Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.
Sources stressed it was a precautionary move for the 84-year-old former Manchester United manager, and not an emergency situation.
Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a glittering reign, watches the club’s games from the directors’ box.
No further update has been provided on his condition after his admission to hospital.
Ethiopian athlete Abay Alemu was first past the post in today’s event
16:41, 03 May 2026Updated 16:48, 03 May 2026
Ethiopian long-distance runner Abay Alemu claimed victory at the 44th Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon earlier today by only a split second with a lung-busting finishing straight sprint.
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More than 23,000 thousand people ran or jogged in the 44th Belfast City Marathon. The event started at Stormont Estate and finished in Ormeau Park with an array of entertainment provided to support the spectators and visitors.
An event spokesperson said: “It was a great day for athletes across the island of Ireland and beyond, congratulations to Abay Alemu winning the 44th Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon in a time of 2:16:23 with second place winner Teadese Mamo right beside in a time of 2:16:24. Third place was Abera Ketema in a time of 2:17:38.
“For the ladies, Aziza Alaoui Selsouli came in first in a time of 2:38:00. In second place, Judith Storm of City of Derry Spartans finished in a time of 2:39:09 with Melissah Gibson of Ealing Eagles s third in a time of 2:42:44.
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“Congratulations also to Jayne Bleakley who won the Wheelchair Race in a time of 2:32:39. A full list of the results will be available at www.belfastcitymarathon.com on Monday May 4, 2026.”
At 9pm on BBC One, viewers can catch The Cage, which was filmed last year in Bolton town centre and nearby Tockholes. At the same time, Channel 5 will air the brand-new series Rich Wedding, Poor Wedding, showcasing the picturesque village of Edgworth and the stunning Wellbeing Farm.
Crime drama,The Cage, has been receiving excellent reviews from critics and audience members alike, describing it as one one of the sharpest shows we’ve seen for a long time.
The Wellbeing Farm (Image: Creative Camera Photography)
Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha are both ridiculously charismatic, talented and impossible to take your eyes off.
Their characters Leanne and Matty are now working together, but their partnership isn’t going particularly well – they’re actually in a blind panic because Nancy and Gary are reviewing the casino’s accounts, which could expose their nefarious activities.
Emergency services were called to Hyde Leisure Pool on Walker Lane after a child got into difficulty in the water and was taken to Tameside General Hospital
17:49, 03 May 2026Updated 17:50, 03 May 2026
A child has been rushed to hospital after emergency services responded to an incident at a swimming pool in Hyde this afternoon.
The alarming episode unfolded at Hyde Leisure Pool on Walker Lane on Sunday (May 3).
The Manchester Evening News understands that emergency crews were scrambled to the scene following reports that a child had got into difficulty in the water.
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Eyewitnesses reported that the pool was cleared of swimmers as paramedics raced to assist. One individual told the M.E.N. they witnessed ambulance crews carrying out CPR at the scene, reports the Manchester Evening News.
It is believed the child was conscious when taken to hospital for further assessment following being pulled from the water.
A North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) spokesperson said: “We received a call for a child in cardiac arrest at Active Hyde and several NWAS resources were dispatched to the scene, in which a patient was then taken to Tameside General Hospital.”
Active Tameside, which runs the leisure facility, has also been approached for comment.
Iran’s latest 14-point proposal to the United States calls for all issues between the two countries to be resolved within 30 days – Donald Trump says “they have not yet paid a big enough price”
Adam Schreck and Melanie Lidman
17:34, 03 May 2026Updated 17:34, 03 May 2026
Iran is calling on Donald Trump to end the war in 30 days with a new 14-point proposal, according to Iranian state-linked media.
Tehran’s latest proposal to the United States calls for all outstanding issues between the two nations to be resolved within 30 days, and seeks a permanent end to the conflict rather than a simple extension of the existing ceasefire.
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US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed doubt it would lead to a deal, saying “they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years” since the Islamic Revolution.
Iran’s 14-point proposal calls for a full cessation of hostilities, rather than merely prolonging the truce. The proposal, a direct rebuttal to the US nine-point plan, also demands that Washington lift sanctions on Tehran, end the naval blockade, withdraw its forces from the region and halt all military activity, including Israel’s operations in Lebanon, according to the semi-official Nour News agency, which maintains close ties to the country’s security apparatus.
There was no mention in those reports, however, of Iran’s nuclear program and its enriched uranium, long the central issue in tensions with the US.
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Iran delivered its response via a Pakistani intermediary, the news agency reported. Pakistan has previously hosted talks between Iran and the United States.
Pakistan’s prime minister, foreign minister and army chief are continuing to drive negotiations forward and urging both Washington and Tehran to engage in direct dialogue, according to two Pakistani officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Trump rejected a previous Iranian proposal earlier this week as the fragile three-week ceasefire holds. Today, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held discussions with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al Busaidi, who facilitated earlier rounds of negotiations between the US and Iran prior to the current bout of hostilities.
The US also put forward a fresh proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas trade normally flows.
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Iran’s deputy parliament speaker declared on Sunday that Iran “will not back down from our position on the Strait of Hormuz, and it will not return to its prewar conditions.” Ali Nikzad, who holds no decision-making authority in parliament, delivered the remarks during a visit to port installations on Iran’s strategically important Larak Island, situated near the strait’s narrowest point.
“The Strait of Hormuz belongs to the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he said, adding that the country was working to compensate businesses and property damaged during the war, and that Trump’s blockade plan was certain to fail.
Iran effectively shut the strait by attacking and threatening ships after the U.S. and Israel launched a war on February 28. Tehran subsequently offered some ships safe passage via routes nearer to its coastline, imposing fees at times. The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports since 13th April, cutting off Tehran’s oil revenues.
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Yousef Pezeshkian, son and adviser to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, posted on Telegram that both the United States and the Islamic Republic consider themselves the victor in the conflict and remain unwilling to concede ground.
North Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to motorists after a vehicle has broken down on the A171, close to Pond Hill and Fylingdales, today (May 3).
The road serves as the main route between Whitby and Scarborough, with this coinciding with the Whitby Goth Weekend over the bank holiday weekend.
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It has broken down in a live lane in the southbound carriageway, with the county’s police stating that whilst the road is the national speed limit, the vehicle is in an area where traffic signs suggest reducing your speed.
“Officers are with the vehicle, and arranging to get it moved, however, please take care when driving and be prepared for delays,” said a spokesperson for the force.
Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to football as he started for Monaco against Metz at the weekend and the former Manchester United star has opened up on his mental turmoil
Paul Pogba has opened up on his mental difficulties as he attempted to find a way back into football. The French midfielder has endured a nightmare time of things since leaving Old Trafford.
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Injuries ruined his return to former club Juventus, Pogba making just 12 appearances for the Italian side. He was then provisionally banned in September 2023 after failing a routine drugs test.
Pogba was hit with a four-year ban from the game but that was eventually reduced to 18 months. Now 33, Pogba has attempted to get his career back on track with French side Monaco.
But it has not gone to plan so far, with the midfielder having made just six appearances for his new employers, with injuries having kept him on the sidelines. Having finally made his first start since his ban, Pogba has spoken candidly about how tough he has found his time away from the pitch.
Speaking with Ligue 1 Plus, he said: “Honestly, there were times when I was like, ‘That’s it, it’s getting on my nerves.’ I do everything, I come, I’m here, and it doesn’t stop, it just keeps going.
“I was thinking, ‘What more do I have to do to avoid all this?’ And actually, it’s about time and patience. You have to have the patience to keep going and not give up.”
Pogba has praised those around him for helping him through the tough times. He added: “I was lucky to have people around me, whether it was my family or close friends, who would say to me, ‘What are you talking about?’ When I see the messages, whether on social media or when I arrive at the stadiums, they applaud.”
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Pogba’s future remains up in the air. He has just over a year remaining on his contract at the Stade Louis II but he has vowed that simply starting a game will not satisfy him,
He said: “I can’t stop here. I want to give that love and joy back to the people.”
Speaking earlier this season, Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro admitted talks would be held over his future. He said: “Paul, first of all, was about performance. It is about performance, the first step.
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“Paul is a very talented player with a different tier than we are used to having in Ligue 1. He’s coming back from two years without playing – We knew that the challenge to bring him back would be high.
“Of course that he brings also an impact in terms of visibility to the league, to AS Monaco, commercial revenues, all of this. But as we all know, the player must be on the pitch performing for everything to work well. At the end, we started this process in the summer with a very high expectation.”
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Police were called to a home in Bristol at 6.17am after reports of a domestic incident – however the explosion took place before officers could arrive
17:06, 03 May 2026Updated 17:06, 03 May 2026
Bristol: Police statement after two people dead in house explosion
A man and a woman have died following a house explosion in Bristol, which police confirm is being treated as ‘suspicious’.
A further three people, including a child, were injured in the incident and remain in hospital. Avon and Somerset Police Superintendent Matt Ebbs c onfirmed officers were alerted to a ‘domestic incident’ at 6.17am on Sunday (May 3).
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Before officers could arrive at the scene, an explosion reportedly took place at 6.30am. Another man, woman and child were taken to hospital to treat minor injuries. A cordon is expected to remain in place until Sunday evening.
Officers have confirmed enquiries have been made at a separate property in Speedwell, Bristol, which was linked to the man who died.
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“A cordon was put in place to protect the public and to allow inquiries to be carried out at the scene,” Superintendent Matt Ebbs said in a statement released on Sunday.
“This included specialist searches carried out by the British Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal, as a precaution. People living within the cordon were evacuated to a temporary rest centre, and we want to thank them for their ongoing cooperation and understanding.
“We fully recognise how disruptive this has been for them, and to manage expectations, we think the cordon will remain in place until at least the evening, and we’ll continue to provide updates where we can. Public safety will always be our priority and we’ll reduce the cordon as soon as it’s safe for people to return to their homes.”
At the address of the house explosion, armed officers have been spotted, while nearby residents have been evacuated to an emergency “temporary rest centre” in the nearby Snuff Mill Harvester pub.
Neighbours have reported hearing a loud “bang” early in the morning before smoke was seen billowing from one of the properties. Upon arrival, Avon and Somerset Police set up a white tent at the scene, while the cordon was later widened to include the corner of Froomshaw Road.
One resident, who has since been taken to the Harvester pub, said he heard a loud “bang” at around 6.30am and went outside, but was told to “get inside” by armed officers. He added that neighbours saw smoke billowing from one of the houses.
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“A cordon remains in place while emergency services respond to an incident in Bristol,” Avon and Somerset police said in a previous statement. ” An explosion was reported at a residential address in Sterncourt Road at about 6.30am today (Sunday 3 May).
“The cause of the incident is being treated as suspicious, and a major incident has been declared. Two adults have died at the address and their families have been updated. Emergency services are following well-rehearsed plans in response to this incident.
“Our enquiries are at an early stage, but at this point we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. The cordon has been put in place as a precaution to help keep the public safe. People living within that cordon are therefore being evacuated to a temporary rest centre. There is not believed to be any significant damage to other properties.
“Officers are also carrying out enquiries at a property in Speedwell linked to this incident. Given the recent change to the UK threat level, we would like to reassure the public from the outset we are not treating this as a suspected terrorist incident.
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“We ask people not to speculate around the circumstances and continue to encourage the public to avoid the area while emergency services respond to this incident.”
Nick Cannonshares a son and a daughter with pop icon Marah Carey (Picture: Getty Images)
American comedian, rapper and actor Nick Cannon has revealed a controversial ‘double-standard’ when it comes to parenting the twins he shares with ex Mariah Carey.
Cannon, 45, is the father of 15-year-old Moroccan and Monroe, who were born during his eight-year marriage with the singer, 57.
Since then, they have continued to co-parent their twins, with son and daughter reportedly spending equal time with both parents.
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In a new podcast interview, Cannon has revealed what that looks like, sharing insight into his approach to parenting a son and daughter.
In doing so, the father of 12 revealed a shocking double-standard when it comes to monitoring their dating lives.
Cannon and Carey married in 2008 (Picture: WireImage)
Cannon has spoken of his approach to parenting (Picture: Getty Images)
In an episode of The TMZ Podcast, Cannon revealed that, while son Moroccan had begun dating, daughter Monroe was not allowed to do the same.
‘My son been dating and I’ve allowed it,’ he told host Towanda Robinson.
However, when she asked whether his daughter was allowed the same privilege, he responded in the negative.
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‘No, absolutely not,’ he said.
Acknowledging that this was a ‘double-standard,’ he maintained that he is ‘more protective of my daughter because there’s things out there that I have to protect my daughter from.’
He added: ‘Like, as we know, there’s certain types of individuals that you want to keep your daughter away from. My son, it’s a different conversation when he’s going out into the dating world.’
Cannon and Carey were married for less than 10 years (Picture: Getty Images)
Remarking that it would be his ‘worst nightmare,’ should someone hurt Monroe, Cannon said that he was ‘going to jail,’ if anyone were to put their hands on his daughter.
Asked when Monroe will be allowed to date, he shared that he and his daughter had ‘made a deal.’
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‘If she can explain to me what’s going to happen on these dates, then she can go,’ he said.
He also said that her brother would be expected to join his sister on her dates, telling Robinson that Monroe ‘ain’t going one-on-one with no little b*****d anywhere.’
With Monroe quickly approaching college years, the comedian acknowledged that her time away would be ‘out of my control.’
However, he said that if she can ‘explain it to me’ then he would be open to a dialogue with his daughter.
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Cannon has hosted the USA version of The Masked Singer since 2019 Picture: Getty Images)
Cannon’s comments were met with stern criticism online, with Nicole asking on X whether this was ‘protection or double standards.’
luhgeno agreed, pointing out that ‘you can’t overprotect one and underprepare the other’, describing it as ‘how situations get created.’
‘Shouldn’t you be equally protective to your kids?’ asked eternallockets.
ZahavaEliza called the situation ‘pathetic,’ while Raiiydiin branded it ‘f*****g weird.’
Meanwhile, Bradlee98 joined a host of voices accusing the Nickelodeon All That star of ‘keeping [his daughter] away from men like him.’
Cannon has welcomed ten more children since his split from Carey (Picture: Getty Images)
Following his split with Mariah, Cannon went on to father Golden Saigon, Rise Messiah and Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell, followed by Zion, Zillion and Beautiful Zeppelin with Abby De La Rosa.
Scott went on to give birth to their daughter, Halo, the following year.
He also shares baby Onyx with LaNisha Cole, and Legendary Love with Selling Sunset star Bre Tiesi.
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On plans for a 13th child, he told People Magazine: ‘There’s no plans on the horizon as of yet,’ adding: ‘It’s so funny – everybody’s always trying to get me to have more kids. It’s like, 12 ain’t enough?’
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The 84-year-old, a regular attendee at matches both home and away, who was pictured on social media meeting guests at the ground, reportedly sought precautionary medical attention before the scheduled 3.30pm kick-off.
There were conflicting reports about the nature of his treatment, with some suggesting he was checked in an ambulance on site and others saying he was taken to hospital.
“I sat down with Alex, just the two of us in the room. And I said, ‘Look, the club isn’t where you may think it is. It is spending more than it’s earning and we’re going to finish up in some difficulties. Honestly, we can’t really afford to continue to pay you £2m a year,” Ratcliffe told an interviewer.
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