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Vladimir Putin has been accused of major military escalation after requesting Russia’s nuclear deterrent be put on high alert, as his troops continue to attempt their conquest of Ukraine.

Over 20,000 cancer patients are waiting for treatment in Lanarkshire.

Forecasters have warned a "wintry blast" is heading towards the UK from Iceland - increasing the chances of snowfall with temperatures set to plunge. The Met Office has urged Brits to brace themselves with gusts of -8C winds expected to hit the UK from this weekend.

Chelsea are said to have made 'no formal approach' to the Premier League over a potential change in ownership after Roman Abramovich's 110 word statement over his stance at the club.The Russian businessman told supporters that he had handed 'stewardship and care' to their charitable foundation - but insisted that he remained committed to the club.Following that update, The Telegraph reports that there has been no formal legal approach to the Premier League - meaning that Abramovich remains in full control.They add that any chance in ownership has to be approved by the league executive, who would have to look at the owners' and directors test'.Abramovich's Fordstam Limited company remains the controlling party of Chelsea, which means Chelsea would still be affected should the Government impose sanctions on the billionaire.His statement on Saturday (February 26) read: "During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities."I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. Will Chelsea win more major trophies under Thomas Tuchel? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"I remain committed to these values.

news.com.au.One was taken in 2017, where Mia wore a white top and jeans, while the other was a recent snap where she grinned in a sports bra and gym leggings. Alongside the snaps, Mia said: “I always see so much emphasis on weight loss on social media and not enough on weight gain.

Prince Harry no longer has a “genuine smile” since he moved from the UK to start a new life in the US with Meghan Markle, according to an expert.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reiterated their support for the people of Ukraine as they accepted an award at the NAACP Awards on Saturday night. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were honored with the President’s Award, spoke about those in Ukraine impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion. "We would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine who urgently need our continued support as a global community," said Prince Harry while standing next to his wife.The couple was recognized for their outreach efforts in the U.S.

Tool have announced details of a regular, unsigned ‘Fear Inoculum’ box set, on sale for £485 less than the controversial signed edition.After it was announced earlier this week, the $810 (£600) signed box set of the band’s 2019 album, which will only be available to fans who bought the Toolarmy VIP tickets to the forthcoming dates on their current US tour, fans expressed their annoyance at the high price tag.The band appeared to lower the price to $750 (£560) at later shows, but it was then revealed that the $60 price drop was due to a particular venue on the tour not charging service fees and taxes.Following the controversy surrounding the deluxe edition, the band have now announced a regular, unsigned ‘Fear Inoculum’ box set, due for release on April 8 for the significantly reduced price of $169.98 (£127).The new, cheaper box set appears to feature all the same goodies as the original – five discs of 180-gram vinyl, with music on one side and etched art on the other, all under the creative direction of Adam Jones – and the only thing missing is the autographs.A post shared by Tool (@toolmusic)Elsewhere, another reissue is in the works from the band, with plans shared this week for a 30th anniversary reissue of 1992 EP ‘Opiate’.The reissue will feature a re-imagined and extended version of the title track (available to stream from March 1), alongside a short film and 46-page art book featuring behind-the-scenes and making-of photos, interviews and more, available on March 18.Tool released ‘Fear Inoculum’, their fifth studio album, in August of 2019.

Millie Court recently reunited with her fellow Love Island co-stars Chloe Burrows and Lucinda Strafford for a booze-filled night out in Brighton. Love Island winner Millie, 24, and finalist Chloe, 25, made the journey from their homes in Essex to Brighton to reunite with their close pal Lucinda, 21.

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Russia continues to invade Ukraine. The 40-year-old Strictly Come Dancing judge recently revealed that her in-laws are trapped in Ukraine.

Mo Eisa did not handball for MK Dons' opener against Bolton and keeping a clean sheet against a free scoring Wanderers side will please Liam Manning.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst is confident Manchester United loanee Amad is slowly adapting to the 'much higher' intensity of football in Scotland.

Alec Benjamin is back!! And we’re so happy for his return!

The owner of a Cheadle boutique is selling up and retiring after spending 32 years behind the counter.

Cineworld has enjoyed a record-breaking day of film-goers on its inaugural Cineworld Day.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaPatti LuPone tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. The theater legend will sit out her ongoing role in the current Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” while she recovers from the virus. She is expected to return to the production on Tuesday, March 8, a spokesperson for the show said.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched the finale of “1883,” streaming now on Paramount Plus.Following the penultimate episode, fans of “1883” feared that the end was near for Isabel May’s Elsa Dutton — and unfortunately, they were right. Following an arrow wound to her liver, Isabel died in her dad’s (Tim McGraw) arms after an emotional goodbye to both him and her mother, Margaret (Faith Hill).The episode took the audience — and the stars — on a wrenching journey.

Marcelo Bielsa was the messiah who made Leeds fans fall back in love with football again.The Argentine led them back to the promised land of the Premier League after almost two decades of pain - and his beautiful brand of football transformed Leeds from the team people loved to hate to being their second favourite one in the land.He earned cult status for giving supporters a side to be proud of, transforming the lives of some and making the likes of Kalvin Phillips, Raphina and Patrick Bamford international stars as well as local legends.Bamford led the tributes of gratitude and thanks to the Argentine following his shock sacking, with the simple message "Thank you, the man who changed everything for everyone."It's a measure of the esteem in which Bielsa is held that Bamford was not alone in expressing his genuine sadness at the departure of the former Argentina and Chile manager.Several members of staff were said to be in floods of tears following Saturday's home thrashing by Tottenham, fearful Bielsa had taken charge of his final game.He would be applauded at service stations, followed around supermarkets and had hundreds of fans camped outside his rented home in Wetherby for days on end following promotion to the Premier League.The outpouring of footballing grief for someone Pep Guardiola once labelled "the best coach in the world" threatened to send social media into a meltdown.But despite qualities including being humble, ruthless and studios to the extreme, it was his stubbornness that led to his eventual downfall.Injuries to the likes of Bamford, Phillips and Liam Cooper didn't help, but Bielsa refused to compromise his principles of "pure football" irrespective of the fact Leeds were going backwards.Some people

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ Postponed For Seven Weeks

David Benedict Ever since Bob Fosse cast a never-better Liza Minnelli in his Oscar-winning re-imagining of the musical “Cabaret,” revivals of the original musical have leaned toward being “All About Sally.” Then Sam Mendes came along with his Broadway version with lascivious Alan Cummings, turning it into “All About The Emcee.” The triumph – that’s not too strong a word – of director Rebecca Frecknall’s stunner of a production is that, despite piercing performances from Jessie Buckley and Eddie Redmayne, her supremely intelligent, emotionally draining vision of the show turns it, enthrallingly, into “All About Berlin.”Prior to opening, the production’s talking point (in addition to the hot casting) was the ticket price, a London record at