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Darts star turns the air blue in TV interview as Prince William receives offer
Luke Humphries has offered to get Prince William tickets to the World Championship after their private meeting. The world No. 2 visited Windsor Castle last week, where he was presented with an MBE for his services to darts, and given the honour by the Prince of Wales. “You get aContinue Reading
Strictly’s Balvinder Sopal eliminated from the show after surviving five weeks in bottom two
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Actor Balvinder Sopal has become the latest celebrity to depart from BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing. The EastEnders actor,Continue Reading
Newcastle player ratings vs Sunderland as Gordon and three more abysmal in derby
Newcastle United put on a dismal performance in the derby at the Stadium of Light, with Sunderland easily claiming the bragging rights by showing more determination. Neither team managed to break the deadlock in the first half, with Dan Ballard’s header towards the end of the half being the closestContinue Reading
Andy Burnham hits back at claims he is plotting to replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM
Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Andy Burnham has hit backContinue Reading
Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need
Join the Independent Women newsletter with Victoria Richards for a thoughtful take on the week’s headlines Join the Independent Women newsletter Join the Independent Women newsletter Older women can significantly reduce their risk of early death by walking just 4,000 steps a day, new research suggests. Crucially, this benefit, whichContinue Reading
Hello Vet raises £15m to expand UK vet clinics with transparent pricing
A London-based veterinary start-up aiming to bring greater price transparency to pet care has raised £15 million to accelerate its expansion across the UK. Hello Vet, which allows owners to stay with their pets as they go under and wake up from anaesthesia, plans to open at least 20 toContinue Reading
How to get a cancer screening – as King Charles warns of missed opportunities
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email King Charles has urged people to attend cancer screenings, as he opened up about his own diagnosis. The 77-year-old monarch saidContinue Reading
Stephen Bunting’s impressive net worth, real age and how he spends winnings
Darts star Stephen Bunting will be aiming to go all the way in the World Darts Championship this year. The man they have dubbed the ‘People’s Champion’ made it to the semi-finals in 2024 before he was beaten by eventual champion Luke Litter. Bunting has been a world champion before,Continue Reading
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery review – Rian Johnson’s cool, clever whodunnit is yet to stumble
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Early on in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) uncovers the ingredientsContinue Reading
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to nearly three-year low
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Bank of England is readying to cut interest rates to the lowest level inContinue Reading