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MAX VERSTAPPEN’S new teammate Liam Lawson has revealed his family are still without a home after selling sold their abode to fund his Formula One dream.

Lawson, 23, will race for Red Bull next season after replacing Sergio Perez as world champion Verstappen’s partner.

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Liam Lawson has revealed his family sold their home to fund his F1 dream[/caption]

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The ace will be racing alongside Max Verstappen for Red Bull this season[/caption]

The New Zealander has come up through the ranks and will get his big break when teams start preparing for the new campaign.

But Lawson admits he has only got to where he is thanks to an amazing sacrifice from his parents.

The youngster has revealed his family SOLD their home while he was making his bones as a karting driver.

The funds were used to help Lawson reach his potential, eventually leading to his big break with Red Bull.

And Lawson is desperate to make his parents proud after admitting they still don’t have a family home to call their own.

He told GQ: “They still don’t own a house because of me.

“I think I complained to my dad for more than a year about my kart. I’d tell him that the engine sucked but he just secretly thought that I sucked.

“Eventually he got sick of me whining and bought two good engines, and we put them on for the first time at this big race.

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“And when we went out, we qualified first. We started racing at the front all the time. That was the definitive moment, when karting became serious.

“It was always serious to me. But for my dad, everything changed that one weekend.”

Lawson has also revealed the moment that F1 legend Fernando Alonso “yelled” at him during their first-ever meeting.

Reliving the bizarre encounter, he added: “It’s funny because I’ve met a lot of guys I looked up to as a kid.

“When you’re younger, they’re your heroes. Now, they’re my competitors.

“I mean, the first time I met Alonso, he yelled at me. Maybe he was having a bad day.”

A CORONATION Street icon will rejoin her co-stars in a U-turn as she signs up for its brand new tour after quitting.

Sue Cleaver devastated soap fans earlier this year as she confirmed she was bowing out as Eileen Grimshaw after 25 years.

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Sue Cleaver has joined Coronation Street’s brand new tour[/caption]

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Jane Danson has also agreed to take part ahead of tickets going on sale this Friday[/caption]

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ITV is bringing An Audience with Coronation Street to London, Sheffield, Salford and Glasgow this autumn[/caption]

While her final scenes are yet to play out, The Sun can reveal she will take part in Corrie’s brand new tour.

However, Sue has agreed to appear at just one show at the Dominion Theatre in London.

In addition to the previously announced stars, we can reveal Jane Danson, Julia Goulding and Vicky Myers have also signed up.

The leading female stars join already announced actors Andrew Whyment, Jack P Shepherd, Jimmi Harkishin, Jodie Prenger, Rob Mallard, Samia Longchambon, Simon Gregson and Patti Clare.

A ‘a bona fide Coronation Street legend’ has also been teased, though their identity remains under wraps for now.

ITV is bringing An Audience with Coronation Street to London, Sheffield, Salford and Glasgow this autumn – which is a first for the soap.

A source close to the show said: “This is going to be a huge celebration of Corrie – it’s no secret it’s been a difficult time but the cast are really looking forward to the shows and meeting the fans.”

Presented by This Morning’s Queen of Soaps Sharon Marshall, fans will be treated to behind-the-scenes details and never before told stories from the Weatherfield cobbles.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 14, and start from £29.50.

Teasing the show, its promoters said: “In the first half, the audience will be treated to an intimate and lively interview session with some of Corrie’s most beloved cast members. Ever wondered what goes on between takes?

“Curious about those off-screen friendships and real-life dramas? This is your chance to hear all the gossip straight from the source. You’ll also get to know the actors behind the characters like never before, their journeys, their funniest on-set moments, and the real-life bonds that make Weatherfield feel like home.

“Just when you think the night couldn’t get any better, the second act brings a showstopping twist! A very special guest; a bona fide Coronation Street legend will take to the stage. But who will it be? We’re keeping it a cliffhanger, Corrie-style!”

JADON SANCHO could return to Manchester United next season – despite Chelsea having an obligation to buy the forward.

The United winger, 24, is currently on a season-long loan at Stamford Bridge.

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Jadon Sancho joined Chelsea on a loan-to-buy obligation last summer[/caption]

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Reports claim the winger could yet find himself back at Manchester United[/caption]

Sancho joined the Blues last summer after falling out of favour in the North West.

The former £73million man has made 26 appearances for Chelsea this term, scoring 2 goals.

Sancho recently declared he was “delighted” to be at the club and “felt at home”.

But the former Dortmund flop was called out by United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe during his explosive interview earlier this week.

Chelsea’s loan deal with United includes an obligation to buy Sancho if they finish 14th or higher in the Premier League.

According to The Mail, the final fee will be between £22m and £25m depending on Chelsea’s final league position.

But the outlet claims the Blues could yet back out of the deal and send Sancho back to United, where he still has 18 months left on his £250k-a-week contract.

The ex-Man City star has “yet to agree personal terms” with the Blues.

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If Chelsea did back out of the buy clause, they would incur a “significant penalty” fine.

Chelsea could still go through with the transfer and then sell Sancho to another club.

Or they could decide to send him back to United and incur the financial penalty.

Ratcliffe bemoaned United “overspending” on talent during his tell-all interview with the BBC.

He revealed the club are still to pay out £17m more to Dortmund for Sancho this summer.

Sancho arrived to huge fanfare in 2021 but has failed to live up to the hype at Old Trafford.

INEOS chief Ratcliffe told The BBC: “Some [players] are not good enough and some probably are overpaid.

“But for us to mould the squad that we are fully responsible for, and accountable for, will take time.

“We’ve got this period of transformation where we move from the past to the future.

“There are some great players in the squad as we know, the captain is a fabulous footballer.”

PRESIDENT Donald Trump is buying a Tesla at the White House today to show support for CEO Elon Musk after weeks of violent backlash.

Musk brought an entire fleet of electric vehicles to the White House lawn to let the president have his pick of the litter in the purchase.

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A Tesla Cybertruck and other Tesla cars parked in front of the White House[/caption]

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Trump’s support for his advisor comes after Tesla faced backlash and vandalism over Musk’s new role in the Oval Office.

As the head of Trump’s brand new Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has slashed federal jobs and budgets in Trump’s first few months of his second term.

Growing fears and concerns over Doge’s plans have sparked a series of attacks on Tesla across the country, including vandalism at Tesla showrooms and charging stations.

Over the past few weeks, protestors have gathered at multiple Tesla locations as people carry signs and shout chants, lashing out at Musk for his role in the Trump administration.

The company is also facing dropping sales for the first time as Americans are boycotting the auto giant in what protestors are calling a “Tesla takedown.”

Trump said on Tuesday that he will classify the attacks on dealerships as domestic terrorism.

In the face of the backlash, Trump announced on Tuesday morning that he would buy a Tesla as “a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American.”

“The attack son Elon by the radical left are not just attacks on him, but on this incredible American company and the workers who make these spectacular cars,” Trump said.

On Tuesday afternoon, videos shared to X showed Trump walking next to at least four different Teslas, including a Cybertruck, arranged on the South Portico of the White House.

Musk’s son X Æ A-Xii also joined the Doge head as the powerful duo talked over Trump’s options.

While speaking at the White House, the billionaire also said Tesla will double its vehicle output in the US over the next two years.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joked at a briefing on Tuesday that the president, a native New Yorker, was excited to drive again.

As the vehicles were being transported to the White House, Leavitt said it was a “very exciting moment.”

She insisted Trump would pay the full market price for the car.

Pictures from the White House showed Trump reviewing a handwritten note of Tesla’s pricing on his presidential stationary.

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Barcelona are the first team into the European Champions League last eight after beating Benfica 4-1 on aggregate with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha starring.

Australia says it's still in talks with the US after a Whitehouse spokeswoman said it considered but rejected requests for steel and aluminium tariff exemption.

The UK would not impose retaliatory trade tariffs in response to US duties on all steel and aluminium imports, an official says amid US-Canada tensions.

Officials have released the text of a joint US-Ukrainian statement following bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia.

MOTORISTS have been warned of delays and diversions next weekend as a major road tunnel is set to close in both directions.

The Kingsway Tunnel on the A59, which connects Liverpool to Wallasey, will be fully shut to traffic in order for key maintenance work to take place.

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The Kingsway Tunnel between Liverpool and Wallasey will close in both directions between March 23 and 24[/caption]

Also known as the Wallasey Tunnel, the busy route will close in both directions from 7pm on Sunday, March 23, until 6.30am on Monday, March 24.

Merseytravel said the closure is part of an “ongoing investment and modernisation programme” that aims to “futureproof” the tunnels.

The route is a key part of the city region’s transport network and is one of just two road crossings underneath the River Mersey.

A spokesperson for the transport agency said: “Key maintenance works are being carried out at the Kingsway Tunnel which means it will be closed fully to traffic from 19:00 on Sunday 23rd March 2025 to 6.30 on Monday 24th March 2025.

“This is part of an ongoing investment and modernisation programme to futureproof the tunnels as a key part of the city region transport network and a vital a cross river travel connection.”

Diversion routes will be in place to help ensure drivers can connect their journeys, however heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be more limited with where they can travel.

Most motorists will be able to use the nearby Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel which operates in both directions.

However, HGVs are not permitted to use this route so will likely have to find an alternative route using bridges to cross the River Mersey near Runcorn.

Bus services across the river will be diverted through the Queensway Tunnel and passengers have been advised to check directly with their operator for any changes to journeys.

A spokesperson for Merseytravel added: “The Queensway (Birkenhead) tunnel will be open as usual but please leave more time for your journey.

“Heavy Goods Vehicles are not permitted through the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel so please find an alternative route.

“Cross river bus services will be diverted through Queensway and so passengers are advised to check directly with their operator for any changes to their journey and plan ahead.”

The transport agency has advised those planning to use the Kingsway Tunnel in the early hours of Monday, March 24, to check before they travel.

A spokesperson for the body added: “We would like to thank drivers for their patience while we complete this essential maintenance.”

This comes after drivers were left in gridlock following a lorry crash on a major A-road yesterday.

The A12 in London was plagued with chock-a-block traffic during the peak of rush-hour on Monday morning after a lorry collided with part of a tunnel.

Huge queues formed as the southbound route of the Blackwall Tunnel was shut and motorists were advised to take alternative routes to avoid the “severe” delays.

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The toll route under the River Mersey is used by around 45,000 drivers each day[/caption]

Lily Allen looks poised for a music comeback following a seven-year break from the charts.

I can exclusively reveal the Smile singer has been approached by a number of major labels in recent months — including BMG — after they asked to hear what she had been working on.

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Lily Allen set for music comeback after seven-year break – with a host of big-name record companies showing interest[/caption]

A source said: “Lily has been quietly beavering away on new music for a while, on and off, but her schedule has been packed.

“Her podcast Miss Me? has really taken off and she is taking on the leading role in Hedda at the Theatre Royal in Bath in June, as well as working on a new musical she is developing.

“After she shared pictures of herself in the studio, labels got in touch to hear what she has been working on.

“She has had an approach from BMG, who think her new music is sounding great.

“Lily is busy writing songs for her musical and right now she’s only thinking about that – but naturally she’s flattered by the interest in her. There is a lot of excitement around Lily.

“She sold millions of records before, so it’s not surprising labels want to get her on board.

“Lily isn’t rushing into anything though. She is a perfectionist and if she is committing to a project, she wants to give it her all.

“She will focus on Hedda this summer and see how she wants to proceed with her music.”

Lily has a string of hits to her name, with ten Top Ten tracks including three No1s thanks to Smile, The Fear and Somewhere Only We Know. Her fourth and last album, No Shame, peaked at No8 in 2018.

Lily is riding high this week after selling out her two Miss Me? Live podcast shows with Miquita Oliver in London.

Insiders told me the shows went down so well that promoters are keen to see if the pair would sign up for a nationwide tour at some point.

Between treading the boards, a possible new album and perhaps a UK jaunt with her pal Miquita, I have no idea where Lily is going to find the time to fit this all in.

But as a huge fan of her hits, including the 2008 track F*** You, which is still on all of my Spotify playlists, I would love her to make that fifth record a reality.

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Rapper Little Simz has transformed herself into a granny for a barmy new video[/caption]

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Simz put on a grey wig, false teeth and a funky tartan outfit[/caption]

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The star as most will recognise her[/caption]

Most celebs want to turn back time when it comes to their looks – but not Little Simz.

The rapper transformed herself into a granny for a barmy new video.

Simz, who won the Mercury Prize and the Brit Awards’ Best New Artist in 2022, put on a grey wig, false teeth and a funky tartan outfit.

An onlooker in London told me: “Simz shut down a street in Hackney but people were buzzing around trying to work out who she was at first.

“She looked totally crazy in her disguise but she was absolutely loving getting into character.

“At one point she was filmed dancing up and down the street before she started having a row with a fake traffic warden.

“As far as music videos go, this one is the weirdest she’s ever done.”

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Måneskin’s singer Damiano David has announced his debut solo album, Funny Little Fears.

The 14-track record from the 2021 Eurovision-winning frontman will be out on May 16.

It could well mean he pops up at the contest’s final in Basel, Switzerland, for a performance the following day.

Meanwhile, Dermot Kennedy last night dropped his single Let Me In, ahead of the start of his global music festival series, Misneach. The three special events start in Sydney on March 16, and feature Dermot headlining each show alongside musical guests.

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She’s Tyla made

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Singer Tyla looked the part at Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week Sshow[/caption]

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Tyla looked every inch the catwalk queen during Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week show.

The Water singer wore a purple two-piece from the designer, after being invited to sit on the front row with Vogue boss Anna Wintour.

Tyla was spotted chatting with Anna, below, who was no doubt toasting her success after Tyla became the first South African woman to land a cover of British Vogue.

She appears in the March edition and said: “You know when you’ve always felt like you’re destined for something, that you’re going to make it one day? But then when it actually happens it’s like something you can’t explain. It doesn’t feel real.”

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Danny Dyer is chuffed at the number of people who have rocked up to see his new film Marching Powder.

He said on his Live And Let Dyers podcast: “I want to shout out to all of you people that f***ing got on your feet and walked to a cinema because we earned over £1million over three days.

“We wasn’t making the film for the elite. You’ve got to think, we’re up against Bridget Jones. That cost about £90million to make. You know what? We hold our own. And it just really f***ing excites me.

“It shows there is an appetite for this sort of film.”

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Becky In nepo dig at Jack

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Becky Hill has had some choice words for Jack Whitehall after he branded her a ‘Wetherspoons Whitney’ at the Brit Awards[/caption]

Becky Hill has branded Jack Whitehall a “privately educated nepo baby” after he referred to her as “Wetherspoons Whitney” at the Brit Awards.

Referencing the jibe Jack made about her, Becky wrote on Instagram: “Imagine being called a ‘Wetherspoons Whitney’ by some privately educated nepo baby who has a TV show with daddy the showbiz agent on national TV.

“My parents worked so hard to provide a middle-class life for me, even tho they couldn’t afford it. No one gave me a leg up.

“So if you associate a Midlands accent with a Wetherspoons that says more about the silver spoon in your mouth jolly ol’ boy.”

She added: “Remember to not be out of touch today kids, even if ur daddy is rich.

“Shout out Jack Whitehall for the fuel to my fire.”

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Ibiza is the place to be this summer if you are a fan of Calvin Harris.

The Scottish DJ is making history at Ushuaia after becoming the first artist to secure a double residency, as the demand for tickets is so high.

Calvin will perform 25 shows at the club on the White Isle.

Head to theushuaiaexperience.com to buy tickets.

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Eve: drink tag was saviour

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Eve has opened up on quitting drugs and alcohol after 2007 drink-driving charge[/caption]

Eve has revealed how she quit prescription drugs and alcohol after being charged with drink-driving at the height of her career in 2007.

Appearing on Paloma Faith’s Mad, Sad & Bad podcast, the Let Me Blow Ya Mind rapper, below, said: “I had to wear a tag.

“It monitors your body temperature and it can tell from your sweat if you’ve had alcohol.

“The anklet made me sane again because I couldn’t remember a time I hadn’t drank.

“I got into the car accident, because I was drinking. But I was also taking Xanax on top of the drinking. I was trying to be numb.

“I was also trying to get skinny for videos. So when I got my DUI, I wasn’t that drunk, I was on diet pills.

“It was such a bad time and that’s why I said that little anklet definitely helped me.”

Ne-Yo’s up four sharing

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Ne-Yo has gone public with his girlfriends – all four of them – after revealing he is in a five-way relationship.

That’s right, he has outdone even David Haye, who previously dated his model girlfriend Sian Osborne and The Saturdays singer Una Healy at the same time.

The Miss Independent singer, who finished second on The Masked Singer in 2021, shared snaps of Cristina, Arielle, Moneii and Bri on Instagram, and wrote: “Since the world is so intrigued, I guess I should introduce my loves properly. Ladies and gents, I present my pyramid.”

The dad of seven, who divorced his wife Crystal in 2023 after seven years of marriage, said on US radio: “After my divorce I decided I ain’t lying to anybody no more.

“I hurt a lot of people with just being dishonest about things I could have been honest about.

“Everything ain’t for everybody. But monogamy wasn’t for me. I’m happier than I’ve ever been and that’s the part that I’m focusing on.”