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John Healey has stepped down as defence secretary, telling Keir Starmer the government's defence investment plan falls "well short of what is required at this dangerous time"15:05, 11 Jun 2026Updated 15:06, 11 Jun 2026View 4 ImagesJohn Healey resigned as defence secretary(Image: Lucy North/PA Wire)The resignation of John Healey as defence secretary is a shocking blow, showing just how sluggish the needed boost for British defence still is. Not just because he says so but because he has intently listened to our defence chiefs…

Manchester City's journey post-Pep Guardiola is on hold as the club are still yet to confirm Enzo Maresca as their new manager but they will be getting a man who doesn't back down from a challenge.In the quiet period that is June, City are still ironing out the final details of an agreement that will see Enzo Maresca take over as his replacement. Until he faces scrutiny, we won't discover Guardiola's genuine thoughts regarding Maresca's appointment. But having previously collaborated with the Italian at City and tasted…

Abigail Wright, 38, of Nantwich was jailed for five years and seven months after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs - heroin and crack cocaine - using a 'graft phone'14:21, 11 Jun 2026View 2 ImagesAbigail Wright faced sentencing at Chester Crown Court(Image: MEN Media)A woman from Nantwich has been imprisoned for over five years after confessing to her involvement in the distribution of illicit drugs.Abigail Wright faced sentencing at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, June 10, where she…

“Jules Rimet still gleaming,” the Lightning Seeds sing in the footie anthem Three Lions. Although Skinner and Baddiel are referring to the World Cup trophy, they are actually name dropping the son of a French grocery shop owner.Jules Rimet never kicked a football in anger, but still came to invent a competition that transformed the sport into the international business and obsession we know today. Born in Haute Saone in eastern France in 1876, Rimet came from humble beginnings – but it was from his honest upbringing where…