David Walliams looked downcast as he arrived at a children's event promising 'plenty of Walliams-style mischief' in his first public appearance since his fall from grace last month. The children's author, 54, re-emerged in public on Saturday just weeks after being dropped by his publisher HarperCollins following allegations he harassed employees at the firm. Putting on a brave face, Walliams arrived at the Circle & Star Theatre in Hampstead, London, but appeared visibly rattled as he struggled to locate the stage door. Friends have told the Daily Mail this week that 'it hasn't exactly been the easiest times for him recently.' Walliams' event was billed as 'a joyful storytelling adventure for kids and families,' featuring readings, audience interaction and the former TV star's trademark mischief.

It appears not much effort went into establishing the accuracy of Open Seas ‘survey’ by your journalists. I will leave it to your readers to conclude the effect Open Seas’ erroneous figures have on their Economic Impact Assessment. As an early adopted of a heat pump, can I persuade them otherwise. Furthermore, electricity prices do not fall when wholesale gas prices do. In the UK heat pumps are presently not economic, and forcing change may increase rather than decrease fuel poverty.

Protestors gather outside X's headquarters in Dublin to demonstrate against its Grok AI app. Photograph: Tim O'BrienAn online function that undresses images of people without their consent is not a tool but “a weapon”, a protest outside the Dublin headquarters of X has been told. Saturday’s demonstration heard that the Grok AI app on Elon Musk’s social media platform was one such “weapon” which exploits children and adults for profit. A former content moderator with Twitter, now X, said a “drastic reduction” in the number of content moderators had taken place on the platform since it became X. She said this was “all in the name of free speech”, but added that across social media, “we are witnessing the deliberate release of AI features that undermine this principle of safety”.

David Clifford is set to make his first appearance of the year when Kerry face Cork in the McGrath Cup final at Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday. The reigning footballer of the year has been named to start in a forward line which also features Seán O'Shea. There are six other changes from the side which defeated Waterford last weekend. Shane Ryan, Evan Looney, Dylan Casey, Mike Breen, Joe O'Connor, and Tomás Kennedy all get the nod.

Michael Carrick insists there is still “magic around” Manchester United as the new head coach dismissed the suggestion he has returned to a soulless club stuck in the mud. “I certainly don’t think it’s soulless,” Carrick said. “I think there’s a magic around this place. “I’ve obviously been around it for quite some time and then missed a little window, but I think there’s a magic around this place. Asked if he had any discussions about the role after this campaign, he said: “No, not at the moment.

The full extent of Jesse Wood’s post-divorce money woes can be revealed - with company accounts exposing the dire financial straits he has been left in following his split from Fearne Cotton. Rekognition Sound Limited - of which Jesse is the sole director and shareholder - has just £10,943 in its bank accounts while owing £111,903 to creditors. Jesse’s financial plight emerged publicly as he faced a possible driving ban, having already accumulated nine penalty points for previous speeding offences. Ronnie Wood's ex-wife Jo Wood, who helped raise Jesse, said of the split from Fearne last year: 'I was shocked actually. Jesse, who previously dated the likes of Kate Moss, Kate Hudson and model Jasmine Guinness, has not spoken publicly in detail about his split from Fearne.

Man Utd dominate Man City as Michael Carrick reign begins with winBy Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football WriterMichael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life in the Manchester United hotseat as Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu secured a morale-boosting 2-0 derby victory against title-chasing Manchester City. Carrick was this week named head coach until the end of the season and oversaw an immediate improvement, with second-half goals from Mbeumo and Dorgu securing United a deserved win against City at a reinvigorated Old Trafford. Pep Guardiola’s side rarely threatened Carrick’s men, who would have won by more was it not for some impressive Gianluigi Donnarumma saves, the woodwork and three goals being ruled out for offside. Stuttering title challengers City may well be aggrieved that Diogo Dalot was not sent off for an early challenge on Jeremy Doku, but the red side of Manchester will not care a jot. Carrick’s delight was clear after Saturday lunchtime’s win, which followed his unbeaten three-game stint as caretaker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November 2021.

Prince William has been banned from riding his e-scooter within the grounds of his new home in Windsor Great Park, it is claimed. Rules for the royal park state that e-scooters, William's preferred mode of transport, 'are not permitted' within the grounds 'for safety reasons and traffic management'. 'William used to love his e-scooter to get around the castle as there was no ban,' an insider told The Sun. 'But of course he's more than happy and prepared to adhere to the rules on e-scooters in Windsor Great Park.' Prince William has reportedly been banned from riding his e-scooter within the ground of his new home in Windsor Great Park.

Five minutes earlier, Prendergast dotted down under the posts following Harry Byrne’s chip ahead to send the four-time champions into the lead for the first time. Perhaps Bayonne wanted something positive to take back to the Top 14 — they are at home to Castres next weekend — after just one win in their last six. Whatever the reason, Bayonne proved a match for their illustrious opponents for 75 minutes. He was replaced by Sam Prendergast. The second half ran to a similar script: sterling, scrambling French defence and infuriating Leinster errors.

Only to wake to the smell of a strange bed,only to stumble to the silver water bowl,the kibble softened with unfamiliar milk. He plunged in,only to emerge sopping wet, fur flattened,the stick clenched in his jaw. When I look back, he always seems to beforgiving me with those frank eyes,shiny as the drops he shook into the air. Alvy Carragher’s third poetry collection, What Remains the Same (2024), is published by The Gallery Press. She has also published a children's novel and was selected for Poetry Ireland's Eavan Boland Award 2025

Premier League stars come to me to buy their cars - this is the one high-tech modification they ask for to play better, the other unusual add-ons they all want and why one player was told by his club to sell his Lamborghini immediately

But her world came crashing down when the 'fit and healthy' marathon runner received a soul-crushing stage three brain cancer diagnosis. A headache isn't always a brain tumour but if you're worried, be sure to see your GP. Just two weeks after the surgery in April 2024, she was diagnosed with stage three brain cancer. When it comes to spotting the early signs of brain cancer, Farren said: 'You know your body better than anyone else. 'I felt so alone until I started speaking to other brain cancer fighters, it's been the best part of my healing journey.'

Rory McIlroy gave himself an outside chance of winning the Dubai Invitational following a three-under par 68 on Saturday. McIlroy will head into the final round at Dubai Creek Resort three shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after the Spaniard also carded 68, with Shane Lowry just two off Elvira. Elvira is two shots clear of the field, with Lowry, Englishman Marcus Armitage and South Africa's Dylan Frittelli in a three-way tie for second place. However, he fought back with three birdies on the back nine to keep himself in title contention. But it is Elvira - who carded four birdies and a sole bogey - holding the advantage heading into the final 18 holes.

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Banfield, 39, is on trial for the February 2023 killings of his wife, Christine Banfield, and a stranger, Joseph Ryan, at his home in northern Virginia. He allegedly stabbed Christine, 37, to death in their bed as part of a twisted plot to be with his 25-year-old Brazilian au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães. Ryan responded and was also killed by Banfield as part of an elaborate scheme to be with Magalhães, prosecutors say. Magalhães shared how she and Banfield lured Ryan to the house using a BDSM site. The two then shot him, staging the scene to look as if Ryan had been a predator stabbing Banfield.