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The coverage of the Grand National on ITV has received more than 700 complaints alleging bias from commentators over their response to animal rights protesters. In April, more than 100 people were arrested after activists from campaign group Animal Rising attempted to scale fences around Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool. ITV Racing Live At The Randox Grand National Festival 2023 covered the event on Saturday April 15, which was shown from 2pm to 6.15pm on ITV1. The

Erik ten Hag allayed concerns over Bruno Fernandes’ ankle injury and even suggested the Manchester United midfielder has a chance of facing stuttering Tottenham on Thursday evening. The 28-year-old sustained the issue in the first half of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton but managed to play on until the 101st minute of the penalty shoot-out victory. However, concerns grew over Fernandes’ fitness on Monday when his partner posted

King Charles III has waited a lifetime to become monarch and will fulfil his destiny when he is crowned on Saturday May 6, watched by a worldwide audience. As the Prince of Wales, he was the country’s longest serving heir to the throne and carved out a role for himself speaking out on issues like the environment, climate change, architecture and farming. Less than a year into his new role,

People worried about ultra-processed foods should not dismiss beans on toast as part of a healthy, balanced diet, nutritionists have said. Eating ultra-processed foods such as ice cream, ham, crisps, mass-produced bread, and breakfast cereal has been linked to a number of poor health outcomes, including an increased risk of some cancers, weight gain and heart disease. Now the British Nutrition Foundation has said beans on toast may be ultra-processed, but the popular dish can still be part

New I’m A Celebrity… South Africa contestants Georgia “Toff” Toffolo, Andy Whyment and Myleene Klass are set to live away from the rest of their campmates. Toffolo, who was crowned Queen of the Jungle in Australia in 2017, will be seen in a deserted landscape during Wednesday’s episode of the competition between former contestants to be named the first I’m A Celebrity “Legend”. The 28-year-old former Made In Chelsea star

The King and the Queen Consort will unveil the staging for the Eurovision Song Contest and tour the arena in Liverpool. Charles and Camilla will be shown around the M&S Bank Arena and meet Mae Muller, the UK’s contestant, as well as celebrity presenters and creative teams, ahead of the contest next month. The grand final of the competition is due to take place on May 13, a week after

A month-long exhibition and auction showcasing more than 1,500 items from the private collection of Freddie Mercury is due to take place this summer. Items from the Queen frontman’s beloved home – Garden Lodge in Kensington, west London – will go on display from August 4 until September 5, which would have marked his 77th birthday. The collection includes a vast array of marvellous costumes, paintings, and objects from Mercury’s

Heathrow airport has insisted passengers will be able to travel “as normal” during the King’s coronation despite further strike action planned next month. The group said “robust contingency plans kept the airport running smoothly” throughout the Easter break in spite of walkouts by members of Unite union. About 1,400 airport security guards are set to stage eight strikes in a dispute over pay, including during the coronation of the King.

The total number of mortgages on the market has topped 5,000 for the first time since May last year, according to a financial information website. But while the choice of products is widening, mortgage rates have been climbing, pushing up the cost of borrowing. Moneyfacts counted 5,146 residential mortgage options available in April, breaching 5,000 for the first time since there were 5,087 deals in May 2022. It was the