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.
Andrew Windsor has installed a large mobile home in the grounds of his Norfolk residence to serve as staff accommodation. The unit offers practical, flexible on-site housing and support space for employees.
An ex-football star will unveil The Curious Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in May, hosting a personal plot with a veteran TV gardener. The project showcases new horticultural interests and is set to draw added attention to the UK’s flagship gardening event.
An inquest heard former boxing champion Ricky Hatton had a brain disease affecting memory. The coroner found he may not have intended the actions that resulted in his death, with the condition considered a significant factor.
A Labrador called Stanley dug up a Victorian poison bottle in his owner’s garden, offering a key clue to a 160‑year‑old local mystery. Experts think it originated from a 19th‑century chemist, helping explain reports of suspicious incidents recorded at the time.
A UK publisher has barred AI firms from using its content for training after a government U-turn on text‑and‑data mining restored opt‑out rights. The move aims to stop unauthorised scraping by big tech, protect the value of journalism and secure fair compensation.