Their first fight in Sheffield had Warrington comfortably in control until a decisive Wood punch in the seventh round ended the contest.

The rivalry had only deepened since, reflected in the charged atmosphere of the sell-out 8,000-capacity arena as the football-loving fighters entered to songs of their respective clubs.

Warrington walked out to the Leeds United anthem Marching On Together, which segued into his trademark Kaiser Chiefs’ I Predict a Riot, but the travelling noise was outdone by the home crowd when Wood – wearing sunglasses and soaking in the moment – emerged to Nottingham Forest’s Mull of Kintyre.

Wood edged a scrappy first round. Warrington responded with a sharp right hook and straight right in the second.

The home crowd sang “Leigh Wood is one of our own”, as their man settled into a southpaw rhythm, slowing the pace and picking shots from range.

He landed a crisp combination in the fifth before Warrington drew blood from Wood’s nose with a single right.

Both men had lost to Anthony Cacace since their first fight, raising the stakes for what felt like a last roll of the dice. Yet it was Warrington who looked the more faded former champion.

“Give them something to sing about,” urged his father and trainer Sean O’Hagan, predicting Wood would tire.

Instead, the bout drifted. Wood, hands low, invited pressure but Warrington could not capitalise. The lull in action seeped into the stands.

By the championship rounds, Warrington appeared to need a knockdown, but there was little sign of one coming.

By the final bell, the tension had evaporated and the outcome felt inevitable.

Manchester United will look to continue a rich vein of form as they travel to Everton in the Premier League on Monday night

Michael Carrick will aim to extend this unbeaten run in his second spell as Manchester United manager to six games when his team face Everton. The new boss’s side travel to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.

In the time since Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim until the end of the season, United’s fortunes have completely turned around. The 44-year-old began this spell in charge with a derby victory over Manchester City and has conjured up wins over Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham.

The last match was a dramatic 1-1 draw against West Ham and all eyes now turn to Everton. Away from the current first team, on-loan United star Marcus Rashford’s future continues to be a significant talking point.

Latest speculation maintains that Rashford could join Barcelona permanently come the summer but a new spanner may be thrown into the works. Mirror Football brings you the latest from Old Trafford.

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Marcus Rashford move ‘threatened’

Since making his loan switch to Barcelona in the summer, Rashford has been the subject of much transfer chatter. The £26million purchase option included in his arrangement could see him stay at the Camp Nou permanently.

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Reports have been varied over the last month, suggesting that United boss Carrick wants Rashford back but also claiming the player wishes to stay in Spain. Recent speculation indicates that Barcelona will seek to reduce the purchase fee while still viewing Rashford as a key player.

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Now, a new report from Spanish outlet Sport has thrown more doubt into the mix. They assert that another targeted winger could threaten Rashford’s transfer, Lyon’s Malick Fofana.

The report suggests that Fofana is valued at the same price as Rashford, £26m. He is returning from a long-term injury and if he impresses, the outlet declares he could maybe scupper Rashford’s move, despite the Englishman being first choice over the 20-year-old Belgian.

Mason Mount nearing return

Another English player has also had his future discussed, as Mason Mount is getting closer to making his return from injury. The 27-year-old picked up a knock in training earlier this month.

The United star has been sidelined since before the 3-2 victory over Fulham but ahead of the trip to Everton on Monday, Carrick has issued a positive update.

He said: “Mason’s getting closer. I think we’re going to be patient as well, and we have been patient with him, so we don’t want to push anything.

“He’s an important part of the group, Mason, and we want him back and fit and he’ll have a big impact for us. So, he’s getting closer, which is good for us.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants a global tariff of 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earlier after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of the far-reaching taxes on imports that he had imposed over the last year.

Trump’s announcement on social media was the latest sign that despite the court’s check on his powers, the Republican president still intends to ratchet up tariffs in an unpredictable way. Tariffs have been his favorite tool for rewriting the rules of global commerce and applying international pressure.

The court’s decision on Friday struck down tariffs that Trump had imposed on nearly every country using an emergency powers law. Trump now said he will use a different, albeit more limited, legal authority.

He’s already signed an executive order enabling him to bypass Congress and impose a 10% tax on imports from around the world, starting on Tuesday, the same day as his State of the Union speech. However, those tariffs are limited to 150 days unless they are extended legislatively.

The White House did not immediately respond to a message inquiring when the president would sign an updated order to peg the tariffs at 15%.

He wrote on social media that he was making the announcement “based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday.”

By a 6-3 vote, the justices ruled that it was unconstitutional for Trump to unilaterally set and change tariffs because the power to tax lies with Congress.

In addition to the temporary tariffs that Trump wants to set at 15%, the president said Friday that he was also pursuing tariffs through other sections of federal law which require an investigation by the Commerce Department.

He wrote on Saturday that “during the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs, which will continue our extraordinarily successful process of Making America Great Again.”

After the Supreme Court decision, Trump made an unusually personal attack on the justices who ruled against him in a 6-3 vote, including two of those he appointed during his first term, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett. Trump, at a news conference on Friday, said that the situation is “an embarrassment to their families.”

He was still seething Friday night, posting on social media complaining about Gorsuch, Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts, who ruled with the majority and wrote the majority opinion. On Saturday morning, Trump issued another post declaring that his “new hero” was Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who wrote a 63-page dissent. He also praised Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, who were in the minority, and said of the three dissenting justices: “There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that they want to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Tariffs have been central to Trump’s economic policies, which he has said address a host of ills, from reviving trade imbalances and reviving U.S. manufacturing to forcing other nations to action, whether it be stepping up efforts to combat drug trafficking or ceasing hostilities with each other.

He also regularly claimed despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay the tariffs—not American consumers and businesses.

Federal data shows the Treasury had collected more than $133 billion from the import taxes the president has imposed under the emergency powers law as of December, and Trump has made many promises about what that money might go toward, such as paying down the national debt and sending dividend checks to taxpayers. The Supreme Court decision did not address what happens to the funds that have already been collected from tariffs.

Democrats spoke out quickly on Trump’s new tariff threat. Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee accused Trump of “pickpocketing the American people” with his newly announced higher tariff.

“A little over 24 hours after his tariffs were ruled illegal, he’s doing anything he can to make sure he can still jack up your costs,” they wrote on social media.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Trump nemesis, added that “he does not care about you.”

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AP reporter Ali Swenson contributed to this story.

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Durham County Council’s planning committee approved plans for five properties on land near St Gregory Close in Staindrop. 

Matthew Houghton, the applicant, said the homes will be a mix of three and four-bedroom properties.

But Staindrop Parish Council joined nine others in objecting to the plans after raising concerns about the local landscape, impact on current residential amenity, flooding, and infrastructure capacity. 

“There is already permission for a large number of new houses in Staindrop and the impact of two significant developments upon resources within the village is unknown,” parish councillors said. 

An objection letter added: “The approval would represent another missed opportunity to provide affordable housing for local people. This is what the village needs, rather than ‘executive style’ housing. 

“The house designs lack innovation and style and are inappropriate for Staindrop.”

Mr Houghton said he has worked closely with the council’s planning department to ensure the scheme is sensitive to the area and delivers high-quality housing. 

He added: “We are mindful of recent large housing schemes in Staindrop and Barnard Castle that have upset local people, but what we offer is something different to that. The benefit of small, local builders and developments is that we can provide more bespoke and interesting houses with much less visual impact, using local materials and contractors. 

“Not only are the houses an attractive and different product, but the construction phase delivers a serious benefit to the local economy.”

Despite the successes of Staindrop Primary School, Mr Houghton said it currently has to advertise further afield for pupils, and the new housing will boost local services in the village. 

He added: “Supporting local small-scale builders in their endeavours will reduce reliance on volume housebuilders to deliver the much-needed housing to achieve the council’s targets, and in doing so will result in much greater benefits to the local economy.”

Members of Durham County Council’s planning committee unanimously supported the application. 

Nathan Aspin, now aged 36, and Leah Evans, now aged 35, applied for the BBL on October 21, 2020, for the company ‘Faith Aspin Ltd’ – they were both directors of the company.

Documents on the Insolvency Service website state that the company applied for a loan of £50,000 from the Government, which was granted.

Companies were allowed to apply for a loan of between £2,000 and £50,000, subject to a maximum of 25 per cent of turnover.

Ms Evans declared the annual turnover of the company to be £600,000 when applying for the loan.

The turnover figures for companies either had to be for the calendar year 2019, or where a business was established after January 1, 2019, it would have been their estimated annual turnover from the date the business was started.

The latter case was true for Faith Aspin Ltd, which was incorporated on February 19, 2019.

The company filed dormant accounts for the year ending February 28, 2020, before its bank account was opened on or around May 20, 2020, with no transactions recorded prior to the receipt of the BBL on October 26, 2020.

The Insolvency Service says that the first trading income into the bank account appears to have been on July 5, 2021.

The service adds: “On September 23, 2024, Faith Aspin Ltd entered Creditors Voluntary Liquidation with known liabilities of £62,951, of which £50,801 is owed in respect of the BBL.”

Mr Aspin and Ms Evans, both of Newland Drive, Over Hulton, were disqualified from being a director of a company for 10 years.

The order for Mr Aspin started on Tuesday, February 17 this year, and Ms Evans’ order started on February 12.

BBL measures were introduced during 2020 to support businesses affected by Covid such as loans, grants and tax allowances.

The Bounce Back loan scheme helped small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000, at a low interest rate, guaranteed by the Government.

People have been encouraged to stay active even while it’s chilly

With the chilly conditions set to last a while longer, households may be looking to find ways to stay warm while indoors. Home specialists have offered suggestions on how to keep comfortable throughout the rest of the winter.

Eric Bramlett, broker and owner of estate agency Bramlett Partners, recommended considering “smart home efficiency” to maintain comfort. He explained: “At home, sealing small drafts around windows and doors can make a noticeable difference in comfort and heating costs. Using thermal curtains, area rugs, and proper insulation helps retain heat.

“When out and about, layering breathable fabrics and protecting extremities like hands, ears, and feet is key to maintaining body warmth.” He said the extended daylight hours also present a chance to preserve warmth.

Mr Bramlett said: “As daylight hours increase, taking advantage of natural sunlight can help regulate your internal clock and support overall well-being. Opening blinds during peak sunlight hours naturally warms indoor spaces, reducing reliance on heating systems.

“Even short walks during midday allow you to absorb sunlight, stay active, and avoid the sluggishness that can linger during winter.” The periods when sunshine is most intense at this time of year are generally from noon through to mid-afternoon, until around 3pm.

Simon Browne, a product specialist at window coverings firm Luxaflex, has encouraged homeowners to consider their property’s energy efficiency. He explained: “At this time of year, people often underestimate how much of their home’s heat is lost through the windows – 20 percent.

“Even with good central heating, cold glass can pull warmth out of a room very quickly. That’s where choosing the right window coverings makes a huge difference.”

Mr Browne also recommended making the most of natural daylight, saying: “If you use it well, opening blinds fully during bright hours, then closing them again at dusk, you can capture warmth naturally and lock it in. That combination of natural heat gain and proper insulation reduces draughts, improves comfort and helps create a much more stable indoor temperature.”

For those feeling the effects of the cold weather, some gentle preparation before venturing outdoors might be a good idea. Mr Browne said: “When you’re stepping outside, the cold can create tension in your body because your muscles instinctively contract to protect you.

“So easing that tension with gentle warm-up movements indoors before heading out can help. But at home, managing the warmth through smart insulation, including energy-efficient blinds, prevents that deep chill that makes your body tighten in the first place.”

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Some have said that they have seen a negative impact on their businesses, while others said that it has made a positive effect on the area by reducing congestion

A controversial Cambridge bus gate continues to divide opinions nearly a year after it came into operation. Cambridgeshire County Council installed a permanent bus gate on Mill Road in 2025, with the first fines being issued from March.

The bus gate prevents all non-exempt vehicles passing through, meaning that they must use alternative routes. Those who breach this are issued with a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, discounted to £35 if paid within 21 days. Those exempt who can pass through without receiving a fine include buses, taxis, cyclists, and emergency vehicles.

More than 4,600 fines were issued in the first seven weeks after the bus gate was made operational, according a Freedom of Information request submitted by the Local Democracy Service. Nearly a year since the bus gate was introduced, we headed to Mill Road to find out what people now think about the bus gate.

A 23-year-old, who asked not to be named, works at Hilary’s Greengrocers. He claimed that some places on Mill Road have lost more than half of their business since the bridge closed to private vehicles.

“It has actually been a big problem”, he added. He said that he finds that there have been fewer people on the road, and said sometimes “you won’t be able to see a single person around here”.

A Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson said: “We want Mill Road to be an enjoyable, safe place to visit, where local businesses are supported. Mill Road bridge is open to buses, those walking, wheeling, and cycling, emergency services, taxis, and vehicles that are exempt, such as those being driven by blue badge holders.”

A 50-year-old lady who gave her name as Guzel runs a business in Mill Road. She said that it has “really badly affected us” and in her opinion “it is pointless because for people using a car, when the bridge was open, it was a shortcut but otherwise they are going triple [the amount of] time to reach the other side”. Guzel said that she hopes for a good environment and fresh air. However, this “was not my solution”, she said.

Others have said that the bus gate has made a positive impact. Mill Road For People (MR4P), a group of local residents and traders, said: “One year on from the implementation of the Mill Road bus gate, we have seen a big reduction in congestion (especially on the Romsey side), cleaner air, and fewer collisions.

“There has also been a significant rise in the number of people walking and cycling, with all the health and environmental benefits that brings.” The group continued: “Many people have told us that they feel safer walking and cycling, especially with their children, building up healthy habits for the future.”

Steve Bezzant, 55, runs The Retro Shed on Mill Road. He said that “people are still coming up with push bikes or walking, so even now, it is not really affecting me.” He added: “I get most people coming in, just walking in. If they need to have a car here, they can put it there [near his store], so it hasn’t really affected me.“

Jake, who asked to use only his first name, works at Halls of Cambridge. He said that the bus gate “has slowed down business a bit more for traders than the general public“.

Rather than improving traffic, Jake believes that “it just puts congestion elsewhere“. He said that it he is not personally affected by the bus gate because he doesn’t come from that way.

A 35-year-old who works at Ocean Supermarket said that “people avoid coming here to pick up their groceries” and they “avoid coming to this area to avoid traffic”.

The Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson added: “We are currently working with our partners to explore options for future public realm improvements for Mill Road. Over the next year, we will be hosting several public events and stakeholder meetings to bring forward ideas for the street that align with the requirements of local community groups, as well as businesses, faith organisations, and charities.”

In response to a list of questions about Project 2025, White House spokesman Davis Ingle said: “In just a year, President Trump has made America the hottest country in the world by securing the border, signing the largest middle class tax cuts in history, and bringing in trillions of dollars in investments.”

The victims were confirmed on Saturday as: Carrie Atkin, 46, of Soda Springs, California; Lizabeth Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, Idaho; Danielle Keatley, 44, of Soda Springs and Larkspur, California; Kate Morse, 45, of Soda Springs and Tiburon, California; Caroline Sekar, 45, of Soda Springs and San Francisco, California; and Katherine Vitt, 43, of Greenbrae, California.

Movie fans have been left in a frenzy over a trailer for a brand new historical drama with a stellar cast

A WWII film centring on D-Day is already generating excitement amongst cinema enthusiasts after a trailer for the upcoming feature was released recently. The film boasts an A-list cast including The Mummy’s Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, Damian Lewis, Kerry Condon, and Chris Messina, reports the Express.

Pressure will be arriving in cinemas later this year and promises to be a hard-hitting watch. A brief synopsis for the film, which accompanies the trailer, reads: “In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice-launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.”

The trailer for the film has already accumulated 8.5million views – and counting – since it appeared on YouTube on February 19. Numerous fans also headed to the comments section to praise the teaser as one person posted: “I have a feeling we are about to witness one of the greatest war films that ever made.” A second wrote: “This looks great and very Very epic I can’t wait to see it.” Whilst a third stated: “This story can’t be told enough. The heroic sacrifice these “ordinary” made must not be forgotten.”

Many film and television fans also observed how Band of Brothers alumni Lewis, who played Lieutenant Winters in the HBO drama series, and Scott, who portrayed Private Halls in the show, were reunited once more on the new film. “Ok, time for my yearly rewatch of Band of Brothers,” said one viewer.

As another wrote: “I can’t believe some of the cast of band of brothers are in this movie.” Someone else joked: “So you’re telling me there were 2 different versions of Damian Lewis in D-Day? ! (The other was Lt. Richard Winters in Band of Brothers).” Another quipped: “Pvt Hall and LT Winters have been working overtime on leave,” whilst another observed: “Ah, Damian Lewis, from playing an airborne soldier criticising Montgomery to playing Montgomery himself.”

Others went on to praise Oscar winner Fraser for being cast as Dwight D. Eisenhower and his huge, triumphant return to Hollywood following a lengthy absence from the industry.

One fan commented enthusiastically: “The Brenaissance is in full swing and I’m on board”, referencing Fraser’s much-celebrated comeback to the limelight.

A second wrote: “Count me in. This dude is one of the good ones. Rare these days.”

A third posted: “Never in a million years did I think Brendan Fraser would ever play Dwight Eisenhower… And it looks like he nails it.”

Pressure is based on David Haig’s 2014 stage play of the same name, with the playwright also collaborating on the screenplay with director Anthony Maras.

Pressure will be released in cinemas on May 29 in the USA and on September 11 in the UK.