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Simon Calder comments on planned Ryanair strike action SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info “Fed up” passengers have criticised Ryanair after their flight home to Manchester was delayed more than 24 hours. Those returning from Rhodes on Friday evening were forced to spend more than a day waiting around to board a plane. Related articles Flight attendant warns passengers against using part of their seat Luggage: Six popular items 'banned' from hold and hand baggage Andrew Barlow was one of many who was due to fly back to Manchester from Rhodes on Friday night. He explained that “security and check-in was a breeze” but when they “got to the gate and outside on the tarmac then they brought us all back … [Read more...] about ‘Shambles!’ Ryanair chaos as passengers wait 26hrs before returning to Manchester Airport

Details of the final letter the late Dame Deborah James sent to her family have been revealed for the first time since her passing. The BBC podcaster, who tragically lost her battle with stage 4 terminal bowel cancer in June aged just 40, penned the book 'How To Live When You Could Be Dead' whilst she was dying. In it she recorded all the lessons she learned throughout her four year fight with the disease, paying particular attention to staying positive in the face of adversity. The Dame had some special advice for her children, an extract of which in letter form has been published by the Sun. The Dame had some important advice for her children After describing the 'mental snapshots' that never leave you as a parent, she talks about the moment of seeing her now 14-year old son when he was just four days old and cradled against her. She describes that point she said began to 'understand what love was'. She added that she wished she could 'protect him in the way' … [Read more...] about Deborah James’ heartbreaking final letter shared including beautiful advice to her kids

The General Election on Thursday was the most extraordinary in British history since modern elections began in 1918. We’ve had some exciting votes, from the closer than expected result of 2010 to the transformational victories of Clement Attlee, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair in 1945, 1979 and 1997. But I’ve known nothing like 2017 in the dozen elections I have lived through since February 1974 for sheer unpredictability, drama and emotion . Ted Heath’s February 1974 general election, extraordinary in itself, provides the best mirror through which to view the utterly historic events of the last 36 hours. In both February 1974 and this time, Conservative Prime Ministers who were ill at ease with themselves and not natural communicators called a general election that they need not have triggered only to see it backfire disastrously against them and their party, leaving the country in a desperately vulnerable position at a time of great national need. Probe a little deeper, … [Read more...] about This has been the most extraordinary General Election since 1918

Klopp impressed by Nunez's rapid progress at Liverpool SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Liverpool kickstarted their 2022/23 in underwhelming fashion, scraping to a 2-2 draw with Fulham . Jurgen Klopp’s side lacked plenty of spark throughout the 90 minutes, and some may see the last month of the transfer window as a way for the manager to prevent that level of performance from becoming the norm. Related articles Jurgen Klopp calls out Liverpool stars after disappointing Fulham draw Liverpool boss Klopp delivers thoughts on transfer after Thiago injury Fulham made the dream start to their return to the Premier League in the 32nd minute, with Aleksandr Mitrovic arriving late at the back post … [Read more...] about Liverpool may need three more signings after disappointing Fulham draw

De Jong quizzed on Man Utd transfer links in June SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A clue has emerged suggesting Frenkie de Jong could still have a future at Barcelona . The Netherlands international is attracting interest from Manchester United and Chelsea as the close of the summer transfer window edges closer. However, his priority remains to stay at the Nou Camp - having been at the club since arriving from Ajax in 2019. Related articles Man Utd already know their fifth and sixth signings after De Jong Man Utd could be about to ‘devastate’ Van Nistelrooy with £40m deal Manchester United have been frontrunners for De Jong for most of the summer, with Erik ten Hag hellbent on securing a … [Read more...] about Frenkie de Jong shirt number clue as Man Utd and Chelsea battle for Barcelona star

Chelsea 'have Sergino Dest transfer advantage over Man Utd' as Erik ten Hag more misery (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea are looking to sign Sergino Dest from Barcelona with the defender also a target for Manchester United , and the Blues are said to have an advantage over their Premier League rivals in their bid to land the American. New owner Todd Boehly has been busy since taking over, recruiting Raheem Sterling and Marc Cucurella while pursuing Wesley Fofana. Related articles De Jong to Chelsea 'progressing' as Man Utd face nightmare scenario De Jong shirt number clue as Man Utd and Chelsea battle for deal If the new American owner can clinch an agreement for Leicester defender … [Read more...] about Chelsea ‘have Sergino Dest transfer advantage over Man Utd’ as Ten Hag faces more misery

Klopp impressed by Nunez's rapid progress at Liverpool SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been called out by ex- Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara for his refusal to start Darwin Nunez against Fulham on Saturday as the Reds stuttered to a 2-2 draw in their Premier League opener. And O’Hara also believes Klopp made a mistake in allowing Sadio Mane to leave this summer and expecting Luis Diaz to replicate his goal threat. Related articles Transfer news LIVE: Sesko to 'accept' offer and De Jong meeting Jurgen Klopp calls out Liverpool stars after disappointing Fulham draw “It was a poor result for Liverpool, you do not draw against Fulham in the first game of the … [Read more...] about Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp called out for errors in Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz comments

Saturday Kitchen: Ellie Simmonds discusses getting OBE SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ellie Simmonds OBE, 27, is best known for being a Paralympic swimmer and broadcaster. At the age of 13, she was the youngest British athlete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, and won gold medals in the 100m and 400m freestyle events. She was announced on Sunday morning as the latest confirmed name to be joining the dancefloor on BBC favourite Strictly Come Dancing , which will launch next month for series 20. Related articles ‘Floundering’ Harry’s US ambitions savaged by Sharon Osbourne Stranger Things’ Sean Astin new role away from Netflix thriller She commented: “Oh my gosh!! I’m literally … [Read more...] about Ellie Simmonds ‘petrified’ as she’s announced as Strictly Come Dancing contestant

Royal Family LIVE: 'Smear campaign' Reason Meghan bullying probe not public pinpointed (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Meghan Markle and Harry: Koenig shares doubts over UK return While Camilla Tominey, writing for the Telegraph, said “no one expected” the report to be published in full, refusing to reveal the announced changes to the Firm’s HR department as a result of it represented “more than a missed opportunity”. When the allegations were first brought to light, a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan described it as a “calculated smear campaign”, adding the Duchess was “saddened by this latest attack on her character, particularly as someone who has been the target of bullying herself and is deeply … [Read more...] about Royal Family: ‘Smear campaign’ Reason Meghan bullying probe not public pinpointed

August 07, 2022 - 12:45 BST Loose Women star Stacey Solomon shared photos of her beautiful bridal party following her wedding to Joe Swash at their home, Pickle Cottage - and they're stunning. Stacey Solomon shared some stunning snaps of herself and her new husband Joe Swash at their intimate wedding at their Essex home, nicknamed Pickle Cottage, but they had previously kept all photos of their guests under wraps. READ: Stacey Solomon's new husband Joe designed £35k engagement ring to be extra sparkly So who did the Loose Women star choose for her bridal party? Stacey revealed her close friend Mrs Hinch , whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, was a bridesmaid, and she looked beautiful in an elegant sage green dress alongside Stacey's sister Jemma and five close friends who also had important roles on her big day. Loading the player... WATCH: Stacey Solomon unveils incredible Pickle Cottage transformation … [Read more...] about Stacey Solomon’s bridesmaid Mrs Hinch is a vision in intimate wedding photos