All news for 2023-02-18

Officials have refused to release details of a probe into DWP minister Guy Opperman's donation from a 'dining club' linked to a firm where he gave speeches

Arsenal's season was at serious risk of imploding after they fell behind twice away at Aston Villa. Only for Mikel Arteta's men to hit back and seal a memorable three points in the title race

Former NFL and UFC star Greg Hardy had boldly called out Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury prior to his bare-knuckle boxing debut, in which he picked up a brutal defeat to Josh Watson

Using chess pieces to help explain his complicated situation, dad-of-two Nick Davis said “the king doesn’t move around much” while the queens have all the power

One-year-old cat Lilo was taken in by the RSPCA's Manchester and Salford branch after she was abandoned with the note explaining her owner could no longer look after her

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf breakaway tour is reportedly set to announce the signing of a former European Ryder Cup star, who recently expressed frustration at missing out on a PGA Tour event

Arsenal had to wait until deep into stoppage-time to seal victory at Aston Villa thanks to an Emi Martinez own goal and a clincher on the break from Gabriel Martinelli

Shauna Davies said she thought her live was over when she learned she had the disease but she has now vowed to use her story to show people what it's really like to live with HIV today

Nature documentary maker Sir David Attenborough has had a remarkable 69 year career, but still regrets spending so much time covering natural history overseas

A woman has opened up about her decision to marry herself in a 'self wedding', during which she said her vows in front of a mirror and kissed her own reflection

An old Kwik Save receipt from 1995 has brought nostalgia over cheap prices for hard-working Brits. Chris Eyres, from Prenton, Merseyside, found the receipt in a box kept by his late mum

Rachael Bletchly says Lancashire Police could have revealed mum-of-two Nicola Bulley, 45, is a high-risk missing person without mentioning her struggles with menopause

Tempers boiled over in the Villa Park press box between club staff on Saturday after Gabriel Martinelli's last-gasp goal sealed a 4-2 victory for Arsenal over the home side

Wheelchair rugby star Ayaz Bhuta was part of the history-making British team that landed Paralympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games and, now that he has announced his retirement, he's ready to inspire in the next part of his life

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were roasted in merciless fashion in a 'brutal' South Park episode as they became the latest celebs to be parodied on the show

Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal: The Gunners came back from behind twice during a pulsating encounter which was won with two goals during a dramatic period of added-on time

Laura Anderson has spoke out against trolls who have 'abused' her at a 'vulnerable time' after announcing she is pregnant with her first child whom she's expecting with her ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy

Elliott Investment Management, an American hedge fund, has put together a proposal to finance a Manchester United takeover bid as the Glazers look to sell the club

Mary Brown has been accused of cutting the man's frostbitten foot off so she could taxidermy it at her family's shop and display it with a sign that said: 'Wear your boots kids'

England Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman was talking to the media ahead of their second Arnold Clark Cup game, which is against Italy in Coventry on Sunday afternoon

A frustrated Mrs Hinch fan took to a Facebook group looking for advice on how to make make-up stained towels look as good as new - and members suggested a bacteria-busting resolution

Sussex Police have confirmed they are "concerned" for the welfare of Laurel Aldridge, the sister of The Office star Mackenzie Crook who has not been seen since Tuesday

Fresh footage on social media appears to show disgraced Castleford Tigers player Joe Westerman engaging in a different sexual act during his unfaithful alleyway romp

The Prime Minister appeared to play down the prospect of an imminent agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, amid speculation one could be announced early next week

British drivers who have had a driving licence for 10 years must renew it in time - within 10 years - or face harsh penalties, the DVLA has warned