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• Peter Tatchell Tribute to Paul O'Grady

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  Commenting on the sad death of entertainer Paul O’Grady, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said:

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• Sir Keir Starmer insists he is 'trustworthy' - as new voter offer compared with abandoned leadership pledges

  Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he can be trusted to deliver his six pledges to voters - despite abandoning many of the promises that saw him elected Labour leader.

• About 100 sub-postmaster convictions separate to Post Office cases may be 'tainted'

  Prosecutions of sub-postmasters by the Department for Work and Pensions could be "tainted", a Sky News investigation has found, as officials worked with now discredited Post Office investigators to secure convictions.

• Infected Blood Inquiry: Boy, 7, was used in secret trials before HIV infection, parents say

  Colin Smith carries a small suitcase into the dining room of their Newport home and lays it flat on the table in the centre of the room. He pops open both latches.

• Jeremy Hunt pledges further national insurance cut in the autumn 'if we can afford it'

  Jeremy Hunt has pledged to cut national insurance again in the autumn "if we can afford" it.

• P Diddy: 'Gut-wrenching' video appears to show Sean Combs assaulting singer Cassie in 2016

  "Gut-wrenching" CCTV footage which appears to show Sean Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel "has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behaviour" of the rapper, her lawyer has said.

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Local News

• FREE children’s clay workshop in half-term

  Fun heritage crafting session with Pixie from ‘Pixies Pottery’ Great activity for children aged over five Run by Tamworth Borough Council and hosted in Ankerside

• Walsall Council attending this year’s UKREiiF to showcase Walsall’s emerging development opportunities

  With a £1.5billion programme of investment underway, and with a growing list of development opportunities, Walsall is a thriving up-and-coming area of the West Midlands for investment.

• Remember to check vehicles hired for Prom night

  Prom season is almost here and parents and carers across the city are reminded to make vital checks before hiring vehicles for Prom night.

• Council's new Cabinet appointed

  City of Wolverhampton Council’s Leader and Cabinet were appointed at the council's Annual General Meeting last night (Wednesday 18 May 2024).

• New accessible changing facilities now available in Walsall’s Saddlers Shopping Centre

  As part of the ongoing programme of improvement works in Walsall Town Centre, new accessible changing facilities and toilets have been officially opened.

• Council appoints preferred contractor for Library and Adult Education City Learning Quarter works

  City of Wolverhampton Council has appointed its preferred contractor to deliver major works on the city centre’s Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton facilities as part of the £61 million-Phase Two City Learning Quarter development.

• Free family friendly Street Theatre Festival heading to Wolverhampton this Saturday

  No plans this weekend? We’ve got you covered as Covent Garden on Tour arrives in Wolverhampton this weekend, an exciting street theatre festival filled with roaming street performers.

• Walsall partners commit to better mental health through the Prevention Concordat

  The Walsall Mental Wellbeing Partnership has strengthened its commitment to provide better mental health support in the borough by becoming a signatory of the national Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health. Partners include the NHS Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust, NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board and the Walsall Together partnership.

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• Update given on health condition of Slovakia's PM - as suspect in court over attempted assassination

  Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in a stable but serious condition as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him appeared in court for the first time.

• Infected Blood Inquiry: Boy, 7, was used in secret trials before HIV infection, parents say

  Colin Smith carries a small suitcase into the dining room of their Newport home and lays it flat on the table in the centre of the room. He pops open both latches.

• Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again in a matter of weeks

  The Northern Lights could light up our skies again as early as next month.

• Yvette Fielding says she was assaulted by Rolf Harris on Blue Peter and left alone with Jimmy Savile

  Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show.

• P Diddy: 'Gut-wrenching' video appears to show Sean Combs assaulting singer Cassie in 2016

  "Gut-wrenching" CCTV footage which appears to show Sean Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel "has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behaviour" of the rapper, her lawyer has said.

• UK weather: Thunderstorm warning for southwest England and Wales today

  A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England and Wales today.

• Anne Robinson confirms relationship with Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

  Former Weakest Link host Anne Robinson has confirmed she is in a relationship with the Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles.

• Tyson Fury v Oleksander Usyk: Fight of the century nears as sporting legend struggles to pick winner

  It's boxing's biggest fight of the century.

• Munich Airport forced to close for two hours after climate protesters glue themselves to runway

  Eight climate protesters have been arrested after shutting down Munich Airport and causing about 60 flight cancellations.

• Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour dedicated to late bandmate Sarah Harding

  Girls Aloud have taken to the stage for the first gig of their reunion tour with emotional tributes to their late bandmate Sarah Harding.

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UK News

• Infected Blood Inquiry: Boy, 7, was used in secret trials before HIV infection, parents say

  Colin Smith carries a small suitcase into the dining room of their Newport home and lays it flat on the table in the centre of the room. He pops open both latches.

• UK weather: Thunderstorm warning for southwest England and Wales today

  A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of England and Wales today.

• Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again in a matter of weeks

  The Northern Lights could light up our skies again as early as next month.

• Yvette Fielding says she was assaulted by Rolf Harris on Blue Peter and left alone with Jimmy Savile

  Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show.

• Devon: Confirmed cases of disease more than double to 46 after parasite found in drinking water

  The confirmed cases of a waterborne disease caused by a parasite have more than doubled.

• Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour dedicated to late bandmate Sarah Harding

  Girls Aloud have taken to the stage for the first gig of their reunion tour with emotional tributes to their late bandmate Sarah Harding.

• Tyson Fury v Oleksander Usyk: Fight of the century nears as sporting legend struggles to pick winner

  It's boxing's biggest fight of the century.

• Anne Robinson confirms relationship with Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

  Former Weakest Link host Anne Robinson has confirmed she is in a relationship with the Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles.

• Prenuptial agreements are on the rise - so why do they still feel taboo?

  As Olivia* was picking her wedding dress, she and her partner Leo were also discussing divorce.

• Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool fans prepare to say an emotional farewell to German manager

  Liverpool fans are preparing to say an emotional goodbye to manager Jurgen Klopp this weekend.

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World News

• Update given on health condition of Slovakia's PM - as suspect in court over attempted assassination

  Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in a stable but serious condition as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him appeared in court for the first time.

• Bodies of three Israeli hostages killed at music festival recovered in Gaza

  The bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas have been recovered in Gaza.

• Scottie Scheffler: Golf star 'rattled' and 'in shock' after being arrested by police

  World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler says he was "rattled" and "in shock" after he was arrested and charged by police this morning.

• Munich Airport forced to close for two hours after climate protesters glue themselves to runway

  Eight climate protesters have been arrested after shutting down Munich Airport and causing about 60 flight cancellations.

• Gina Rinehart portrait: Gallery faces growing pressure to remove unflattering painting of billionaire

  An Australian art gallery is facing growing pressure to remove a controversial portrait – with some of the country's elite swimmers unexpectedly getting involved in the row.

• Chris Pratt pays tribute after 'friend and former stunt double' Tony McFarr dies unexpectedly

  Hollywood star Chris Pratt has paid tribute to his friend and former stunt double Tony McFarr - who has died unexpectedly aged 47.

• Tyson Fury v Oleksander Usyk: Fight of the century nears as sporting legend struggles to pick winner

  It's boxing's biggest fight of the century.

• Slovakia PM shooting: Friend of suspect recalls laughing with him just days before assassination attempt

  Mile L'Udovit is leaning on the front door of his apartment block when we meet, just as he has done so often since moving in four decades ago.

• Three tourists killed as several gunmen open fire in Afghanistan

  At least four people - including three tourists - have been killed by gunmen in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, the Taliban's interior ministry has said.

• Slovakia's PM Robert Fico has second surgery in two days after assassination attempt leaves him in 'very serious' condition

  Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has had a second surgery in two days after being shot multiple times in Europe's first assassination attempt in more than 20 years.

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Entertainment News

• Yvette Fielding says she was assaulted by Rolf Harris on Blue Peter and left alone with Jimmy Savile

  Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show.

• Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour dedicated to late bandmate Sarah Harding

  Girls Aloud have taken to the stage for the first gig of their reunion tour with emotional tributes to their late bandmate Sarah Harding.

• P Diddy: 'Gut-wrenching' video appears to show Sean Combs assaulting singer Cassie in 2016

  "Gut-wrenching" CCTV footage which appears to show Sean Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel "has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behaviour" of the rapper, her lawyer has said.

• Steve Buscemi: Homeless man charged over random assault on Hollywood actor in New York City street

  A homeless man has been charged over the random attack on Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi on a New York Street earlier this month.

• Anne Robinson confirms relationship with Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

  Former Weakest Link host Anne Robinson has confirmed she is in a relationship with the Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles.

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Sports

• PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele leads with Scottie Scheffler chasing despite pre-round arrest at Valhalla

  Xander Schauffele sits top of the leaderboard after an extraordinary Friday at the PGA Championship, where Scottie Scheffler remains in contention despite being arrested ahead of his second round.

• Arne Slot to Liverpool: Feyenoord boss announces he will take over from Jurgen Klopp this summer

  Feyenoord's Arne Slot has announced he will replace Jurgen Klopp as head coach at Liverpool this summer.

• PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler began warm-up in jail cell after 'chaotic' pre-round arrest at Valhalla

  Scottie Scheffler admitted he was left "shaken" by a "chaotic situation" after being arrested and detained ahead of his second round at the PGA Championship.

• Arne Slot's in-tray at Liverpool: Mohamed Salah's future, Darwin Nunez's finishing and defensive midfield transfer among Dutchman's priorities at Anfield

  Arne Slot is Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool - but what will be the priorities for the incoming head coach at Anfield?

• Arne Slot to Liverpool is an example of Premier League clubs and supporters wanting their coaches 'untainted'

  After spending 48 hours immersed in the world of Arne Slot, it is easy to convince oneself that Liverpool have identified football’s next super coach. A man operating at the tactical vanguard, an expert in man management, and a master of the media.

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Politics

• Kulveer Ranger: Tory peer resigns whip after foul-mouthed drunken outburst at parliament bar

  A Tory peer has resigned the government whip after he was found to have bullied and harassed two people while drunk.

• Jeremy Hunt pledges further national insurance cut in the autumn 'if we can afford it'

  Jeremy Hunt has pledged to cut national insurance again in the autumn "if we can afford" it.

• Plaid Cymru pulls out of co-operation agreement with Welsh Labour

  Plaid Cymru has pulled out of its co-operation agreement with the Welsh Labour government.

• Sir Keir Starmer insists he is 'trustworthy' - as new voter offer compared with abandoned leadership pledges

  Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he can be trusted to deliver his six pledges to voters - despite abandoning many of the promises that saw him elected Labour leader.

• Conservatives and Labour draw battle lines on tax - but weary public will make ultimate judgement call

  On Thursday, former prime minister Theresa May claimed this election - like every one - would be ultimately fought on the economy.

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