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Tributes have been paid to the former Northern Ireland, Aston Villa and Southampton footballer, Chris Nicholl, who has died aged 77 after a battle with dementia.Nicholl, who captained Villa to glory in the League Cup in 1977 and also managed Southampton, had been living with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which he put down to brain damage caused by repeatedly heading balls over his long career. His death was confirmed by […]

Three female MPs have been given bodyguards and chauffeur-driven cars amid growing concern about politicians' safety.It comes after a risk assessment by an organisation that helps protect the Royal Family and the prime minister. RAVEC (the Royal and VIP Executive Committee) conducted the review after a recent increase in the threat level faced by MPs.There are fears politicians could be targeted by extremists because of the Israel-Hamas war.Private security staff […]

Last minute heroics from Virgil van Dijk saw Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.Jurgen Klopp's swansong season will have at least one trophy now, as his side won a topsy-turvy encounter at Wembley Stadium 1-0. Both sides had chances early, with Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic called into action twice in quick succession to deny Alexis Mac Allister and Luis Diaz.Then at the other end of the pitch, Liverpool's Caoimhin […]

Heavy downpours threaten to bring flooding and disruption to parts of England, forecasters have said.A yellow warning for rain covering the southwest has been extended and will now remain in force until the end of the day. The Met Office said up to 25mm (1in) of rainfall is "expected quite widely" while this could rise to up to 60mm (2.4in) in places.UK weather: The latest Sky News forecastIn addition to […]

The King has criticised Russia's "indescribable aggression" and praised Ukrainians for their "true valour" on the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion.Saturday marked two years since Vladimir Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, seeking to crush Ukrainian democracy under tank treads as his forces tried to capture Kyiv. Follow latest: Expert predicts which areas Russia will target nextIn a message released by Buckingham Palace, the King said: "The determination and strength […]

Sir Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of harbouring extremists in his party after a senior Tory MP was suspended for "Islamophobic" comments.The Labour leader said Rishi Sunak's "weakness" allowed Lee Anderson "to act with impunity" and that he "needs to get a grip and take on the extremists in his party". Sir Keir said it was "right" that Mr Anderson lost the whip after what he called an […]

Pete Doherty has revealed he has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as he battles with ongoing health issues.The Libertines singer and guitarist, 44, has been open about his struggle with alcohol and drugs over the years. In an interview with the Guardian's Saturday magazine, Doherty said he gave up "the main poisons" and his health improved."Then you get told alcohol and cheese and sugar are just as bad and […]

Lee Anderson has been suspended from the Conservative party after "Islamophobic" comments.A spokesperson for Chief Whip Simon Hart said: "Following his refusal to apologise for comments made yesterday, the Chief Whip has suspended the Conservative whip from Lee Anderson MP." Pressure had been mounting on Rishi Sunak to take action after the MP for Ashfield said he believed Islamists have "got control" of London Mayor Sadiq Khan."I don't actually believe […]

Patients face further major disruption as junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike in their ongoing pay row with the government.Tens of thousands of hospital appointments are set to be cancelled or postponed as a result of the latest walkout which began at 7am on Saturday and will stretch until 11.59pm on Wednesday. It is the 10th stoppage by junior doctors since last March and follows the longest strike […]