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Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong after local election drubbing

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong as he fought back against calls for him to quit.

Pudsey Bear finds voice for Children In Needs mental health campaign

Pudsey Bear will speak for the first time in more than 40 years as part of a campaign encouraging children to talk about their mental health.

Senior doctors across England balloted on taking strike action

Senior doctors in the NHS in England are being balloted on whether they wish to take strike action.

Defence ministers to outline contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission

Defence ministers from more than 40 nations will meet on Tuesday to discuss the plans led by the UK and France to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper pays tribute to the Beatles after Bafta win

Owen Cooper paid tribute to John Lennon and The Beatles as he collected a Bafta Television Award for Adolescence.

Rayner Starmer needs to set out change and bring back Burnham

Angela Rayner has called on Sir Keir Starmer to “set out the change our country needs” as she warned Labour is facing its “last chance” after a disastrous set of election results.

Daizen Maeda nets memorable goal as Celtic close gap on leaders with Rangers win

A resurgent Daizen Maeda delivered a memorable Celtic Park goal as the champions cut the gap on William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts to one point with a 3-1 comeback win over Rangers.

Starmer fighting to keep job as former minister warns he has lost the country

Sir Keir Starmer will set out a “fresh direction” as he battles to save his job in the face of a leadership challenge following Labour’s disastrous election results.

Daniel Dubois Warrior spirit made me climb off canvas to claim world title

Daniel Dubois believes he demonstrated his “warrior” spirit after twice rising from the canvas to claim the WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in an all-British barnburner.

Adolescence tipped to triumph at Bafta TV awards

Adolescence is tipped to triumph at the Bafta TV awards following its headline-making year.