48 m. ago No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson during game

Adam Johnson died after he was hit in the neck by Steelers player Matthew Petgrave’s skate in October 2023

Sport

61 m. ago Trump’s first 100 days mark worst for US stock market since Gerald Ford

S&P 500 on course to lose 8% since inauguration day in weakest start to a presidency since 1970s

Politics

63 m. ago The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson fights for an Oscar in first trailer

Actor makes major dramatic bid as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in biopic also starring his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily BluntDwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt aim for awards glory with the first trailer for fact-based sports drama The Smashing Machine.The wrestler-turned-actor plays the MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the film inspired by the 2002 documentary with the same name. Kerr won multiple awards and medals in his career and also struggled with substance abuse. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago Teen sentenced to eight years in detention for attempted murder of army chaplain

The priest hugged his attacker in the courtroom after the sentence was handed down.

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77 m. ago Sycamore Gap timeline: How damage to landmark tree allegedly unfolded

Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, are each charged with two counts of criminal damage.

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88 m. ago No criminal charges to be brought over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Nottingham Panthers player died in 2023 matchMatt Petgrave of Sheffield Steelers on bail for 18 monthsNo criminal charges will be brought against an ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of Adam Johnson with the crown prosecution service deciding there was no realistic chance of a conviction.The Nottingham Panthers player died of a neck injury from a skate after a collision with Sheffield Steelers’ Matt Petgrave in a match in October 2023. The Panthers described the incident at the time as a “freak accident”. CPR was administered on the ice at the Sheffield Arena, but Johnson died from his injuries. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Two men filmed felling of Sycamore Gap tree during ‘mindless’ act, court hears

Jury shown phone footage with sound of chainsaw and toppling tree taken by pair, who deny criminal damageTwo men filmed themselves using a chainsaw to fell the famous Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in an act of “mindless criminal damage”, a court has heard.Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, embarked on a “moronic mission” to cut down in minutes a tree that had stood for more than 100 years, the prosecutor Richard Wright KC told Newcastle crown court. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Ice hockey star will NOT face criminal charges over tragic accident that killed opponent Adam Johnson

The player, who was not named by police but has identified himself on a crowdfunder as Sheffield Steelers winger Matt Petgrave, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

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2 h. ago Spain’s criminal court to investigate whether 'computer sabotage' caused blackout

Top judge says ‘cyberterrorism’ is among possible explanations for blackout

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2 h. ago The Scottish city 'fire festival' this week that celebrates the start of summer

The one-of-a-kind event features an array of colourful characters.

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2 h. ago 'Gangster grandpa', 72, who robbed Kim Kardashian at gunpoint and then wrote a 'boastful and mocking' book about the terrifying raid tells French court 'I regret what I did'

Yunnis Abbas, 72, is facing life in prison for the attack on the American reality TV star, in which $10million of jewellery was stolen and never recovered.

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3 h. ago No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson during match

Adam Johnson died after he was hit in the neck by Steelers player Matthew Petgrave’s skate in October 2023

Sport

3 h. ago 'Frustrating' Trump has 'bungled' tariffs but two changes could give him 'best start ever'

EXCLUSIVE: We recently graded Donald Trump as an F on his ‘probation report card’ for his first 100 days in the White House – but balance is important and not everyone sees things the same way

Politics

3 h. ago ‘If I kissed some man, I would cut my lips off’: Terrence Howard explains why he declined Marvin Gaye biopic

The American actor told Bill Maher’s podcast that he had asked Quincy Jones about the singer’s sexuality and felt he couldn’t ‘play that character 100%’The actor Terrence Howard has said that he declined the role of Marvin Gaye in a film, because he didn’t want to kiss another man.Speaking to Bill Maher on his Club Random podcast, the actor said the “biggest mistake” of his career was turning down the leading role in a separate biopic of the singer Smokey Robinson – which Robinson had personally asked him to play. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Beyond the Bernabéu: how Modric’s shock Swansea investment came to be

The Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling powerIt was the transfer nobody saw coming: Luka Modric to Swansea City, not joining as a player but a minority stakeholder. The most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, a six-time Champions League winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation pitching up as a co-owner at a mid-table Championship club was certainly an unforeseen end-of-season development. A Ballon d’Or winner and Bernabéu star walking into the Swansea boardroom or exploring the Mumbles?The sight of Modric cradling a Swansea-branded football in the accompanying press release prompted a few double-takes and sent a jolt across the game. “Hi Swansea fans, I’m Luka Modric and I’m excited to be part of the journey,” came his message. The 39-year-old Croatia captain may be in the twilight of his career but Swansea hope those words mark just the start of his involvement. “My goal is to support the clu...

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3 h. ago Man arrested over death of ice hockey star Adam Johnson won't face criminal charges

Adam Johnson died during a match between The Sheffield Steelers and The Nottingham Panthers in October 2023.

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3 h. ago 'Criminal' carbonara mistake people make is so easy to fix, says top pasta chef

An Italian pasta chef has shared the proper way to make carbonara, including the type of meat you should use, the sauce recipe and the one big mistake people make

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4 h. ago Two men felled Sycamore Gap tree in ‘mindless’ criminal act, court told

Pair showed ‘expertise and a determined, deliberate approach’ during their ‘moronic mission’, prosecutor saysTwo men used a chainsaw to deliberately fell the famous Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in an act of “mindless criminal damage”, a court has heard.Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, embarked on a “moronic mission” to cut down in minutes a tree that had stood for more than 100 years, the prosecutor Richard Wright KC told Newcastle crown court. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Wales international set for new career lifeline after rolling back years on first start

Scott Williams impressed at Judgement Day, with the Dragons keen to keep him around

Politics

4 h. ago Asda’s kids café meal deal drops to 60p to kick start retailer’s 60th birthday celebrations

Asda’s popular Kids Eat for £1 café meal deal to drop to just 60p for the month of May in the UK, including Scotland. A family with four children can all get a hot meal for less than £2.50. Over six million £1 kids café meals sold to date – peaking at 40,000 per week during school holidays. The price is to celebrate 60 years of Asda offering great family value.

Economics