Barbados to remove Queen as head of state as 'time has come to leave past behind'

Anthony Elanga has been named as the only Manchester United player 'close' to getting into the Man City team.

The Chase has proved quizzing is for all ages after viewers and host Bradley Walsh were left speechless by a contestants age.

A man has been charged after a taxi driver was stabbed and choked with a seatbelt in an attempted robbery in Bolton.

Our smile is one of the first things people notice about us.

Russian forces have seized Kherson in southern Ukraine, the city's mayor has said, as he issued a desperate appeal for food and medicine to be allowed in.

A woman set a fire in her own flat whilst on FaceTime to her family in a cry for help.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kumzin has spoken out about his fears for his grandmother who is currently in Ukraine.

Sarah Everard’s family have paid tribute to her on the first anniversary of her murder by a police officer.

Chelsea up for sale. Interested parties have until March 15 to submit their offers, according to The Telegraph, as the Russian billionaire looks to sell the club quickly.It's believed that Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American businessman Todd Boehly have teamed up to make an offer, while British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is also considering a bid.Abramovich sent shockwaves around the world of football on Wednesday after announcing his intention to step away from the club he's owned since 2003.The 55-year-old confirmed that he would waive the £1.5billion worth of debt the club owes to him and also pledged to donate the proceeds of the sale to victims of the war in Ukraine.Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last month, and with a heavy heart, Abramovich decided to relinquish control of Chelsea as he felt it was "in the best interest of the club"."I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid.

TikTok followers.But this time, the German model had a fan with four legs and hooves to deal with.In a TikTok video that has now racked up a huge 10.7 million views, the blonde bombshell wore a skin tight grey gym wear set.A zipper ran down the front of her top to keep her curves in place as she lovingly petted her horse in the stables.However, instead of some hay to munch on, the farm animal had other things on its mind.Hilariously, the horse made eye contact with the zipper on Augustine's top.And the model had a mare as her pet pulled it down from her neck all the way to the middle of her boobs.The gorgeous internet star giggled as she tried to protect her modesty – and found the moment so funny she posted it online.She wrote in the video: “My horse every time he sees a zipper.”Fans found the clip equally as amusing, with some suggesting the noble steed knew exactly what it was doing.One person giggled: “The horse knows whats good.”Another user added: “A somewhat mischievous horse.”A third fan voiced: “He is smooth.”Someone else chuckled: “Now that’s two things that horse and I share in common.”Meanwhile, a fifth person remarked: “One smart horse knows a beauty when he sees it.” Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

Actress Farrah Forke, who starred in the popular '90s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has sadly died at the age of 54. A family friend has confirmed that the star passed away after a devastating cancer battle. Farrah was most recognised for playing the pilot Alex Lambert in the sitcom Wings, which ran from 1990 to 1997.

Martine McCutcheon's wedding to Jack McManus reportedly narrowly avoided derailment following a furious falling out with a friend. A huge row with the Love Actually star's chief bridesmaid left her in the lurch with just ten days to go until the 2012 event. Kim Crawford had been friends with Martine for 14 years before the incident put an end to their friendship for good.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have unveiled their huge master bedroom at their sprawling '£3.5million' Essex mansion. The former TOWIE star, 35, and Brassic actress, 34, who recently were seen cuddling their newborn nephew in adorable snaps, shared a peek inside their gorgeous master bedroom as their dream home, which they purchased in 2019 is near to completion. In a clip to the 352,000 Instagram followers of their home account, Mark gave an update on the gorgeous textured wallpaper that the couple have added to their hallway and master bedroom to add a cosy feel to the room.

Great British Menu fans all had the same complaint about the guest judge as they demand she's BANNED from show. Wednesday's instalment of the BBC Two programme saw the three remaining chefs from the Scottish heats battle it out for a place in the regional finals. Adam Handling, Calum Montgomery and Stuart Ralston had to impress veteran Richard Corrigan with their mains.

Child Benefit is a regular payment that can be claimed by anyone who is responsible for raising a child and helps with the cost of looking after them. For an eldest or only child, recipients currently receive £21.15 per week and for any additional children, £14.00 per week.

One of the UK's largest convenience store chains is at risk of going into administration as they frantically search for a new financing solution.

A West Lothian garden centre is helping Livingston’s green spaces blossom this spring with the return of its Helping Your Community Grow initiative.

Police in Tayside have launched an investigation after a car was torched in Brechin.

Barbados' Governor-General, Sandra Mason, announced the island nation's plan to remove Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state and proceed as a republic. (The last nation to do so was Mauritius in 1992.) A little history lesson: The English colonized Barbados in 1627, and the island remained a colony until November 30, 1966 when they achieved independence.

Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become a republic. The island nation's governor general, Sandra Mason, said Tuesday during a speech that «the time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind.» Mason, who was speaking on behalf of the country's prime minister, Mia Mottley, said Barbados will seek full sovereignty by November 2021, adding it can «be in no doubt about its capacity for self-governance.»  «Barbadians want a Barbadian Head of State,» Mason said.

Barbados will remove the Queen as its Head of State next year, the country's prime minister has announced.