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Ricky Hatton’s career in pictures

Hatton won world titles at welterweight and light-welterweight during his 48-fight career between 1997 and 2012.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

Arne Slot left with sense of shock after penalty shoot-out exit

Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris St Germain.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Market trader branded ‘gangster’ by co-accused, grooming trial told

The eight men on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court deny various alleged sexual offences said to have been committed between 2001 and 2006.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Father and son seek help to beat boxing challenge for mental health charity

George Thompson took his own life in 2021 and his family now want to raise awareness around men’s mental health.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

One in 10 GCSE-year pupils absent from English schools each day

Exclusive: Extraordinary levels of absence fuelled by anxiety, illness and cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

Manchester City’s odyssey from Dickov to the brink of immortality

After escaping the third tier in 1999, City are one win from the treble. We chart the defining moments that transformed their fortunes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023

Yousaf urged to include Forbes and Regan in cabinet

Humza Yousaf is expected to be elected first minister on Tuesday and set out his government team this week.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Kate Forbes's first Holyrood job funded by anti-abortion lobby group

KATE Forbes’s first job in the Scottish Parliament was funded by an anti-abortion Christian lobby group, it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

Man Utd perform stunning comeback to dump Barcelona out of Europa League - 6 talking points

MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 BARCELONA (4-3 AGGREGATE): Barcelona took an early lead at Old Trafford, but Man Utd recovered to keep their Europa League title dream alive

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Who is Kate Forbes? The finance secretary aiming to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

Kate Forbes is one of three candidates to become the next First Minister.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023