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Transfer failings are laid bare as West Ham hopes hang by thread

Missing in action: Paqueta and Emerson, both of whom will be suspended for the second leg, can only watch as Hofman fires home

It's Mission possible for McConnell with classy Irish raider

ENGLAND has the favourite in last year’s winner Corach Rambler, while Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins have eight runners each — but Grand National glory at Aintree just might be bound for Ireland, with Mahler Mission and John McConnell.

McIlroy's a believer...if he can hang onto Scheffler's coat-tails

RORY McILROY believes he is still in the Masters hunt when play resumes at Augusta later today after shooting an opening round one-under par 71.

GDP edges up in February with end of UK recession now almost certain

THE UK economy is crawling away from recession but only “at a snail’s pace”, with GDP rising by just 0.1% in February, official figures show today.

I wish we had London theatre culture in the States

Acclaimed American playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins talks to Nick Clark about black out nights and Bake Off

After the Cass Review, we must not push trans youth into the online Wild West

EARLIER this year, I was leafing through a book shop and happened upon a new memoir by the writer Lucy Sante, I Heard Her Call My Name. It ticked many of my boxes.

Iran's threats could drag it into a five-front war

IRAN, the United States and Israel are still teetering on the edge of a wider regional war across the Middle East as Tehran continues to threaten vengeance for the Israeli strike on their mission in Damascus that killed two of its top generals.

The Gilbert and George guide to London life

They are East End legends, and two of the capital’s greatest living artists — here they share their favourite spots from pubs to galleries to palaces

Vengeful families of victims in fight for $100m after OJ's death

THE families of OJ Simpson's alleged victims are set to pursue his estate for more than $100million after the death of the former American superstar.

Protests over Khan's record on tackling crime halt rowdy hustings in mayor vote

THE first London mayoral hustings had to be halted after Sadiq Khan faced repeated protests from an audience member over his record on tackling violent crime.

Ian McKellen's remarkable feat of skill, swagger and stamina

THIS is a four-star, almost four-hour Falstaff — a condensed version of Henry IV parts one and two that’s a luxurious feast for Ian McKellen and for audiences. Our greatest living classical actor attacks the part of the gluttonous, cowardly knight — one of the few male Shakespearean biggies he’s not previously ticked off — with relish and superb comic timing.

New police investigation over Rayner house sale

POLICE announced today that they are investigating Angela Rayner over the controversy surrounding her house sale.

Alonso's rise to coaching greatness no surprise to those who know him well

Malik Ouzia \"LIVED it. Loved it. Farewell beautiful game.\" The caption was poetic, the accompanying picture - a greyed scene and Xabi Alonso taking one last wistful glance back over his shoulder at an illustrious playing career a social media work of art.

ZOUMA: WE CAN END BAYER'S UNBEATEN RUN

SKIPPER BACKING HIS SIDE AGAINST GERMANS AS HE DREAMS OF EMULATING RICE BY LIFTING EURO TROPHY

Lions roar back to make it an historic night, but funding issue could tear team apart

LONDON LIONS became the first British team in basketball history to win a major European trophy as they overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Besiktas in the Women's EuroCup Final last night.

Flying under the radar may be Rory's best secret weapon

AUGUSTA National has become a millstone around the neck of Rory McIlroy ever since he squandered a four-shot lead on the final day in 2011.

Shares boost for AstraZenca in face of CEO pay row

A DIVIDEND hike today helped AstraZeneca seize the initiative ahead of an AGM showdown over greater rewards for the FTSE 100’s best-paid chief executive.

Lok'nStore bid heightens 'bargain basement' fears

ANOTHER major British company is set to be taken off London’s stock market in a foreign takeover deal struck today, highlighting worries across the City that low valuations are turning it into a global bargain basement.

As I watched Plaza Suite I had an epiphany about the vital importance of laziness.

WE'VE won the lottery!\" my girlfriend messaged me on WhatsApp, which did not excite me

How Amy Winehouse was treated beggars belief

The new Amy Winehouse biopic has reignited the debate about the responsibility for her untimely death aged 27.

Flack's mother: We'll fight until we get the truth

CAROLINE FLACK'S mother today said \"we won't stop until we get the truth\" after the Metropolitan Police revealed that it will partly reinvestigate the lead-up to the decision to charge the late TV presenter with assault.

Putin's forces will outgun Ukraine by 10 to one in weeks, warns US commander

UKRAINE will be outgunned by Vladmir Putin's army by 10 to one artillery shells within weeks and risk losing the war if Republicans continue to block military aid, a senior US commander has warned.

Why I've renamed myself Jemima Khan Goldsmith

Arguments with her family about the Israel-Gaza war inspired the film producer to create a new hit podcast and made her feel 'schizophrenic and confused' about her Muslim and Jewish surnames, she tells Robbie Griffiths

If they found £250m now it would still take another five years to open bridge

LONDONERS have been warned on the fifth anniversary of the closure of Hammersmith Bridge that it will be at least another five years before it can be reopened to cars, even if the £250 million estimated cost of fixing it is found today.

First picture of Bayswater stab victim as family tell of their pain

THE family of a woman stabbed to death at a £3million home near Hyde Park are \"devastated\" at their loss, police said today as the manhunt for her killer was stepped up.

Shops, gym, pool and restaurants at art deco store as renaissance grows

THE revival of Oxford Street is being boosted by a \"once-in-a-100-year\" transformation of the empty House of Fraser flagship into a huge office, shops, restaurant, gym and swimming pool complex.

Biden pledges '‘ironclad' Israel backing after Iran demands punishment

THE United States mobilised allies to warn Iran against attacking Israel, after Joe Biden insisted that the Jewish state has his \"ironclad\" support despite tensions over the war in Gaza.

This could be the best Premier League run-in yet, but also the most farcical

THE first and most important thing to say about the Premier League run-in is that we are probably about to experience one of the great title showdowns.

Pep hails City for keeping emotions in check in epic

PEP GUARDIOLA praised his players for keeping their composure amid the chaos of their Champions League epic at the Bernabeu last night.

'Impactors' make their mark to drag Gunners back into contention

NOT FOR the first time this season, Leandro Trossard was Arsenal's saviour last night.