Here’s our best tips for this weekend’s racing. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Rishi Persad, Oli Bell and jockey great Mick Fitzgerald. The panel dive into Mick’s Grand National memories including winning it, ending up in a nightclub the night before and THAT famous quote. There’s an […]

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Police released a statement Police have said that the teenage boy in Scott Mills sexual offence investigation was under 16 at the time of the alleged offence. Sky News report he was investigated over allegations of ‘serious sexual offences’ against a boy who was under 16. It comes as police released a statement last night […]

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More details have been confirmed. Millions of drivers across the UK are set to find out how they could claim hundreds of pounds in compensation after being mis-sold car finance, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirms the final details of a major redress scheme. The watchdog has now outlined how the compensation process will […]

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BREAKING. Scott Mills has been sacked by BBC following allegations relating to his personal conduct. The Mirror confirmed the news saying that Mills was taken off air on his Radio 2 show last Tuesday. He was then told that his contract had been terminated. Mills took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball just last […]

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Cocaine is everywhere! A new study has found that two British cities have the highest levels of cocaine usage in all of Europe. The study, which tested sewer water for traces of cocaine, was conducted by the European Union Drugs Agency. It found that Middlesbrough led the continent for cocaine use across both weekday and […]

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Heartbreaking news just in. Marie Keane, the mother of Man United and Ireland legend, Roy Keane, has died. Her death notice says that Ms Keane died “in the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Anne’s Ward at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice”. Predeceased by her husband Maurice, Marie was described […]

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Trigger warning: This article contains content about sexual assault, mental health, and assisted dying that some may find distressing. A woman who was living in a centre for vulnerable young people was brutally sexually assaulted back in 2022. Noelia Castillo Ramos was living in the centre when she was raped by a group of people. […]

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“Give it a go. Give it three goes. You know, sometimes you gotta take a second to get into it.” This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to […]

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We’ve a big weekend of racing ahead of us. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to shake muscle as a jockey, and reaching younger demographics with racing. […]

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“This’ll be the best horse.” This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to shake muscle as a jockey, and reaching younger demographics with racing. JoJo then joins the […]

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“I will never walk alone.” Mo Salah has confirmed that he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Salah shared the news in a tearful video. In the statement Salah says: “Hello everyone. Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. “I will be leaving Liverpool at the […]

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The club have broken their silence. Championship club Ipswich Town have come under serious online scrutiny after they allowed the Reform Party and Nigel Farage to complete a photoshoot at their stadium. Attention was first brought to the photoshoot earlier on Tuesday (24th March) when the party’s leader, Nigel Farage, shared images — that included […]

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Big news. A major UK bank is set to close 28 branches in the coming months. Lloyds Banking Group is closing their Halifax branches across May and June. As many as 46 branches are said to close before the end of 2027, reports the Mirror. A spokesperson for Lloyds said: “Customers want the freedom to […]

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Heartbreaking news. MAFS star Mel Schilling has died aged 54. Her death was confirmed by her husband, Gareth, who wrote: “Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love. “In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie […]

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A blaze at a car parts factory has left 14 people dead and nearly 60 others injured. Fire crews confirmed that all those initially reported missing have now been accounted for following an extensive search of the wreckage of the three-storey building. Footage from the scene appeared to show workers jumping from the first floor […]

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Nicholas Brendon has tragically died at the age of 54. Brendon was perhaps best known for his role in the cult tv show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His family confirmed his death online writing that he died of natural causes. They wrote: “He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew […]

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Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. The news was shared on his Instagram page. The post read: “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by […]

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The experts have explained The number of meningitis cases has rose again, according to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency. Sky News reports that The UKHSA says, as of 12.30pm yesterday, 18 laboratory cases are confirmed and 11 cases remain under investigation, giving a total of 29 suspected cases overall. Although the number […]

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Ricky Gervais’ partner Jane Fallon has been diagnosed with cancer. The best-selling author has revealed that she received the news last month. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “So… I thought I should post something as I’ve had a few people notice I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. “About a month ago I was […]

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“Bombing a country on the other side of the globe won’t make the Epstein files go away.” A Republican lawmaker has warned Donald Trump that the war with Iran ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away’. It’s been widely reported that the war in Iran has succeeded in bringing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal down in […]

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The documents were previously missing. Documents linked to sexual abuse allegations involving Donald Trump that were missing from the original publication of the Epstein files have now been made public online by the US Department of Justice. Their release follows reporting by several American outlets, including NBC News, Sky News’ partner network, which highlighted that […]

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He was attacked last week. Just over a week ago, child-killer Ian Huntley was found lying in a pool of blood at HMP Frankland after a brutal assault in which he was reportedly battered over the head repeatedly with a metal pole. Huntley was rushed to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, where he has reportedly remained […]

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BREAKING. Britney Spears has been arrested. The pop superstar was arrested in Ventura County, California on Wednesday night. TMZ report that Spears was handcuffed by California Highway Patrol at around 9.30pm (local time) last night. It’s been reported that she’s been arrested for driving under the influence. This news comes shortly after Spears had a […]

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“All a little bit surreal against the backdrop of seeing missiles in the sky and hearing explosions.” Things feel different this week — in the world, and on The Paddock. The weekly horse racing show, usually a lively around-the-table debate between Oli Bell, Nick Luck, Rishi Persad and Tom Stanley, took on a very different […]

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BREAKING. Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years. Ghetts, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, was sentenced today at the Old Bailey for killing a young man in a hit-and-run last year. Samuel caused the death of Tamang, a 20-year-old university student from Nepal, after striking him with his car which was going 60mph in a […]

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Shocking scenes. Police have responded to a mass shooting incident with authorities saying there are multiple fatalities and as many as 14 people injured. The incident took place when a gunman opened fire at a packed bar in downtown Austin. Police rushed to the scene in mere seconds where they confronted the gunman and returned […]

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He was airlifted to hospital. Child killer, Ian Huntley, is fighting for his life after being attacked in prison, according to reports. Huntley, who is now 52, is serving life in prison for the murder of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, at his home in Soham. The Daily Mail report that Huntley has been […]

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The Education Secretary was speaking to LBC. Primary schools shouldn’t ‘come down too hard’ on students who are questioning their gender, says the Education Secretary. Bridget Phillipson was appearing on LBC’s Call the Cabinet, when she was asked about allowing young boys wearing dresses to school or going by feminine names. Phillipson said that schools […]

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BREAKING. Lord Mandelson has been arrested. The Met Police have confirmed that Peter Mandelson has been arrested. In a statement they wrote: “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. “He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, 23 February and has been taken to a London police […]

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The shout came from a sufferer of Tourette syndrome During the BAFTAs last night, a member of the audience who has Tourette syndrome, shouted a racial slur as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan presented the award for special visual effects at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. The moment led to Jordan […]

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Officers have been given extra powers Hundreds of people have gathered in Manchester city centre today for a protest by far-right group Britain First. Britain First supporters mat at noon outside Piccadilly station, before the “march for remigration and mass deportations”. In response, a number of counter-protests are also being held by anti-racism groups. It’s […]

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Tom’s hair will be higher than the hurdles!  A joke about Tom Stanley’s hair and Constitution Hill turned into one of the standout moments from the latest episode of The Paddock. The new season of the horse racing podcast is now under way, and during a chat about how sport is changing online, Oli Bell, […]

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We’ve a big weekend ahead. The Paddock podcast panel have landed their Paddock Picks for this weekend’s big racing. A new season of The Paddock is now under way, with host Oli Bell joined by fellow racing broadcasters Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley, and special guests for weekly episodes packed with tips, talking points […]

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Andrew was arrested on his birthday. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. The former Prince, now known as Andrew, was arrested at Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham grounds.

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Breaking news. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. The former Prince, now known as Andrew, was arrested at Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham grounds. He has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, reports BBC News. Police released a statement reading: “As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested […]

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He was found dead in December. Back in December, Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene was found dead in his New York City apartment. He was found unresponsive in his Manhattan apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene. Greene was best known for his roles as Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and Dorian Tyrell […]

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He had a huge presence on social media. Popular rapper Lil Poppa has died. The rapper, who boasts over 1M followers on Instagram and around 650k monthly listeners on Spotify, was 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia, US, told TMZ that the rapper was pronounced dead at 11.23am ET. Lil Poppa was […]

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She was the producer of the Israeli spy thriller. The executive producer of hit spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in her hotel room. Dana Eden, who was in Greece filming the fourth season of the show, was found dead on Sunday in Athens. Police said that they discovered her body and have launched […]

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Sad news just in. Influencer, Damiano Alberti, has sadly died at the age of just 23. Alberti’s death was confirmed by his family who took to his Instagram to make the sad announcement. They wrote: “Damiano is free from everything he has experienced. A part of us has flown away forever.” Alberti was a lifestyle […]

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Over 300 people have been named. More than 300 high-profile figures have been listed in a new Department of Justice disclosure relating to Jeffrey Epstein. In a February 14 letter to Congress, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Department had released the DOJ-held records required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The letter includes […]

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Warning: This article contains references to rape and sexual abuse that some readers may find distressing. A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein has spoken about the abuse she says she endured at the hands of the late convicted sex offender. Juliette Bryant became emotional as she described how she was approached by women linked to Epstein […]

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The band released a statement. Legendary drummer Tim Very has died at the age of just 42. The drummer, who was a huge part of the band Manchester Orchestra, has been described as the ‘most beloved human being’. He joined Manchester Orchestra back in 2011 and became the longest serving drummer in the band’s history. […]

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Complaints were made by a pro-Israel group. The British Museum appears to have removed the word Palestine from ancient exhibits. This comes after complaints were made by the pro Israel group UK Lawyers for Israel, who argued that the word Palestine was being used to “erase historical changes” and “created a false impression of continuity”. […]

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A list of confirmed closures has been revealed. A fast food chain have cut 244 jobs after collapsing into administration last December. The chain, which was forced to close 22 locations following their collapse, had major losses throughout 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2023 they had losses of £12.5m, £8.3m in 2024, and almost £10m […]

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A list of confirmed closures has been revealed. A fast food chain have cut 244 jobs after collapsing into administration last December. The chain, which was forced to close 22 locations following their collapse, had major losses throughout 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2023 they had losses of £12.5m, £8.3m in 2024, and almost £10m […]

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The Man United co-owner spoke to Sky News. Yesterday, Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the United Kingdom had been ‘colonised” by immigrants, in an interview exclusively with Sky News. Sir Jim, founder of the INEOS chemicals group and part-owner of Manchester United Football Club, stated that Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges. “You can’t […]

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The suspect is at large. Police are urgently trying to locate a suspect after two boys were stabbed at a UK school. Police were called to the scene at a school in north London after two boys, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed and rushed to hospital. The condition of both those injured is unknown. […]

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Sad news just in. Child actor Blake Garrett has died at the age of 33. Garrett, who was a former child star, was best known for his role in 2006’s How To Eat Fried Worms, for which he won an award for his outstanding performance. Born in 1992, Garrett got into performing at the age […]

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A true icon. Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death has been confirmed. The Canadian-American actress died at her home in Los Angeles last month. She was 71. O’Hara, who famously played Kevin’s mother, Kate McCallister, in the first two Home Alone films had a huge career in the world of Hollywood. She had […]

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