Speaking before the event, broadcaster and Monty Python star Sir Michael told the Press Association: “David, I think, is the most influential person in my life. Not just because of his programmes, and the nature of his programmes, and the messages he sends out about the state of the world. But the way he does it, he’s just a marvellous presenter.

Emergency services, including police officers, were called to the incident in Eastgate, Helmsley at around 6pm.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Our officers attended immediately, and as a result of information received at the scene, identified two suspects. Two boys were arrested a short time later on suspicion of arson. They have since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

“The fire is believed to have been deliberately started, and caused damage to nearby properties.

“Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident, and into a number of other fires believed to have been set deliberately in the local area recently.

“We understand the significant concern these incidents have caused in the local community, and investigations are continuing at pace.2

Anyone with information or CCTV footage who has not already spoken to police, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12260082798.

As reported by the Gazette & Herald, crews from Kirkbymoorside and Thirsk were called to an electric pole on fire which had spread to a perimeter hedge of two properties.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “A firefighter wearing breathing apparatus equipment for comfort began extinguishing the fire.

“The power board were requested to inspect the charred, overhead power lines.

“The guttering and facade to two properties had been affected by the hedge fire and crews isolated mains gas to both properties as a precaution.

“No signs of fire inside the properties were evident. A fire investigation will be conducted during daylight hours to determine a cause. Crews used a triple exterior ladder, one breathing apparatus, hose reel jets and a thermal imaging camera.”

Daniel Dubois would not to be drawn into a war of words after weighing in at a career-heavy 18st (115kg) for Saturday’s all-British heavyweight world-title fight against Fabio Wardley.

Wardley, who came in at 17st 4lb (110kg), will make the first defence of his WBO title at Manchester’s Co-op Live in a mouthwatering contest between two dangerous knockout artists.

The pair weighed in at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre before coming face-to-face in what organisers branded ‘The Cauldron’ – a circular, illuminated stage designed to intensify one final staredown in front of a live audience.

“I’m going to put him to sleep tomorrow,” said Dubois, 28, although – as he has throughout fight week – offered little beyond brief answers.

Dubois – twitching his shoulders, stretching his neck and constantly fidgeting – insisted the “talking was done”, while Wardley rolled his eyes and smiled beside him.

The 31-year-old Ipswich fighter then took aim at Dubois’ previous defeats by Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk.

“He does vary but some performances he’s done well,” Wardley said.

“He didn’t do well against Usyk. Once you’ve opened that door and shown that bit of your character, it leaves people like me to expose it.”

Cries of “Oh Fabio Wardley” rang around the venue from several hundred supporters – most backing the champion – as Wardley raised his arms and urged them to increase the volume during an otherwise uneventful face-off.

The National Lottery offered the chance to win £54m in tonight’s game. The EuroMillions draw takes place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The EuroMillions jackpot will be claimed by players who pick five correct numbers from one to 50 as well as two Lucky Star numbers from one to 12.

The Thunderball draw also took place tonight. The winner will claim £500,000 if they match five numbers from one to 39 as well as the all-important Thunderball number from one to 14.

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There is no doubt Manchester United have given Bruno Fernandes a push to get this award.

United have been playing up Fernandes’ claims and also ensured the Portugal playmaker was promoted through some recent media engagements.

However, this would have been pointless had Fernandes not delivered at a time in the season when United needed him to deliver.

In October, when Fernandes spoke about qualification for the Champions League, few thought it was likely.

In January, when technical director Jason Wilcox told the United squad that was the aim despite Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, it seemed a tall order.

That they have achieved it with three matches to spare and could yet end the campaign nearer in points terms to the eventual champions than in any other season since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement 13 years ago, owes a huge amount to Fernandes.

Since returning from a rare injury against Burnley, Sunday’s victory over Liverpool was only the third match out of 16 in all competitions when Fernandes has not either scored a goal or created one.

His performances across the season have been consistently high and worthy of wider recognition.

Twelve months ago, when the debate over Fernandes’ United future raged, the question being asked was simply this: where would they be without him? The suspicion was they would have been much closer to relegation than they actually were.

The same could be asked now. The answer? They surely would not be looking forward to a Champions League return.

The household names had been absent from their normal slots on the radio station

Five top presenters from local radio station U105 are to leave the airwaves after a shock announcement tonight.

Linda Cullen, Denise Watson, Rick Nugent, Stephen Woods, and David Johnson are all set to depart after being missing from our airwaves for several weeks. There has been speculation that talks were being held as part of a possible takeover.

It’s believed the five and bosses could not agree terms in new contract negotiations.

In a short statement on Friday May 8 the station said: “We wanted to update listeners that Denise Watson, David Johnson, Linda Cullen, Rick Nugent and Stephen Woods are leaving the U105 schedule, as we have been unable to reach mutually agreeable terms for new contracts.

“We would like to thank Denise, David, Linda, Rick and Stephen for their significant contribution to U105, we know they will be missed by many listeners. We wish them all the very best for the future.”

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Last time Sverre Nypan faced Manchester United he was strutting his stuff as football’s next big thing during a pre-season clash in 2024.

Nypan was only 17 at the time, but he was already a first team starter for his then club Rosenborg and delivered an assured performance at Old Trafford.

A little under two years and a £12.5million move to Manchester City later and Nypan was back in action against United. He lined up for the Blues Under-21s side in the Premier League 2 play-off semi-final, playing off Mahamadou Sangare in attacking midfield role.

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It’s a big summer for Nypan, who was on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough in the first half of the season but returned to City in the winter window to continue his progress under the watchful eye of Pep Guardiola and the Academy staff.

The 19-year-old was with the first team at Wembley when the Blues won the Carabao Cup and was on the pitch and involved in the celebrations after the game. He is held in high regard by the club, who have faith in a talent that was wanted by many of Europe’s big-hitters before signing for City.

His pricetag reflects the ability that is clearly there and he showcased some of it during the defeat to United on Friday night at the Joie Stadium even if not everything went to plan.

With City a goal to the good early on, the Norwegian sidefooted wide of the target when clean through, while shortly after he didn’t quite get his pass away to Reigan Heskey when leading a counter-attack.

But he was calm and composed on the ball and adept at finding space in the final third. He fashioned a chance for himself late in the first half but screwed his shot wide before only a superb finger-tip save from United keeper William Murdock on the stroke of half-time kept him from getting on the scoresheet.

Nypan’s work-rate was noticeable too. The last action of the first 45 was the midfielder clearing his lines after tracking back to help thwart a United attack.

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The teenager continued to press well from the front as City chased a way back into the contest, having fallen 3-1 down by half-time and 4-1 shortly after. The Blues did find an immediate response from Sangare and set up a grandstand finish when Samba scored again with eight minutes to play but couldn’t force a leveller.

That ends the Under-21 campaign, and Nypan is likely to begin next season with City’s first team in Asia for pre-season. He’ll hope for another summer chance to showcase his skills.

Shaw looks set to leave City this summer after talks stalled over a new contract.

Chelsea, who won six titles in a row before City’s recent success, are favourites to sign Shaw, who previously had no desire to leave the club.

But a breakdown in communications led to her exploring other options and Chelsea are understood to have offered at least one more year on a contract than City were willing to agree to.

Reports suggest Chelsea are ready to pay Shaw up to £1m a year and while boss Sonia Bompastor gave no hint as to whether Shaw’s future lying with the club, she admitted in a news conference on Thursday that signing a number nine is high on the Blues’ priority list.

Speaking on Friday, City manager Andree Jeglertz said: “I still hope she’s signing a new contract with Manchester City, definitely, but that’s more of a discussion for the player and for people at the club.

“Right now, the most important thing is to enjoy our player, and she’s here to compete with us, and do everything she can.”

City face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday (15:30 BST), with the winner playing either Liverpool or Brighton at Wembley on 31 May.