Teacher fined for chucking cigarette out of car window – despite never smoking

STRICTLY winner Bill Bailey wants Never Mind the Buzzcocks to return five years after the quiz show was axed by the BBC. The 55-year-old was a team captain on the hit show for six of its 19-year run alongside Phill Jupitus.

direct to your inboxPolice taunted a 'drug dealer' who ran away from his car, saying his product 'isn't the best'.Officers in Middleton said the dealer fled from an uninsured car and left a 'big bag of drugs' behind.They told the man 'feel free to give us a call on 101' if he wanted his car back.Police also described the drugs as 'full of dust and scraps', saying it 'isn't the best'.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions here"If your Middleton drug dealer is running a little late tonight you might be better ringing another one," officers posted on the GMP Middleton Facebook page."One dealer has just run away from his

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's priority for the January transfer window is to trim the numbers in their squad.

The word "Empire" will be kept in the honours system despite criticism following the Black Lives Matter protests that the title glorifies Britain's colonial past.

direct to your inboxA Greater Manchester Police officer has been suspended from driving after a boy was knocked down by a police car and left fighting for his life.The 15-year-old was hit by the vehicle on Boxing Day as officers were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance.The accident happened at 9.30pm on Garners Lane in Stockport.The boy was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where yesterday (December 30) his condition was described as critical but stable.In a statement GMP said: "The driver of the police vehicle has been suspended from driving police vehicles pending the investigation outcomes.

The last 12 months haven’t exactly been easy, with headlines dominated by bad news. But some of our favourite stars have made sure they’ve been there to raise a few smiles.

https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020120P56-PO1."Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org."Police were called to the house not far from Colchester shortly after 1pm on Tuesday, December 29, following reports that a man had been found dead inside.Don's cause of death isn't yet known and the force are awaiting results of a post mortem examination.Detective Chief Inspector Scott Egerton, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: "We are supporting Mr Ralph's family at this distressing time and would like to thank residents for the support they have given his family, as well as the help they have given our officers."We are progressing our

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Broxburn Athletic boss Chris Townsley refused to be too downbeat despite his side’s Scottish Cup exit on penalties to Highland League side Nairn County.If that wasn’t bad enough, the Brox also saw striker Gary Brass and keeper Connor Wallace hospitalised in the first half as they were edged out 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw.And the visitors had a 118th minute goal controversially disallowed as they exited the competition.Townsley (below) said: “The result is obviously a disappointment as are the injuries to Connor and Gary but we actually played really well and I was very happy with the performance.“We gave it everything and kept our

Wanderers boss has previously said that he feels the squad is three to four players light. And work has been taking place to ensure new arrivals come into the squad.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks reboot, saying that working on the show was “some of the best fun I’ve ever had on television”.Back in September, it was reported that the much-loved BBC panel show was to return to screens on Sky.“I don’t think there is a show that’s similar now,” Bailey told The Mirror in a new interview. “I don’t think there is anything that’s replaced it.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Halle Berry had her fans in a spin this week as she shared a new photo on Instagram. The Oscar-winning actress took to social media with a sultry snapshot showing her laying back on an array of animal print cushions wearing a loose robe.

Creator of Mrs Brown's Boys Brendan O'Carroll says the programme will never be axed "because of political correctness".The 65-year-old comic actor said he doesn't see the show, being pulled off streaming services over offensive stereotypes like other programmes such as Little Britain.The actor, who has been performing in drag as Agnes Brown since the nineties, told The Irish Sun: "I would never go out of my way to be racist or homophobic so I’m not that worried myself because I only write what I think is funny, and you hope that enough of an audience agrees with you."Agnes refers to the alternative community as LGBTLMNOP because she doesn’t understand it.

 Salma Hayek  says she didn’t want to work with fellow actor Javier Bardem in The Roads Not Taken movie. According to the Mexican star, she didn’t want to ruin her friendship with Bardem.

drink driving at almost five times the legal limit with three of his pals in his motor.Conor Kerr, 21, was at the wheel of his VW Golf when cops snared him at Cross Arthurlie Street, Barrhead, on July 2, because of his ropey driving.Paisley Sheriff Court heard Kerr had been so upset at losing his job during lockdown that he hit the bottle.Kerr, of Creagmhor, Barrhead, appeared for sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge of driving his vehicle while the proportion of alcohol on his breath was 107 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, and the legal limit is 22mcg.Defence agent Rhona Lynch said the first offender had been left devastated when he was told his job was coming to an end.She said: “He was suffering during the lockdown.“He

People planning to celebrate New Year's Eve have been warned they must leave the parties for later next year as "Covid loves a crowd".

A planned in-person inauguration ceremony for several freshman Democratic state senators in Minnesota drew bipartisan criticism this week after a permit detailing the event appeared to show violations of Gov.Tim Walz’s executive order barring outdoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s department of administration granted a permit request filed by the Muslim American Society of Minnesota for an event entitled "Inauguration Day of MN Senators." The Jan.

Andy Whyment has enjoyed a soapy soak as he refused to let his cancelled holiday dampen his spirits.The Coronation Street legend and his wife Nichola were due to enjoy an incredible trip to Cape Verde as they planned to end a tough year in style.They had their sunshine break to the west African country planned for ages – but Covid-19 put a halt on their plans away.The couple still have the time off of course, so decided to put it to good use.They jumped into their garden hot tub with some beers – and posted some cheery snaps to prove they aren't cut up about the cancellation. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter.

direct to your inboxThe Premier League has confirmed it has no plans to pause the 2020/21 season amid a rise in positive COVID-19 casesReports surfaced on Tuesday that chairmen of top-flight clubs had held informal talks about a two-week break in action. That came on the back of Manchester City’sPremier League clash with Everton being postponed on Monday night due to a COVID outbreak in the City squad.

Alex Dyer insisted the racist abuse he’s received won’t derail his determination to succeed with Kilmarnock.The Rugby Park club received a letter containing racial remarks aimed at their manager on Monday in the wake of a 2-1 defeat to Livingston. Police Scotland are investigating.Speaking after guiding Killie to a huge win over bottom six rivals Motherwell, Dyer stressed: ‘It is not going to change the way I think or what I want to do. ‘I give my all for Kilmarnock and I will never ever let someone like that deter me.‘I don't mind someone telling me to go if they don’t think I’m a good manager - but not about the colour of my skin.

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A Massachusetts man was severely injured when he was hit in the face with a brick that someone threw through his windshield while he was driving, police said. Four teenagers were arrested for the Saturday afternoon assault on Plantation Street in Worcester, local police said in a press release.The victim, who was identified in a GoFundMe page as a 37-year-old named Emanuel, was driving shortly after 3:45 p.m.