BAFTA has defended its decision to present Noel Clarke with its outstanding British contribution to cinema award – and said calls for board resignations are inappropriate.
UK to send two Royal Navy ships to Jersey over threat of French blockade of island port
The UK is sending two Royal Navy ships to Jersey “as a precaution” after threats of a French blockade of the island’s main port over a post-Brexit fishing row.
Ex-footballer threatened to take PC ‘to gates of hell’, trial hears
A police officer accused of murdering Dalian Atkinson said the ex-footballer threatened to take him “to the gates of hell”, a court has heard.
Chelsea beat Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final
Chelsea have beaten Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, setting up an all-English final against Manchester City.
Swan found with sock pulled over its head in ‘mindless prank’ could have died
Police have appealed for help in finding those responsible for pulling a sock over the head of a swan, potentially endangering its life.
Sterling racially abused less than 48 hours after football social media boycott ends
Raheem Sterling has been racially abused online less than 48 hours after football’s social media boycott ended.
Five councils to watch – these are good places to measure parties’ fortunes in local elections
The local elections on “super Thursday” will be a big test for the main parties, with Boris Johnson hoping the Conservatives get a COVID vaccine bounce, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer aiming to improve on his party’s dismal showing in the 2019 general election.
Man Utd manager says club owners apologised to him over Super League plans
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has received a personal apology from Manchester United’s owners over the controversial plans to set up a breakaway European Super League.
G7 nations hit out at Russia and China – but fail to establish actions against them
G7 foreign ministers have hit out at China and Russia – but failed to establish any concrete actions against them.
‘Careful, these guys are filming everything’: William and Kate launch own YouTube channel
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have launched their own YouTube channel with a slick promotional video.
Man United owner refuses to apologise over Super League, as Sky News confronts him in Florida
A member of the American family that owns Manchester United has refused to apologise to fans over the disastrous attempt to form a breakaway European Super League.
Ex-Villa player ‘made growling sound’ as police officer ‘rested foot on his head’
Former Premier League striker Dalian Atkinson “appeared to be making a growling sound” and was “unresponsive” after being arrested, a court has heard.
Candles lit in memory of murdered PCSO – as police warn public to be ‘very careful’
Colleagues of murdered PCSO Julia James have warned the public to be “very safe and very careful” as candles were lit in her memory.
Kidulthood actor Adam Deacon stands by Noel Clarke accusers and says star sabotaged his career
Noel Clarke’s Kidulthood co-star Adam Deacon has alleged he was a victim of the actor for 15 years, saying the star sabotaged his career and that his “gaslighting” led to “the complete breakdown” of his mental health.
Harry Redknapp confirmed to make EastEnders cameo during Euros
Harry Redknapp is set to swap the football pitch for Albert Square with a cameo in EastEnders coinciding with the European Championships, it has been confirmed.
Odeon confirms plan to reopen ‘vast majority’ of UK cinemas on 17 May
Cinema chain Odeon has confirmed plans to open the “vast majority” of its screens in the UK on 17 May as lockdown rules ease.
UK reports another four COVID deaths and 1,946 new cases in latest 24-hour period
The UK has reported a further four COVID deaths and 1,946 new cases in the latest 24-hour period, official figures show.
Acid test for Labour’s leader when voters give verdict in Super Thursday elections
In a few days, voters will go to the polls for the first time since Labour’s red wall turned blue in a bumper set of local and mayoral elections.
Man charged with throwing fireworks during protest by Man United fans against club’s owners
A man has been charged with throwing fireworks and using threatening behaviour after a group of Manchester United fans protested against the club’s owners.
Siblings guilty of manslaughter after feeding kebab meat to sleeping train passenger
A brother and sister have been found guilty of manslaughter after feeding kebab meat to a man who was asleep on a train.
‘Good chance’ social distancing can be scrapped next month, says Johnson
Boris Johnson has said there is a “good chance” the one-metre plus social distancing rule can be scrapped from 21 June.
Man Utd say fans broke barriers and climbed gates to storm pitch – and deny staff allowed access
Manchester United have denied staff allowed fans onto the Old Trafford pitch during Sunday’s protests, saying demonstrators broke through barriers, climbed gates and smashed the door of a disability access lift.
UK reports one COVID death as 50 million vaccine jabs now delivered
The UK has reported one COVID death in its daily figures, while more than 50 million vaccine doses have now been delivered.
Premier League clubs must sign Owners’ Charter in wake of Super League fiasco
Premier League clubs will be required to sign up to a new Owners’ Charter with “significant sanctions” for breaches of rules in the wake of the proposed breakaway European Super League.
Raab says Russia’s behaviour has ‘got to change’ at UK-US joint conference
Dominic Raab has said Russia’s behaviour “has got to change” in order to improve relations with the UK ahead of discussions between G7 foreign ministers.
EU plans to welcome tourists next month – as No 10 told to ‘discourage’ holidays
The EU plans on opening up to foreign tourists this summer – including Britons – but some MPs want restrictions to remain on travelling abroad due to the risk of COVID-19 variants.
‘We’re safe and ready for Britons’: Balearic Islands push to allow UK tourists in for summer
British tourists could be welcomed back to the Balearic Islands as soon as this month, according to a senior Spanish official.
Winds could reach 65mph as forecasters warn of travel disruption
Strong winds could bring disruption to parts of the UK with forecasters warning of gusts of up to 65mph.
NHS urges Instagram to clamp down on ‘dangerous’ weight-gain drug
NHS England has urged Instagram to stop users selling a “dangerous” unlicensed weight-gain drug.
‘Deeply painful’ limit on mourners at funerals to be lifted
The legal limit on the number of mourners at funerals will be lifted on 17 May, the government has confirmed.