22 h. ago Martin Freeman branded ‘SELFISH’ after actor won year long legal battle over ‘noisy’ schools next door to £5m mansion

MARTIN Freeman has been branded "selfish" after he complained about the noise from nearby schools. The Sherlock star recently won a year-long battle with planners to put in new windows at his £5 million mansion to block out the din, despite being in a protected area which has strict rules on building appearance. The Hobbit star...

Economics

38 h. ago All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits he still carries ‘scars’ of last defeat to England

Barrett endured a difficult evening in the semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Politics

42 h. ago Vybz Kartel on his legal battles, vulgar lyrics and the lasting scars of prison: ‘If I hear a key shake, it traumatise me’

With his murder conviction overturned, the Jamaican star is back performing. He talks about his illness, regrets, and how he felt about dancehall going global while he was behind barsThere’s a moment when I’m interviewing Vybz Kartel in the courtyard of the Four Seasons hotel in Tower Bridge, London, and the UK government emergency alert test rings on my phone. He is panicked by it and jumps up. “Me ready fi run you know!” he says, which has us both laughing.It is a funny moment, but also a jolting one considering that it arrives in the middle of him discussing the lasting psychological effects of prison. Kartel, 49, real name Adidja Palmer, had been incarcerated across different institutions in Jamaica following his conviction for the 2011 murder of his associate Clive “Lizard” Williams. Following a lengthy appeal process, he was released in July last year after the ruling was overturned by the UK privy council (which is the final court of appeal for Jamaica due to the nation being...

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42 h. ago Vybz Kartel on his legal victory, vulgar lyrics and the lasting scars of prison: ‘If I hear a key shake, it traumatise me’

With his murder conviction overturned, the Jamaican star is back performing. He talks about his illness, regrets, and how he felt about dancehall going global while he was behind barsThere’s a moment when I’m interviewing Vybz Kartel in the courtyard of the Four Seasons hotel in Tower Bridge, London, and the UK government emergency alert test rings on my phone. He is panicked by it and jumps up. “Me ready fi run you know!” he says, which has us both laughing.It is a funny moment, but also a jolting one considering that it arrives in the middle of him discussing the lasting psychological effects of prison. Kartel, 49, real name Adidja Palmer, had been incarcerated across different institutions in Jamaica following his conviction for the 2011 murder of his associate Clive “Lizard” Williams. Following a lengthy appeal process, he was released in July last year after the ruling was overturned by the UK privy council (which is the final court of appeal for Jamaica due to the nation being...

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43 h. ago Private Premier League debate 'intensifies' as new update on Man City verdict emerges

The Premier League have yet to confirm their decision on their long-running legal battle with Manchester City relating to their 115 financial charges and it has now been explained why it has been delayed

Politics

46 h. ago Michael Jackson's daughter Paris looks downcast after losing legal battle with his estate amid ongoing fight

Paris Jackson, 27, had filed a petition in July against executors of her father's estate over large 'gift' payments made to attorneys for the estate.

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53 h. ago Justin Baldoni says Blake Lively improvised kiss as unseen footage from It Ends With Us emerges in legal twist

Never-before-seen footage from It Ends With Us has sent Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle into overdrive - with Baldoni now accusing Lively of the conduct she claims he subjected her to.

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54 h. ago Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris vows to renew estate battle after legal setback

The King of Pop’s daughter has alleged that lawyers are ‘skimming money’ from his estate

Events

58 h. ago US justice department joins lawsuit to block California’s new electoral map

Move escalates legal battle over a redistricting effort designed to help Democrats flip House seats in 2026The justice department on Thursday joined a lawsuit brought by California Republicans to block the state’s new congressional map, escalating a legal battle over a redistricting effort designed to give Democrats a better chance of retaking the House of Representatives next year.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, challenges the congressional map championed by Gavin Newsom, the state’s Democratic governor, in response to a Republican gerrymander in Texas, sought by Donald Trump. The justice department’s intervention in the case sets up a high-profile showdown between the Trump administration and Newsom, one of the president’s chief antagonists and a possible 2028 contender. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Harry Maguire shares update after Manchester United injury scare

Harry Maguire handed Manchester United a potential injury scare during the draw with Nottingham Forest last week, and the Reds defender has now taken to Instagram to share an update on his fitness

Events

69 h. ago Justin Baldoni files motion for judge to THROW OUT multimillion dollar legal battle against Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni and his movie studio co-founder have filed a motion for a judge to throw out his multimillion dollar legal battle against Blake Lively.

Events

4 d. ago 'I feel betrayed': Personal trainer to sue Sweaty Betty over body

Georgina Cox claims Sweaty Betty has continued to use her viral slogan ‘Wear The Damn Shorts’ despite her issuing a cease and desist notice

Politics

5 d. ago Supreme Court moving fast on SNAP freeze after Trump leaves millions who need food in limbo

Fast-moving legal battle over nation’s largest anti-hunger program hinges on government shutdown

Politics

5 d. ago Muriel McKay: Mum murdered 55 years ago declared dead as family hunt for body

Muriel McKay, 55, died after a bungled kidnap by two brothers and her family have won a legal battle allowing them to apply for an injunction to search a shop linked to the Kray twins

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7 d. ago The toxic battle for Ragley Hall: Earl of Yarmouth rages over £1.3m legal bill in bitter fight with his parents over their £85m stately home... sparked by him marrying an 'outsider'

Lord Yarmouth went to court against his own parents, the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford, after falling out with them over his wedding to former Goldman Sachs banker Kelsey Wells.

Economics

8 d. ago People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits

People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown

Politics

8 d. ago Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP food stamp payments after Trump appeal

The USDA says funding is already going to states while the government wages a legal battle to freeze it

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8 d. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to block judge’s order to fully fund SNAP as food benefits start rolling into states

The USDA says funding is already going to states while the government wages a legal battle to freeze it

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9 d. ago The curse of Gossip Girl: The biggest scandals involving the stars of the hit series including THAT bitter legal battle, rape charges and even a drug arrest

When Gossip Girl launched in 2007, it propelled the likes of Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley into superstardom and made them instant household names.

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9 d. ago Angelina Jolie's emails reveal stress of legal battle with Brad Pitt over winery sale as it is alleged he is suing her for $35 million

The 50-year-old Maleficent star, in emails with her business manager dated May 2021 , emphasized that she was dealing with a lot of stress in her personal and professional life.

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