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Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance

From building on the hiding dished out to Hearts to another loss and getting shunted back to bitterness and rancour. Celtic suffer third Europa League defeat in row after Celta Vigo turnaround O'Neill bemoans marginal moments but are Celtic just not good enough? It's on O'Neill and his players, though it's easy to have some sympathy for the manager when he not only has to field questions about the stuff he's responsible for but also come up with answers about stuff that he has no responsibility for - the ongoing circus that is Celtic's relationship with large elements of their own support.

Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope

Raye is the 35th winner of the Mercury Prize, which was established to recognise albums that push the boundaries of music Raye has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her show-stopping second album This Music May Contain Hope. A pop record sprinkled with golden age Hollywood glamour, it beat the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and Jade to scoop the £25,000 prize. The shortlist also included the charity compilation album Help (2), recorded in aid of Warchild, which featured new music and cover versions by artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Damon Albarn, Depeche Mode and The Last Dinner Party.

Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton

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As Norton spoke about the initiative with the trio he surprised the audience by then inviting the prince out to join them on the sofa, to cheers and gasps from the audience. Last year, the ceremony for the prizes drew famous faces such as former Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel and then-UK prime minister Keir Starmer. William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio A really simple guide to climate change

Tom Skerritt, star of Top Gun and Alien, dies aged 93

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Skerritt served in the US Air Force before pursuing an acting career US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series Picket Fences and the films Alien and Top Gun, has died aged 93, his family says. He made his film debut in 1962 alongside a young Robert Redford ​in War Hunt and years later reunited with Redford in the 1992 period drama A River Runs Through It, which starred Brad Pitt. Skerritt's breakthrough role came when he played US army surgeon Duke Forrest in the 1970 Korean War comedy Mash, which also starred Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould and Sally Kellerman.

Wayne Rooney rips into 'selfish' Bruno Fernandes as Man Utd captain brutally exposed

Wayne Rooney has accused Bruno Fernandes of putting pressure on Michael Carrick because he does not want to face it himself. The former Manchester United captain has compared their current crop of players to babies, calling them "selfish" and saying they care only about themselves. Make sure you don't miss the best Man Utd coverage by making the Daily Mirror one of your Google preferred sources .

Carol Vorderman feared ‘it could be my heart’ as health issue forced her to quit show

I had chest pains and thankfully my heart was fine, but doctors said I had nothing left in the tank, so I had to give up my LBC show. Carol also revealed that, alongside overhauling her diet and work schedule, she undergoes regular scans to ensure everything remains in good health. Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox?

Celebrity Traitors star baffled by 'so rude' rule during first meeting with co-star

Joe Marler, 36, recalled meeting actress Celia Imrie, 74, for the first time while filming the hit BBC reality series, admitting he was nervous before the cameras had even started rolling. READ MORE: Follow our Celebrity Traitors blog for live updates as murdered Faithful leaves fans devastated The former England rugby international appeared alongside Celia on the show, which sees famous faces attempt to identify the Traitors hiding among them. The pair said they were equally delighted to see each other again for the podcast, having not properly caught up since the show's final viewing.

Celebrity Traitors star complained 'that's so rude' as he exposes strict rule from producers

Joe Marler has opened up about his first encounter with Celia Imrie, 74, on The Celebrity Traitors, admitting he was left feeling nervous before the cameras even started rolling. The former England rugby star, 36, appeared alongside the actress on the hit BBC reality series, which sees famous faces attempt to uncover the Traitors hiding among them. But while contestants are encouraged to build relationships throughout the competition, Joe revealed there was a strict instruction from producers that he found particularly difficult to understand.

Carol Vorderman admits 'I was sad' as she made tough show exit decision after health scare

Legendary television and radio presenter Carol Vorderman has built a successful career in the media over multiple decades, appearing on such stations as Channel 4 and LBC. September 2026 marked two years since the terrifying health ordeal, one which the former Countdown icon has now recovered from, but also something she has been incredibly frank about. Recently Carol, 65, was seen hosting the Pride of Britain Awards with Diversity's Ashley Banjo, but earlier this year opened up about what was happening away from the cameras.

Kate Middleton admits she's missed Prince George at Eton and 'can't wait' to have him home for holidays

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Thirteen-year-old George started at Eton College last month and will return home for his first “long leave” tomorrow. Today, Kate, who visited a joint charity shop and cafe in Norfolk for East Anglia Children’s Hospices (Each), chatted with surprised customers and was asked how her children were getting on. Kate also met helpers in an upstairs sorting area where clothes were examined and graded, and when one volunteer told her with the “cost-of-living” crisis shoppers bought “party wear” the princess replied “So much just goes to waste – should be given another life.”

Carol Vorderman, 65, flaunts ageless curves in figure-hugging Pride of Britain dress

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The prestigious evening, which featured a host of stars dressed up to the nines , paid tribute to everyday members of the public for remarkable acts of bravery and community spirit, with notable guests including His Majesty King Charles III , Jude Bellingham, Davina McCall, and a live musical performance from boyband Blue. In the caption, Carol wrote: "PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARDS TONIGHT @itv 8PM. Vorderman follows a One Meal A Day (OMAD) diet, typically consuming a late-afternoon meal rather than three conventional meals, while snacking on fresh greens and raw sprouts.

Andy Burnham to appear on Gogglebox Stand Up To Cancer

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Share ANDY Burnham is set to appear on Gogglebox's Stand Up To Cancer special this Friday. Burnham, who became Prime Minister in July 2026, will give his verdict on some of the week’s biggest television moments from Downing Street, alongside the Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram. READ MORE: Reform UK branded ‘sinister’ for reporting journalists to police over expose Sugababes stars Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy will also take part in the episode, as well as comedian Joe Lycett alongside his aunties Margaret and Pauline.