A MAN in his sixties has been found dead at his home in West Sussex, as police launch a murder investigation.
Sussex police were called to East Grinstead at around 7:45 Thursday evening following reports of a domestic incident.
The man, aged 61, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
A 69-year-old woman from the area was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.
The man’s next of kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jon Gillings, said: “We are in the early stages of this investigation, and our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones as we seek to establish the exact circumstances of what happened.
“I’d like to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident involving two people known to each other. There will be an increased police presence in the area as our enquiries continue, and anyone with any information is urged to come forward.”
You can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Bilbrook.
MANCHESTER UNITED are one of the biggest clubs in the world, steeped in history and tradition.
But in order to progress, tradition may have to make way and that could mean DESTROYING Old Trafford.
The ground has fallen into disrepair in recent years with its leaky roof a physical symbol of United’s troubles on the pitch.
It is now no league title for 11 years for England‘s most successful club, who have been overtaken on and off the pitch – including by neighbours Manchester City.
Jim Ratcliffe arrived at the club earlier this year determined to address both issues, despite being given only a “football operations” remit.
He made big changes quickly after taking over, bringing in the likes of Dan Ashworth (who he later sacked), Omar Berrada and Jean-Claude Blanc to improve United’s recruitment, while also sacking Erik ten Hag and hiring Ruben Amorim.
Amidst much change on the pitch, Ratcliffe has is also addressing the critical issue of redeveloping Old Trafford.
He has appointed a task force that includes Gary Neville and Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to decide how to make this grand old club fit for the new football landscape.
Old Trafford may be the biggest club stadium in the land but it is showing signs of wear and tear.
It has stood in one form or another for 114 YEARS but is no longer fit for purpose with increasing demand for tickets and a roof that leaks huge amounts of water whenever there is heavy rain in Manchester.
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The Glazers have been accused of allowing the stadium to rot, with patchy and tired paintwork, cramped concourses and limited drink options – with Wifi only a recent introduction.
Neville has described the ground as “second rate”, with City and Tottenham far advanced in terms of their hospitality packages.
The last time major renovation works took place was 2006, when 8,000 seats were put in place through the addition of a second tier to both the north-west and north-east quadrants of the ground.
Since then Arsenal have moved into the Emirates, Spurs into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, West Ham into the London Stadium, Brentford into the Gtech Community Stadium, while Anfield, Craven Cottage and the Etihad have been transformed by upgrades.
Everton are about to move into a shiny new ground next season while Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Aston Villa are exploring ways to expand their stadiums too.
It’s time for Manchester United to catch up, with Old Trafford‘s decline so severe it won’t be one of the UK and Ireland‘s host stadiums for Euro 2028.
Manchester United have given themselves two options – renovate Old Trafford or build a totally new venue. It’s a huge dilemma.
Ratcliffe has a vision for a new stadium dubbed ‘Wembley of the North’, and his preferred option is to build a 100,000-seater stadium on nearby land used by a rail freight company.
There was talk of keeping the current stadium alongside a new one, but reducing its capacity to 30,000, making it an ideal venue for United’s Women’s team and various youth sides.
However the plans for two separate stadia have been canned and Old Trafford would be knocked down to make way for a 100,000 capacity, state-of-the-art arena on land behind the Stretford End.
This option may involve cutting off the Stretford End to finish the build, meaning some fans may be temporarily unable to attend games, but club executives are exploring options to avoid this.
The regeneration project is estimated to cost £2billion, which will see a new stadium built alongside shops, restaurants and entertainment spaces, as well as improved transport links.
Drawing on inspiration from SoFi stadium in LA, Ineos want to create a year-round destination on the 400,000 square metres of land United owns around Old Trafford.
United hoped to secure government funding for the project, and could offer in return a huge boost to the local economy, with Oxford Economics predicting a £7.3b boost.
They predict “92,000 new jobs, more than 17,000 new homes and an additional 1.8 million visitors per year.”
The alternative is to renovate the existing structure, which would see the Old Trafford stands expanded.
The plans would focus on redevelopment of the Sir Bobby Charlton stand, also known as the South Stand, but would mean some fans may be forced to miss games during construction work.
This option proposes a plan to expand Old Trafford from its current 74,310 capacity to 87,000, similar to how Liverpool have recently increased Anfield by around 10,000 seats.
By expanding Old Trafford United would get to continue their history of playing at the ground for more than 100 years, which could prove popular amongst fans, while also helping to keep up with increasing demand – 177,000 fans are currently on the season ticket waiting list.
The biggest problem with staying at the current site is that expansion is limited.
The railway line that runs behind the Bobby Charlton Stand is a key freight line connecting Liverpool to Manchester.
The club hope a station could be added to the line, replacing the Trafford Halt stop that was last used in December 2017.
The Bobby Charlton Stand is now dwarfed by the other three stands but has limited space behind it because of the railway line.
However Mayor Burnham proposes a solution that could see the line moved.
He said: “There’s a freight terminal right behind Old Trafford, which means freight trains (need to) come through Piccadilly and Oxford Road.
“Here is the opportunity to take it away from Old Trafford and put it into Port Salford or Parkside, a scheme in development in Wigan, and then Manchester United have an easier space to use with regards to the redevelopment.
“This is not about public money being used improperly. It’s a win-win opportunity.”
But even if stands are expanded, there is plenty more work to do with regard to fixing leaks and improving hospitality, and such work could take a considerable amount of time.
And though it would cost a lot less, with initial calculations estimating a £1.2bn spend, United would have to play elsewhere during the project and likely have to ground share with City – which would mean a loss in revenue.
Neville, who is part of the task force headed by Lord Coe, wants a ‘Man Utd World’ akin to Disneyland that will see not only the stadium improved, but the surrounding area as well.
Ratcliffe appears to be leaning towards that plan too, with the new ground to be built adjacent to the current stadium.
It could boast a huge single-tiered stand – akin to Tottenham’s South Stand or Borussia Dortmund‘s Yellow Wall, helping to make it the biggest stadium in the country.
Real Madrid have laid the blueprint of what the new Old Trafford could look like – a structure that is dazzling on the eye, but possibly with a glass exterior rather than the Bernabeu’s metal facade.
It could even boast a permanently-closed roof, never seen before in the UK, though there are a number of designs to choose from including an arch over the roof.
Giant LED screens, potentially wrapping around the inside of the stadium as they do at the SoFi Stadium in LA, would almost certainly be a feature.
That would be a huge upgrade on Old Trafford, which is one of few Premier League stadiums not to provide a single screen for fans.
Neville and Burnham both envision big things, with the former United player wanting the area to “wow” visitors.
The former right-back said: “What I want to see is a world of Manchester United around that stadium – of opportunity, hope and belief.
“It sounds Disneyfied, but I don’t mean a theme park. I mean where people visit that area and think, ‘Wow’.
“In five, six or seven years, I want United to have the best stadium and training ground in the world, plus doing the right things on the football side.
“That will come again and we’re patient.”
Burnham is also eyeing a big transformation, and wants to make Old Trafford the best destination in world football.
He said: “If we achieve the extent of our ambition, I believe this will be the world’s premiere football destination.
“We hope it’s the best football stadium in the world, which brings benefits to residents around it.”
Architects Foster & Partners are the favourites to take on the project.
They provide a wealth of experience and a star-studded catalogue that includes several iconic London buildings, including City Hall and the British Museum.
The firm redeveloped Wembley into the state-of-the-art arena it is today, proving they know how to maintain history and tradition when it comes to football stadiums.
The Wembley arch is a sight to behold and the architects could look to give Old Trafford an iconic look, as their previous designs have shown they can think outside the box.
Recently completed works in the UK include the Battersea Power Station Gardens and 50 Electric Avenue, also part of the complex which has rejuvenated the Battersea area – leading to 22m visitors since its opening in October 2022.
Other stunning works include the Zayed National Museum in the UAE and Techo International Airport in Cambodia.
The project could cost £2bn and financing could prove an issue, with Ratcliffe himself only said to be worth £12bn – and that was before he bought into United.
But increased capacity and better hospitality packages will see matchday revenue increase sharply, with some estimates predicting a rise from £136m to £200m a year.
New shops and restaurants would also likely have to pay rent to the club, while United could even own the stores outright, meaning they would have a steady source of income from the site even when games are not being played.
In terms of Ratcliffe and his role in the club, a move could boost his waning popularity with a survey finding 52 per cent of season ticket holders are in favour of a move, while 31 per cent want a redevelopment of the current ground.
It would also be a huge boost for Manchester and make it a hub of football in England, potentially bringing with it 92,000 new jobs, more than 17,000 new homes and an extra 1.8million visitors per year.
United bosses will not make a decision on which plan they carry out until summer 2025.
It is thought that once an option is chosen, there is likely to be a lengthy ‘Design Consultation’ which could last up to two years before the building work will commence.
That means stadium construction is not likely to start until at least the end of the 2027/28 season, with the new stadium unlikely to be completed before 2032.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium took three years to construct, and like Old Trafford that was on the site of White Hart Lane, so United fans could expect a similar timeline.
But it might not fit in with with Ratcliffe’s ‘Project 150’ – to celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary by winning the league by 2028.
Ratcliffe said after his investment was completed: “It’s not a 10-year plan.
“The fans would run out of patience if it was a 10-year plan. But it’s certainly a three-year plan to get there.
“To think that we’re going to be playing football as good as Manchester City played against Real Madrid last season by next year is not sensible.
“And if we give people false expectations, then they will get disappointed. So the key thing is our trajectory, so that people can see that we’re making progress.
“I think it’s the club’s 150-year anniversary in 2028… if our trajectory is leading to a very good place in that sort of timeframe then we’d be very happy with that.
“Because it’s not easy to turn Manchester United into the world’s best football team.
“The ultimate target for Manchester United — and it’s always going to be thus, really — is that we should be challenging for the Premier League and challenging for the Champions League.
“It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world.”
JAMES Bond bosses are embroiled in a furious standoff with streaming giant Amazon over the next big budget blockbuster.
Bond bigwig Barbara Broccoli is said to have branded them “f***ing idiots” and is refusing to greenlight the next 007 movie.
Amazon acquired the rights to release the Bond films after buying Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio for £6billion two years ago.
But Barbara, who helms the Bond franchise with her stepbrother Michael Wilson after taking over from her father Albert, is understood to have told those around her she does not want to work with them.
Insiders said Barbara sees Bond as a “lucrative family heirloom” and said she has a “den mother over all the stunts, explosions and egos”.
They added: “Broccoli can hold Bond hostage from Amazon for as long as she sees fit.”
Insiders claimed that Barbara’s nose was also put out of joint by Jennifer Salke, who runs Amazon Studios.
Sources said that Jennifer referred to Bond as “content”, which is said to have been “like a death knell” to Barbara.
She started working on the franchise as a teenager before taking the reins with Michael on Goldeneye in 1995.
Since then Barbara has been the definitive voice of Bond behind the scenes, greenlighting scripts and actors including the last 007 actor, Daniel Craig.
Tensions are said to have started after Amazon acquired the rights to release the next Bond films, despite Barbara initially being keen on the deal.
The streamer went on to release reality show, 007: Road To A Million, which has teams completing spy themed challenges.
While it failed to make an impact, they have started work on a second series next year.
The last Bond film, No Time To Die, came out three years ago and insiders said that despite actors and directors being approached for the next movie – Barbara has still not given the nod.
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, another insider added: “She has told friends she doesn’t trust algorithm-centric Amazon with a character she helped to mythologize through big-screen storytelling and gut instinct.
“This fall, she characterised the status of a new movie in dire terms—no script, no story and no new Bond.”
THE Crown star Vanessa Kirby is engaged to her hunky lacrosse star boyfriend, according to reports.
Vanessa, 36, rose to international prominence with her portrayal of Princess Margaret in the Netflix drama series The Crown has been dating retired lacrosse star Paul Rabil for two years.
An insider told US outlet Page Six that the blonde beauty, who has also starred in movies like Napoleon and Eden, and Paul, 39, have taken the next step with their relationship.
The couple first sparked dating rumours when they were photographed holding hands on a walk around New York City in 2022.
And it took a whole 13 months for Vanessa and Paul to go Instagram official and confirm their romance to the world.
In November 2023, Paul posted cute pics and a heartfelt message, confirming his romance with the star from The Crown.
In his caption, Paul gushed: “From the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you.”
Just 20 weeks ago, one person commented on the post and said: “Put a ring on it.”
And 51 weeks ago someone else said: “Looooooove the fact that you’re together.”
Paul is an American sports executive and retired professional lacrosse player.
He is currently the president of the Premier Lacrosse League, which he co-founded with his brother, league CEO Mike Rabil.
The sports star was previously married to former lacrosse player Kelly Berger.
The pair got married in 2014 but split in 2017.
Vanessa was previously romantically linked to Hollywood actor Callum Turner.
In 2020, the pair split after four years together.
Representatives for the actress, who won a Bafta for her role as a young Princess Margaret in the Netflix series, confirmed that the pair have separated.
At the time, the source told us: “Vanessa and Callum are both rising stars in the acting world and in the last few years they have been flooded with offers.
“It’s a really exciting time for them both.
“But as their careers have taken off, their relationship has suffered and they have gradually grown apart.
“It’s very sad as they were once so close.
“But last year they made the difficult decision to go their separate ways and they both think it’s for the best.
“It’s all very amicable — things just weren’t working out.”
SHOPPERS have been left gutted after Heineken confirmed it had discontinued a refreshing lighter beer that had become a “favourite” with drinkers.
Heineken Silver, the brewer’s 4% extra refreshing lager, has disappeared from pubs and supermarket shelves almost three years after its launch.
Back in 2022, the Dutch lager launched a new 4% alcohol by volume (ABV) tipple designed to suit “lighter drinking” customers.
Dismayed fans took to social media to ask where the beer had gone, only to be told it had been discontinued.
It is understood Heineken took the decision following poor sales.
But, the lighter beer, which had been aimed at a younger audience, did have some fans.
One review posted to Tesco read: “Lovely smooth silver label beer. Really enjoyed it nice and refreshing it went down a treat.”
Another added: “Nice crisp flavour as expected. Handy and easy to drink portions.”
But its popularity was not universal and a third wrote: “This is hands down the worst lager I have ever tasted. Flat, doesn’t smell great, and tastes like stewed vegetables. I wouldn’t recommend or buy again.”
Heineken Silver had been launched early in 2022 and was sold on draught in pubs and sat on supermarket shelves until earlier this year.
Confirming the lager has now been discontinued a spokesperson for Heineken said: “The decision was made after careful consideration of market conditions and as a result, we are substantially increasing our investment in Heineken Original and Heineken 0.0 in 2025.
“Prioritising these brands will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers and consumers moving forward.”
It’s not the only beer to have left shelves in recent months.
Big names from Carlsberg to Fullers have decided to call time on a few of their boozy drinks in a blow to punters.
Fuller’s decision to axe Bengal Lancer, its 5% Indian pale ale (IPA).
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has ditched eight classic British cask beers this year.
The decision went down badly with real ale enthusiasts and fans loyal to the brand.
The Campaign for Real Ale was the first to spot the de-listing, slamming the decision as “another example of a globally owned business wiping out UK brewing heritage”.
They said: “I hope that this change will mean space on the bar for licensees to stock guest beers from local independent breweries, but realistically, I suspect this isn’t what CMBC plans.
“This loss of consumer choice is the inevitable outcome of a brewing conglomerate run by accountants and the bottom line.”
The beers axed included:
Earlier Wetherspoons had announced it was ditching San Miguel in its pubs from this month.
One unhappy punter said on Facebook: “Am gutted to hear that! San Miguel is my absolute favourite.”
Meanwhile, Fourpure Brewing company went into administration but said its beers would continue to be produced by Magic Rock Brewing.
In better news for beer lovers, an iconic 90s brew – Allsopp’s Beer’s Double Diamond – has returned to pubs after a 30-year hiatus.
And teetotallers rejoiced after suggestions that Old Jamaica ginger beer would be axed turned out to be a marketing ploy.
ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders.
Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether.
They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers.
There are several reasons why this could be done.
For example, government regulation, like the “sugar tax,” forces firms to change their recipes.
Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs.
They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable.
For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018.
It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version.
Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.
Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks.
While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
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A FAMILY of seven have revealed that they are now mortgage free, after moving in to a converted shed.
Mum-of-five Sarah, and her bumper brood decided six years ago that they wanted to sell their suburban house and move to the country.
However, they didn’t want to be lumbered with a mortgage, so bought two sheds, connected them together and turned them into a home.
“We’re now living the dream life in the country,” she said, in a vide posted to her YouTube channel Tiny Shed Life.
The family’s home consists of one shed which Sarah and her husband sleep in and another shed which the five kids sleep in.
The two sheds are connected together by a room built by Sarah which they use to store shoes and coats.
Sarah’s family heat their shed with a wood-fired stove, which even her kids know how to use.
“It’s just really nice to have if you’re trying to cut bills, as this is free,” she said.
All five of Sarah’s kids sleep in one room, with three of them on a three-tiered bunk bed and the other two on a two-tier bunk bed.
“It works fantastically, everything fits,” she said.
She added that although her kids don’t have much personal space in their bedroom, they live on 35 acres of land, so can go outside if they need privacy.
The kids are also all homeschooled in the shed, with Sarah sectioning off one section of the shed for schoolwork.
Living in a converted shed is a great way to save cash for a house, whilst still having your independence.
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more and more adults are struggling to get on the property ladder and are choosing to live in their family home for longer.
The 2021 census revealed that over half of people aged 23 and under still live with their parents.
The average price of a house in the UK was £285,000 as of March 2023, and this rises to a whopping £735,254, which is completely unaffordable for many.
Moreover, research from the Resolution Foundation found that the average first time buyer deposit tripled from 5 per cent of the property price in 1989 to 15 per cent in 2019.
This means that buyers have to save for far longer and use up a larger percentage of their earnings to get on the property ladder.
Recent research by property site Zoopla found that 42 per cent of adults under 40 who do not already own homes have given up, due to the astronomical cost of buying a property.
This included 38 per cent of people earning over £60,000 (almost double the average salary for the UK).