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Dunfermlines new city status gladdens heart of King Charles III

The new King has offered his “warmest congratulations” to Scotland’s newest city as he said conferring the honour on Dunfermline in Fife would “gladden my dear mother’s heart”.

Jesse Marsch urges Leeds players not to fall foul of frustration

Jesse Marsch has urged his players not to become frustrated by the opposition’s time-wasting tactics when they visit Elland Road.

Manchester United must use pain of derby defeat to improve Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United must use the pain of Sunday’s 6-3 derby defeat as fuel for improvement after admitting attitude and belief was lacking from the outset at Manchester City.

First Dancing on Ice Contestant 2023 Confirmed

Patsy Palmer has been announced as the first contestant for Dancing On Ice 2023.

Liz Truss has confidence in Kwasi Kwarteng despite 45p tax rate U turn

Liz Truss is standing by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng after they abandoned their plan to abolish the top rate of income tax for the highest earners in an astonishing U-turn.

Sir Ian McKellen to star in touring panto production of Mother Goose

Sir Ian McKellen will star in a touring production of the pantomime Mother Goose.

UK Government tax U turn should be welcomed says Scottish Secretary

The Chancellor’s decision not to scrap the top rate of tax should be welcomed because he “listened” and “acted swiftly”, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said.

Sarah Everards killer faces court on flashing charges

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens appeared at the Old Bailey but was not asked to enter pleas to charges of flashing amid the ongoing industrial action by barristers.

Middlesbrough sack manager Chris Wilder after poor start

Middlesbrough have sacked manager Chris Wilder after less than a year in the role.

Rare photographs of The Beatles playing at Liverpools Cavern Club uncovered

Two rare photographs of The Beatles playing at the Cavern Club in Liverpool have been discovered.

Good Morning Britain weatherman Alex Beresford marries in Majorca

Alex Beresford has married his fiancee Imogen McKay in a ceremony in Majorca.

Motsi Mabuse reflects on traumatising experience growing up in South Africa

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has spoken candidly about her “traumatising” experience of growing up in South Africa and the racism she faced as a teenager.