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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz left heartbroken by death of ‘angel’ grandmother Nicola Peltz’s grandmother Bunny has died aged 95. Bunny was Nicola’s maid of honour at her wedding to Brooklyn Beckham in April 2022. Bradley Peltz, Nicola’s brother, took to social media with the news, calling Bunny one of his ‘favourite souls’ who would always ‘brighten your day’. Sharing a picture of him with Bunny, Bradley wrote: ‘Today, we lost my angel on earth. ‘She was not only the happiest but one of my favourite souls I ever came across. She was the light that would brighten your day.…

Ahmed Alid: Asylum seeker jailed for life after murdering Hartlepool pensioner in ‘revenge’ for Israel-Hamas conflict A Moroccan asylum seeker has been jailed for stabbing a pensioner to death in “revenge” for the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ahmed Alid, 45, stabbed Terence Carney, 70, six times in Hartlepool town centre early on October 15 – eight days after Hamas attacked Israel. Minutes earlier he attempted to murder his housemate, Christian convert and former bodybuilder Javed Nouri, by breaking into his bedroom and hacking at him while he slept. Alid shouted “Allahu Akbar” – “God is great” – during the attack at the…

Has Giovanni Pernice quit Strictly Come Dancing? BBC’s statement doesn’t sound good Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit the programme. It has been claimed after reports of clashes with celebrity dance partners, the 33-year-old Italian dancer will not be returning to the show and is said to be ‘starting negotiations’ for another series. While Giovanni’s departure has not been officially confirmed at the time of writing, a spokesperson for the BBC refused to deny the claims. Instead, when approached by Metro.co.uk, they said: ‘The professional dancers for 2024 will be announced in due course.’ It comes after…

Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson hit with huge backlash over Kevin Spacey praise In a controversial statement, Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone expressed support for Kevin Spacey after allegations of sexual abuse. Last year, the House of Cards actor was acquitted of the 12 sexual offences alleged by four men between 2001 and 2013. One civil case was brought against him by Rent star Anthony Rapp who alleged Spacey had molested him when he was 14. Spacey won the case in October 2022. A recent documentary from Channel 4, Spacey Unmasked, reignited the speculation after airing new testimony from 10…

England captain Harry Kane receiving treatment for back injury in Euro 2024 scare England captain Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s final match of the Bundesliga campaign against Hoffenheim after picking up a back injury. The 30-year-old striker – who has scored 44 goals in a record-breaking debut season for Bayern – has returned home from Germany and will receive treatment from his personal doctor. The news comes as Gareth Southgate finalises his plans for Euro 2024, with the England head coach set to announce his preliminary 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament next week. Kane has enjoyed a largely…

When is the England squad announcement for Euro 2024? Gareth Southgate has just days left to decide the make-up of his England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024. The impending squad announcement is sure to be giving Southgate endless sleepless nights, with the Three Lions boss facing the unenviable task of whittling down his huge embarrassment of riches and naming one final list of players. Whilst the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are guaranteed their seat on the plane, barring injury, a whole host of places are still up for grabs. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo…

Chelsea trio snubbed but N’Golo Kante gets shock recall to France squad for Euro 2024 Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante gets shock recall to France squad for Euro 2024 but two current Blues stars have been left out. On Thursday night, Didier Deschamps named his final 25-man squad for this summer’s European Championships and it’s safe to say there were some surprising inclusions and omissions. Les Bleus are the favourites to triumph in Germany, with arguably the best player in the world right now Kylian Mbappe leading the line and set to captain his country at a major finals for the…

Uncapped Chelsea youngster called up to Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 but Arsenal star snubbed Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has not been named in the provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, but an uncapped Chelsea youngster has made the cut. Ian Maatsen, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund is among the 30 players called-up by Ronald Koeman. Uncapped Chelsea youngster called up to Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 but Arsenal star snubbed Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has not been named in the provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, but an uncapped Chelsea youngster has made the cut. Ian Maatsen, currently…

Someone is literally renting out their garden shed – for £1,300 pcm There is no bias in the title provided. The london property market never ceases to surprise (Picture: Jam Press/Frestons)From ludicrous adverts depicting tiny rooms for hundreds of pounds to nightmarish landlords that won’t fix the central heating in the dead of winter, the frankly ridiculous stories about renting in London never stop circulating. But now, the capital has reached new lows as someone is quite literally renting out their garden shed – and to the tune of almost £1,300 per month. Marketed as an ‘outstanding studio annexe,’ the…

FirstGroup’s Lumo to launch new london to Rochdale low-cost trains via Manchester There is no bias in the title provided. Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailNew train services between London Euston and Rochdale via Manchester Victoria could be launched by low-cost train operator, Lumo.Transport company FirstGroup, which owns the brand, plans to run six returns a day using new UK-built trains powered by electricity and batteries.Services would also call at Eccles, Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Bank Quay.The station at Eccles provides connectivity for Salford’s MediaCity area, while the last…