Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave for Ferrari “bit us a bit” – but insists there is “no grudge” between them. Wolff said he had heard rumours that Hamilton might quit the team but didn’t know for sure until the F1 great confirmed it in a
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A former police officer who said he felt “powerless” to resist having sex with a drunk and vulnerable woman while responding to her 999 call is facing jail after being found guilty of misconduct in a public office. Jordan Masterson, 28, was a probationary officer with Cheshire Constabulary when he went to the home of
The idea of Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari is simultaneously shocking but not remotely surprising. Hamilton is, obviously, a prodigiously talented driver. We all know that. But he’s not just fast, he’s smart. At his best, he can manage races and exploit the strengths of the car while minimising its weaknesses. And, like the very
The owner of the farm where the remains of murdered Muriel McKay are thought to be buried has said he will let police dig there without a search warrant. But banker Ian Marsh said it’s up to detectives to judge whether they have enough new evidence to pinpoint the precise burial site. His offer follows
Progress in cancer survival in the UK is now slower than it has been for 50 years, a report suggests. The Cancer Research UK report warns the UK lags behind comparable countries such as Australia, Canada, Denmark and Norway in tackling the disease. It comes amid a backdrop of rising cancer cases, with the charity
British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 season, Sky Sports News understands. It is understood the Mercedes factory are to be briefed by chief executive of the team, Toto Wolff, ahead of a formal announcement later today. The new F1 season begins with the Bahrain Grand Prix
Port Vale FC have denied reports claiming pop star Robbie Williams is preparing a bid to buy the football club. Williams, 49, was said to be planning a takeover of the League One team, following in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who bought Wrexham FC in 2020 – with the deal completed
Exactly four years ago today the UK’s first coronavirus cases were confirmed. On 31 January 2020, Public Health England said a University of York student from China had tested positive for COVID-19, along with his mother. Almost two months later, the UK locked down and it was another two years until the final legal restrictions
Alison Hammond is to take over from Paul O’Grady as host of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs. The popular show goes behind the scenes at Battersea Cats and Dogs Home as it tries to find new owners for its animal residents. O’Grady hosted the programme for more than a decade until his death last
Pharmacies will now be able to treat seven common conditions without patients needing to see a doctor. From today, thousands of pharmacists across England will be able to assess and treat patients without the need for a GP appointment or prescription for: • Sinusitis• Sore throat• Earache• Infected insect bites• Impetigo• Shingles• Uncomplicated urinary tract
An investigation has been launched into the “unexplained” death of a man in Stirling. Emergency crews were called to a property in Dunblane’s Springbank Crescent at about 2pm on Monday after the death of a 66-year-old man was reported. Forensic teams have been spotted at a block of flats and have taped off parts of
Bitcoin worth more than £1.4bn was seized by police after a former Chinese takeaway worker tried to buy a £23.5m Hampstead mansion, a court has heard. Jian Wen, 42, is alleged to have acted as a “front person” to help launder some of the profits of a £5bn investment fraud carried out in China by
Children aged 14 to 16-years-old in Wales are set to see the biggest change in their education “in a generation”. That’s the message as plans are unveiled for a new set of work-related qualifications for the country’s secondary school students. The Vocational Certificate in Secondary Education (VCSEs) are set to be rolled out by September
A body has been found in the search for a missing man who disappeared more than two months ago. Dane McGill, 53, was last seen on 10 November in the village of Dalswinton, Dumfries and Galloway. Following Mr McGill’s disappearance, a major search was launched with help from Police Scotland’s marine and dog units and
A number of officers were injured in the “completely unacceptable” violence which marred the FA Cup tie between West Brom and Wolves, police have said – as they gave more details about the six people who have been arrested. West Midlands Police vowed to make more arrests after play in the Black Country derby at
England and Manchester City star Kyle Walker has apologised to his wife after fathering a second child with another woman. The 33-year-old defender said he had made “idiot choices” and needed to “own up to my mistakes”. “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility,” he told The Sun newspaper. “The only person
Iceland supermarket boss Richard Walker has switched his support from the Conservatives to Labour, saying Sir Keir Starmer’s party is “the right choice” for his customers. Mr Walker, a former Tory donor and the executive chairman of Iceland, said under Sir Keir’s leadership Labour had “progressively moved towards the ground on which I have always
The King will not carry out royal engagements for up to a month as he recovers from surgery in hospital, Sky News understands. The King underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate on Friday at The London Clinic and remains in hospital, with the Queen telling patients he is “doing well” during a visit. Sky’s
The King has left hospital after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. Charles smiled and waved to the public as he left the private London Clinic with the Queen by his side. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that Charles has “rescheduled forthcoming public engagements to allow for a period of private recuperation”. He will
A man who continued to drive despite being warned about his poor vision has been jailed for knocking down and killing two women. Glyn Jones was told by both his optician and GP on several occasions that his eyesight was well below the standard required for driving a vehicle after he was diagnosed with a
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