The Hoops landed six new signings in January, with free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain checking in after deadline day

Frank McAvennie has called on Martin O’Neill to introduce a surprise element in Celtic’s defence.

The Hoops welcomed six new signings in January, including free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who joined after the transfer deadline.

Julian Araujo and Tomas Cvancara have both made an immediate impact, while Junior Adamu kept Celtic’s Scottish Cup hopes alive with a dramatic last-minute debut goal. Joel Mvuka also joined on loan but only lasted 45 minutes in his first start.

However, one player who has slipped under the radar is Benjamin Arthur. The 20-year-old Brentford novice completed a last-minute loan move but wasn’t included in Saturday’s matchday squad against Dundee.

The English powerhouse has already drawn comparisons to Virgil van Dijk from Dundee manager Steven Pressley, who worked with the young player during his tenure as head of player development at Brentford, reports the Daily Record.

Parkhead legend Macca believes the towering centre-back – who has made three appearances for Brentford – should be thrown into the mix straight away.

Speaking on the Let Me Be Frank podcast, McAvennie said: “See these players they brought in? They are all good players and you’ve got to get them in the team because we need them.

“In my opinion, we need this boy from Brentford to come into this team because the boys are not good enough at the back – for me.

“The chances that are getting created against Celtic, I’ve never seen so many. Keeper saves them and because we win, it’s another clean sheet.

“But the chances… a good striker would’ve buried a few of them. We’re getting dominated against teams now. I don’t care how old he is, he’s 6ft 4, get him in the team.

“If he’s playing for a Premier League club, get him in the team. We brought Van Dijk up, nobody knew who he was and he went straight into the team. He was a colossus.”

McAvennie reckons the inexperienced defender should be given the nod ahead of Liam Scales, arguing the Irishman has made one too many errors.

He continued: “I think he could be a good player but he’s got to learn. How many chances have come off Liam and people have missed them?”

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Tom made repeated trips to the doctor but says his symptoms were ignored

A dad’s crippling stomach pains dismissed by a GP as the result of “drinking too many fizzy drinks” turned out to be a rare and incurable form of cancer. Tom Hayman, 28, said he was told he was probably suffering from acid reflux despite months of pain, rapid weight loss and repeated trips to the doctor.

But scans later revealed the true cause – a neuroendocrine tumour that began in his pancreas and spread to his liver. The plumber, from Warrington, Cheshire, had been feeling unwell since the summer of 2024 but claims his symptoms were repeatedly brushed aside.

He was “fobbed off” each time, being told there was “nothing to worry about” as at the time he was only 27, which his GP told him was “too young to have cancer”. His fiancée Mary Cooper, 28, said the GP even laughed at the suggestion of cancer despite seeing a “dramatic and alarming” change in Tom.

She added: “He’s a 6ft 5ins lad who loves his food – but all of a sudden, it was like he started forgetting to eat. He just didn’t want food. If he did eat, he’d get really bad stomach pains. He also started to lose a lot of weight.”

Despite fearing something was seriously wrong, Tom spent around six months going back and forth to his GP surgery with no answers. Mary said: “They were just fobbing us off with things like ‘you drink too many fizzy drinks’.”

Doctors initially suggested acid reflux – something Tom had suffered with before. Mary added: “The doctor thought it was acid reflux, but this was coming from his liver area. “I knew it wasn’t right for him to be doubled over in pain. Tom was worried it was something sinister – but the doctor laughed and said he wouldn’t have cancer at his age.”

She claims the GP suggested he undergo scans only because Tom appeared anxious. The tests, carried out at Warrington Hospital, changed everything. Mary said: “A day later, they rang to say they’d found something on his liver.”

Further tests in London confirmed the devastating diagnosis – a neuroendocrine tumour that had already spread, along with a blood clot on Tom’s liver. The couple were referred to Clatterbridge in May 2025 and have been researching treatment options ever since.

Mary said: “Tom felt like he was not being listened to and almost mocked. Hearing the word cancer was overwhelming. It was all a bit of a blur, to be honest. We were both crying and the next thing we were thinking was – how are we going to tell our family and friends?

“What is his life going to be like now? We couldn’t take in anything that was said during that appointment because our worlds had just stopped. I can’t explain the feeling. It was just sadness and anger. There was a wave of emotions.

“You think about the future and buying a house, getting married, having more children – but you’re asking whether these things are ever going to happen.”

With no cure available in the UK, the family’s hope now lies overseas in Germany, where doctors offer dendritic cell therapy, a form of immunotherapy designed to help the body fight cancer. Mary said Tom found out about the treatment through social media.

After reaching out to hospitals abroad and sharing Tom’s medical notes, discussions about treatment options began. The family are aiming to raise £50,000 which would cover medical fees, travel, accommodation, and time away from work while Tom focuses on getting better.

Despite everything, Mary says Tom remains positive – even when his health dips. She said: “He believes that if he thinks positively, then positive things will come. “He takes everything in his stride.”

Their son Ronnie, four, is unaware of the seriousness of his dad’s illness – but senses when something is wrong. Mary said: “He doesn’t know what’s happening, but he has seen when Tom’s not unwell, which upsets him. We’re just trying to keep life as normal as possible for him.”

Mary said she hopes sharing Tom’s story will raise awareness – particularly among young people whose symptoms may be ignored. They have launched a fundraiser to cover treatment costs.

To donate visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-for-tom-supporting-his-cancer-treatment-in-germany

BBC Breakfast shared a heartbreaking story on Tuesday after a young woman’s tragic death

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent made an emotional announcement on Tuesday (February 10), as a guest was left in tears.

The latest edition of the hit morning programme saw Sally deliver the latest news from across the UK and around the world, while her co-star Jon Kay shared political updates live from Downing Street.

Sally was joined in the Salford studio by Carol Kirkwood, who delivered regular weather forecasts, while John Watson handled the sports segment.

Later in the show, Sally announced the death of a 21-year-old, who sadly passed away from sepsis six years ago. Bethan James’s grieving parents are now campaigning for better training to diagnose one of the UK’s biggest killers.

“The parents of a young woman from Cardiff who died after sepsis wasn’t spotted early enough are calling for better training to diagnose the condition,” Sally said.

“Bethan James was 21 when she died six years ago after life-saving treatment was delayed. It comes as a BBC investigation finds sepsis awareness training is still not mandatory at most hospitals in Wales, despite being one of the UK’s biggest killers.”

A pre-recorded segment was then played, in which Bethan’s parents emotionally recounted their daughter’s symptoms.

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Emergency services were called to the A177 Durham Road near Thorpe Thewles, Stockton on Monday (February 9), just after 5.20pm.

It is understood the road was closed for a short time while the ambulance service treated two people. One was taken to hospital.

The circumstances of the crash are not yet known.

A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service said: “We attended a road traffic collision on the A177 in Thorpe Thewles just after 5.20pm today (February 9).

“A paramedic crew arrived at the scene and assessed two patients.

“One patient was discharged at scene and the other taken to hospital.”

Cleveland Police has been contacted for more information.

Firefighters from Thirsk and Ripon were called to Station Road in Topcliffe, near Thirsk, at 6.20am today (Tuesday, February 10).

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said fire crews had managed to release the man through the sunroof of his cab.

This incident is still ongoing.

The A167 between Topcliffe and Busby Stoop is closed.

North Yorkshire Police said: “Please avoid the area if you can, and use alternative routes where possible while emergency services work at the scene.”

The company’s brand and intellectual property have been sold but stores including one in Scotland are in the hands of administrators.

LK Bennett moved from its position in Edinburgh’s boutique quarter in George Street to Multrees Walk before moving again to a concession in John Lewis.

It was reported that around 90 jobs were at risk as all its stores face closure. An earlier administration saw 15 stores close, including one in Glasgow.

A statement on the company website said John Noon and Mark Firmin of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP were appointed joint administrators of LK Bennett Fashion Limited.

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It continued: “Immediately following their appointment, the LK Bennett brand and related intellectual property was sold to LKB IP Holdings, LLC, a Gordon Brothers affiliated entity.

“The LK Bennett stores were not included in the transaction and continue to trade under the administration. Online sales via the LK Bennett website continue for the foreseeable future.

“The company’s affairs, business and property are being managed by the joint administrators, who act as agents of the company and without personal liability.”

It added: “The joint administrators, the joint administrators’ firm and any of the joint administrators’ partners, employees, agents or advisers will not bear any liability, whether personal or otherwise under or in connection with the terms and conditions nor any other policy.”

The company listed nine shops and 13 concessions. Administrators will operate the outlets for “up to three months”, Drapers reported.

The Edinburgh-based owner of Royal Bank of Scotland has clinched its biggest acquisition since the financial crisis.

NatWest Group has this morning announced the £2.7 billion acquisition of Evelyn Partners, ramping up its presence in the private banking and wealth market which it currently serves through its Coutts boutique operation.

It is the bank’s biggest acquisition since receiving a £45.5bn bailout during the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, when it was known as Royal Bank of Scotland at parent group level. The bank made its full return to private ownership in May last year.

NatWest declared the Evelyn deal creates UK’s leading private banking and wealth management business, overseeing more than £125bn of assets under management and administration with the addition of Evelyn’s £65bn of AUMA.

The founder of the prestigious Edinburgh New Town Cookery School has announced her retirement after a 50-year career in the industry.

Leading culinary educator Fiona Burrell trained chefs, entrepreneurs and home cooks throughout her five decades in the sector before stepping down.

Fiona started started work as a teacher at Leiths School of Food and Wine founded by Dame Prue Leith in 1983. (Image: Supplied)

Ms Burrell said: “When I founded the school, my goal was to give people skills that would stay with them for life, but also the confidence to use those skills to change their own futures.

“Seeing students transform their careers, start businesses, or simply find joy in cooking has been the most rewarding part of my work.”

Ms Burrell began her career in Edinburgh in the 1970s, later working in kitchens in London before joining Leiths School of Food and Wine in 1983.

She rose from teacher to principal during her 12 years at Leiths, contributing to several of the school’s cookbooks. After leaving, she became a consultant, recipe developer, food stylist and columnist, also appearing on television and radio.

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