By Sam Tobin
LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British novelist and former politician who was jailed for lying in a high-profile libel case, died aged 86 on Monday, just one day before his final novel "Adam and Eve" was due to be published.
The confidant of ‌former prime minister Margaret Thatcher lived a life that swung from the heights of luxury and fame to the lows of a two-year stint in ‌prison for perjury over paying a woman for **** .
He sold more than 300 million copies of his books, spent a total of five and a half years on the New York Times bestseller lists and found fans around the world with his pacy thrillers, among them the 1976 debut "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" and 1979's mass-selling "Kane & Abel".
Publisher HarperCollins said Archer, who had met and signed books for fans in London's Leicester Square Theatre on Sunday and had been scheduled to speak at events this week, died "suddenly and peacefully at home ... between writing sessions".

#books #fans

The Manchester City squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias.
City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
But there weren't only major changes to the playing squad. Maresca replaced the legendary Pep Guardiola, who stepped down at the end of last season after 10 years in charge.
Maresca was previously ******* istant to the Spaniard at Etihad Stadium, before spells at Leicester City and Chelsea.
Dias said Guardiola's departure was not an "easy moment for the club", while Maresca was the "perfect person for the job" as he "knew the house so well".

#dias #ruben

Live updates from 23 matches across League One and League Two
League One: Two games at 12:30 BST - Notts County v Bradford, Leyton Orient v Wycombe
Nine games at 15:00 including Stockport v Leicester, Mansfield v Huddersfield, Sheff Wed v Wigan
League Two: Crawley v Cheltenham, Grimsby v Bristol Rovers in two early kick-offs
Ten games at 15:00 including York v Swindon, Barnet v Accrington, Gillingham v Tranmere

#including #notts #leyton

Vitor Matos believes 39-year-old Jamie Vardy is still capable of making a mark in the Championship as the former England striker eyes a Burnley debut at Swansea City.
Vardy is set to be named in the Clarets squad to visit the Swansea.com Stadium, having joined Burnley this week after departing Italian club Cremonese.
And Swansea head coach Matos believes the former Leicester City frontman, who scored 200 goals in 500 Foxes appearances, still has the tools to thrive in the second tier.
"He is someone who understands how to score goals," said Matos, who is 14 months younger than Vardy.
"He moves really well - he always did that. He has a lot of talent - his finishing skills are there.

#matos #still

Casandra "Cassie" Ventura Fine made a rare public appearance alongside her husband, Alex Fine, at the Season 2 premiere of "MobLand" in London.
The "Me & U" singer and Fine attended the red carpet event Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. Ventura Fine wore a structured gray peplum dress with a corset-style bodice, while Fine opted for a black knit sweater and matching trousers.
The premiere brought the couple back to the same city where they attended the show's Season 1 launch in March 2025, when Ventura Fine was pregnant with their third child.
Fine portrays Donnie in the Paramount+ crime drama, which also stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
Cassie Ventura cries during harrowing first day of Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial testimony

#cassie

Cassie Ventura and her husband, Alex Fine, made a rare public appearance together in London. The couple attended the MobLand season two premiere on September 10. Their appearance came after Ventura largely stayed away from the spotlight.
Cassie Ventura and Alex Fine stepped onto the red carpet at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. Fine plays Donnie on MobLand, making the premiere a notable outing for the couple.
Ventura wore a structured gray peplum dress with a bustier top for the event. Her husband wore a black knit sweater and matching trousers. The couple appeared elegant while posing together at the London premiere.
The pair have remained mostly private since Ventura testified against Diddy in May 2025. The high-profile trial placed Ventura back into the public spotlight after years away from it.
Ventura has also moved outside the United States following the trial. "I reside outside of the United States," she said in a legal document obtained by E! News. She also stated, "I do not intend to move back to the United States."

#states #couple #premiere #cassie

Dame Helen Mirren attended the MobLand Season Two world premiere, held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London this evening, ahead of the new season's Paramount+ debut on September 18.
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The actress, who plays Maeve Harrigan, head of the Harrigan crime family, brought her usual dazzle and charm to the red carpet wearing the Jenny Packham Dulcet sequinned gown.
Jenny Packham, a long-time favourite of the Princess of Wales, has built her reputation on eveningwear that celebrates embellishment, so perhaps it was inevitable that the sequins wouldn't be the end of the story. Rhinestones across the shoulders created an almost armour-like effect. It could have felt excessive, yet on Helen it only added to the sense of occasion.
A silver-metal Tyler Ellis Perry clutch and an updo, which showed off her Anabela Chan earrings, completed her look.

#mirren

Sheffield United have signed former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.
The 34-year-old, who has won 124 caps for Ghana, was a free agent after leaving the Foxes at the end of last season following their relegation to League One.
Ayew joined Aston Villa from Lorient in 2015 and has spent the past 11 years in the Premier League and Championship.
"We're talking about someone here with bags of experience from right at the top level of the game," boss Chris Wilder told the club website.
"Only a few months ago he was captaining Ghana in the World Cup, so he's someone with real pedigree.

#ghana #leicester

Former Leicester City defender Conor Coady says the problems at his old club "have got to run deeper" than the manager and players after their difficult start to life in League One.
And in a candid admission, the former England international revealed he could feel the decline during his two-season spell in the East Midlands.
Leicester sit 18th with five points from their opening five matches and were beaten 4-0 at home by Oxford United on Saturday.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, Coady said the club had been "in transition too long" following three relegations in the past four seasons.
"There's got to be something deep down that's wrong here because it's been going on for too many years," he added.

#coady #league #east

Liverpool are reportedly set to lose a talented prospect from their academy to one of their biggest rivals.
The Reds have made a happy habit of acquiring prodigious gems from the underage setups of other clubs across the UK, with Harvey Elliott (Fulham), Rio Ngumoha (Chelsea) and Trey Nyoni (Leicester) among the standout examples in recent years.
However, the shoe is now on the other foot as a certain club from along the M62 put the final touches on the signing of an up-and-coming talent from Merseyside.
On Monday evening, Fabrizio Romano took to X to report that Manchester United have completed a deal to sign Liverpool academy midfielder Isaac Konde, with the Italian including his trademark 'here we go'.
The 16-year-old is 'all set' to join the Red Devils after 'formal steps' were completed over the past couple of days.

#ngumoha

Federico Chiesa's future at Liverpool is in doubt, Jadon Sancho might return to the Premier League and Real Madrid's Endrick is attracting interest from Italy.
Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 28, will look to leave Liverpool in January if he struggles for game time when he returns from injury. (Football Insider)
Former Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho, 26, is in talks with at least two Premier League clubs over a potential move. (Teamtalk)
AC Milan are preparing a move to sign Brazil forward Endrick, 20, on loan from Real Madrid in January. (Calciomercato)
Manchester United remain keen to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, 18, after missing out on a deadline-day move for the England youth international. (ESPN)

#move #Liverpool #real #endrick

Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley until the end of the season.
The 39-year-old, who is Leicester's record Premier League scorer with 145 goals, departed for Cremonese in 2025.
Vardy left the Italian side in the summer and now joins the winless Clarets who are bottom of the Championship.
"This club has a proper footballing history and passionate fans who deserve a team that represents them and their town," Vardy told the club website.
"I can't wait to get going on the pitch and help the team move in the right direction."

#team #leicester #england

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the Leicester City midfielder Louis Page.
The 18-year-old is highly rated across England, and top clubs like ****** nal have been mentioned as potential destinations as well.
According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are interested in the talented youngster, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The report further claims that they are confident of getting the deal across the line.
Page could prove to be a quality long-term investment for the Red Devils, and they could groom him into a first-team player. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the country will be exciting for the youngster as well. Manchester United have a terrific squad, and they will be hoping to fight for trophies this season. They are looking to build for the future, and it is no surprise that they are ready to invest in the 18-year-old.
If they can sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could look like a huge bargain in future.

#well

Former Peterborough United and Hull City striker - and Final Score pundit - Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways following Saturday's action in the Championship, League One and League Two.
Russell Martin's Leicester are 17th in League One having only won one of their opening five league matches [Getty Images]
Questions are already being asked about Russell Martin after Leicester fell to a 4-0 defeat by Oxford United at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are looking for a return to the Championship at the first time of asking after being relegated last season.
McLean: "I think that it's been difficult for Russell to come into a club that over the past couple of seasons has been on a constant decline and there's been a huge turnover of players.
"His biggest challenge is changing the environment and the mindset of the players. He's also at a club where there's huge pressure being in League One. For a club of that magnitude it's unacceptable.

#championship

Everton Women will be away from home in their first three out of four WSL games for the upcoming season, and begin with an opener in the capital against newly promoted Crystal Palace on 6 September at the VBS Community Stadium.
The Blues return to Goodison Park a week later when they welcome another new outfit to the top flight in the form of Charlton Athletic, who won a promotion/relegation play-off against Leicester City, followed by two trips the road against West Ham United before the season's first Merseyside derby completes the opening month in terms of league fixtures.
The Toffees will have to wait until March 2027 to take on the Reds in the return WSL fixture, but can a campaign that will largely be spent on the road actually benefit Scott Phelan's team?
Notoriously slow starters, Everton thought that was behind them on the opening day of last season when an Ornella Vignola hattrick sealed a 4-1 win for the Toffees at Anfield, and a dream debut for the Spaniard.
What would follow was a revert to type as the Blues would fail to find a league win until December, pulling off the upset of the season by defeating Chelsea at Kingsmeadow, but even that momentous result couldn't prevent the inevitable for Brian Sorensen.

#toffees

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Manchester United Women have brought to an end an eventful transfer window.
The Red Devils made a significant change at the start of August, with Marc Skinner departing his role as head coach and Eva Olid replacing him.
Before this movement in August, however, United had already brought in young defender Andrea Medina from Spanish club Atletico Madrid.
United then brought in experienced Leicester City goalkeeper Janina Leitzig as back-up for Phallon Tullis-Joyce in goal.

#brought #august #women #andrea

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While most fans expected Manchester United to go all out to sign a left-back on deadline day, INEOS had other ideas.
Despite completing a midfield revamp by signing Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba, the co-owners wanted to add one more name.
Leicester City's Louis Page had caught the Red Devils' eye, and United tried their hardest to complete a sensational late move for the 18-year-old.
However, a move never materialised as the Foxes named him in their starting lineup for the game against Plymouth Argyle, while their financial demands also proved to be a significant obstacle.

#united

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As the transfer window draws to a close, Manchester United Women have signed their fourth player of the summer.
The Red Devils started off the summer with the addition of Andrea Medina from Atlético Madrid.
They then added Janina Leitzig as back-up keeper from Leicester City.
There was a lull in activity, but in the final week of the window, they added Swedish winger Monica Jusu Bah.

#window #added #united #madrid

Follow live text and score updates from 19 matches across League One & Two (all 19:45 kick-offs)
League One: In our featured games, Bradford host Cambridge, Huddersfield welcome Oxford & Bromley take on Leyton Orient.
Doncaster v Notts County, Leicester v Plymouth, Peterborough v Stevenage & Wycombe v Sheffield Wednesday make up the remaining four fixtures.
League Two: In our main matches, Crewe welcome Walsall, Rochdale meet Shrewsbury & Tranmere host Rotherham
Bristol Rovers v Colchester, Cheltenham v York, Chesterfield v Gillingham, Exeter v Barnet, Fleetwood v Oldham, Northampton v Crawley, Salford v Newport & Swindon v Port Vale complete the L2 fixtures

#host #follow

Manchester United remain in talks with Leicester City over a deadline day move for highly-rated midfielder Louis Page.
United are cautious about their chances of completing a deal before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline, but club officials are working to get it done in a move that is likely to cost well in excess of £10m should it get over the line.
The club's interest in Page was first reported by BBC Sport in August.
The 18-year-old only made his first team debut in August 2025, but has already carved out an impressive reputation, making 25 appearances in total.
It is not known what the immediate plan for him would be, given United have already signed three international midfielders, having prioritised a midfield rebuild this summer.

#august

With Liverpool already looking a little light in midfield following the sale of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan after the 25-year-old Scouser sought a move away from the club, a lot of fans would have been hoping for news of potential incomings before the transfer window slammed shut.
What they got instead Monday evening was word Nottingham Forest had submitted a £30M bid with £25M gaurunteed for talented 19-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni, who impressed in pre-season for new head coach Andoni Iraola and was expected to be in his first team plans this season.
The upside is that almost immediately that news was followed up by confirmation that Liverpool had rejected the bid. More than that, the club have signalled that they won't consider any approach for Nyoni because he is in fact in Iraola's first team plans for the 2026-27 season.
Liverpool signed Nyoni out of Leicester City's academy in 2023, eventually paying around £1M after the case was sent to tribunal. The young midfielder has made 20 first team appearances to date over his three seasons at the club, with 14 of those (with six in the league) coming last season.
Nyoni was often deployed as the deepest midfielder, taking on the role Ryan Gravenberch will be expected to fill most often for the Reds this season, and with no further midfield signings expected at the moment it does seem likely he will see significant first team action over the next year.

#nyoni #midfielder

Lazio are still reportedly trying to sign young Leicester City striker Lorenz Hutchinson in a transfer saga that could go down to the wire.
The 18-year-old is widely considered one of the Foxes' most promising young talents, having netted 27 goals in his 38 appearances for the U18 side, plus four goals in 18 outings with the U21 team. He also has an international goal from his three caps with England U19. But with his contract expiring in June 2027, the teenager is facing an uncertain future.
Over the past few weeks, Hutchinson has been repeatedly linked to Lazio, who are looking to bolster their squad with an exciting young centre-forward. And although we're less than 36 hours away from the transfer deadline, the move could still materialise.
According to British football journalist Ben Jacobs, Lazio have submitted a 'final' bid for the English-Jamaican player, offering Leicester a transfer fee of £1 million in addition to a sell-on clause in case of a future resale.
The source believes the 2015/16 Premier League champions are satisfied with the offer, but the two clubs still have some details to sort out before reaching the finish line. Il Messaggero also mentions Hutchinson as one of the young players Lazio are tracking.

#young #hutchinson #transfer #city

In the heat of rural Leicestershire, the Samba Stars are chasing their dream.
Head coach Freddie Okyere has just finished a shooting exercise and allows the squad to catch their breath.
The teenagers from the Ghanaian academy, which is backed by former West Ham and Nottingham Forest forward Michail Antonio, have spent two and a half months in England with one goal - impressing clubs and earning a contract.
While scouts do visit west Africa, it is rare for academies to travel to the UK to put their players directly in front of professional clubs.
"The talent the lads have is incredible," said Antonio.

#antonio #stars #okyere #ghanaian

Third week of matches in Leagues One and Two with 21 games taking place
League One: Blackpool 0-0 Peterborough, MK Dons 0-0 Leicester; seven games at 15:00
League Two: Barnet 1-0 Cheltenham, Port Vale 0-0 Crewe; Rotherham v Chesterfield (13:00); nine games at 15:00
Bradford, Barnet and Crewe only teams with 100% records
Salford, Rochdale and Shrewsbury all looking for their first point

#games #barnet #Third #peterborough

It was that time of year again when the early rounds of the English League Cup were being played in the midst of a hectic Premier League schedule. Sunderland had played their first four games of the season following promotion and, despite an exciting victory over Tottenham Hotspur on the opening day, had failed to win since, picking up just one point from their next three games.
Included in that run was a dismal 3-0 defeat away to Wigan Athletic, a result that shocked supporters given the inept nature of the performance. A home defeat to Liverpool compounded the misery before Roy Keane's side travelled to London to face Luton Town in the League Cup.
Keane made just four changes to the team that had faced Liverpool and, in hindsight, the decision did little to ease the growing frustrations surrounding the side. Sunderland were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by the Championship outfit, who took great delight in their victory as chants of "Premiership, you're having a laugh" rang around Kenilworth Road.
Greg Halford's dismissal certainly didn't help Sunderland's cause, but this was now four consecutive defeats and, more concerningly, the manner of those defeats was beginning to cause genuine concern among the fanbase.
On the very same evening, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest were also meeting in the League Cup, with Sunderland loanee Clive Clarke lining out for Leicester.

#leicester

Stockard Channing, 82, made her first red carpet appearance in two years on Wednesday, just days after admitting she's become a "recluse" since the death of her partner in 2014.
The 82-year-old actor attended the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on Wednesday. She reprises her role as Frances "Fran" Owens, the witch aunt of Sally Owens (played by Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (played by Nicole Kidman) in the fantasy sequel.
It was her first time back on the red carpet since a low-key appearance at the press night for **** o, Dolly! at the London Palladium in July 2024.
It comes after Channing told The Sunday Times about her move to London from Maine following the death of her partner, cinematographer Daniel Gillham, in 2014. The couple had been together for 24 years after meeting on the set of World War II drama A Time of Destiny.
"I've lived alone since I lost Daniel and I'm happy being a recluse," she said.

#since

Sandra Bullock debuted a new tattoo at the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 on Wednesday, August 26.
The 62-year-old turned heads at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in a stunning leopard-print Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton.
The dress featured a structured corset top and an elaborate skirt with a near-waist-high slit, which she paired with layered gold necklaces and feathered black open-toed heels.
The strapless gown exposed Sandra's back, revealing a delicate cursive tattoo on her shoulder that reads "LB²."
The dainty ink, which Sandra has not publicly discussed, appears to be an homage to her two children, son Louis, 16, and daughter Laila, 12, and her late partner Bryan Randall, who died on August 5, 2023 at 57 after a three-year battle with ALS.

#practical

Joey King made sure all eyes were on her as she stepped onto the red carpet for the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 in London on Wednesday evening.
The 27-year-old actress embraced the "naked dress" trend in a romantic ****** er yellow creation as she joined co-stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Maisie Williams at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on August 26.
Joey's custom Miu Miu gown was crafted from almost entirely sheer fabric, revealing a matching ****** er yellow bra and briefs underneath. Delicate floral appliqués were scattered across the floor-length design, while its plunging neckline and barely-there spaghetti straps added to the ethereal feel.
She finished the look with coordinating Miu Miu pumps and wore her newly red hair in soft waves, with understated makeup allowing her striking dress to take centre stage.
Joey King turns heads in naked dress (@ FilmMagic)

#king #practical #london

Derby County have submitted a bid to Leicester City for Bangladesh international Hamza Choudhury with the Foxes keen to offload the 28-year-old midfielder from their wage bill. (Leicester Mercury)
Derby are also closing in on a loan deal for Pisa's Danish striker Henrik Meister. The Rams will pay a £1.3m loan fee and will have the option to buy the 22-year-old for about £7.7m. (SestaPorta - in Italian)
For more EFL transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.

#year #bangladesh #foxes

Stockard Channing made her first red carpet appearance in two years at the Practical Magic 2 premiere in London
The 82-year-old actress recently opened up about living alone and being "happy being a recluse" following the death of her longtime partner, Daniel Gillham
Channing is reprising her role as Aunt Franny in the highly anticipated sequel, alongside Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
Stockard Channing is stepping back into the spotlight.
The actress, 82, attended the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on Aug. 26, marking her first red carpet appearance in two years.

#practical #appearance #premiere