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Mayer said he was fired via a text from one of Ben Sulayem’s assistants on Tuesday. “For a federation that relies on volunteers to fire by text somebody who has made a significant contribution does not speak well of the management of the federation,” Mayer said. He said the reason for his dismissal as a…

Actor and singer Jason Donovan has said he is “truly sorry” to the “dedicated fans” who turned up at a theatre expecting to see him star in The Rocky Horror Picture Show on a day when he was scheduled not to perform. Theatregoers said they booked tickets thinking the ex-Neighbours star would appear in the…

Photopress Paul Dunleavy, a Christian Brother and former teacher, is already serving a prison sentence for previous convictions A Christian Brother and former school principal is expected to die in prison after being sentenced to a further 10 years in jail for historical child sex abuse. Paul Dunleavy, with an address at Glen Road in…

BBC/Shine TV Production company Banijay said Wallace is “fully co-operating” with its investigation Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, the show’s production company has said. It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives on Tuesday setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments…

BBC Tamzin Hall, 17, died after being hit by a car on the M5 on 11 November Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a 17-year-old girl died after fleeing a police vehicle, the watchdog has announced. Tamzin Hall, 17, from Wellington, Somerset, sustained fatal injuries when she was struck by a…

Aside from the bonus, Sweeney’s basic salary has grown hugely in the five years he has been in the job, from £430,000 to £742,000. While the RFU says his salary is in line with other companies of a similar size, Sweeney remains one of the highest paid administrators in UK sport. He has spent much…

EPA Israel is creating a new military dividing line in Gaza, separating off the far north of the strip, satellite images studied by BBC Verify appear to show. Troops are in control of, and are clearing, an area across the width of north Gaza. Satellite images and videos show that hundreds of buildings have been…

Typhoo Tea has fallen into administration as the 120-year-old brand’s sales slump, losses widen and debts rise. Advisory firm Kroll has been appointed to handle the administration and find a buyer for the tea business. Vape and battery maker Supreme is front runner to buy Typhoo, but it said there was “no certainty” a deal…

Lee Durant/BBC The home secretary met with Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari Britain and Iraq have agreed an unprecedented joint plan to tackle people smuggling gangs responsible for thousands of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats. On a three-day visit to the country, the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also signed a new agreement…

Supplied The test warnings very visible to Apple users on Thursday morning Severe weather alerts warning of a “significant threat to life” appeared on phones across the UK due to a testing error, the Met Office has said. Notifications warned of severe weather events including high temperatures, snow, ice and rain in different parts of…