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AJ knows he can't afford Otto defeat

ANTHONY Joshua kept his cards close to his chest with another low-key open workout ahead of tomorrow's fight with Otto Wallin in Riyadh.

Birds to thank for peck under mistletoe

GETTING a kiss from a loved one under a sprig of mistletoe is one of our most endearing Christmas traditions whether that's a peck on the cheek from Granny, or a grumpy kiss under duress (and the threat of no Christmas presents\") from my teenage kids.

Missing Alex has had no formal schooling in six years, says judge

A FAMILY court judge has taken the unusual step of lifting restrictions to allow the press to report Alex Batty – who was missing for six years – is a ‘ward of court’ until he turns 18.

l am the rock 'n’ roll star

OASIS AND STONE ROSES LEGENDS TO RELEASE FIRST SINGLE TOGETHER

City feel emotion of occasion as they stand on edge of the world

PEP Guardiola dismissed the idea that City could play their Club World Cup final without emotion, instead accepting that there are 'fear and doubts' in his squad.

Gran toasts turning 100 by helping children in Gaza conflict

WAR VETERAN SAYS IT’S HER DUTY TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF KIDS

Drugs gang brought down by their own words on Encrochat

ORGANISED CRIME CROOKS STARTING LENGTHY PRISON SENTENCES

Reds’ transfer plans right to be questioned

CHRIS Rumfitt echoed supporter sentiment on the United fans' forum with his bouncer of an opening delivery.

Nunes is starting to show his true worth

FOR the first time in a good while, some City fans are asking questions of Txiki Begiristain and the recruitment team.

Rodri: 'Blues won't mind gap in Prem'

MIDFIELD STAR SAYS TEAM-MATES ONLY FOCUSED ON WORLD CLUB FINAL

IPL snub fired Phil to a record century

PHIL Salt was taken aback at being overlooked in the Indian Premier League auction but used the snub as motivation to inspire England to a T20 series-levelling victory over the West Indies.

Fall in inflation reinforces hope of cut in rates

INFLATION dropped back unexpectedly sharply to its lowest level for over two years last month, reinforcing forecasts for the Bank of England to start cutting interest rates early in 2024.

Chancellor visit sparks insight into lab's work

WHEN we think about Britain's push to net zero, we tend to think about wind farms and electric cars rather than the cables that connect them.

They were nice see the boy and... we'd say hello

PEOPLE living in a tiny French village have been left in shock after finding out missing British boy Alex Batty had been living among them.

'Network North’ cash used to repair roads in... London

THE government has revealed that it will use some of the cash saved from cancelling the Northern leg of HS2... to repair roads in London.

Be bowled over as you see in 2024

A SPECTACULAR New Year's Eve firework display is set to once again light up the night sky over Manchester with the city's first such celebration event since Covid.

Mary slams Reds exit talk

UNITED goalkeeper Mary Earps has expressed her frustration at untrue speculation regarding her future.

CRITICS KEEP MY FIRE BURNING

TOMORROW in the Middle Eastern night City could be crowned champions of the world, capping the most successful year an English team has ever completed.

Vicious XL bully mauled mum and killed dog

WOMAN LOOKING AFTER BEAST TOLD TRAGIC PET'S OWNER 'IT’S NOT MY FAULT’

I never stopped loving her

DEVASTATED PARENTS FIGHT BACK TEARS AS THEY TELL OF MURDER'S IMPACT

Brianna stabbed 28 times in warped plot

GIRL AND BOY WHO BLAMED EACH OTHER FOUND GUILTY OF TEENAGER'S MURDER

Group's battle to save historic greenhouse

TOWN HALL CHIEFS WANT TO DEMOLISH BUILDING AS PART OF MANSION PLANS

Don could be first of many as United, out of Europe, look to trim down squad

AS interminable as the wait is for the Ineos Group's 25 per cent stake to be ratified, some things cannot wait at United - Donny van de Beek's time at the club is nearing an end.

Olympic prices just too high, warns Coe

WORLD Athletics president Lord Coe fears fans – and athletes – could be priced out of next summer’s Olympics in Paris.

Here's a tip for bagging Christmas gift bargains

THERE are rows and rows of bikes for £30, there are toys for £2, there are Christmas trees for a five and decorations at five for £1... I'm wandering around a shop stuffed with bargains in a rather unlikely location.

NHS braces for strike disruption

THE NHS is bracing for a difficult few days as almost half of the medical workforce in England are set to go on strike during one of the busiest periods of the year.

Brianna murder trial told Boy Y was 'just an extra’

THE boy accused of murdering Brianna Ghey was 'an extra' in a tragedy written and directed by his 'manipulative' co-accused, jurors were told.

Julius was a true friend and hero-we feel robbed

HEARTBROKEN FAMILY PAYS TRIBUTE TO MURDER VICTIM

Perfect 10 sion

NERVE-WRACKING MOMENT FAMILY AND PALS OF CHAMP ELLIE HEAR STRICTLY RESULT IN PUB IS CAUGHT ON CAMERA

NO TUNNEL VISION

TOWN HALL CHIEFS UNLIKELY TO USE ROOF FROM CHANEL FASHION SHOW IN FUTURE