeply'

Politics

15 hours ago Why Celtic fans face Champions League ban ahead of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich tie

Celtic were hit with a suspended one-match ban on issueing away tickets earlier this season

Sport

8 hours ago CNN commentator apologises for 'f***ed up' tweet blaming Donald Trump for plane crash

A CNN commentator has deleted a social media post seemingly blaming the President of the United States after the horrific air crash that involved an American Airlines jet colliding with an Army helicopter

Events

4 hours ago I'm A Celeb's Melvin Odoom 'ghosted' by Carol Vorderman after crush confession

BBC Radio host Melvin Odoom teased that he had a crush on Carol Vorderman whilst a campmate on I'm A Celebrity last year and shared an update with GK Barry on her podcast recently

Politics

16 hours ago Mikel Arteta makes Kieran Tierney to Celtic in January feelings clear as firm Arsenal transfer stance escalates

A pre-contract has already been agreed - but the Scottish champions are keen to bring back their former star in this window

Sport

9 hours ago Former RAF pilot dies ‘having lavished 103 years of love into the world’

Jack Hemmings died on January 24 in hospital in Sussex, the Mission Aviation Fellowship charity announced.

Events

5 hours ago David Beckham is modelling in his pants again. Will he not think of his fellow middle

His bronzed torso is ridiculously ripped – and will, once again, cause a shift in the acceptable minimum standards for the male physiqueSo much for the dad bod. David Beckham, who turns 50 this year, has released pictures of himself modelling his new bodywear collection for Hugo Boss. Bodywear, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, appears to mean underwear. In the corresponding ad clip, Beckham returns home for the day in his vintage Aston Martin, Bond-style, but he can’t wait to rip off his sharp suit and slouch around in a leather armchair in nothing but his tighty-whities. He has set the bar very high for middle-aged dads who like to relax by sitting around drinking in their pants, Homer Simpson-style. If you feel at all self-conscious about your soft, squishy, beer-induced centre, Beckham’s new line of smalls will not help.In recent years, the dad bod seemed to be on the verge of widespread public acceptance, even cautious celebration, and a lot of us were congratulating ourselve...

Politics

16 hours ago Brendan Rodgers repeats Celtic transfer mantra as fans spot subtle message sent to board

The Parkhead boss was forced to throw untested youngsters on at Villa Park as they tried to get something out of the game late on

Sport

9 hours ago Truth behind Strictly Wynne Evans’ relationship with girlfriend exposed after bombshell move

Wynne Evans' girlfriend Liz Brookes is ralling around the star after his axe - despite reports they'd split up

Events

5 hours ago EastEnders, Love Island and Married at First Sight help UK's broadcasters to beat US streaming giants

The traditional broadcasters beat the big players when it came to growing streaming services last year - and the trend has continued in 2025

Politics

17 hours ago Celtic's dangerous potential opponents in Champions League knockout play

Celtic await their fate ahead of a first Champions League knockout tie in 12 years

Sport

10 hours ago Netflix film ‘shaped by the voices of Grenfell’s bereaved and survivors’

The 90-minute documentary, with the working title Grenfell, comes from Rogan Productions.

Events

5 hours ago Fury as TV star sparks outrage as she buys daughter, 12, a sex toy for her birthday

Brazilian actress and singer Claudia Raia made an appearance on live television where she made the shocking confession of gifting the sex toy to her young daughter

Politics

18 hours ago Ally McCoist plots Celtic Champions League undercover mission as Rangers hero plans to sit next to superstar's dad

McCoist is planning a visit to Celtic Park - but all may not be as it appears with a massive Euro night just around the corner for the Hoops

Sport

10 hours ago Mel B 'near death' as Spice Girl chased by huge crocodile 'about to attack'

Scary Spice Mel B was chased by a 10-foot crocodile in the Costa Rican jungle as she filmed for the new Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt, which left her terrified

Events

5 hours ago Natalie Cassidy’s cryptic message as she quits EastEnders after 32 years on BBC soap

EastEnders’ legend Natalie Cassidy first set foot in Albert Square when she was a child, playing saxophone-playing Sonia Fowler. However, she's leaving Walford behind her

Politics

18 hours ago Arsenal still want Ollie Watkins transfer as Aston Villa man gives 'farewell presents'

Arsenal are considering a second bid for Ollie Watkins before the transfer window closes, but the Gunners face a race against time to get a deal over the line

Sport

11 hours ago Opus review – John Malkovich plays an evil pop star in a silly horror dud

Sundance film festival: The cult of celebrity is targeted in a progressively nonsensical and poorly made debut with too much on its plateAnyone who has written about a much-loved music star with even the vaguest hint of light criticism will be aware of the horrors that can often follow. The tribal intensity of extremely online and extremely sensitive fandoms can lead to either a mild torrent of more tolerable abuse or something far darker, like death threats and sometimes doxing, an unending rage erupting from people who use emojis as avatars. There’s a great thriller to be made about this unpleasant tension, the fans who will do anything for their idol and the idol who will do nothing to stop them, but Opus, a poppy new A24 misfire premiering at Sundance, is not that movie.It’s the first film from writer-director Mark Anthony Green, who, like many before him, is so fixated on what he wants to say that he hasn’t been able to figure out how to say it. There’s maybe a slicker, simpler...

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5 hours ago Love Island star reveals Grace Jackson is 'completely different' on All Stars for one major reason

A former Love Island contestant has revealed Grace Jackson is much different to how she was last summer in the Love Island villa - and said she's showing more of her 'fun' side

Politics

19 hours ago Gabby Agbonlahor calls talkSPORT to slam Arsenal's attempt to sign Ollie Watkins

Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has been left fuming after Arsenal's £60million bid for Ollie Watkins became public knowledge before Unai Emery's side took on Celtic in the Champions League

Sport

11 hours ago Kelsey Parker and Max George in 'secret feud' – widow left 'hurt' as singer 'disappeared'

Kelsey Parker, who recently announced she is pregnant with her third child, has reportedly been left hurt by her late husband Tom Parker's best pal and former bandmate Max George

Events

5 hours ago Marianne Faithfull remembered by Mick Jagger as Rolling Stones star pays tribute to late ex

Marianne Faithfull has died peacefully in London, a statement on behalf of her family said on Thursday night, with tributes being led by her former partner Sir Mick Jagger

Politics

19 hours ago World media reacts to Celtic 'redemption' at Aston Villa as Champions League spectacle forces grovelling Rodgers apology

It was a classic Euro night at Villa Park as the Hoops returned north of the border with plenty of credit in the bank

Sport

11 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Torvill and Dean pen emotional tribute to American Airlines crash victims

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have taken to social media to share their condolences after an American Airline flight with 64 on board crashed into a helicopter

Events

6 hours ago Love Island All Stars go wild as huge US singer arrives and sets sights on Catherine

Love Island invites a special guest to the villa on Thursday night who 'sets his sights' on Catherine - as fans of the ITV2 dating show call for him to be brought in as a bombshell

Politics

21 hours ago Celtic earn huge Champions League prize money windfall after securing knockout playoff spot with mega payday in sight

Europe's elite club competition is also one of the most lucrative for clubs with Celtic making millions

Sport

11 hours ago James Haskell says having a baby was blow to Chloe Madeley marriage in shock admission

James Haskell has suggested that his marriage to Chloe Madeley began to struggle after having a child. In a recent interview, he discussed their separation and co-parenting their son, Bodhi, while criticising how he was portrayed in their ITV documentary.

Events

6 hours ago Inside Lord Alan Sugar's millionaire mansions across the world including very unusual room

Lord Alan Sugar is a household name thanks to his role on The Apprentice, but away from our screens has an impressive collection of lavish properties scattered across the globe

Politics

26 hours ago The two huge clubs Celtic could draw in Champions League knockout play

Celtic await their fate ahead of a first Champions League knockout tie in 12 years

Sport

12 hours ago Hope ends for finding survivors as investigators say 67 feared dead after plane crashes into military helicopter

More than two dozen bodies have been recovered as of Thursday morning, officials said

Events

6 hours ago Mikel Arteta 'prefers' two stars he wants Arsenal to sign ahead of Ollie Watkins

Arsenal had to go down their transfer pecking order before deciding to launch a bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins according to former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit

Politics

26 hours ago Arsenal sent new Ollie Watkins transfer update with Aston Villa to be 'demanding' over striker

Gunners have made a shock late swoop for England striker and boyhood fan before Monday’s deadline

Sport

12 hours ago Ollie Watkins faced with personal dilemma as Arsenal step up efforts to sign striker NOW

Ollie Watkins was the subject of an enquiry from Arsenal on Monday, but the Aston Villa forward may feel he's already missed his chance to sign for his boyhood club

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