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Telegraph Fantasy Football: last week’s insights

Title race back on

Arsenal’s lead at the league summit was cut by three points, with the leaders succumbing to a home defeat by in-form Bournemouth, while Manchester City won convincingly away at Stamford Bridge. City assets are on TFF managers’ minds, with Pep seemingly starting to pick a settled side, lesser-owned players like Khusanov (£3.3m) and Doku (£4.4m) could make the difference in mini-leagues.

 

Hammers emphatic win

Not too long ago, The Irons seemed destined for the Championship, but a string of strong team performances have seen them rise out of the relegation zone. There was a welcomed return to the starting XI for Summerville (£3.9m), but it was the ever-popular Bowen (£5.5m) and the unlikely hero Mavropanos (£2.8m) who stole the headlines with 12 and 17 points respectively.

 

Popular assets return

With eyes on upcoming extra fixtures, it may be tempting to come off popular assets to make gains. However, some popular players gave owners a stark reminder why they are heavily owned. The 20.1% owned Jarrod Bowen has already been mentioned above, and Brentford’s 36.0% owned Thiago (£3.6m) matched the Hammers captain with a 12-point return.

 

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Telegraph Fantasy Football Tips: Game Week 32

The Telegraph Fantasy Football player list has been analysed ahead of the upcoming games, and these look like the best players to transfer in:

 

1. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£3.7m)

The Leeds striker was unlucky not to haul against Manchester United on Monday night. He now has the opportunity to make amends with a home tie against Wolves, before a midweek trip to Bournemouth.

 

2. Morgan Gibbs-White (£3.8m)

Burnley continue to be a team to target, and the Forest no.10 has many different avenues for picking up attacking returns.

 

3. James Justin (£2.5m)

The 28-year-old defender has started every league game since GW18, netting twice, assisting once and keeping three clean sheets in that period. Being one of the cheapest starting players in the game, Saturday’s entry point against Rob Edward’s table-propping side looks good if you need to free up your budget for further moves.

 

Telegraph Fantasy Football: Transfer stats

One of the most useful Telegraph Fantasy Football match facts to keep an eye on throughout the season is the average number of transfers used by managers in and around your league position. Ensuring you have a few extra transfers in hand is a sure-fire way to pull away from your closest rivals.

• Top 100 – 3.55 average transfers remaining
• Top 1,000 – 5.40
• Top 10,000 – 7.48
  
   

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Today, the Prime Minister has faced questions from MPs over the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, despite failing security vetting.

Sir Keir Starmer accused officials in the Foreign Office of deliberately and repeatedly withholding the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting for the role. Giving a statement to MPs, the prime minister said if he had known, he would not have gone ahead with the appointment. Adam and Chris discuss where this leaves Starmer.

And, on a day where the status of US-Iran ceasefire talks are unclear Adam speaks to chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet from Tehran.

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Barratt David Wilson Homes has lodged plans to build 170 homes on land west of the A1237 and south of North Lane, in Huntington.

The developer’s application stated the wider Monks Cross Garden Village would promote healthy lifestyles, feature high-quality landscaping in a community-led scheme with its own distinctive character.

Plans lodged with City of York Council come as part of the third phase of the garden village which was approved after the then Conservative Government stepped in in 2022.

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It followed an appeal from the developer to the Planning Inspectorate and it was ruled the council had taken too long to decide on the application.

The latest plans feature 170 homes, including affordable ones, along with landscaping, street scene features and electric vehicle charging points.

A new community hub, shops and a country park are also planned as part of the garden village which is being led by Redrow Homes and Bellway.

They come after the council’s planning committee approved Redrow Homes’ application in October for 314 homes as part of the first phase of the garden village.

The developer’s agent Jennie Hambridge said Redrow Homes had the necessary strategic experience to deliver the development which forms part of the first phase of the Monks Cross Garden Village.

Huntington’s Liberal Democrat councillor Chris Cullwick said the development was set to be the biggest locally for decades but concerns about the mix of homes and access remained.

Three objections were lodged from homes close to the site, calling for their impact on local transport infrastructure and health services to be assessed before construction goes ahead.

Huntington Parish Council also objected when the plans were first lodged, raising concerns over plans for access to the site to come from North Lane.

A phasing plan for the Monks Cross Garden Village, in Huntington, York, could look (Image: Redrow Homes/City of York Council’s planning portal)

October’s planning committee meeting also heard that either a new primary school would be built to serve the homes or contributions would be made to expand existing ones.

It came it response to concerns over spaces for children in local schools once families move in to the development.

The developer’s agent Ms Hambridge said they would work with the community to address any concerns about transport and access, including during construction.

Those plans covered the northern part of the site, with the latest Barratt David Wilson application proposing homes in the south central of the wider development.

Developers said they would follow the principles of garden villages, which include making it easy for pedestrians and cyclists to get around and use public transport, in the wider scheme.

They said: “Just as the original garden cities embraced strong vision and
engagement from the earliest stage to create a strong sense of
community, Redrow and Bellway are committed to doing the same.

“Great homes are one of the most important ambitions and a lasting
legacy of the garden city movement.

“Redrow and Bellway’s approach and philosophy is also rooted in delivering homes of the highest quality as part of carefully-planned communities.”

Members rose to ultimatum of ‘Pay £1 or Display!’ with varied presentations.

‘Pay £1 or Display!’ was the order members of the Lanarkshire Philatelic Society faced at the last meeting of their current session.

Fortunately, no-one had to pay up as a “proliferation of wonderful displays” appeared.

President Robert Watt set off the meeting with his focus on historic stamp issues of Nyasaland – an African country now known as Malawi.

Caroline Watt presented beautiful postcards with colourful designs celebrating Easter themes.

Graham U’ren displayed stamps, covers and meter marks all illustrating the Kiwi – including prepaid stamps, definitive issues and circular issues.

David Haig showcased colourful stamps issued in Ethiopia 1997 to 1981 – collected and displayed by beloved late member Jim Fulton.

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Elsie Miller put the spotlight on postcards and stamps relating to Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights , following on from the new film adaptation.

Bobby Forrest was remembering the late Queen’s Silver Jubilee with postage stamps from various countries of the Commonwealth.

Maureen Mathieson displayed stamp issues of 2024 for Switzerland, while Brian Dow presented meter marks of various, now missed, Post Offices of Clydesdale.

Alex Magowan gripped everyone with his postcard views and corresponding meter marks of ‘Hamilton’ in a number of States of the USA.

And David Haig was fascinated with stamps, covers and meter marks of South African Antarctic Research Bases.

Robert Watt gave warm thanks to all who presented “such varied, interesting and entertaining displays”.

This was the group’s final meeting of the session, with the next session due to being in October; visit https://www.lanarkshireps.co.uk/ for further details.

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It takes a special sort of reporter to find joy in a drizzly Tuesday lunchtime in Oldham town centre. Dianne Bourne visited the shiny new indoor Market hall in the town and found it was absolutely heaving with people.

In fact it was so busy that one trader who had been rushed off her feet asked her to ‘come back at three.’ It’s a good problem for any storeholder to have.

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Oldham frequently finds itself in the news for all the wrong reasons – it has a reputation for political upheaval, divided communities and, in parts, poverty. The new market is a rare success story at the moment. Three weeks since the big new market hall opened, after a hefty £40m investment from Oldham Council, the crowds are continuing to flock in.

As Dianne points out, in her very well read piece, it’s a proper market. Not one of those fancy food halls.

You can read her piece HERE.

The big day

The history of Coronation Street is dotted with firsts. When it started it was ground-breaking in its depiction of working class life in the north, and still occasionally pushes the boundaries.

The marriage this week of Carla Connor and Lisa Swain (AKA Swarla), is an important moment in television history. It’s not the first time two women have attempted to marry on the soap – it just so happens to be the first one that’s expected to take place successfully.

Adam Maidment explains why that’s such an important moment for the LGBTQ+ community.

Read it HERE.

Cracks in the wall

Back to Oldham briefly and our Local Democracy Reporter Charlotte Hall has been digging into the dramatic collapse of a house on King Street, along with the man who partly owns it – Kamran Ghafoor.

Our MEN investigation this week reveals a history of complaints and action taken against him for neglect of properties.

It’s a fascinating tale that’s unravelling and one we’ll be following up over the next few weeks.

Read it HERE.

On the Curry Mile.

One corner of the famous Wilmslow Road strip has changed beyond all recognition in the last few years. Beth Abbit went down to the famous road to see what was missing and what seems to be on the way. It’s a fascinating portrait of an area in flux.

Read it HERE.

Not just another Salford crime story.

We reported extensively last week on the extraordinary court case that saw rapist Paul Quinn finally convicted. Andrew Malkinson had previously been jailed for 17 years for Quinn’s crimes.

It is one of the most egregious miscarriages of justice in British history. Veteran crime reporter Neal Keeling has been reporting on the case for the last twenty years.

Read it HERE.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. She was reported missing by her family in 2024, when she was 13. Authorities, who described her Monday as a “runaway,” said she was 14 when she was killed.

A criminal complaint says he had engaged in continuous sexual abuse of Rivas Hernandez from September 2023 to September 2024.

Prosecutors allege he killed her using a sharp object on or around April 23, 2025 — the date she was last known to be alive and was headed to the singer’s house in the Hollywood Hills — and mutilated her body about two weeks later.

The murder charges included special circumstances — lying in wait, committing crime for financial gain and murdering the witness in an investigation — that could carry the death penalty. Prosecutors haven’t announced whether they will seek it. Burke is also charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body.

Attorneys for the Houston-born alt-pop singer said he was innocent in a statement released after homicide detectives arrested him on Thursday at a home in Hollywood.

“Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death,” the lawyers said. A new request for comment to Burke’s lawyers on the charges was not immediately answered.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman called the case “a parent’s nightmare.”

“Celeste, a 14-year-old at that time, went to Mr. Burke’s house in the Hollywood Hills. She was never heard from again,” Hochman said at Monday’s press conference.

The long-dead body of Rivas Hernandez was found inside a Tesla that was towed from the Hollywood Hills on Sept. 8, a day after she would have turned 15. Her family had reported her missing from her hometown of Lake Elsinore, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles.

Authorities did not publicly name Burke as a suspect until his arrest. And his lawyers’ statement last week, in which said they “will vigorously defend David’s innocence,” was the first time they weighed in publicly.

The singer had been under investigation by an LA County grand jury looking into the death. The probe was officially secret, but its existence — and his designation as its target — was revealed in February when his mother, father and brother objected in a Texas court to subpoenas demanding they testify.

The 2023 Tesla Model Y was registered in the singer’s name at the Texas address of his subpoenaed family members, according to court filings from prosecutors. It had been towed from an upscale Hollywood Hills neighborhood where it had been sitting as though it was abandoned.

Police investigators searching the Tesla in a tow yard found a cadaver bag “covered with insects and a strong odor of decay,” court documents said. Detectives partially unzipped a bag and found a head and torso.

Investigators from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office removed the bag and “discovered the arms and legs had been severed from the body,” according to court documents. A second black bag was found under the first, and dismembered body parts were inside it. No cause of death has been publicly revealed, and police got a judge to block the release details of the autopsy. On Friday, the medical examiner told The Associated Press the court order remained in place after Burke’s arrest, and suggested to ask the police whether they would ask to lift it. Hochman said Monday that the coroner’s report would be released “shortly.”

The family of Rivas Hernandez has remained private and has not made any public statements on her death or the case.

“I had the chance to meet with some of the family members of Celeste and their grief in incalculable as to what happened to their daughter,” Hochman said.

D4vd, pronounced “David,” gained popularity among Gen Z for his blend of indie rock, R&B and lo-fi pop. He went viral on TikTok in 2022 with the hit “Romantic Homicide,” which peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. He then signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records and released his debut EP “Petals to Thorns” and a follow-up, “The Lost Petals,” in 2023.

The Associated Press confirmed that D4vd was dropped by Interscope last year.

When the body was discovered, the singer continued his North American tour, but when reports of his possible involvement spread widely, he canceled the final two shows and a European tour that was to follow.

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AP Music Writer Maria Sherman contributed reporting from New York.

Klaudia Zakrzewska, known online as Klaudiaglam, was among three people injured in the alleged collision on Argyll Street in central London in the early hours of Sunday morning

An influencer and former X Factor contestant has been charged following a collision outside a Soho nightclub that left three people injured.

The incident occurred at approximately 4.30am on Sunday (April 19) on Argyll Street, close to the Inca nightclub, when a vehicle struck pedestrians. Among those hit was social media personality Klaudiaglam, whose real name is Klaudia Zakrzewska. Video footage circulating online shows her being struck and trapped underneath the car before bystanders rushed to her aid.

Two other individuals were also hurt – a man in his 50s who had been unlocking his e-scooter, and a woman. The man sustained life-changing injuries and was transported to hospital, while the woman, thought to be in her 30s, was treated for less severe injuries.

The Met Police have confirmed the arrest of Gabrielle Carrington, 29, also known as RIELLEUK, and stated she has been charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm and drink driving. She has been remanded in custody pending her initial appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 21 April.

In recent years, Carrington has established herself as an influencer, amassing 362,000 followers on Instagram, where she can be seen posing alongside a black Mercedes, reports the Daily Star.

Carrington initially rose to prominence as a teenager when she progressed to the live finals of The X Factor in 2013 as part of girl group Miss Dynamix, winning praise from judges including Gary Barlow. In recent times, she has built up a substantial social media presence, boasting approximately 362,000 followers on Instagram.

Emergency services were called following reports that “a car had been involved in a collision with pedestrians” in central London.

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, of Specialist Crime South, said: “As our enquiries continue, our thoughts are with those injured and their loved ones.

“While this incident took place in the early hours of the morning, venues in the area were still open, and we believe a number of people will have seen what happened.

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“I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or any activity prior to it that they feel may be of relevance, to come forward.

“The information you have – however minor you believe it may be – could be of crucial importance to investigators.”

Officers have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terror-related. Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with the Met Police by calling 101, quoting reference 3374/19APR. Officers have also highlighted that details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel receives its world premiere stage adaptation, directed by Adam Penford. On a blazing English country estate in the summer of 1935, 13-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a passionate scene between her sister Cecilia and their housekeeper’s son, Robbie – and will go on to make an accusation that will fatally alter their lives. Stretching from the 1930s past the Second World War to the present-day, this version comes courtesy of Christopher Hampton, who wrote the 2007 film adaptation with Keira Knightley and James McAvoy and whose theatrical hits include Les Liaisons Dangereuses and The Philanthropist.

Festival Theatre, Chichester

Booking: May 29-Jun 20

Tickets: cft.org.uk

Game of Thrones: The Mad King

George RR Martin’s epic fantasy world comes to the RSC in this surefire blockbuster adaptation, directed by Dominic Cooke. Set a decade before the events of the novels, Duncan Macmillan’s prequel unfolds at a decisive jousting tournament in the castle of Harrenhal as spring arrives. Lovers meet, revellers celebrate, and a plot against the Mad King brews. Witness the events that shaped Westeros! Martin has called the RSC “the obvious choice” for the spin-off premiere, citing Shakespeare’s influence on his work.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Booking: summer 2026 dates tbc, public booking from April 24

Tickets: rsc.org.uk

The Silence of the Lambs

It does now seem, as staggering as it may be, that civil servants in the Foreign Office felt laws of confidentiality prevented them from revealing to anyone that Peter Mandelson had failed his vetting and so they went ahead and gave him security clearance. It is utterly baffling.

It must also be baffling to members of the public that someone can be appointed to a job before their references have been taken up, and when those references suggest they are unsuitable for the role, their appointment continues regardless.

Indeed, the Cabinet Secretary Simon Case saw how ridiculous this would look and advised Mr Starmer to go through all the vetting before making the appointment, but Mr Starmer ignored that advice because it went contrary to the normal order of things in the Foreign Office.

Mr Starmer’s defence is that “nobody told me”; however, it is also true that he never went out of his way to ask. Even with a barrister’s brain that is trained to see when crucial evidence is missing, even with a politician’s mindset that Mandelson might be trouble given his track record of causing a previous Labour Prime Minister great embarrassment, Mr Starmer couldn’t see the bigger picture and ask.

Perhaps he was blinded by his desire to get Mr Mandelson into the job. It is true that Mandelson had certain oleaginous skills that might ingratiate him to the Trump administration, but Mr Starmer has not explained why the appointment was so “weirdly rushed”.

Mr Starmer again yesterday apologised for appointing Mandelson, but it doesn’t matter how many times he apologises, the error can’t be wiped clean. And nor can the stain.

LookFantastic’s ‘Treats of the Week’ includes 40% off cult-favourite beauty products that are highly praised by shoppers

Beauty lovers looking to try new products or top up on some makeup, skin and haircare favourites at a much cheaper price might want to consider the LookFantastic ‘treats of the week’ sale that is currently running on their website.

These beauty deals can also make for a good gift idea for any upcoming birthdays, anniversaries or for a little self treat.

Makeup favourite Charlotte Tilbury is also offering 20% on makeup bundles, like the Charlotte’s Award-winning Complexion Trio, which has been reduced from £89 to £62.30.

Elsewhere, the Cult Beauty Scalp to Sole Edit (Worth over £130) has been reduced from £45 to £33.75. It is a curation of seven high-end beauty products, three of them being full size.

The LookFantastic treats of the week includes offers on makeup, fragrance skincare and haircare. Here is a list of what the site has to offer:

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum 150ml ,was £177 now £88.50

The popular fragrance is currently 50% off in the LookFantastic week-long deal. The deal is currently running on the 150ml bottle size, which is the biggest perfume size reduced to £88.50, a significant price drop in comparison to the 90ml bottle which is £95.90 reduced from £137.

The Black Opium perfume is a fragrance favourite. One shopper described it as an “absolutely gorgeous perfume that lasts for hours and hours and get lots of compliments.”

However, another said: “Smells really strong and smoky. Would recommend to people who likes strong fragrances.”

Olaplex Healthier Hair Bundle V2, was £38.50 now £23

The Olaplex Healthier Hair bundle features the Bond Maintenance shampoo and conditioner along with the bonding oil, smoother and hair smoother. It is the ideal bundle to purchase if you are looking to start a haircare journey.

Olaplex is a renowned brand for ‘instant and long term’ hair improvement results. A review of the £30 full size Olaplex No.4 Fine Bond Maintenance Shampoo said: “This seems to work wonders with my curly hair. My hair always feels strong and really clean as well as looking really shiny!”

L’Oréal Paris Elvive Growth Booster Full Routine Bundle, was £42.97 now £21.48

Another haircare option on offer is the Loreal Elvive Growth Boost bundle which includes the collections anti hair loss shampoo, hair thickening conditioner and the hair loss scalp serum.

The bundle has been reduced by 50% and is said to “minimise the risk of breakage and hair fall out, leaving the strands with visibly stronger, longer and thicker results.”

But one shopper has said: “Tried this bundle after suffering from hair loss. I don’t find a substantial difference however the shampoo and conditioner were fantastic – non greasy and smells lovely.”

Another shopper said: “Been using for 6 weeks and growth is promising. Less shedding and baby hairs.”

YSL Loveshine Lipstick, Make Me Blush and Black Opium Glitter Bundle, was £94 now £56.58

This high-end Yves Saint Laurent trio includes the candy glaze gloss stick, liquid blush and a 7.5ml Black Opium Glitter perfume. The YSL beauty icons have been slashed in price at LookFantastic and with a £37.42 saving, the trio is described as “perfect for gifting or treating yourself.”

Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream and Toner Duo, was £76.50 now 45.90

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The Elemis pro collagen duo includes a soothing apricot toner and marine cream with SP30. The toner is described as perfect to maintain the “skin’s pH levels by hydrating and visibly soothing skin.”

The marine cream is “designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines, the cream delivers up to 24 hours of hydration and provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.”

Shoppers can save £30.60 on the skincare duo at LookFantastic.