Burnley players pay tribute to Scott Parker after leaving Turf Moor

Preston Davey murder trial - Neighbour's statement heard in court

What could be more patriotic than someone who lives in Thailand trying to influence UK politics by buying politicians whose only interest is self enrichment?

😵 Another appearance for Zia Yusuf tonight. Reminder that Mr Yusuf is not an MP. Although, he does like to call himself the 'Shadow Home Secretary'...

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to withdraw funding for LIV Golf after £1bn loss

The King has done as well as anybody could in Washington. But we're kidding ourselves if we think the visit will make any difference to anything. Most of it will have gone above Trump's head. If he does notice the rebukes, he'll be annoyed. Most likely, he basically forgets any of it even happened.

Interesting reference just now to "the left-leaning Daily Mirror" on the Today Programme. I hope this practice is going to become routine, & that we'll be reminded of the political affiliations of The Daily Telegraph, The Mail, The Sun, The Express & The Times. It would actually be quite healthy.

Remember: vote Reform to get Starmer out. The way this works is - you elect local Reform councillors, who… er… can’t do anything about who’s Prime Minister… & haven’t a clue about running a council, so they fuck up your local services, put up your council tax… er… that's it.

Andrew George MP for St Ives Cornwall speaks out for #WASPI women.

"His confidence was betrayed." A sixth former has secretly recorded the US ambassador and leaked his unguarded comments to the press. Former diplomat Nicholas Westcott says it will be a 'pity' if they now feel they can't give 'straightforward and honest answers'.

"No one votes the wrong way because they've had a pint of bitter or a glass of wine," says Jon Sopel. "They're told by the whips if they are voting for, or voting against." Alcohol for MPs in the House of Commons – yes or no? www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/shou...

The @healthfoundation.bsky.social have now looked at how this compares with 20 other high-income countries: health.org.uk/reports-and-.... Picture is grim. The UK saw the second biggest fall in healthy life expectancy over the decade to 2021, beaten only by the US.

German Chancellor Merz: It is quite obvious that the Americans have absolutely no coherent strategy whatsoever. There is a sense that a whole nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, particularly the Revolutionary Guards.

I’m a lawyer and we used to routinely drink at lunchtime and everything was fine. We also had a Friday drinks trolley at lunchtime every Friday, but we still worked a full day. When I tell young lawyers this their heads fall off

While Trump is insulting our country and threatening our sovereignty, a state visit from our King should not be on the cards. The only people cheering it on seem to be Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage.

I love a cartoon set to music. #SongLyrics

What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages?

The NUJ says it has reached an agreement with ITN on pay rises, with an average increase of 3.5% www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

Or rather - we can't say why for legal reasons www.lep.co.uk/news/courts/...

So hard these days. Tried it 20 years and just got away with it... www.lep.co.uk/business/we-...

Clarets are relegated as Manchester City edge win to go top

⚡️'Greatest threat' — as Russia arms for large-scale war, Germany unveils plan to build Europe's strongest army. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a national military strategy on April 22 in light of Russia's growing threat. It marks Germany's first such plan since World War II.

⚡️Spain to send ammunition, 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine. "This collaboration serves as a testament to our country's commitment to the defense of democratic values, to freedom, and to a just and lasting peace," Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said during a visit to Kyiv.

Israel accused of war crimes after 'targeted' killing of journalist

Trump Turnberry set to be pipped by Lancashire as Open host

WASPI regularly meet with MPs and yesterday we met with Lorraine Beavers, MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, who is a strong campaigner for pensions justice. Thank you Lorraine.

⚡️Italy summons Russian ambassador after pro-Kremlin TV host insults Meloni. Italy summoned Russia's ambassador on April 21 to protest "extremely serious and offensive" remarks about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by pro-Kremlin TV host Vladimir Solovyov.

Read more: Jobs at risk as Sun set to merge features desk and Fabulous team pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...

Manchester, 1965, photo by Shirley Baker.

A strange week. My partner underwent a procedure at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and I had surgery at Chorley to repair my broken shoulder. Both positive experiences thanks to great staff and facilities. Special thanks to consultant Mr Hughes at Chorley and his fracture clinic. Excellent work guys!

This is why Russia is still fighting, why the war continues and why people are dying: Because Trump and Vance encouraged Putin to believe he could win

Trump comparing himself to Jesus while Vance tries to lecture the actual Pope on matters theological proves beyond any reasonable doubt that the ‘Christian’ element of their support is, morally & doctrinally, about as Christian as a hula hoop. Their conduct is literally unconscionable.

I’m delighted to report that the exhumed body of Elvis will be standing as a candidate for Reform UK in Bury.

EXCL: ITV News understands that following today's Southport Inquiry, Merseyside Police are continuing to review whether or not to reinvestigate Axel Rudakubana's parents. The report is damning of his parents' failure to fully cooperate with agencies over his behaviour.

Donald Trump is no leader of the free world. He’s a dangerous and corrupt gangster. The Prime Minister needs to call off the King’s state visit to Washington before it’s too late.

Parental failures blamed in Southport inquiry report

The government should summon the US Ambassador over Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This reckless plan will only escalate the crisis, risk collapsing the ceasefire, and mean more pain for British families and businesses already facing higher prices at the pump.

Keir Starmer should rule out the UK joining Donald Trump's blockade, the latest escalation in his idiotic war.

Here we go with the Putin Trump playbook

Trump, Putin, Farage… your boy took a hell of a beating. Congratulations to the people of Hungary for showing that populist extremists can be defeated – even despite Donald Trump’s best efforts.

Congratulations Hungary. You sent Orban, Putin and Trump the message they needed to hear. And you made even more of a fool of JD Vance than he made of himself. Top work. Thank you.

Rory McIlroy wins US Masters for second consecutive year

Government YouTube drive to fight 'conspiracy theorists and keyboard warriors'

Wonderful from Stephen Lillie...

Donald Trump’s idiotic war has damaged the global economy and left British families and businesses suffering. A total disaster backed by Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage.