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Stephen Mulhern reveals he used to ‘look out for police’ for his dad Stephen Mulhern has revealed his youth was spent ‘looking out for police’ to protect his father. The TV presenter, 47, began his career presenting the children’s television shows Finger Tips and Tricky TV. In the years since he’s fronted Britain’s Got More Talent, Deal or No Deal, Catchphrase and Dancing on Ice. However, he’s now revealed his early years saw him helping to keep an eye on approaching authorities while his dad was earning a living. Born in Stratford, East London, Stephen’s parents were market traders whose…

Wild Rose: film about Glaswegian country singer to be turned into stage musical The 2018 hit about a cleaner who dreams of becoming a star in Nashville will begin theatre run in Edinburgh Wild Rose, the award-winning movie about a Glasgow country singer, is to be turned into a musical. Writer Nicole Taylor is adapting her 2018 screenplay and working with John Tiffany, the director of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The show will begin at the Royal Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh in March 2025, with further dates expected to be announced. Taylor adapted the recent Netflix hit One…

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over woman’s death on Bournemouth beach A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was killed in a double stabbing on a beach in Bournemouth. Two women from Poole were stabbed on Durley Chine Beach at around 11.45pm on Friday, in an incident which saw large areas of the seafront cordoned off to shocked residents for much of the bank holiday weekend. A 34-year-old woman – named locally as Amie Gray – died at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital. Heartfelt tributes…

Police drop investigation into Angela Rayner over council house row Police have dropped an investigation into Angela Rayner over allegations about her former council house living arrangements. Following months of investigations, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said on Tuesday that Labour’s deputy leader will face no further action over claims she broke electoral law in relation to her living situation a decade ago. Welcoming the conclusion of the police investigation, Ms Rayner accused the Tories of using “desperate tactics” ahead of the upcoming July general election. It was following a complaint from Conservative deputy chairman James Daly that Ms Rayner went…

Partner pays tribute to watch dealer found dead after London robbery Alana Dredge posts emotional message to Oliver White, who died hours after being put in chokehold during raid The partner of a watch dealer who was found dead the day after he was the victim of a robbery has paid tribute to him, saying she loved him more than she could express in words. The man, reported to be Oliver White, died hours after being put in a chokehold during the raid. Police have said they are not treating the death as suspicious. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/28/partner-of-watch-dealer-found-dead-after-robbery-pays-tribute-to-him

Palestine protesters take over University of Manchester exam building A group of students caused disruption at the University of Manchester in a Palestine protest and barricaded themselves inside a campus building. In chaotic scenes, the group succeeded in preventing attempts to remove them from Whitworth Hall, which is due to hold exams for hundreds of pupils in the coming week. Manchester Leftist Action, members of which have been occupying the Encampment of Resistance for Palestine over the last four weeks, have refused a request to vacate the building and have caused exam contingency plans to be evacuated. In a statement,…

Mirror Sport – ENZ IN SIGHT FOR THE BLUES The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on Chelsea’s manager situation- with the West London club being close to closing in on Enzo Maresca after being given the nod to speak to the Leicester boss. Elsewhere, “UNITED GET RATTY OVER JARRAD FEE” is another headline on the back page. The paper says Sir Jim Ratcliffe has told Everton that he will not be held to ransom as he looks like make Jarrad Branthwaite one of his first major signings at Manchester United. “FRANK’s LINED UP BY CLARETS” says the paper,…

Daily Star Sport – BLUES MAKE ENZ MEET CHELSEA The lead story for the back page of the Daily Star says CHELSEA are closing in on Enzo Maresca after being given the nod to speak to the Leicester boss. “Chelsea get green light for Maresca job talks” the headline reads. Elsewhere, LAMPARD CAN BURN BRIGHT – This article discusses how Frank Lampard could be in the running to take over Burnley after Vincent Company heads off to Germany to manage Bayern Munich. Steve Cooper is also suggested as a top target for the club.  Catch up on all the back…

Sun Sport – BLUES TIE UP LOOSE ENZ The back page of The Sun leads on Chelsea finalising a deal with Enzo Fernandez. The paper says the Italian, 44, has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Mauricio Pochettino after guiding Leicester City to promotion. Now the Blues have asked the Championship title winners to speak to their boss about becoming their new manager. SunSport understands that Maresca is close to leaving Leicester with talks between him and Chelsea at an advanced stage. Todd Boehly and Clearlake will have to pay £10m compensation to get their man. Elsewhere, “JUDE: I’VE DREAMT…

Express Sport – Chelsea in the Enzo Zone The back page of the Daily Express reports Chelsea have agreed a deal with Leicester City to make Enzo Maresca their new manager, according to reports. The Italian is set to be handed a bumper five-year contract and the Foxes are in line to receive a healthy compensation fee. Elsewhere, Manchester United have reportedly identified Jarrad Branthwaite as a priority transfer target this summer but are determined to avoid overpaying for the Everton defender. And Sir Jim Ratcliffe is claimed to have made his firm stance clear to the Toffees, who need…