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Wales made history by reaching a major women’s tournament – Euro 2025 – for the first time as they stunned the Republic of Ireland in Dublin in front of a crowd of 25,832. After a first half in which Ireland came closest to breaking the deadlock through Denise O’Sullivan’s stunning effort that smashed the upright, Wales took the lead after the break as Hannah Cain converted from the spot after Anna Patten’s handball. An injury to Jess Fishlock looked like it could derail Wales’ dream, but substitute Carrie Jones scored their second within moments of her introduction after Ireland’s high…

‘Groping’ and ‘touching’: Fresh claims against Gregg Wallace MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour after he stepped down from the show last week. One woman says he touched her bottom at an event and another says he pressed his crotch against her while filming on a different show. We put the allegations to Wallace’s representatives on Saturday. On Tuesday, the BBC said it was pulling its MasterChef Christmas specials. His lawyers have strongly denied he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj64237v6zo

Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths Lucy Letby has been interviewed by police in prison under caution as part of ongoing investigations into more baby deaths at two hospitals, Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed. The force said it had “recently” spoken to the former neonatal nurse over deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Letby was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven more at the Countess of Chester between 2015 and 2016. The 34-year-old’s lawyer told the BBC she had voluntarily attended a police interview…

A cold but mostly dry and bright day for much of Wednesday. However a band of heavy rain and strong winds will move into Northern Ireland and Scotland during the afternoon, possible gales across the northwest of Scotland. Tonight: Rain band moves southeastwards overnight, but clearer spells developing behind in the northwest. Winds remain strong here but slowly easing across the west. Milder than previous nights.

Van Nistelrooy’s effect on Leicester highlights depth of Lopetegui’s plight -The Guardian Ruud van Nistelrooy instantly creates Premier League history in first game in charge of Leicester -Talk Sport

DWP benefits news: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions Benefits going out as usual over Christmas with double payments if you have children Household support fund Other help available £348 if you’re single £464 if you’re part of a couple £812 if you have children Will benefit rates be going up soon? Energy Price Cap: Will it go up or down again in 2024? DWP benefits news: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

Gwent Police to find Caldicot man who ran away from officers. The young man in question did a runner while officers were speaking to him about a pedal bike that was in his possession at the time. A spokesperson for Gwent Police posted on X (formerly Twitter): “On the night of November 13, at around 8.30pm, a young male ran from officers leaving behind a pedal bike. “Please can our runner, run to Caldicot police station as fast as they can to talk about the abandoned bike they left behind.” Gwent Police to find Caldicot man who ran away from officers On…

Guardiola talks complete nonsense in strange ‘handsome’ rant about himself and Liverpool -Empire of the Kop Pep Guardiola takes aim at Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher after Sky Sports duo suggested that Kevin De Bruyne wasn’t starting games due to a rift with the Man City boss -Daily Mail