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Botham Blasts England's Ashes Preparation

Cricket legend Ian Botham launches a scathing attack on England's Ashes performance, claiming fans deserve refunds. Read his full critique and the team's response.

Botham: Win Ashes in Australia or Legacy Incomplete

Cricket legend Ian Botham issues a stark challenge to Ben Stokes and Joe Root, stating only an Ashes victory in Australia will secure their status as all-time greats. Read his full assessment.

Ian Botham's scathing attack on Labour government

England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham launches a fierce critique of Keir Starmer's government, immigration policy, and Covid lockdowns. Discover his full comments and the Ben Stokes feud.

BBC cancels Question of Sport after 53 years

The iconic sports quiz Question of Sport has been permanently cancelled by the BBC, ending its remarkable 53-year run that made household names of presenters like Sue Barker and team captains including Ian Botham.

Gang guilty of murdering dog walker in village stabbing

Four men have been found guilty of the savage murder of 52-year-old dog walker Ian Staves in a brutal knife attack that shocked the peaceful village of Waddington. The gang was convicted after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court.

Ian McKellen Withdraws From Tour After Stage Fall

Veteran acting legend Sir Ian McKellen has withdrawn from the remainder of his acclaimed 'Player Kings' tour after suffering a fall during a performance in London's West End, sparking an outpouring of well-wishes from fans and colleagues.

Labour Deputy Leadership Race: Six Candidates Enter Contest

The Labour Party's deputy leadership contest is officially underway with six contenders vying for the position. Key figures including Angela Rayner and Richard Burgon have thrown their hats in the ring, setting the stage for a pivotal internal election th

Mushroom Poisoner's Bizarre Prison Demands Exposed

Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the deadly Leakesford mushroom poisoning case, is making extraordinary demands from her high-security prison cell, including a ban on male officers and a private toilet.

Mirren & McKellen Demand Assisted Dying Law Reform

Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen join forces in a powerful plea to the House of Lords, urging Parliament to back Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill and end the 'immense suffering' of terminally ill Britons.

Reform UK Conference Erupts in Bizarre Scandal

Nigel Farage's Reform UK conference was rocked by a series of jaw-dropping and controversial speeches, from calls to 'close the mosques' to a candidate branding the NHS a 'monument to national failure'. The Mirror details the eight maddest moments.

Reform UK candidate suspended over racist, homophobic rants

Reform UK faces a major crisis as an undercover investigation exposes a key campaigner using vile racist and homophobic slurs, forcing Nigel Farage to suspend the candidate and reigniting debates about the party's culture.

Pensioner jailed for life for neighbour's hammer murder

David King, 72, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for the brutal murder of his neighbour, 58-year-old Ian Kirwan, in a vicious hammer and knife attack in Redditch. The shocking crime was captured on the victim's own doorbell camera.

Paul Doyle Denies Fatal Driving Charge in A40 Crash Case

Exclusive: Paul Doyle stands trial at Reading Crown Court, denying causing death by dangerous driving in the tragic A40 crash that claimed the life of 75-year-old Ian Morris. Latest developments from the courtroom.

Ex-MP's Brother Jailed for Torturing Father to Death

Former Conservative MP Charles Walker breaks his silence after his brother, Tristan Walker, is sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder and torture of their elderly father, Ian Walker, in a horrific case of domestic violence that has shocked the

Musical prodigy slain by father in mansion murder-suicide

A gifted young musician's life was brutally cut short in a suspected murder-suicide at a £1.5 million Surrey mansion. Her father, a respected doctor, is believed to have turned the family home into a scene of unimaginable tragedy.

Bank forgives £1m debt for terminally ill cancer patient

Bank of Scotland clears £1,000,000 debt for terminally ill cancer patient Ian Pritchard after his emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this act of compassion brought relief to a family facing unimaginable hardship.

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