55 m. ago Alan Partridge is back at rock bottom – and it’s the funniest he’s been in years

After stadium tour success, the delusional broadcaster is back where he belongs: self-funding a series about the nation’s mental health. As comedy goes, it couldn’t be more pleasurableLike anyone who has grown up in the shadow of Alan Partridge’s three-decade dominion over British comedy, I want only the very best for Norwich’s most relentless broadcaster. By which I mean the absolute worst. For me, Partridge is at his finest when he’s scrabbling around the media’s outer fringes, rebranding past humiliations as glories and furiously name-dropping 1980s television personalities to the nonplussed acquaintances he genuinely believes to be his closest friends.Sadly, Alan has been riding (relatively) high in recent years. In 2022, Steve Coogan’s creation – now co-written by Rob and Neil Gibbons – embarked on a UK arena tour as a motivational speaker, imparting dubious advice to tens of thousands of adoring fans. Before that, he landed the job of a lifetime: a presenting gig on the BBC’s ...

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70 m. ago Rangers next manager latest as Mark van Bommel, Steven Gerrard, 'obvious choice' and Hearts' Derek McInnes addressed

Boyd touts Dyche for role as ex-boss put firmly in spotlight

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70 m. ago Rangers star takes fans into inner circle as dressing room lifts lid on what the players think about Russell Martin

Furious supporters finally got their wish late on Sunday night as the 39-year-old boss was axed alongside assistants Matt Gill and Mike Williamson

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75 m. ago Rangers fans’ intimidation of Russell Martin shocks World Cup winner as board slammed over silence

A section of the Ibrox support blocked the team bus as Martin was forced to escape through a side exit at Falkirk

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83 m. ago Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard suffers further injury setback

The 26-year-old suffered a knee injury in Saturday’s Premier League defeat of West Ham

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96 m. ago Sean Dyche 'would take Rangers job' as ally reveals his two non negotiable demands

Dyche previously worked under Ibrox sporting director Kevin Thelwell and is among the favourites for the hot seat

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1 hour ago Martin Brundle's F1 grid walk embarrassment after he 'b*tched' Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi was left red-faced by Martin Brundle during his grid walk at the Singapore Grand Prix when the legendary interviewer mistook the musician's brother for him in a hilarious incident

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1 hour ago Rangers owners are about to get an awakening every bit as rude as the abuse that rained down on Russell Martin

If club chiefs think they have doused the anger that has erupted on the back of an abject start to the season just by binning Martin they are in for a shock

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2 h. ago Martin Brundle apologises to Lewis Capaldi after he awkwardly left him hanging for F1 grid walk handshake

Brundle, who has become famed for his pre-race grid walks, hosted a chaotic interview with the 'Someone You Loved' singer and his brother Anthony ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

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2 h. ago Jim Gavin withdrawal from presidential election the ‘right decision’ – minister

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.

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2 h. ago Tory MSP mocked after demanding 'no more Green Party members' at Rangers after Russell Martin exit

Murdo Fraser, a well-known supporter of the Ibrox club, made the call after news emerged the Light Blues are already looking for a new manager.

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2 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 06 October: Mondi and Aston Martin gloom, French stocks retreat

London’s new listings mini-boom gathered pace today when digital bank Shawbrook said it is planning an IPO.

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2 h. ago Steven Gerrard faces managerial decision after being 'kicked out' of Rangers

Steven Gerrard is being tipped with a return to the Rangers dugout but the Scottish club's former chairman claims the ex-Liverpool star was pushed out of the door when he did leave

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2 h. ago Martin Brundle issues apology to Lewis Capaldi after brutal snub on grid walk at Singapore Grand Prix

Brundle, who has become famed for his pre-race grid walks, hosted a chaotic interview with the 'Someone You Loved' singer and his brother Anthony ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

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3 h. ago Steven Gerrard has made thoughts clear on management return amid Rangers speculation

Steven Gerrard has been tipped to make a stunning return to Scottish side Rangers after Russell Martin was axed due to a run of poor results at the club

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3 h. ago Victoria Coren Mitchell breaks silence as BBC removes her episode of Have I Got News For You from iPlayer over glaring error

The latest instalment of the quiz programme, which aired on October 3, saw Victoria, 53, host the panel alongside Sheila Hancock, 92, Miles Jupp, 46, Paul Merton , 68, and Ian Hislop , 65.

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3 h. ago Aston Martin calls on Labour for support as British luxury carmaker faces heavy losses

Aston Martin is set for heavy losses this year after the luxury carmaker was forced to slash production volume forecasts in response to macroeconomic disruption.

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3 h. ago Martin Brundle issues Lewis Capaldi apology over 'cardinal sin' in F1 grid walk interview

Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle misidentified one Formula 1 fan at the Singapore Grand Prix as singer Lewis Capaldi – just as the Scottish singer himself appeared for real

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3 h. ago Gaza ceasefire talks live: Israeli airstrikes continue with negotiations due to begin in Egypt

Negotiators from the US, Israel and Hamas are set to begin talks, as the US president said the first phase should be completed this weekIsrael continues Gaza bombardment as Trump plan negotiators arrive in CairoEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has praised Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, saying it could mark the start of a path towards stability in the region.In an address to mark the 1973 war between Israel and Egypt that led to the end of Israel’s occupation of the Sinai peninsula, Sisi said on Monday:I can only extend my praise and appreciation for US President Donald Trump for his initiative that seeks a ceasefire in Gaza after two years of war, genocide, killing and destruction.A ceasefire, the return of prisoners and detainees, the reconstruction of Gaza and the launch of a peaceful political process that leads to the establishment and recognition of the Palestinian state means we are on the right path to lasting peace and stability. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Martin Brundle hit Christian Horner with quip that left F1 boss smirking at Singapore Grand Prix

Martin Brundle is known for his quick wit and sense of humour on the F1 grid and the Sky Sports pundit was in fine form when he met Christian Horner at the Singapore Grand Prix

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