10 h. ago Arsenal issue statement after Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape

Thomas Partey left Arsenal this week after his contract with the Gunners expired, having spent five years at the Emirates following his move from Atletico Madrid

Events

11 h. ago Coronation Street icon confirms devastating news as they issue statement

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine has confirmed that her award-winning Manchester restaurant has closed down with immediate effect after battling financial trouble.

Politics

16 h. ago Hamas close to accepting proposed Gaza ceasefire deal, say sources

Group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials on Friday issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response to discuss new ceasefire proposals already accepted by Israel. Continue reading...

Economics

24 h. ago Hamas officials meet to discuss proposed Gaza ceasefire deal

Militant group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USMiddle East crisis – live updatesHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials met on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss the ceasefire proposals and later issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response. Continue reading...

Politics

25 h. ago Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas officials meet to discuss proposed deal

Militant group said to want stronger guarantees of a permanent end to the war as Israeli prime minister prepares to fly to WashingtonHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the militant Islamist organisation have said.Hamas officials met on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss the ceasefire proposals and later issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response. Continue reading...

Politics

34 h. ago Coronation Street icon 'gutted' and ‘should have left ITV soap' after stern meeting

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has been a part of the soap world for over 30 years, but the actor was left gutted after a meeting with ITV boss

Politics

36 h. ago Plans for 'meaningful tributes' for Diogo Jota as Liverpool FC's owners issue statement over tragedy

'We have lost someone truly irreplaceable'

Politics

39 h. ago Swansea City legend Andy Robinson suffers heart attack as club issue statement

The 45-year-old is currently in hospital after the incident

Events

45 h. ago Andy Burnham issues statement on his grooming gang review after he's forced to miss press conference

The reports found that Greater Manchester Police has made 'significant improvements', but still faces some issues in tackling child sexual exploitation

Events

46 h. ago Liverpool FC 'devastated' by tragic death of Diogo Jota as club issue statement

Beloved Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car crash and now the Premier League champions have released a statement on the tragic incident

Events

59 h. ago Boys charged with murder as stabbed man's family issue poignant statement

Two boys, aged 16 and 17 and from Llantwit Major, are accused of murdering 'devoted husband' Kamran Aman, 38, in Barry

Events

66 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves issues statement after she's seen in tears during Prime Minister's Questions

Rachel Reeves was seen to wipe away tears as she sat next to Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's questions

Politics

67 h. ago Downing Street issues statement after Rachel Reeves seen in tears during PMQs

Rachel Reeves was seen in tears next to Sir Keir Starmer

Politics

68 h. ago Primary school forced to shut as urgent meeting called over major 'illegal waste' fire

Council bosses have issued a statement

Events

3 d. ago Raye issues 'empty' Glastonbury Festival statement after fans issued same demand

She wowed festival-goers and those watching from the comfort of their own homes on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm

Politics

3 d. ago ITV Coronation Street icon 'to return' 21 years after exit to rescue Todd from Theo

Coronation Street viewers are convinced that a former cobbles favourite is going to make a comeback in order to save Todd Grimshaw from abusive Theo Silverton

Events

3 d. ago Forgotten Arsenal star's next move confirmed as club issue transfer statement

Arsenal are in the market for several new players this summer but a number of players could leave including Fabio Vieira who will not be joining FC Porto permanently

Sport

3 d. ago Detectives in Suffolk to carry out ‘extensive inquiries’ into Ryland Headley

Suffolk Police issued a statement after Headley was jailed for life for raping and murdering Louisa Dunne in 1967.

Politics

3 d. ago BBC EastEnders Bernie Taylor star Clair Norris issues emotional statement after exit

Bernie Taylor actress Clair Norris has issued a heartfelt goodbye to her EastEnders character after she was seen leaving the BBC soap after eight years

Politics

3 d. ago Teacher, 26, charged over sex with pupil after ‘telling colleague of affair’

Jocelyn Sanroman, 26, had sex with a 16-year-old student whilst working at Oakside Prep Academy near Detroit, Michigan, US. The school have since issued a statement in response

Society