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The Gunners beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League Viktor Gyokeres grasped his opportunity as Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League. Gyokeres made the most of a rare start, his sixth of the season, with an assist and a stylish goal as the Gunners climbed to third in the Champions League table. Noni Madueke scored the opener and Arsenal were cruising until the closing stages, when […]

The two-storey Swiss chalet stands in the gardens of Eastgate House in Rochester A writing chalet where author Charles Dickens wrote some of his acclaimed novels and rehearsed for public performances is under threat, heritage experts warn. The two-storey Swiss chalet, which once stood in Dickens’ garden at Gads Hill Place in Higham and now stands in the gardens of Eastgate House in Rochester, Kent, is among the historic sites […]

Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 78th minute against RB Leipzig Erling Haaland struck a late winner as Manchester City edged a thrilling Champions League clash with RB Leipzig 3-2. City were twice pegged back by the enterprising Germans, who are managed by their former defender Martin Demichelis, but Haaland settled the contest 12 minutes from time. It was his 14th goal of the season, his 13th in nine […]

Their decision will be announced at lunchtime The Bank of England is poised to hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years, economists think. Rate-setters are widely expected to tighten monetary policy in a bid to tackle rising inflation in the UK economy. Traders in the financial markets are predicting that rates will increase to 4% from 3.75% when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces […]

That's according to a joint statement by Commonwealth Leaders Britain has agreed to “engage in a structured, time-bound, inclusive and good-faith dialogue” with countries affected by the slave trade and its legacy, a Commonwealth leaders’ statement said. In the joint statement, known as a communique, the Commonwealth leaders said the time had come for a “meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity”. It comes […]

Jaime Winstone will miss this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a torn abdominal muscle. The actress had been advised by doctors to rest and, as a result, would not dance in this weekend’s episode. In line with the rules of the show, she and professional partner Carlos Gu will receive a bye through to next week. She said: “I am absolutely devastated not to be dancing this weekend due […]

Alexander Zverev lost his first match since becoming world number one. The 29-year-old German, who won the French and US Opens this year, was elevated to top spot in the ATP rankings for the first time on Monday. However, he blew a 5-2 lead in a first-set tie-break on his way to a surprise 7-6 (5) 6-2 defeat by Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Masters. “It’s pretty shocking the […]

Poundland’s owners need to find a “practical solution” to keep stores open and save jobs, Andy Burnham has said. The Prime Minister’s comments came as Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds was set to meet the chain’s US-based owners Gordon Brothers amid Government criticism of their handling of the retailer. Poundland filed a notice to appoint administrators last week, putting the future of its roughly 11,000 workers at risk. Gordon Brothers, which […]

Andy Burnham said the world has an “opportunity” to focus on ending the Iran war and easing the cost of living following the US midterm elections in which Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a series of crushing defeats. The Prime Minister said American voters who dealt a blow to the US president were sending a message that nations should come together and “focus on the things that matter to people”. […]