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David Starkey has been dropped from two of his prestigious university positions after being caught up in a racism row this week.

straight to your inboxManchester United have increased their first-team squad to 32 with the inclusion of right-back Ethan Laird.Laird, 18, has been called up to first-team training sessions at the club's Carrington training complex after Axel Tuanzebe was ruled out for the rest of the season. Defenders Tuanzebe and Phil Jones have been out since the season restarted last month and Under-18 captain Teden Mengi was promoted to offset their absence.

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Heywood and Rochdale.Officers executed warrants at six addresses in the two towns early on Thursday morning (July 2) and arrested nine people.Greater Manchester Police today said two men have been charged with various offences.Anthony Lutkevic, 30, of Tonge Street, Heywood has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm - namely a shotgun and a grenade and possession with intent to supply class B drugs.Dillan Kennedy, 25, of no fixed address, has been charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs - namely heroin and cocaine.The men are due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Friday).Six people arrested on Thursday have since been released on police bail GMP added.A 27 year-old man arrested as the

anti-Catholic abuse at a dog, dropped his trousers, and assaulted two people at the event, has narrowly dodged jail.Brian Montgomery, 38, brandished a bottle at the birthday boy's mum, headbutted the youngster's uncle on the nose, and punched out a light.Montgomery kicked off at the birthday party, held in May.Falkirk Sheriff Court heard on Thursday that the event, at an address in the town's Hallglen, featured a barbecue, and adults were drinking.Prosecutor Caitlin French said: "About 8.00 pm the neighbours let out a dog, and the accused shouted 'f*** the Pope, you F****n b******s'."Miss French said the birthday boy then told his mother that Montgomery had "pulled his trousers down, in front of everyone" - this meant Montgomery's own

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A team of film makers are calling on the community to support local arts as they prepare to shoot their unique apocalyptic TV series in Hamilton.Set in various locations across the town, Vestigial will follow four young individuals surviving strange times while their life is turned upside down by a mysterious stranger.The crew are still in talks with networks to broadcast the show which will continue once the pilot is shot from July 20 – meaning it could be on national television by the end of this year.So far, confirmed filming locations in Hamilton include under the Cadzow Bridge next to the Town House, a wooded area at Cadzow Glen and the abandoned keeper’s house

Premier League referee Jeff Winter has posted a heartbreaking tribute following the death of his wife Lynette.Winter, who retired in 2004 having taken charge of the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Millwall, officiated in the top flight for over seven seasons.He had been assistant referee in the Football League while being fourth official in the 1989 FA Cup Final between Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton.Since retirement, Winter had been a regular at Middlesbrough matches as a fan while also travelling the world with his wife.But he has now been left heartbroken following the death of Lynette.Writing alongside four pictures on Twitter, Winter put: “A post I never thought I’d have to make.“My wife Lynette has left us to

Mohamed Salah cried after Liverpool drew with Manchester United last season. The Egyptian forward correctly predicted that those dropped points would give Manchester City the chance to win the Premier League title, as Pep Guardiola’s men won their last 14 fixtures to secure top spot on the final day.

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inboxPolice have declared a “major incident” after an “extremely toxic” poison was stolen.The rat control chemical Talunex was inside a Ford Transit van which was stolen in Darwen, Manchester, in June.The van was recovered on Wednesday in nearby Blackley – but the box containing the pellets was nowhere to be found.Detectives fear the deadly pellets could end up being eaten by an unknowing victim.Talunex is an Aluminium Phosphide-based chemical which is commonly used to control vermin.The chemical has been described as "very toxic" if swallowed, and emits a toxic gas if placed in contact with water and acids.

The Guardian. He likened the benefit to playing tag: “It’s not like you’re thinking, ‘This is what I’ll do when someone chases me’, but you’re building the knowledge you can draw on later even if it’s outside your conscious awareness.”Scrivner added that he believe people are drawn to apocalyptic movies because they give viewers a safe way to experience the chaos of social breakdown.For the study, researchers questioned 310 volunteers about their film preferences and viewing histories.

Carl Cox has said.The house music pioneer told Sky News that illegal gatherings are gaining popularity because there is no definite timeline for festivals and clubs reopening.It comes after a series of raves in Manchester last month, where a man died of a suspected overdose, a woman was raped, and three people were stabbed.While Cox said he could understand the frustration of clubbers, he stressed that illegal parties are not the answer.“These illegal parties are basically done out of frustration. Just done out of showing it’s our right to do what we want to do.

With DIY stores reopened, there's been a rush on plaster that's starting to cause real problems for the building trade.

A teenager who posted an apparent suicide note on Instagram was found dead in a hotel room after searching for death online, an inquest heard.

Man Utd are reportedly considering sending Eric Bailly out on loan amid interest from Valencia.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Mason Greenwood there are no limits to what he can go to achieve.Greenwood, 18, is having a stand out season with United after plundering 13 goals to mark himself down as one of the most exciting talents in English football.The teenage striker has attracted the attention of England boss Gareth Southgate and could force his way into the Three Lions squad for next summer's Euros.Greenwood highlighted his emerging talent with a stunning strike in United's midweek thrashing of Brighton.Solskjaer is keen for Greenwood to remain grounded, but accepts he has the footballing world at his feet.The United boss said: "We have done well over the course of this season giving him more and more exposure

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned rivals Chelsea and Leicester that Manchester United are coming to get them in the race for a top four finish.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are one of the most popular celebrity couples in the UK, both leading extremely busy television careers as well as being doting parents to their two daughters.

ARMY is still reeling from the panic attack given by their idols with the surprise drop of Black Swan MV that was so aesthetically pleasing, that we couldn't handle it! While the MV is raking in the millions and millions of views of YouTube and the title song from Map of the Soul: 7, ON enjoys its time in the Billboard Top 100 Songs chart at #4, BTS have gotten us twinkling our toes in anticipation one more time! This time, it's their second collab with Lauv that has everyone's attention!

Erling Haaland's dad Alf-Inge has hinted his son should eventually sign for a Spanish club rather than a team in the Premier League.

Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson has vented his anger at the collapse of FlyBe , revealing he has lost six flights over the next two months.