Celtic manager Martin O’Neill was spotted in England with one of his Hoops coaches
Ross Pilcher Digital Sports Journalist
09:30, 07 Apr 2026
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has been spotted at an English Championship match, sparking speculation that he might be scouting for the Hoops.
O’Neill watched his team claw their way back into the Premiership title race with a 2-1 win over Dundee at Dens Park on Easter Sunday.
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Within a day, he was seen at Deepdale with assistant Mark Fotheringham, observing Preston North End’s clash with Queen’s Park Rangers.
Earlier in the season, the pair were also photographed at Fir Park, reportedly keeping tabs on Motherwell’s in-form forward Tawanda Maswanhise, although no transfer materialised in January.
O’Neill’s future at Parkhead remains uncertain. The 74-year-old has previously hinted that he won’t stay on as manager beyond this season, but there are rumours of a potential administrative role being offered to him at Parkhead, according to the Daily Record.
In light of this, it’s possible that the duo are evaluating potential signings for the next season.
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The Lancashire Evening Post suggests that Alfie Devine and Lewis Dobbin – currently on loan from Tottenham and Aston Villa respectively – could be on their radar, along with Scottish centre-back Liam Lindsay.
Forward Milutin Osmajic has also been linked with a move. However, this appears unlikely given his disciplinary issues this season, including allegations of racism during a derby clash with Burnley and a red card for headbutting John Lundstram in a 3-0 defeat to Hull, which has seen him serve 20 matches worth of bans over the past 16 months at the club.
Donald Trump’s flip-flopping has been laid bare in the statements he has made over the last six weeks of the war – which culminated today in a chilling threat to annihilate Iran
15:10, 07 Apr 2026Updated 15:14, 07 Apr 2026
Donald Trump’s descent into desperation during the Iran War has been laid bare, with a massive timeline of the president’s public statements capturing his conflicting briefings about the war as it enters its sixth week.
Trump, 79, despite having long insisted that the operation he launched on February 28 was successful from day one, has been accused of constantly U-turning, leaving international allies frustrated as he asks for their aid. Emmanuel Macron last week offered the most outspoken criticism of his approach, telling he president he “shouldn’t be speaking every day” as he offered unrestrained analysis of the conflict.
People can see his descent into desperation during the conflict, with the president on day one declaring Iran would learn “that no one should challenge the strength and might of the United States Armed Forces“, before six weeks later threatening to destroy the entire Iranian civilisation.
Here’s every statement Trump has made on the war so far:
February 28: “This regime will soon learn that no one should challenge the strength and might of the United States Armed Forces.”
March 1: “We have very strong objectives.”
March 2: “We’re already substantially ahead of our time projections.”
March 3: “We won the war.”
March 4: “We’re doing very well on the war front.”
March 5: “[Iran] have no air force, they have no air defence.”
March 6: “They don’t have anyone or anything to fight with.”
March 7: “We defeated Iran.”
March 8: “I think the war is very complete, pretty much.”
March 9: “The war is ending almost completely, and very beautifully.”
March 10: “Short term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for USA and World, Safety and Peace.”
March 11: “You never like to say too early you won. We won. In the first hour it was over.”
March 12: “We did win, but we haven’t won completely yet.”
March 13: “We won the war.”
March 14: “The United States of America has beaten and completely decimated Iran, both militarily, economically, and in every other way, but… This should have always been a team effort.”
March 15: “Whether we get support or not, I can say this, and I said it to them: we will remember.”
March 16: “I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory.”
March 17:“Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer ‘need,’ or desire, the Nato Countries’ assistance _ WE NEVER DID!”
March 18: “Allies must cooperate to open the Strait of Hormuz.”
March 19: “US allies need to get a grip – step up and help open the Strait of Hormuz.”
March 20: “Without the USA, NATO IS A PAPER TIGER!”
March 21: “[If Iran doesn’t] FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS.”
March 22: “I HAVE INSTRUCTED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO POSTPONE ANY AND ALL MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN POWER PLANTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A FIVE DAY PERIOD”
March 23: “I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST.”
March 24: “We’ve won this war.”
March 25: “They gave us a present and the present arrived today. And it was a very big present worth a tremendous amount of money. I’m not going to tell you what that present is, but it was a very significant prize.”
March 26: “They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK.”
March 27: “We would have always been there for [NATO], but now, based on their actions, I guess we don’t have to be, do we?”
March 28: “Very strong talks.”
March 29: “To be honest with you, my favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the US say: ‘why are you doing that?’ But they’re stupid people.”
March 30: “The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran. Great progress has been made.”
March 31: “Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!”
April 1: “Iran’s New Regime President, much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors, has just asked the United States of America for a CEASEFIRE!”
April 2: “We are gonna finish the job. We are getting very close.”
April 3: “[The US] hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!”
April 4: “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!”
April 5: “Open the f****n’ Strait, you crazy b*****ds, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.”
April 6: “We’re doing unbelievably well, well at a level that nobody’s ever seen before.”
The hit series won 15 Primetime Emmy Awards throughout its run
Kimberly Nhundu Under 35s Screen Time reporter
15:10, 07 Apr 2026
A ‘masterpiece’ book adaptation that scooped 15 Emmy Awards has just found a new UK streaming home. The six-season series is based on a cherished Margaret Atwood novel, which has also accumulated its fair share of literary accolades.
We are, of course, talking about The Handmaid’s Tale, which will be available to stream on Disney Plus from Wednesday (April 8). The show’s Disney debut coincides with its sequel, The Testaments, landing on the platform.
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For those who missed the drama during its original run, it is set in a dystopian society where women are considered property of the state. Under the law, women are confined to limited roles, including sexual servitude to repopulate an increasingly infertile world.
Despite its weighty themes, the 2017 series swiftly cultivated a devoted fanbase. It claimed 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, with cast members frequently earning nominations for prestigious accolades, reports the Mirror.
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This should come as little surprise given that the ensemble featured Elisabeth Moss in the lead role of June Osborne. She appeared alongside fellow accomplished actors, including Max Minghella and Madeline Brewer.
Beyond critical success, the drama also garnered overwhelming praise from viewers. Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes awarded the first season an impressive 90% score, though the subsequent five instalments received varying ratings.
Sharing their verdict, one fan said: “Season 1 is perfection. Just how you imagine the book to look and feel.” A second agreed: “An absolute masterpiece in television. This is must-see content. From beautiful cinematography to poignant writing and great acting, this is TV at its finest.”
Someone else chimed in: “Best show I’ve seen since Game of Thrones and one of the most faithful book to TV adaptions I’ve ever seen.” Meanwhile, a fourth viewer enthused: “A disturbing dystopian tale that cuts close to the bone. Atmospheric, complex and brilliantly constructed this is an excellent adaption of Atwood’s classic novel. One of the best shows of 2017.”
And a final viewer raved: “Haunting and vivid indeed. With Elisabeth Moss as lead, this is worth the while. Well, all cast excels in character. Beautifully written and directed, outstanding cinematography. Dystopian world portrayed very convincingly. Very high quality viewing with heaps of intrigue, twists and action in ways you could not imagine.”
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The Testaments will also make its Disney Plus debut tomorrow, with three episodes dropping at once. The show follows June’s daughter Agnes (Chase Infiniti) as she studies as Aunt Lydia’s school for wives.
A synopsis teases: “The series follows young teens Agnes, dutiful and pious, and Daisy, a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead’s borders. As they navigate the gilded halls of Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives, a place where obedience is instilled brutally and always with divine justification, their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, their present, and their future.”
The Handmaid’s Tale will be available to stream on Disney+ from April 8
At the beginning of 2025, I was at my lowest point, writes Slimming World group member Alison. After a cancer operation, my weight had become erratic and my health really suffered. My asthma worsened, my arthritis became painful, and I struggled with even the simplest things. My recovery from chemotherapy was slower because of my weight, and I knew something had to change.
Wireless organisers have confirmed that this year’s festival will no longer be going ahead in light of the news that Ye will no longer be permitted entry to the UK.
Last week, it was announced that Ye – formerly known as Kanye West – had been booked to headline all three nights of the event, which was due to take place at London’s Finsbury Park in July.
This news was met with a near-immediate backlash because of a variety of antisemitic comments made by the Grammy-winning musician last year.
Wireless subsequently said in a statement to the press: “The Home Office has withdrawn Ye’s ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom. As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders.
“As with every Wireless Festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking Ye and no concerns were highlighted at the time.”
They added: “Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As Ye said today, he acknowledges that words alone are not enough, and in spite of this still hopes to be given the opportunity to begin a conversation with the Jewish community in the UK.”
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In January 2026, the Touch The Sky rapper – who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a decade ago – issued a public apology for his behaviour in a full-page magazine ad addressed to “those I’ve hurt”.
Ye claimed in his public statement that his antisemitic comments had come during a months-long manic episode where he said he had “lost touch with reality”.
Earlier on Tuesday, Ye had issued a fresh statement, saying: “I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music.
“I would be grateful for the opportunity to meet with members of the Jewish community in the UK in person, to listen. I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here.”
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Ye previously dismissed the suggestion that his apology was a “PR move” intended to help him “release music” and “operate [his] businesses” as he had before the backlash he sparked controversies 2025.
“This isn’t about reviving my commerciality,” he told Vanity Fair. “This is because these remorseful feelings were so heavy on my heart and weighing on my spirit.
“I owe a huge apology once again for everything that I said that hurt the Jewish and Black communities in particular. All of it went too far. I look at wreckage of my episode and realise that this isn’t who I am.
“As a public figure, so many people follow and listen to my every word. It’s important that they realise and understand what side of history that I want to stand on.”
The 43-year-old, wearing a grey zip-up fleece and with glasses on, appeared via videolink from HMP Liverpool for the plea hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday.
He pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, at Fairway, Huyton, on March 8.
Barton’s co-defendant Gary O’Grady, 50, of Huyton, Merseyside, was not asked to enter a plea to the charge on Tuesday.
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An earlier court hearing was told the defendants had been drinking with Mr Lynch at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club before the alleged attack.
Mr Lynch, a former non-league football manager and founder of special education school NexGen Academy, was said to have suffered serious injuries to his eye.
Honorary recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC set a trial date for September 1, with the case expected to last seven days.
The 15-minute hearing also dealt with administrative matters.
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Barton, of Widnes, Cheshire, was remanded in custody, while the judge renewed conditional bail for O’Grady, who was supported in court by several family members.
Former Manchester City and QPR midfielder Barton has one England cap and also played for Newcastle, Rangers, Burnley and Marseille.
He now hosts podcast Common Sense With Joey Barton, which is described as an “unfiltered” look at issues in sport, society, politics and more.
A staff member told The Bolton News they “hadn’t seen anything,” in contrast to previous occasions when resident doctors had gathered at the top of the road, where Redgate Way meets Plodder Lane.
Bolton resident doctors in 2023 (Image: NQ)
A spokesperson for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust confirmed they had not been made aware of any picket lines during the six-day strike action.
In recent action, resident doctors have reportedly operated at the MRI unit as part of a ‘hubbed’ response.
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Dr Rauf Munshi, Medical Director at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our Emergency Department is always here to help in a life or limb-threatening emergency, and our teams will make sure the sickest patients get the help they need first.
“We have robust plans in place to manage any increase in demand over the Easter weekend and during industrial action, but it’s important people choose the most appropriate service for their needs so that our urgent care services are ready to help those who need it most.
“Even once industrial action is over, we’ll continue to face pressure as our services resume to full levels of activity so please do make sure you know the best way to access services for your health needs during this challenging time.
“If you are ever unsure about where to go, NHS 111 online can provide advice for your symptoms.”
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The British Medical Association (BMA) has been contacted for comment.
Gold Digger singer Kanye West has been blocked from travelling to the UK by the Westminster Government
American rapper and record producer Kanye West has been denied permission to travel to the UK by the Westminster Government.
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The Gold Digger singer had recently come under fire following his controversial planned headline set at the Wireless Festival later this year.
According to the BBC, the Home Office has decided to refuse permission for West to enter the country as his “presence would not be conducive to the public good”.
Yesterday, the singer who legally changed his name to Ye in October 2021, applied to come to the UK via an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
West has previously caused outrage for a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments.
Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United for just £26m this summer would be an ‘absolute robbery’ and ‘a steal’, according to Rio Ferdinand
Rashford, 28, is only on loan at the Catalan club for this season, but they do have an option to make that move permanent for £26million this summer. The England international equalised for them against Atletico Madrid in their 2-1 comeback win last weekend.
That goal is his 11th of this loan spell, and Rashford has also assisted another 10 for his teammates. The latest strike left Ferdinand impressed and led to a discussion about his future at United.
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On the YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents, he said: “Oh, what a goal, what a good goal, man.” Asked if he would have Rashford back at United, Ferdinand replied: “Absolutely if Marcus Rashford is playing like that.
“That goal there is Marcus Rashford, right? That isn’t a surprise. We’re not sitting here going, ‘Oh my God, did you see Marcus Rashford, what he did the other day? Never knew he could do that.’
“No, no, that’s what we expect. That’s what Marcus Rashford has made us feel is the norm with him, because he’s that good, potentially, he’s that good, right? It’s just that we hadn’t seen it for a while at Manchester United, and there are obviously reasons behind that, but let’s forget that now, that page has turned, right?
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“He’s now at Barcelona, 10 goals, 10 assists this season. What a loan signing he has been for Barcelona, if you look at it like that, and, so, would you have that Marcus Rashford back? 100%, right? But I think that ship has sailed and I think Marcus Rashford is looking forwards.
“I think deep down, he’ll want to go to Barcelona, and I just hope that actually materialises for him, because I think when you look at it like that, is he playing consistently like the Marcus Rashford that we knew before? I’d argue probably not.”
Rashford has made 40 appearances across all competitions this season for Barcelona, but just over half, 22, have been starts. He also featured in just one of their last three matches before the international break.
Ferdinand, however, believes they should still sign him permanently from United this summer. He explained: “We’re seeing more glimpses of it that would be making me go, ‘I’ll bet on that’, and if I’m at Barcelona, I’ll take him.”
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Factoring in the set price they have to do that deal for. Ferdinand believes it would be a bargain and hopes it happens for the player’s sake, too.
He added: “If Barcelona get him for the reported £26million that we’re talking about, and they get that version of Marcus Rashford, that is an absolute robbery, it’s a steal.
“So, as I said, I’ll just say good luck to him, I want him to do well, you know what I mean? Because I’ve seen him grow as a young player at Man Utd, and good luck to him in that sense.”
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