2026-04-04
Daily Star Front Page 4th of April 2026
A lottery ticket holder forfeited a £10.6m jackpot after missing the claim deadline. Under the rules, the unclaimed prize will be allocated to good causes, with the full amount going to charity.
A lottery ticket holder forfeited a £10.6m jackpot after missing the claim deadline. Under the rules, the unclaimed prize will be allocated to good causes, with the full amount going to charity.
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup final are set to cost up to £8,000, despite earlier assurances they would be capped near £1,174. The steep rise leaves supporters facing premium prices and prompts scrutiny of the event’s pricing policy.
A veteran radio presenter has spoken after being removed by the BBC following allegations about personal conduct. He said he fully co-operated with police during a 2018 inquiry and thanked loyal listeners for their support since his dismissal.
A former US leader urged Britain to secure its own oil and “look after itself,” casting doubt on the special relationship and claiming allies hadn’t backed him. The King is still expected to visit later this month. UK figures dismissed the remarks, stressing strong transatlantic ties.
The BBC has removed a Radio 2 presenter following a historical police inquiry into alleged misconduct. He was questioned and the case was later dropped. A colleague is tipped to take over the show.
Petrol shortages threaten Easter travel, with forecourts running low and queues expected. About 21m getaway journeys from Good Friday face disruption as supply routes are hit by Middle East tensions, though suppliers say deliveries are being restored.
A golf icon was involved in a minor rollover crash in Florida. Emergency crews attended, and initial reports suggest no serious injuries. The incident comes five years after a similar crash that caused significant injuries. Officials are investigating the cause.
Experts warn counterfeit World Cup football kits may contain unsafe chemicals, posing health risks. With official strips costly, some fans could turn to replicas sold online and in markets. Trading standards advise buying from authorised retailers to avoid harm and losing money.
Luke Littler visited England’s training camp, sharing throwing tips with Jude Bellingham and teammates. He received a personalised shirt and encouraged the squad to hit their target at the World Cup as preparations intensified.
Fans are angry at the £90 price of the new England replica shirt, questioning the cost ahead of the summer tournament. A backlash online has prompted calls for a rethink, citing cost‑of‑living pressures and urging fairer pricing for adults and children.