England fans will be tuning in to the first of (hopefully) many World Cup 2026 matches on Thursday as the Three Lions face Croatia in Dallas.
London’s pubs are expected to be swarming well before kick-off at 9pm, with fan zones, restaurants, and bars all primed for crowds of England supporters.
But the later start also means the match will not finish until 11pm – throwing many people’s travel plans into jeopardy.
Unlike pubs – which will be opening beyond usual hours around some matches – the transport authority has not announced any plans for later trains or extended operating hours beyond its usual weekend night service.
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Luckily, we’ve spelt out exactly which lines will be running across the TfL network, plus some other ways of getting back home so you know for certain whether there is time for one more pint.
How to get home after England v Croatia
TfL is expecting a surge in late night travel across its 18 primary lines over the course of the tournament as fans make journeys across London to soak in the atmosphere of England’s most anticipated sporting event.
Tubes will be busier, especially as punters rush home to catch the last train after games.
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The last train from Elephant & Castle to Harrow & Wealdstone will depart at 23:47. Those looking to travel further than Harrow & Wealdstone will need to get the 23:58 service from Euston.
There is a later train at 00:23 from Elephant & Castle, terminating at Queen’s Park.
The last southbound train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Elephant & Castle departs at 23:54. There is one later train from Harrow & Wealdstone at 00:31, terminating at Queen’s Park.
Busy commuters make their way home
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The last train from Epping to West Ruislip will depart at 23:45. Later trains will terminate early at Snaresbrook, Leytonstone, and Woodford.
The last train to West Ruislip from Liverpool Street is scheduled for 00:23.
The last train to Epping from West Ruislip will depart at 23:53.
The last eastbound train on the Circle line from Hammersmith departs at 00:30, terminating at Edgware Road.
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Those looking to get to Liverpool Street will need to catch an earlier service at 23:51 or 00:22.
The last westbound train from Edgware Road leaves at 00:05. A later service at 00:31 terminates at High Street Kensington.
On the District line, the last train from Ealing Broadway to Upminster will depart at 23:41. A later eastbound service will operate at 00:21 from Ealing Broadway, terminating at Hammersmith.
Westbound, the last train from Upminster to Ealing Broadway will depart at 23:44. The last train to Wimbledon will run at 00:49 from High Street Kensington, while last trains to Ealing Broadway will run at 00:52 from the same station.
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The last train on the Hammersmith & City line eastbound will depart from Hammersmith at 00:30, terminating at Edgware Road.
For services to Barking, the last train is at 00:22.
The last Westbound trains will leave at 00:36 from Aldgate, terminating at Hammersmith, or 00:41 from Aldgate, terminating at Edgware Road.
The last train from Barking will depart at 23:59.
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TfL is expecting a surge in night travel
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The last train southbound/eastbound from Stanmore will leave at 00:13 while the last train from Stratford northbound/westbound is scheduled for 00:11.
The Metropolitan line has later services for journeys to Wembley Park, Finchley Road, and Baker Street.
The final northbound service from Aldgate to Chesham departs at 00:03 while the last train to Uxbridge departs at 00:13.
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England fans are expected to arrive in their masses to cheer on the Three Lions
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Passengers can also take the 00:43 service from Baker Street to Uxbridge or the 00:49 train from Baker Street to Wembley Park.
Services to Watford depart at 23:48 from Aldgate or 00:12 from Baker Street.
The last trains to Aldgate leave at 23:06 from Uxbridge and 23:00 from Chesham.
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There are later trains at 23:30 and 23:23, but passengers may be required to change at Baker Street or Harrow-on-the-Hill to complete their journey.
On the Northern line, the last train from Morden to High Barnet leaves at 00:05. From Battersea Power Station to Edgware, the last train leaves at 00:28.
The last train from Edgware leaves at 00:52 and at 00:50 from High Barnet. The final southbound service from Finchley Central leaves at 01:13.
The last trains eastbound from Heathrow Terminal 5 and Uxbridge both leave at 00:18. The last train to Cockfosters leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5 at 23:42.
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From Rayners Lane, the last train eastbound leaves at 00:51, terminating at Acton Town.
Westbound, the last train from Cockfosters leaves at 23:54.
On the Victoria line, the last southbound train to Brixton leaves Walthamstow Central at 00:10.
There is one later train at 00:53 terminating at Seven Sisters.
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From Brixton, the last train leaves at 00:28.
The last train from Waterloo to Bank leaves at 00:20. From Bank to Waterloo, the last service is at 00:26.
The last service from Stratford to Woolwich Arsenal will depart at 00:15.
From Woolwich Arsenal, the last train will depart at 00:14.
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The last train to Lewisham from Bank will leave at 00:30. Trains to Bank from Lewisham will depart at 00:18.
Night buses are operating as usual through the night and of course, Londoners can use a host of e-bike operators, including Lime and Forest bikes.
But remember, it is illegal to ride an e-bike under the influence of alcohol.
A little boy in a car with his mum and aunt was killed by a police officer who opened fire on their vehicle.
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Kohen Kartier Wiley, 1, was shot and killed by a Mississippi police officer who was responding to an alleged shoplifting incident at Walmart.
Officers from the Senatobia Police Department said the boy’s mum and aunt had been driving ‘in the direction of officers’ before they opened fire.
A statement from the police department appears to show that officers knew that a child was in the car when they responded to the scene.
‘Upon arrival, officers encountered two subjects and a juvenile child fleeing from the store into a vehicle. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver drove in the direction of the officers, almost striking one,’ the department said.
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‘An officer then discharged their weapon, and the vehicle fled the scene. The subjects arrived at a local hospital, where one juvenile child in the vehicle was pronounced deceased, and another subject had critical injuries. No law enforcement officers received any serious physical injury.’
Witnesses said one woman carried Kohen and the other carried diapers (Picture: Facebook)
One witness said he saw the police waiting in the parking lot as the two women left Walmart, one holding a box of diapers and the other holding baby Kohen.
Another witness said: ‘I saw the officers take off running, not in the car, I’m talking about on foot, and these are the Sheriffs and the police.
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‘They’re running through the parking lot, and I see the car take off, you know, so in my head, I’m like, I know they’re not chasing the car, they don’t think they’re going to catch the car.
‘Then I hear gunshots, and I’m like, I know they’re not shooting at a car that’s leaving in a public place, this is Walmart.’
Carolyn Stokes, baby Kohen’s great-grandmother, told WREG: ‘Senatobia Police Department get away with too much stuff.
Baby Kohen was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital (Picture: Facebook)
‘I hear about it all the time, it’s in the news all the time, y’all probably down here all the time, recording this stuff, but it’s just too much.’
Last year, local media reported that a woman was tasered and tackled after police officers saw her ‘illegally park in a handicapped spot’. The woman said she was dropping off her grandmother.
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The Senatobia Police Department released a statement reading: ‘We are committed to full transparency.
‘As the investigation progresses and facts are verified, we will share as much information as possible.”
Homes England and The Hill Group are still to decide on a masterplan for the Cambridge East development
Cambridge is “already extremely well provided” amid calls for a new “lifelong learning” college on the Cambridge Airport site, the combined authority has said. Homes England and The Hill Group announced they had bought the land earlier this month with plans to build thousands of homes and a railway station.
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A regional training hub is one of the options that the developers are considering before they settle on a masterplan for the area. Antony Carpen, a resident who runs the Cambridge Town Owl blog, urged Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to enter into discussions to “explore the possibility” of building a new lifelong learning college near the planned Cambridge East station.
He said this “could help reverse the decline in enrolment in adult skills” and “provide the much-needed facilities that might enable adults looking to retrain in areas with chronic skills shortages to make the change”.
A council report said that enrolment in adult skills and tailored learning had fallen in the last year by 6.2 per cent in total learners and 7.4 per cent for new starters. Peterborough accounted for over 40 per cent of learners and enrolments, “significantly exceeding its share of the adult population”.
Cllr Lucy Nethsingha, chair of the skills committee, said the decline is not identified as “being always driven by a lack of physical premises or the availability of provision within communities”.
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She said: “We will always keep future infrastructure opportunities under review, including in relation to the Cambridge Airport site. The authority is focused on working with partners, including Homes England through the Strategic Place Partnership and the Cambridge Growth Company on the future skills needs of this area to enable inclusive growth.”
She said the responsibility for education is shared between the Department for Education, local authorities and individual providers – not just the combined authority.
The Liberal Democrat councillor said: “It’s about tracking provision but it’s also really important to be clear that take up of adult skills happens in a lot of different places which are not necessarily specific buildings.
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“Improving take up of adult skills is more about taking out mobile provision to find people where they are rather than building new sites. I would also say that if we were going to build new sites, Cambridge is already extremely well provided with education provision.”
The 66-year-old broadcaster and journalist made the announcement during the final two episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson’s Farm, released on Wednesday.
He shared the news with co-stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland during a conversation at his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.
Mr Clarkson said: “I’ve got cancer.”
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When Mr Cooper asked where the cancer was located, Mr Clarkson replied: “Where it is, is of no concern to anybody.
“I’ve known since May.”
He explained that the cancer was detected early following a medical in May and described it as “aggressive”.
Mr Clarkson said: “I was praying we could get the harvest done and then I could go and get some treatment, but it’s going to be slap bang in the middle.”
Later in the episode, he revealed he had surgery to remove 10 per cent of his prostate.
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He also reflected on what has been a difficult year for his health, including a serious heart issue that required the fitting of two stents.
He said: “So we started the year and I had coronary heart disease and ended it with me with cancer.”
The series ends with footage of Mr Clarkson in a hospital bed as he undergoes treatment.
He told viewers: “Some of the treatment has gone awry, let’s say.
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“I’m going to be here for a little while.
“I’m nil by mouth, I don’t know what’s going to happen.
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“What I wanted to say was if this is all successful, I’ll see you for season six, and if it isn’t, I won’t.
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“Take care, everyone.”
Despite his diagnosis, Mr Clarkson continued working throughout 2025.
Production on the sixth series of Clarkson’s Farm is now expected to pause to allow time for his recovery.
What do you think of the latest Clarkson’s Farm series? Let us know in the comments
The Group of Seven leaders have issued a joint statement welcoming the peace deal between Iran and the US.
The G7 leaders said they “reaffirm that the right of transit passage without restrictions or tolls is the backbone of international trade”.
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“We support and are ready to contribute to the US-Iran deal implementation.”
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 06:45
US to withdraw forces from areas surrounding Iran
The Trump administration has promised to withdraw its forces from areas surrounding Iran, Bloomberg reported, citing a clause in the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran to end their war.
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The clause states that the US will withdraw its forces within 30 days of a final peace agreement. The MOU is due to be formally signed in Geneva on Friday.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 06:39
Trump hopes Iran war will be in ‘rearview mirror’
US president Donald Trump hopes that the Iran war would be in the “rearview mirror” after the official signing of the peace deal, details of which remain unknown to US lawmakers.
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When asked if the president would now focus on the Ukraine war, Trump responded: “We were focused on Iran. That’s going to be in the back, in the rearview mirror…. I want to do whatever I can.”
Few details have been publicly released about the initial deal, but it is believed to include reopening the Strait of Hormuz to global oil shipments, financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks, and a 60-day period for talks on ending the country’s nuclear programme.
The deal will be formally signed on Friday in Geneva.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 06:12
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Iran deal includes $300 billion fund – report
A $300bn private fund designed to kickstart investment into Iran is outlined in the US-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, Reuters reported.
The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end the war, the agency reported, citing sources.
More than half of the amount has already been committed and it will be comprised entirely of private-sector funds, according to the report.
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US and Iranian officials said on Sunday they had agreed on a framework to end their war, which began when US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on 28 February, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for global oil and gas.
The new fund is a private investment vehicle, not a reconstruction or reparations programme and will not include any government money or grants, the source said, adding that companies based in the US, the Gulf Arab states, Asia, South America and Africa have agreed to commit financing.
Investments pledged span energy, logistics, manufacturing and transport, the source said.
A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran had originally sought $400bn as compensation for war damages from the US but Washington had said it would not provide it.
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The idea for the fund, which is to be named the Reconstruction and Development Fund, then emerged.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 06:06
Tanker carrying one million barrels of Iranian oil crosses US blockade
A third tanker carrying one million barrels of Iranian crude oil has reportedly sailed past the US navy blockade in the Gulf of Oman, Al Jazeera reported, citing TankerTrackers.
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The maritime tracking service said the Sonia I vessel “exited the blockade line” at 1.11 GMT.
At least two other tankers carrying a total of 3.8 million barrels of Iranian oil exited the blockade line yesterday, according to the report.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 05:54
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Australia relaxes Middle East travel advice
Australia this morning relaxed its travel advice for several Middle Eastern countries, allowing Australians to transit through and travel to the biggest Gulf air hubs with the security of being covered by insurance.
Foreign minister Penny Wong said the previous “do not travel” advisory had been lowered for the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel and Kuwait after the US and Iran reached an interim deal to end the war.
She said the advisory had moved to “reconsider your need to travel” to those countries, as the security situation could still deteriorate rapidly with little warning.
The removal of the “do not travel” warning is positive for Gulf airlines. They had carried more than half of all passengers flying from Europe to Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands before the war began in late February, according to aviation data firm Cirium.
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Many Australian travellers concerned about the risk of missiles and drones, schedule disruptions and the lack of travel insurance coverage had preferred flights on carriers like Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways that transited in Asia, driving up airfares.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 05:15
Watch: Trump vows to read Iran deal to the media ‘word by word’
Trump vows to read Iran deal to the media ‘word by word’
Rachel Dobkin17 June 2026 05:00
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Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon despite Trump’s criticism
Israeli drone strikes targeted three vehicles in southern Lebanon, killing at least four people and wounding others, even as Donald Trump berated Benjamin Netanyahu for his attacks on Lebanon.
Two people were killed in a double-tap strike, with a drone hitting a car in the village of Mayfadoun followed by a second strike after people had gathered at the scene, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.
Another drone strike on the town of Shoukin killed two other people, the agency said.
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Fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah has eased but has not completely stopped following the announcement of an interim peace deal between the United States and Iran on Monday.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 04:55
Canada says US-Iran deal ‘game changer’
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has said that the US-Iran peace deal is a “game changer” and that Ottawa supports efforts to implement the truce.
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“We’re very pleased with the deal that’s been struck. It sets the groundwork to ensure Iran doesn’t have a nuclear weapon, and could also enable a reintegration over time of the economies in the region as well as progress toward a settlement in Lebanon,” Carney told CNN.
The prime minister said he had seen the agreement and was “absolutely” supportive of it. The text of the deal has not been made public by the Trump administration.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar17 June 2026 04:45
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Oil prices stabilise below $80 a barrel
Oil prices edged higher in early trade this morning, clawing back some of the previous session’s losses, as investors assessed whether the Iran war will truly end and the Strait of Hormuz reopen.
Brent crude futures gained 47 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $79.43 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate rose to $76.53 a barrel, up 48 cents, or 0.6 per cent.
Both benchmarks fell about 5 per cent for a second straight session yesterday to three-month lows on hopes a U.S.-Iran deal would allow oil flows through the Strait.
Netflix’s Bridgerton is a hugely popular period drama, but fans this Oscar-winning film starring Kirsten Dunst, surpasses it in every respect
A breathtaking period drama is being lauded as far superior to Netflix’s blockbuster series Bridgerton, particularly with regard to costumes and visual design.
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Viewers simply cannot get over how visually spectacular the period drama film is, as audiences become captivated by the wardrobe, set design, historical accuracy and distinctive tone of the picture.
Written, produced and directed by Sofia Coppola, Marie Antoinette is a highly stylised biographical drama that was released in cinemas in 2006.
The film is based on the 2001 biography penned by Antonia Fraser titled Marie Antoinette: The Journey and stars Kirsten Dunst in the lead role as France’s iconic teenage queen who met a gruesome end.
Jason Schwartzman, Jamie Dornan in his film debut, Judy Davis, Rip Torn, Rose Byrne, Asia Argento, Molly Shannon, Shirley Henderson, Danny Huston and Steve Coogan star alongside Dunst to complete a remarkable cast.
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The film’s official plot states: “The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 14 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles.”, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Marie Antoinette made its world premiere at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and received a nomination for the festival’s most coveted accolade – the Palme d’Or. It also claimed an Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 79th Academy Awards.
The period drama ‘masterpiece’ grossed roughly $60.9 million at the worldwide box office against a production budget of $40 million.
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The film attracted widespread acclaim, with one critic writing: “The film’s decadence and opulence as well as all the details in décor, costumes, wigs, etc is fascinating and shows that Coppola had a true vision for it.”
While another reviewer said: “Marie Antoinette has flaws, but still remains a good enough film with tremendous set and costume design. Add in Kirsten Dunst and her performance in the title role and you have something that a lot of audiences can enjoy.”
One critic lauded director Sofia Coppola: “Coppola has crafted a magical, intoxicating film, distinctly her own, that cements her place as one of the most exciting and original new voices in American film.”
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Some reviewers offered more measured opinions: “Marie Antoinette may have too much cake and not enough revolution but for the most part it is fun. Just leave your prejudices at the door.”
Nevertheless, there were plenty who were captivated by Coppola’s production: “Marie Antoinette is a decadent delight.”
Audience responses echoed similar sentiments, with one viewer saying: “One of the greatest movies of all al time. I said it.”
Meanwhile, another fan of the film said: “This is one of my favourite films of all time. It had a huge influence on me as a young teenager. Kirsten Dunst’s performance was not only captivating but her portrayal of Marie Antoinette taught me to lead my own path in life.
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“It’s what you take from this film that is important, the underlying messages and contrasts to modern reality is what’s important. The rest is just a beautifully put together piece of art.”
One viewer praised both Coppola and Dunst: “Sophia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst collabs are my favourite. For those of us who love this kind of stark contrast, and relate to the helplessness and hopelessness of being a teenage girl, especially in another era, this movie was a masterpiece.”
An IMDB user review of the film reads: “Sophia Coppola’s ‘Marie Antoinette’ works on all levels. It is a brilliant and spectacular portrayal of a long-past time; yet it also has an immediacy, and intimacy, and a warmth that draws us in and seduces us. tremendous and spectacular job all-round! ! ! I gave this a 10 out of 10.”
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While yet another fan said: “I give this movie a 10. Some will say the film is quirky, but I also predict that it will live on as one of the most fascinating films of recent years.”
One viewer added: “Brilliant. My opinion is Coppola had a clear vision of what she wanted to present and nails it. Easily one of my favourite works of recent years,” while another enthusiast wrote, “I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent film. It was a sumptuous feast for the eyes; the costumes and settings were superb.”
A further viewer said: “One of the Best Movies of All Time. This was a masterpiece for those of us who know little about French History. If you love visual splendour, great music, perfect production and direction, then watch this film orchestrated by the exquisite Sophia Coppola. You won’t be disappointed.”
‘Preeeeeviously….. she got caught absolutely flooring it, pied off the speed limit completely, and got pulled right over by police. Talk about an awkward chat…
Rachel Vickers-Price UK and World News Reporter
06:12, 17 Jun 2026
One Love Island megafan has found herself in hot water with police, with officers pulling her for a chat along the roadside when she was caught mugging off the law. The boys in blue decided she’d gone a bit too far, too soon. And do, the car has officially been dumped from the highway and sent straight to car jail. The Love Island superfan found herself in trouble with the law after police clocked her travelling at 100mph as she tried to race home to catch the latest episode of the fan-favourite reality show. Highway patrol troopers in Arizona in the US were left stunned when they heard the reason the unidentified woman was going 108 mph in a 65 mph zone.
She was apprehended on a state highway in Pinal County on June 9, Highway Patrol confirmed. The bizarre reason for her race home was shared by the Arizona Department of Safety Highway Patrol, with her arrest included in its “Speeding Saturday” roundup on social media at the weekend. The Facebook post read: “The driver stated she was trying to get home fast to be able to watch the reality TV show Love Island.”
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It would seem she likely missed the episode, with the social media post revealing she was arrested and booked for criminal speed and reckless driving. State troopers also sent her vehicle was sent to “car jail” for 20 days.
But that wasn’t the only curveball in the same Saturday speeding round-up. Another unidentified driver was also caught in a race of his own, with the speeding motorist pulled over on his way to church. An Arizona state trooper caught the driver on the Maricopa Casa Grande Highway – going 93 mph in a 50 mph zone last Wednesday as he raced to get to a sermon on time. The addition to the social media roundup states: “The driver stated he was on his way from church and had known nothing about criminal speed.”
He was arrested and booked for criminal speed and reckless driving and his car was given to the front seat passenger.
EXCLUSIVE: David Kirkwood also peddled false claims that President Trump won the 2020 US election.
04:30, 17 Jun 2026
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A Reform MSP has been branded “dangerous” after boasting about persuading people to snub the covid jag.
David Kirkwood said he did not take the shot himself and claimed he knew of “very few” people in his party who agreed to the injection.
He also backed the false claim that President Trump won the 2020 US election, despite Joe Biden romping home by seven million votes.
Kirkwood, who was elected as a South Scotland MSP in May, sits on the Holyrood Public Audit committee and is his party’s shadow “technology” minister.
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An investigation into his X posts has revealed a stream of claims questioning the covid vaccine and spreading misinformation about the 2020 election.
The covid jags are widely believed to have saved lives and protected elderly people, but Kirkwood wrote in August 2021:
“TBH I think you’d need to be a bit of a mug now to have the first jag.”
Twenty four hours later, he tweeted: “Yes, a few people have decided not to have either the first or second jag after talking to me.”
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Kirkwood, who does not have a medical degree, wrote in 2023: “I’ve never had a jag, l’ve persuaded many other people not to have them and l’d like them stopped, but realise that they may be beneficial in some ways for some people.”
Months later, he said of covid-19: “There never was a serious risk to the nation’s health.”
He returned to the same theme months later: “To be fair, a lot of people were bamboozled by the so-called “science” in the early days. However, I know of very few people in our party that even had one jag, never mind any boosters.”
Kirkwood, a management consultant before getting elected to Holyrood, stuck to the same line in February last year: “I never had any jags and I persuaded a lot of other people never to have any.”
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He also sided with Trump in pushing the false claim that he beat Biden six years ago.
Part of the conspiracy theory centres around the false claim Biden benefited from fraud to win Maricopa County in the swing state of Arizona.
Kirkwood tweeted in 2021: “Trump’s election was stolen from him – the Maricopa (AZ) county result is in serious doubt due to large-scale fraud. It will be the first of many.”
He also wrote: “Trump DID win the 2020 election.”
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Kirkwood’s online biography states: “He is not easily swayed by popular opinion and will speak out when things need to change.”
Scottish Greens MSP Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill said: “These comments from David Kirkwood are the latest example of Reform UK living on another planet. Denying reality and fact is becoming a trademark for Reform UK.
“People deserve representatives who are grounded in evidence, public health and democratic reality.
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“At the height of a global pandemic, communities across Scotland were doing everything they could to keep each other safe.
“For any elected representative to have boasted about persuading people not to get vaccinated, if these reports are accurate, is irresponsible and dangerous. The truth is, Covid-19 vaccines saved lives.”
“The comments about Donald Trump and the 2020 US election also reveal Reform UK’s habit of believing, and spreading, conspiracy theories peddled by the far-right.”
Tory MSP Craig Hoy said: “We already knew this Reform MSP held wildly out-of-touch views given his longstanding support for breaking up the United Kingdom.”
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Reform UK in Scotland has been contacted.
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Football fans can snap up more than 100 stickers from Panini’s latest collection as stock dwindles at many online retailers
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Panini’s beloved World Cup sticker collection has returned for this summer’s tournament, and it’s been selling fast. The 2026 edition has been flying off the virtual shelves at many retailers, leaving fans with big gaps in their collection.
By doing so, new members will receive a £15 welcome bonus and cashback at BargainMax, effectively reducing the Panini sticker bundle to £4.82 after cashback. As it includes a total of 112 World Cup stickers, this works out at roughly 4p per sticker.
The deal is exclusively available for new TopCashback members, while existing members will pay £19.82 after cashback. This undercuts rival retailers like Amazon, which charges £25.42 (was £26.48) for the same bundle, while a 50-packet bundle and 100-packet bundle come in at £62.50 and £124.98 respectively.
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It comes as retailers like Argos, Sports Direct, and Selfridges sold out of much of their stock earlier this month. This year’s tournament has been expanded to 48 teams, which means the FIFA World Cup 2026 Sticker album comprises a whopping 980 stickers to collect.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Sticker Collection Mega Multiset
BargainMax customers can 112 Panini stickers in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Sticker Collection Mega Multiset for roughly 4p each by shopping through TopCashback.
This includes portraits of legendary players like Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as iconic team badges for all 48 teams playing this summer. The TopCashback deal comes as the World Cup enters the final days of the first wave of group games, with England set to play their first fixture on Wednesday (June 17).
The Three Lions will face old rivals Croatia in Dallas in the Group L opener. Scotland will then follow up their first World Cup win in 36 years when they play Morocco in Boston on Friday (June 19).
For fans yet to secure their new football strip ahead of the games, England fans can get 15% off the new Nike 2026 shirts at Kitbag with the code AFF15, while Scotland’s latest adidas home kit is available at JD Sports.
Search for BargainMax and click ‘Get Cashback Now’.
Shop and checkout as usual.
Cashback will track and appear in the TopCashback account within seven working days of purchase.
The cashback will become payable and available to withdraw and spend after BargainMax has paid TopCashback the commission for the purchase.
As for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Sticker Collection Mega Multiset, Amazon customers have awarded the bundle a 4.2-star rating after more than 150 reviews. One said: “Really worth the money, got Ronaldo and Messi in the first 10 packs.”
Another said: “The stickers are good quality, colourful and well printed, with a nice mix of players, teams and special stickers.”
However, the same collector also highlighted a drawback to the Panini stickers, adding: “As with any sticker collection, duplicates are inevitable, particularly once your album starts filling up.”
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Meanwhile, another happy customer said: “Perfect starter pack, my son is extremely happy.”
Saturday at Parklife 2026 includes sets from Skepta, Sammy Virji, Nia Archives and Josh Baker
This weekend Parklife Festivals returns with a star-studded lineup. Tens of thousands are expected to flock to Heaton Park to see some of the music industry’s biggest acts take to the stage.
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Manchester’s biggest music festival, Parklife, returns on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June with festival-goers turning out to see headliners including Calvin Harris, who has not headlined a show in Manchester since playing at the Manchester Arena in 2013.
One of the country’s biggest music events, it regularly draws in more than 80,000 people over the weekend and this year marks 16 years since it was first founded. Previously, the festival has been headlined by hit hop titans like 50 Cent, Snoop Dog, and Tyla the Creator as well as Manchester acts such as Liam Gallagher, The 1975 and Aitch.
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This year’s edition will also see British MC and rapper Skepta, Garage and bassline DJ and producer Sammy Virji, and Swedish songstress Zara Larsson will also take to the stage. Manchester-based DJ and producer Josh Baker will be returning to the festival having had his set quite literally shut down at the event last year.
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Others confirmed to be playing will be Chris Stussy, Nia Archives, Kettama, Marlon Hoffstadt, Bou, Rossi, Silva Bumpa, and local Atherton lad Morgan Seatree, who went viral after bringing his grandma out on stage with him during his set at the festival last year.
Other big names include Armand Van Helden, Shy FX, Clementine Douglas, Ewan McVicar, Prospa, Rudim3ntal, and Chloé Caillet. Parklife 2026 will also feature a range of takeovers from the likes of XXL, Worried About Henry, Modern Funktion and Ghosts Of Garage.
It’ll be a busy weekend across Greater Manchester too. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has said more than a quarter of a million people will be travelling to the various events over the weekend.
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Over at the Etihad Stadium, Take That are set to perform a series of shows on all three days. Etihad Campus will also host the Women’s Netball Final at the Co-op Live from 3pm on Saturday afternoon.
The city will also welcome Lily Allen and the B52s across three nights at the AO Arena; and the Women’s Cricket World Cup will draw thousands to Emirates Old Trafford on 21 June when South Africa take on India.
You can read our full guide including when the festival starts and end, what you can take in and how to get there and home here.
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Saturday, 20 June stage splits and set times:
The Valley
Alexandria – 12-1pm
Prospa – 1-2:30pm
Josh Baker – 2:30-4pm
4am Kru – 4:30-6pm
Nia Archives – 6:30-7:30pm
Skepta – 8-9pm
Sammy Virji – 21:30-11pm
Panorama
Ellia Jaya – 12-1pm
Julian Fijma – 1-2:30pm
Bullet Tooth – 2:30-3:40pm
SOSA – 15:40 -5pm
Cloone – 5-6:30pm
Alisha – 6:30-8pm
Rossi – 8-9:30pm
East End Dubs – 9:30-11pm
Matinee
Niamh – 12-1pm
ATRIP – 1-2pm
mph – 2-3pm
Oppidan – 3-4pm
Effy – 4-5pm
Malugi B2B Sam Alfred – 5-6:30pm
Marlon Hoffstadt – 6:30-8pm
Morgan Seatree – 8-9pm
Mall Grab – 9-10pm
Daria Kolosova – 10-11pm
Magic Sky
North Base – 12-12:40pm
Catching Cairo – 12:40-1:25pm
LENS – 1:25-2:15pm
Born on Road – 2:15-3:05pm
Kanine – 3:03-4PM
Wilkinson – 4-5pm
Dimension – 5-6pm
Bou – 6-7pm
Hedex – 7-8pm
Andy C – 8-9pm
K Motionz – 9-10pm
Mozey – 10-10:50pm
G Stage
Mya – 12-1pm
A For Alpha – 1-2:30pm
The Trip – 2:30-4pm
Kepler – 4-5:30pm
Locky B2B Phill de Janeiro B2B Benji King – 5:30-7pm
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