The hit ITV gameshow returned for a 36th series on Sunday (April 26), with Jeremy Clarkson once again taking on the role as host.

The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter has described the new series as “exceptionally exciting”, and after the first episode, we can see why.

Quiz enthusiast becomes seventh winner on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Only six other UK contestants have ever won the £1 million prize on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Retired IT analyst Roman Dubowski became the seventh, winning the £1 million jackpot on Sunday night’s episode.

Mr Dubowski, a quiz enthusiast who lives just outside Stockport, said the victory felt “unreal” and revealed he celebrated the life-changing win with “a cup of tea.”

Mr Dubowski said: “It felt unreal. It didn’t feel like the real world, almost, this isn’t where I expected to be.

“It didn’t sink in until later. I did sort of go home quietly, to be honest, I didn’t get drunk – I had to have a cup of tea.

“I think it was just sitting in a quiet room and letting it all sink in, and thinking about what happened in the previous 24 hours.”

After the show, the first person he told was his sister, who was “absolutely thrilled.”

Planning to buy a new house, Mr Dubowski also hopes to travel with his winnings, naming New Zealand and South America among possible destinations.

He said he will share some of the money with his niece and nephew.

Would you have answered the £1 million question correctly?

The crucial £1 million question was: “Used since 1876, which trademarked logo is described in the James Joyce novel Ulysses and depicted in works by Manet and Picasso?”

The options were Bass Ale, The Famous Grouse, Coca-Cola, and Stella Artois.

Mr Dubowski chose to use his 50/50 lifeline before choosing Bass Ale.

He said he felt confident immediately: “When it came up… I thought, I think I know this straight away.”

He recalled seeing the Manet painting A Bar at the Folies-Bergère at The Courtauld Gallery in London, and “distinctly” remembered the red triangle, the symbol of Bass beer.

Despite confidently winning the £1 million, earlier questions nearly saw Mr Dubowski leave empty-handed.

One question asked what is mixed with vinegar, mustard, and oil to make a basic mayonnaise: plain flour, salted butter, egg yolk, or double cream.

Cooking is one of Mr Dubowski’s weak points, so he was forced to use the ‘ask the audience’ lifeline, with 93 per cent correctly choosing egg yolk.

Mr Dubowski “always” wanted to appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

A long-time fan of the show, Mr Dubowski said he had “always” wanted to appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

He first applied during Chris Tarrant’s time as host but received no reply.

Another application after lockdown was also unsuccessful.

He said: “Then in October last year, I suddenly saw an advertisement, or something online saying they’re recruiting for new competitors again.

“I thought oh, might as well try again, got nothing to lose, and just from that sort of casual opening, it ended up with the top prize.

“So I’m just happy I did it really.”

For other quizzers considering applying, Mr Dubowski recommended the book A To Z of Everything by Trevor Montague.

Previous winners on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Before Mr Dubowski, only six other UK contestants have won the £1 million prize on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?:

• Donald Fear (2020)
• Judith Keppel (2000)
• David Edwards (2001)
• Robert Brydges (2001)
• Pat Gibson (2004)
• Ingram Wilcox (2006)

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EXCLUSIVE: Fulton MacGregor said he did not know why the SNP failed to include a commitment for kindergarten in their manifesto.

An SNP candidate has broken ranks by criticising his party’s manifesto on education.

Fulton MacGregor said he was “disappointed” the SNP did not back the introduction of kindergarten, which would raise the age a child starts school.

He also called for the abolition of primary one tests introduced by John Swinney when was Cabinet Secretary for Education.

SNP members backed a kindergarten-stage for younger children at their party conference in 2022.

However, no mention was made of kindergarten when the SNP unveiled their Holyrood manifesto this month.

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MacGregor, an SNP MSP for ten years who is standing for re-election, said at a hustings organised by the Upstart charity:

“Perhaps before I come to what’s in in the SNP manifesto, I will address the issue of kindergarten, of course, which is the main issue that Upstart exists to promote and put on record, which I don’t mind doing, my disappointment that the SNP manifesto does not include a commitment to kindergarten in this parliamentary term.”

He added: “This is despite my own personal best efforts to try and get it there, and I know actually the cabinet Secretary for Education and the outgoing minister Natalie Don both also were supportive of that as well.

“I think it should be recognised, though, that a kindergarten stage is SNP party policy, which I’m very pleased about and just because it isn’t in the manifesto does not mean that it isn’t something that can be taken up in the next parliamentary session.”

Journalist Lesley Riddoch, who chaired the hustings, told MacGregor his criticism was “astonishingly honest” and asked what the SNP’s problem was with the policy.

He replied: “The honest answer is I don’t know.”

MacGregor, who is standing in Coatbridge and Chryston, also said: “I think perhaps it’s maybe not seen as being as of an urgent concern as other areas.”

On primary school testing, a policy defended by Swinney, he said: “I’ve been an outspoken critic of testing at P1.”

He continued: “I just don’t think that they should exist at all. I don’t think that it’s one of these things that you can make better, you can make less intensive.

He also said: “But they just really shouldn’t be happening. And I don’t mind saying that. That could be seen as quite strong, but I do think that we should take the opportunity early in this next parliamentary session, hopefully under an SNP government again, to get rid of them rather than trying to dilute them. They should just go.”

MacGregor also said he is “not a fan” of homework at a primary school level.

In 2018, Swinney as Education Secretary rejected calls to axe P1 tests:

“Frankly many of the criticisms from opposition politicians have ranged from ill-informed to hypocritical.

“Some opposition politicians are now proposing to scrap P1 assessments.

“To do this would be deeply irresponsible, and parents would quite rightly never forgive any politician who puts party politics ahead of the educational interests of their children.”

This year, that day marked the 30th anniversary of the St George’s CE Primary School in Westhoughton with a special reunion with former staff and governors being invited to celebrate the milestone.

The day was capped of by a church service in the school’s on-site church, which on weekends is used by people from around Westhoughton as their local place of worship.

Pictures from the church service (Image: James Young)

School headteacher James Young said: “It’s been a lovely day, but very busy!

“The service will be all about celebrating St George’s Day and celebrating 30 years of the school.

“We try and focus on out motto, which is all about loving life. It comes from John 10:10 – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

The library, opened in 2024 (Image: Dan Dougherty)

St George’s CE Primary School moved from its previous home on Hart Common in 1996, as the previous building – which had been there for 125 years – was no longer fit for purpose.

It was at this point that Hart Common School, as it had previously been known, became St George’s CE School.

The library was opened in 2024 by poet Levi Tafari (Image: Dan Dougherty)

“We came from Hart Common with 100 children,” said Jackie Goodwin, who was a governor at the time of the transition – and still is today.

“The old building wasn’t fit for purpose anymore – it was too small.

“We took the original stained glass windows with us when we made the transition, as well as the wooden plaques with the names of people who died in the war, so there is continuity between this building and the old one.”

Extracts from the 1879 logbook of the original Hart Common School (Image: James Young)

Dave Smith currently a ‘foundation governor’ on the board of the school, was also a governor at the time of the transition.

“I’ve got a connection with school as all three of my children went here and they all did really well,” said Dave.

“The old building was just too small and not suitable – this one is very light and bright.

Hart Common School had been in place for 125 years, across which period they only had five headteachers, said Mr Smith.

A celebration poster from the children of St George’s (Image: Dan Dougherty)

“When you got that job you didn’t leave it!” he said.

Mr Smith added: “When the old school was set up Hart Common was just a small collection of houses, but as Westhoughton grew it made sense to move to a bigger building.”

One of the most striking things about St George’s CE School is the sense of community they have managed to foster.

Many former teachers still keep in contact with current staff, and many children are children of former pupils.

Picture of the previous school building at Hart Common (Image: James Young)

“There are a lot children here that are now on their second or third generation,” said former headteacher Simon Bramwell, who was visiting for the occasion.

“Ms Fairbanks, who teaches here now, used to be a pupil.”

Marilyn Sweet was a reception teacher at St George’s at the time of the transition, having spent 15 years at Hart Common before it moved.

“It was a good name for the children, because I could say ‘I’m Sweet now, but if you misbehave I’ll turn sour!” Marilyn said.

She played a very active role in school life during her tenure, even designing the school’s original logo.

“I have very fond memories of the place,” she said, “and being here again is bringing back more and more.

30th anniversary cake (Image: James Young)

“This used to be my classroom, but everything has moved!”

The back room that we were in had recently been redecorated and was not currently being used as a classroom.

After a tour of the school, the children gathered in the main hall for their St George’s day service.

Bridlington and Filey Coastguard rescue teams were sent to Thornwick Bay in Flamborough around 12.30pm yesterday (Sunday, April 26).

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A manual rescue operation was hampered by a scene the coastguard described as “a narrow knife-edge pinnacle, with sheer drops either side and no safe option for a rope rescue.”

A spokesperson for Bridlington Coastguard rescue team said: “The call was made to request a rescue helicopter.

“In a tense and highly skilled manoeuvre, the aircraft arrived on scene and carried out a low-level winch, carefully lowering the winchman onto the precarious ledge.

“The casualty was secured in a rescue strop and lifted to safety.

“The helicopter then landed at a site prepared by coastguard teams, where the casualty was safely reunited with family members.

“Thankfully, despite the dramatic circumstances, the casualty escaped injury just very cold after the ordeal.”

Thousands of runners, including a host of famous faces, crossed the London Marathon finish line on Sunday, amid warm temperatures, with many punching the air in triumph on the Mall. Among the notable participants were Wicked actor Cynthia Erivo and former England cricket captain Sir Alastair Cook.

Cynthia Erivo achieved a new personal best, completing the 26.2-mile course in approximately three hours and 21 minutes, significantly improving on her 2022 time of three hours and 35 minutes. After her arduous run, the Oscar-nominated star, visibly exhausted, was helped to a seat before speaking to the media.

Reflecting on her experience, Erivo shared: “There was a little rough moment where I thought it was never going to make it, but then I found a little bit of strength. I’m here, and I feel really proud.” Despite her early 5am start for the marathon, Erivo was scheduled to perform all 23 roles in Dracula at the Noel Coward Theatre in London on Monday evening. “It’s at 7.30pm, so I should be fine,” she quipped, adding: “I may be a little slower than usual.”

When asked about the potential for the London Marathon to be held over two days in the future, Erivo commented: “It would be amazing. I may be just watching next year, though.” She expressed her love for running, explaining that it allows her to “zone out” and “just be me”, providing a moment to “centre… I get to think about the things that I want to think about, zone out for a second, meditate for a second”.

The distinctive Peppa Pig theme tune heralded the arrival of children’s TV character Daddy Pig at the finish line, accompanied by “The Body Coach” Joe Wicks. The pair completed the course in five hours and 51 minutes, running in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society, following a storyline in Peppa Pig that revealed George Pig is moderately deaf.

Post-race, Wicks conveyed his immense pride in Daddy Pig, praising his dedication to training and his impressive performance despite the warm conditions. He noted the crowd’s reaction: “It’s lovely when people say ‘Joe!’ and give me a little cheer, but 99 per cent of it was ‘Daddy Pig, give us a wave!’, kids smiling, kids getting excited. So I rode off the energy of Daddy Pig today, and it was great.”

When questioned about other animated characters he might like to run alongside, Wicks responded: “Who can top Daddy Pig? There aren’t many people… maybe one day, when Peppa’s older, she might run with me as well.” He also addressed social media speculation regarding Daddy Pig’s identity, stating that while social media has been “great at stirring up conspiracies… Daddy Pig is a pig and that is it. There’s no human being involved”.

Sir Alastair Cook, upon finishing his race, declared the finish line as his favourite part. “Apart from that, just seeing the number of people that come out,” he added. He found a moment of personal joy at the 20-mile mark: “I’d just say, seeing my little boy (Jack) and my family at around about the 20-mile mark, it didn’t inspire me to run any faster, because I was done, but it was nice to see his face.”

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Comparing the marathon to his cricketing career, Sir Alastair remarked: “Cricket’s easy. When you’ve finished, when you’re not very good, you cash out and sit down. There’s no hiding place here.”

Other notable finishers on Sunday included BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth, F1 driver Sebastian Vettel, former Arsenal and Wales footballer Aaron Ramsey and former British women’s tennis No 1 Laura Robson.

Fire crews raced to the home on Sunday afternoon.

A huge fire has torn through a house near Aberdeen. Emergency services were called to a property on Coronation Road in Peterculter, on the outskirts of Aberdeen, at around 2pm on Sunday.

Footage of the blaze showed thick black smoke billowing from the front door of the house and rising through the property’s roof. Sirens could be heard in the distance as neighbours stood watching on the pavement in disbelief.

A number of fire crews were sent to the scene and spent a few hours bringing the fire under control

It is unknown if anyone was injured in the blaze. The property is understood to have suffered significant damage.

Speaking to The Courier, one onlooker said: “The roof has caved in and the whole house seems to have been destroyed.

“I think firefighters are now trying to stop the fire from spreading into the neighbouring house.

“It must be horrible for the owners – a nightmare.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland were contacted for comment.

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A study by Age UK reveals that early experiences in physical education are discouraging thousands of people aged 50 to 65 from staying active.

The figures show half of people in the North West dreaded PE lessons in childhood, and more than half a million now feel put off sport for life as a result.

The findings come as part of Age UK’s new campaign, Act Now, Age Better, which aims to inspire midlifer’s to get active for a healthier later life.

Lauren McKechnie, chief executive of Age UK Bolton, said: “Being physically active is one of the most powerful things we can do for our health and happiness.

“It supports not only our physical wellbeing, but our mental health, independence, social connection and sense of purpose—benefits that ripple far beyond the individual.

“When people are supported to move more, everyone wins.”

Senior couple jogging in a park (Image: Getty Images)

The campaign brings together more than 40 national sport and activity partners, including British Cycling, Badminton England and England Netball, to help reintroduce exercise in a more inclusive and supportive way, reflecting changes over the past 30 to 40 years.

Age UK Bolton is backing the campaign and offering a variety of activities as part of its Strength and Balance programme and other community sessions.

Ms McKechnie added: “At Age UK Bolton, we have a specialist Strength and Balance offer, alongside a variety of community-based sessions—from gentle dance to tai chi—helping people to stay active in ways that feel accessible and enjoyable.

“What truly sets Bolton apart, however, is the strength of our partnership approach.”

She highlighted the charity’s work with Bolton Council, Active Bolton, and Bolton Wanderers in the Community to create a “broad, inclusive and accessible range of opportunities” for older adults.

She said: “Together, we are creating the conditions for people to stay well, connected and independent for longer.”

The research also found that 42 per cent of people in the target age group feel anxious about joining a sports group or class at their age.

However, there remains a high level of interest, with 23 per cent of midlifers saying they would be motivated by age-specific classes, 19 per cent wanting more beginner-only sessions, and 16 per cent interested in making new friends through activities.

Individuals engaging in a vibrant fitness session, performing dumbbell exercises in a well-lit gym, promoting health, endurance, and teamwork in a lively and motivational environment. (Image: Kaspi Creative Inc.)

The campaign features support from sports and media personalities including Dame Kelly Holmes, Sally Gunnell, Dame Denise Lewis, and Gabby Logan.

Dame Kelly Holmes said: “The benefits of sport and exercise are endless.

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re a professional athlete competing on a world stage, or a busy parent who has just managed to carve out a few hours for yourself one evening a week to head along to your local netball group.

“It’s about self-care, making new connections, feeling team spirit, supporting mental health, getting outside and feeling strong and capable for as long as possible.

“Age UK’s Act Now, Age Better campaign is a fantastic reminder of all those things and how important they can be for someone in midlife who is looking to increase their chances of living a better later life.

“It might feel like a small thing, or a task that can be shoved to the bottom of a never-ending to-do list, but trust me – it can make a world of difference.”

The campaign will run throughout the summer, with many partners offering free taster sessions and resources to help people try new activities in a welcoming environment.

More information about the Act Now, Age Better campaign can be found at www.ageuk.org.uk/actnow.

Rhiannon Wilkinson, head of Ashville College, is in the running for Headteacher of the Year (Independent) at the 2026 Tes Schools Awards, widely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the education sector.

Her leadership has helped the college reach the Sunday Times Parent Power top 10 independent schools in the North.

Ms Wilkinson said: “Thanks to the home-grown skills and talents of all our staff and pupils, Ashville continues to grow, innovate and be forward-thinking.

“There is no shortage of inspiration in schools and their people across the UK, so I am thrilled that the Ashville name will be represented on the national stage at such prestigious awards.”

She is the only nominee in the North of England.

Ashville College also achieved record-breaking A-level results for the second consecutive year.

Greg Styles, Ashville College’s chairman of governors, said: “The combination of Rhiannon’s skills in strategic thinking and practical business innovation is something I have found to be quite unique in the education sector.

“Her visionary leadership has created the ‘new’ Ashville for the future, and she deserves to be recognised on the national stage.”

Cameron Norrie set up a first meeting with Jannik Sinner after battling into the fourth round of the Madrid Open.

While Norrie has faced Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on multiple occasions, he oddly has never previously taken on world number one Sinner.

That will change at the Caja Magica on Tuesday when the British number one will bid to halt Sinner’s 19-match winning streak and make the quarter-finals in Madrid for the first time.

“I’ve never played him, which is crazy,” Norrie told Sky Sports. “I’m excited to play him but every time we practise he rips me up and smokes me.

“He’s really confident, probably the most confident player in tennis right now. I’m going to take it to him, I’m just going to play my game, play the ball in front of me.”

Having survived a near three-hour battle against Tomas Machac in the second round, Norrie managed to see off big-serving Argentinian Thiago Agustin Tirante in straight sets, coming through 7-5 7-6 (5).

“It was tricky,” said Norrie after the contest on the Caja Magica’s third court.

“I hadn’t played in the stadium courts yet, not even in practice, so it was a little bit different returning and it was tough to get the range.

“I had to go back because his serve was kicking so, so much. His first serve is an absolute rocket, as we expected, but I managed to dig deep when I needed to and played well in the big moments, and that was the difference.”

It was a contest of few chances but Norrie converted his third opportunity to break in the 12th game of the opening set with a backhand winner and then clinched his first match point in a nervy second-set tie-break.

Tirante, ranked 75, sent down a serve measured at 149 miles per hour in the sixth game but was unable to create any break points on the Norrie serve.

Man Utd youngster Shea Lacey scored in the U21s’ 3-2 win against Sunderland in the Premier League 2 playoff on Sunday.

Manchester United coach Adam Lawrence heaped praise on youngster Shea Lacey after his goal against Sunderland on Sunday. United’s Under-21s won 3-2 against Sunderland to seal their place in the Premier League 2 play-off quarter-finals.

Lacey scored United’s third goal of the game at Leigh Sports Village and had a hand in Jack Fletcher’s strike. The 19-year-old is now seen as a first-team player, but still drops down to U21 level for minutes.

Ruben Amorim handed Lacey his senior debut against Aston Villa in December, and the academy prospect was given two appearances from the bench by Darren Fletcher during his caretaker stint.

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U21 interim boss Lawrence spoke to the Manchester Evening News about Lacey’s display against Sunderland, saying: “I thought overall it was a really good performance. I think if you’re looking at Shea in this recent period, I think he’s playing with a lot of maturity.

“And you can see that training with the first-team players and being around their programme consistently is definitely helping him in a lot of areas of his game. His all-round performances today in terms of the consistency of his levels.

“There are always going to be a couple of bits around his decision-making and maybe being reliable in certain situations, but on the whole, I thought it was a really, really good performance. He got his goal, and he looked like a real threat at the top end of the pitch.”

Lacey has physically matured and has overcome a challenging period marked by minor injuries. “Credit to all the staff who work behind the scenes in terms of managing him, all the sports science and medical staff, just in terms of where he’s gotten himself to, and then naturally, he’s a young man and maturing all the time as well,” added Lawrence.

“Sometimes we forget he is a young man and he’s going through those years of growth. But in terms of that maturity, it’s something we’ve definitely seen an improvement with on and off the pitch, so hopefully he will continue to build on that and take confidence from it.”

Lawrence was pleased with his side’s display against Sunderland, but said there were lessons to be learned after the Mackems came back into the contest when United had a two-goal lead.

“Sunderland are a good side, and I thought they played some good stuff, but I think the biggest lesson in terms of the team stuff is when we’ve got those two goal leads, so we’ve gone 2-1 and we’ve gone 3-1 today, and we had that similar one with the Real Madrid game we were 2-0 up,” he said.

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“You then give the opposition moments and in terms of the decision-making and the quality of the moments, then you give the opposition an opportunity, they take it and then you turn the game edgy.

“So, in all honesty, in the last part of the game, they could have scored, and it could have gone to extra time. We’ve managed to see the game out and obviously get the win.

“But the biggest lessons, if we want to get to the right nitty-gritty of this, would be to eradicate those mistakes and make sure that when we’ve got that two-goal lead, or a healthy lead, that we make sure that we continue with that dominance and see the game out properly.”