Undertone is the terrifying feature film debut from Canadian director Ian Tuason, which promises to be the “scariest movie you will ever hear”.

Evy (Nina Kiri) is a podcast host caring for her dying mother (Michèle Duquet) at home. Told only from Evy’s perspective, the film moves from initially creepy to utterly horrifying over a tense, tight 93-minute running time.

Evy’s Undertone podcast explores supernatural phenomena. Her co-host Justin (Adam DiMarco) is in another time zone, so they record online in the middle of the night, Evy’s time. This veers close to the “witching hour”, but as Evy is the podcast’s resident sceptic – the voice of reason opposing Justin’s belief in the paranormal – she is unbothered. Until she’s not.

For this week’s instalment, Evy and Justin react to a series of mysterious recordings involving a couple: Jessa (Keana Lyn Bastidas), who has begun talking in her sleep, and her husband Mike (Jeff Yung), who records her. These clips lend the story a naturally escalating structure, as the material grows increasingly distressing and the sense of dread intensifies.

As elements from the recordings seep into Evy’s world and her sense of reality begins to shift, Kiri proves superb in the role. Alone onscreen aside from her unconscious mother, she balances a raw fragility with intense emotional control. Kiri carries the film almost entirely, with supporting characters reduced to voices in her headphones or on her phone.

Undertone’s domestic setting has an uncanny familiarity to it, with soft furnishings, lamps and religious artwork bathed in cold, often unpredictably flickering light. Compounding the disquiet is the fact that Tuason used his childhood home in Toronto as his filming location, inspired by caring for his own ailing parents.

The result is an uneasy intimacy which blurs the line between personal memory and horror. This, combined with Evy’s mother’s impending death and the harrowing implications of the audio clips, makes the film a disturbing yet consistently absorbing experience.

At times, though, Tuason leans too heavily on religious iconography to generate unease, diluting some of the originality. The film also flirts with shock value using inherently distressing subject matter, rather than fully earning its impact.

Sound as terror

Sound design is Undertone’s real strength. As podcast host Justin says: “Don’t be afraid of the dark, be afraid of the silence.”

The film captures the sound of podcasting with close, warm, immaculately clear voices and achieves an intimate, studio-polished quality. Building the sense of unease, there are authentic-sounding sleep-talking recordings, nursery rhymes played backwards, exaggerated household noises such as taps and whistling kettles, and prolonged silences.

Other horror films such as Berberian Sound Studio, The Black Phone and Keeper have harnessed the unsettling potential of sound in recent years, exploring the eerie power of disembodied voices.

This is a lineage Undertone joins while carving out a more intimate horror. Tuason’s film also makes narrative use of the podcast hosts’ editing skills to great effect, as they speed up, slow down, reverse and replay the recordings over and over, trying to glean some sense from them. In doing so, sound becomes Undertone’s primary source of terror, placing its audience in the same position as Evy.

Undertone is a confident debut from Tuason, who understands exactly where the film’s power lies. By grounding its horror in voice and sound, the film becomes an experience that feels immediate and inescapable.

In placing us so firmly within Evy’s singular perspective, Undertone crosses the boundary between listener and participant, resulting in a work which fulfils its promise of terror. It is not for the faint of heart.

A new book has been published to mark 100 years since the birth of east Belfast man Danny Blanchflower

He was born in Belfast, in a place where the streets were narrow and the arguments were not. It was a city that demanded something of you early — a willingness to stand your ground. Danny Blanchflower learned those lessons long before he became a footballer. Identity came first. Football followed.

There is a new book out now — Danny Blanchflower: A Glorious Life by Mike Donovan — published to mark 100 years since his birth. It arrives not as a nostalgic exercise but as a timely reminder. Because Blanchflower does not sit easily in the modern game. He belongs to a different tradition — one where football was never just about the transaction.

He once explained his relationship with the sport in a way that felt disarmingly simple.

Danny Blanchflower never fell out of love with football. “Because I never had illusions to start with.”

There is honesty and a kind of defiance in that. He saw the game clearly — its beauty, its flaws, its limits — and chose to believe in it anyway. Not blindly but deliberately.

For all that clarity, he still spent a career striving for something close to perfection. Not perfection in the modern, statistical sense, but in the way a team should play, the way players should think, the way a dressing room should function.

Donovan’s book sets out to ensure that legacy endures.

“I want to make sure these players are not forgotten,” the author says. “Particularly Danny Blanchflower, because he was the guy who orchestrated everything. The ’61 side was the greatest in Spurs’ history. And he was the leader of that team.”

Leader, though, feels insufficient.

Blanchflower was the axis around which everything turned. He dictated tempo, shaped matches and set standards that went beyond the pitch. He had presence. When he spoke, people listened.

“Football was never about money,” he said.

There is a story, often told, that captures that ethos. At the height of his career, Blanchflower was offered a pay rise. He refused it. Asked for it to be distributed among his team-mates instead. It was a gesture that summed up the collective purpose he believed in.

In 1961, they achieved something that had been considered beyond reach. The League and FA Cup double — the first of the 20th century. It has been repeated since, often enough that it risks feeling routine. But at the time, it was anything but.

Blanchflower believed it could be done before anyone else did.

“He was the first to say it was possible,” Donovan says. “He was adamant.”

What followed was not just success, but a style of success that has endured in memory. Spurs did not simply win. They entertained. They dominated with a kind of elegance that made the game look expansive and generous.

“They crucified teams,” Donovan says, “but did it with style and grace.”

For a brief period, they may have been the finest side in the world. Real Madrid were ageing. Spurs were at their peak. Their European campaign came a year too late to confirm it, but the sense remains.

It was the greatest team in Tottenham’s history.

And at its centre was Blanchflower – one of only four Irishmen to captain an English club to their top division title – Roy Keane, Johnny Carey and Noel Cantwell being the others.

Donovan says: “We’ve had great players — Gascoigne, Klinsmann, Greaves, Bale, Kane,” Donovan says. “But that was our best team. And Blanchflower was the leader. I would say he is the most important player in Spurs’ history.”

He influenced the game in other ways too. He is credited with pioneering the defensive wall at free-kicks, a detail that now feels so embedded it is almost invisible. He thought about the game differently. He looked for solutions others had not yet considered.

And when leadership required words, he found those as well.

Before the 1963 Cup Winners’ Cup final, he felt manager Bill Nicholson had given too much respect to Atletico Madrid. Too much caution. Blanchflower addressed the players himself. He reminded them of their own quality, their own identity.

It was a moment that mattered. Spurs won. The players credited his intervention.

“He could command a room,” Donovan says.

That authority extended beyond club football.

In 1958, Northern Ireland embarked on a World Cup journey that defied expectation. Drawn against stronger, more established nations, they progressed through qualification and then beyond the group stage itself.

Blanchflower, alongside Peter Doherty, helped shape that achievement. It was more than a football story. Catholic and Protestant, different backgrounds and experiences, united by a shared purpose.

They saw off Italy, West Germany, Argentina and Czechoslovakia to reach the quarter-finals. Fatigue ended the run, but not the significance of it.

Blanchflower later returned as manager, motivated by a sense of obligation.

“I owed the game a debt,” he said. “I owed Northern Ireland a debt.”

There was always humour too, often dry, occasionally cutting. When a player asked about a win bonus, he replied: “We have no money and we don’t win matches. Therefore there is no bonus and no problem.”

He died in 1992, his final years affected by Parkinson’s and dementia. There is a sadness in that, an unavoidable one. A man whose life was built on clarity and memory gradually losing both.

But what remains is substantial.

Players are often remembered for moments — goals, trophies, flashes of brilliance. Blanchflower is remembered for what he valued.

That is why Donovan’s book feels important now.

If we don’t write about these heroes, if we don’t remember them, then what have we got?

History matters. Men like Blanchflower created legacies. May that always be remembered. And may he never be forgotten.

• DANNY BLANCHFLOWER, A GLORIOUS LIFE The Authorised 100th Anniversary Biography of a Global Football Icon By Mike Donovan Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

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Lava flowed from the summit of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Thursday 9 April, with fountains reaching heights of 625ft (190M), according to the United States Geological Survey.

The geological agency said the eruption began at 11:10am local time (21:10 BST).

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off since December 2024, this latest eruption marks the 44th episode since then.

Man Utd midfielder Toby Collyer signed for Championship club Hull City on loan in the January transfer window.

Manchester United loanee Toby Collyer was delighted to impress on his first start for Hull City after recovering from an injury. Collyer spent the first half of the season with West Brom, but he was recalled in the January transfer window and sent to Hull for the second half of the campaign.

Sources close to Collyer believed he would show his quality with Hull after suffering an injury at West Brom, but he picked up another minor injury. The midfielder returned to fitness in March and was handed his first start against the Championship leaders Coventry earlier this week.

Hull were the underdogs heading into the game, but they secured a point in a goalless draw. Collyer played 74 minutes, delivering an excellent performance against Frank Lampard’s side.

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Speaking to Hull Live, Collyer said: “I came here having full trust from the staff upstairs as well. It wasn’t the best start in terms of physicality. I had a little setback, but I’ve just tried to build myself up in training again and be patient.

“I’ve managed to do a great job, I think so, credit to the manager for, I’d say putting me in at the right time. Football’s all about timing as well. I feel like he’s put me in at the right time.

“I feel like, from what I’ve shown in training, I’ve deserved it. I just enjoyed being out there again, starting, and got on the ball quite a bit. It just felt good playing again. I’m definitely (ready to play the next game), a little bit of cramp towards the end, but that’s natural with the limited minutes I’ve had.”

Over a dozen Championship clubs enquired about Collyer’s availability last summer. West Brom beat Hull to his signature, but Collyer’s first half of the campaign at the Hawthorns did not go as planned.

Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package

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“We know what sort of league the Championship is; it’s hectic. I think a lot can change in the last few weeks, so it’s a big point for the boys,” he added after drawing against Coventry.

“This league is crazy, I’ve never experienced anything like it. If feels like anyone can beat anyone. You can prepare for games, and then rock up and it’s completely different.

“We know what we’re aiming for, and we want to aim for as many points as possible. Whether we can push for automatics or get in the play-offs, we take it game by game.

“We’ve definitely got the quality to do it, and as I said previously, anything can change in these last few weeks. We’ve just got to do what we can do and let the rest take care of itself.”

Collyer’s contract at United runs until the summer of 2027, with the option of another year.

Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at Donald Trump

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Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump about the need for a “practical plan” to get shipping going through the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of the Middle East ceasefire.

The call between the leaders came shortly after the Prime Minister criticised the US president over the knock-on effects of the Iran conflict, saying he was “fed up” with bills going up in the UK “because of the actions of Putin or Trump”.

Sir Keir is visiting allies in the Gulf for talks on how to support the pause in fighting and secure a permanent reopening of the key shipping strait. He is set to head back to the UK on Friday after visiting Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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On Thursday, a Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump from Qatar this evening.

“The Prime Minister set out his discussions with Gulf leaders and military planners in the region on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the UK’s efforts to convene partners to agree a viable plan.

“They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution. The leaders discussed the need for a practical plan to get shipping moving again as quickly as possible.”

Sir Keir earlier appeared to blame Mr Trump for rising bills alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling ITV’s Talking Politics Podcast: “I’m fed up with the fact that families across the country see their bills go up and down on energy, businesses’ bills go up and down on energy because of the actions of Putin or Trump.”

He added the ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must have “toll-free navigation” as part of the ceasefire amid reports Iran wants to charge for passage.

Asked whether he viewed the critical strait as now being open, he said: “There are a lot of things being said – they need to be tested” and that the UK’s position is that “open” means “open for safe navigation”.

“That means toll-free navigation and vessels can get through,” he told Talking Politics.

Speaking in London, the Foreign Secretary also called for toll-free travel through the Strait, warning that trading routes from Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Oman were “all hijacked by Iran so that they can hold the global economy hostage”.

Yvette Cooper said: “The fundamental freedoms of the seas must not be unilaterally withdrawn or sold off to individual bidders and nor can there be any place for tolls on an international waterway.”

The US president later posted on his Truth Social platform: “There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

He added in a separate post: “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!”

Mr Trump agreed a two-week truce earlier this week with the reopening of the strait a key condition.

But the agreement soon came under strain as Israel’s bombardment of Beirut prompted Iran to close the shipping lane again amid disagreement over whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had authorised direct talks with Lebanon “as soon as possible” aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbours.

Sir Keir said Israeli strikes on Lebanon are “wrong” and that it should be included in the ceasefire.

His call with Mr Trump also came hours after he was asked about the US president’s language in his posts about Iran and said they were “not words I would use”.

“Let me be really clear and blunt about this – they’re not words I would use or would ever use because I come at this with our British values and principles foremost and uppermost in my mind,” he said.

The US leader has repeatedly lashed out publicly at Sir Keir in recent weeks over his failure to initially allow Washington to use UK bases.

He reiterated on Thursday that the US is only authorised to use UK bases for “collective self-defence” and said the UK is “monitoring” to make sure that is the case.

Elsewhere, Sir Keir wrote in The Guardian newspaper that “Iran must now become a line in the sand”. He said: “How we emerge from this crisis will define all of us for a generation.

“And, instead of hoping to return to the world of 2008, we will forge a new path for Britain – one that strengthens our energy, our defence and our economic security in a new age.”

A Downing Street spokesperson said that during his Middle East tour, Sir Keir discussed “the need to push to restore the free flow of goods to support global supply chains” with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Prime Minister also “expressed solidarity with the people of the UAE and his condolences for the lives lost as a result of Iran’s reckless bombardment”, according to No 10.

In talks with leaders from Bahrain, Sir Keir “reiterated the importance of ensuring the ceasefire is upheld in order to pave the way for lasting peace”.

The DVLA may tell motorists to avoid driving if they are taking certain medications like opioid painkillers, tranquillisers and some antidepressants, according to experts

The DVLA may ban drivers on some common medications. Motorists could be advised to “avoid driving” if they are taking certain medicines, according to leading experts.

Greg Wilson, motoring expert at Quotezone.co.uk, said: “If you are on strong medications, it is likely that you will be recommended to avoid driving. Opioid painkillers, tranquillisers, and certain antidepressants are examples of medicines that can affect driving ability – as well as those that cause drowsiness or say ‘do not operate heavy machinery.”

Drivers are legally required to notify the DVLA of certain medical conditions that may impair their ability to drive. Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to £1,000.

You have the option to voluntarily surrender your licence. This may be worth considering if your doctor advises you to stop driving for 3 months or more, or if your medical condition affects your ability to drive safely for a period of 3 months or more.

Alternatively, if your medical condition means you no longer meet the required standards for driving, you will need to inform the DVLA and return your licence, reports Birmingham Live.

Should you have a medical condition that affects your driving and choose not to voluntarily relinquish your licence, you are obliged to notify the DVLA, who will then determine whether you are fit to retain your driving licence. Those holding a car or motorcycle licence are able to check and report their condition online via the DVLA’s dedicated service, which allows drivers to search for their health condition and notify the relevant authorities accordingly.

The DVLA website advises: “You’ll need to enter some details about your current driving licence and your condition.

“To search for the condition, you’ll need to say what type of licence you have and confirm your entitlement to drive.”

It further states: “If you’re checking for someone else, and you do not know the information about their licence, you can check the A to Z list for the condition.

“If you report your condition to DVLA through the service, you might need to give your GP or consultant’s name and address.”

“I’m repeating myself a lot, but I feel a lot of support. Not only from the owners but from Richard [Hughes] and Michael [Edwards]. A lot of support from them but as weird as it might sound, I also feel the support from the fans,” said Slot.

“In Paris when the players went out for the warm-up and after the 4-0 loss [against Manchester City] the fans immediately started singing ‘we love Liverpool‘.

“I think it’s fair to say we were outplayed for 90 minutes and they were still singing and clapping for us.

“I’ve said it many times, the club knows the period of time we’re in and in the meantime, I feel complete support.”

He added that Wednesday’s defeat to PSG would serve as motivation during this “defining” period of the season, which starts with Fulham‘s visit to Anfield on Saturday.

“We faced the champions of Europe and we experienced that we were not on the level we should have been.

“The good thing is we have four or five days to show we can be much more competitive. It also tells us we want to keep improving and playing at that level next season.

“I think if you experience that two days ago, you want to be involved next season to show we can do even better. Therefore, we have to perform in the league as well.”

The couple have been engaged since a trip to Sorrento in 2024

Emmerdale star Bradley Riches tied the knot with his now-husband Scott Johnston as the pair were flooded with love and support.

Bradley Riches made his Emmerdale debut last year as Lewis Barton, son of Emma Barton and newcomer Kev Townsend. During his time in the village, not only has he built up a relationship with older brother Ross Barton, but romance has blossomed between him and Vinny Dingle.

Away from the Dales, Bradley has been counting down the days until he can say “I do”. The actor got engaged to his partner Scott Johnston during a romantic getaway to Sorrento, Italy, in April 2024, which came shortly after Bradley’s stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

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Bradley then shared at the end of last year that they’ll be getting married in April 2026 as he wrote on social media: “4 months until we say ‘I do’” back in December.

As 2025 came to a close, Bradley shared the video of his proposal once more and added: “2020 was my favourite yet but… 2026 gonna be even better as I get to marry my best friend”.

On Thursday (April 9), Bradley took to his Instagram with a gorgeous photo of himself and now-husband Scott sharing a kiss on their wedding day.

He gushed: “Mr & Mr Johnston-Riches (white heart emoji) 08.04.26”. His comments were filled with congratulations, as his co-stars sent him love and support.

Katie Hill penned: “Omg can’t cope love you guys congratulations” and Lisa Riley added: “We love you so so so so much…can’t wait to celebrate when we are home CONGRATULATIONS you belters”.

With his day filled with love and support, just a few days before his wedding Bradley shared the sad news that his Nan had passed away.

Sharing a snap of younger him and his Nan, he wrote: “Never did I think I would be saying goodbye to my Nan just days before my wedding Before my nan passed, she told me she’d be with me on my big day… and I know she will be.

“She loved Scott so much- never questioned us, just loved us fully. I will miss you every day. See ya later love you xxx”.

Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.

The 53-year-old has been described by his family as a “loving father”

The family of a motorcyclist that died in a crash involving a tractor has paid a tribute to him. The crash involved a yellow Yamaha motorbike that was travelling from the Block Fen Drove roundabout towards Chatteris at around 8.11pm on March 31.

The motorcyclist, a 53-year-old man from March, died at the scene. He has been named as Napoleon Georgoulias.

Napoleon’s family said: “Napoleon Georgoulias, affectionately known as Naps to his friends and family, sadly passed away following a road traffic collision on Tuesday, March 31.

“He was a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, partner and a loving father to two wonderful children. Naps had a personality that was truly unforgettable. Once you met him, you never forgot him. His larger than life character and his warm spirit touched everyone that knew him.

“His passing has left an immeasurable void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be forever missed and always loved.”

The driver of the tractor involved in the crash, a 16-year-old boy from Haddenham, was interviewed at the scene of the crash and is helping officers with enquiries. Debris from the crash struck another car, which was a Volkswagen Polo. The driver was uninjured.

A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “An investigation has been launched and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed either the motorbike or tractor before the collision, those with relevant dash cam footage, or with any information about the collision.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 and quote Operation Juniper or incident 485 of March 31.