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Remi Matthews set to extend Crystal Palace contract until summer 2027

1 day ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Bobby Manzi

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Remi Matthews (Image: PA) Crystal Palace goalkeeper Remi Matthews is set to sign a new two-year contract at the club, the News Shopper understands. The 31-year-old's current deal was due to expire at the end of this season after he penned a one-year extension last summer. Matthews has made one appearance since joining the Eagles on a free transfer in 2021, featuring from the bench when Palace lost 2-1 against Liverpool in December 2023.
Crystal Palace awarded nearly £1.8m from UEFA’s Club Benefits Programme

1 day ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Bobby Manzi

2 1/1 Crystal Palace were awarded close to £1.8m (€2.1m) as part of UEFA’s Club Benefits Programme which encourages national team participation. The programme incentivises clubs to release players for UEFA national team competitions, including the 2020/21 and 2022/23 Nations League, European Qualifiers and the EURO 2024 final tournament.
Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah poised to start against former side

2 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Bobby Manzi

Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah (Image: PA) Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed Ben Chilwell was set to start in place of Tyrick Mitchell against Arsenal but has fallen ill. The Eagles face a tight turnaround in games this week, playing the Gunners at the Emirates on Wednesday before their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa three days later. Glasner has a fully fit squad to call upon, but is contemplating a few changes for their fourth game in 18 days.
HMRC Child Benefit two-child cap should be scrapped, charities say

2 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Josh Searle

Charities say scrapping the two-child limit on Child Benefit is "by far the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty" (Image: Ian West/PA Wire) Scrapping the two-child benefit limit is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty, charities have argued in a letter to the Prime Minister.
Player ratings: Ten-man Crystal Palace battle to draw against Bournemouth

3 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Bobby Manzi

Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta (left) and Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Saturday April 19, 2025. (Image: PA) Ten-man Crystal Palace battled to a goalless draw against European hopefuls Bournemouth on Saturday after conceding ten goals in their previous two Premier League outings.
Bexley ‘ranks well on schools and transport but has poor wellbeing’

3 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Amy Clarke

Bexley also scored 1,189th for house price quality and value (Image: PA/Maps) A new national report has highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of Bexley Borough as a place to live. The London Borough of Bexley placed 783rd out of 1,447 in the latest Best Places to Live rankings published by Garrington Property Finders.
Missing child found walking on hard shoulder of M25 in Kent

4 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Missing child found walking on hard shoulder of M25 in Kent (Image: Google) A boy was found walking on the hard shoulder of the M25 after he was reported missing in Kent. Emergency services were to reports of the child walking on the hard shoulder near Brasted just after 12pm on April 7. It is believed he made his way onto the busy road from a nearby property.
Five people injured after 'serious' multi-vehicle crash on A2

4 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Five people injured after 'serious' multi-vehicle crash on A2 (Image: National Highways) Five people have been left injured after a "'serious" multi-vehicle crash on the A2. The incident happened on the A2 westbound near the M25 junction J2 at around 3.15pm yesterday (April 20). Officers, Kent Fire and Rescue and South East Coast Ambulance crews were called to the scene. The road was temporarily closed whilst crews managed the scene and isolated an overturned car.
‘I got my hands on a Marvel Superhero bundle – and yes, I’m ready for Thanos now’

4 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Poppy Huggett

‘I got my hands on a Marvel Superhero bundle – and yes, I’m ready for Thanos now’ (Image: Poppy Huggett) As a long-time Marvel fan, getting my hands on Hasbro’s latest Superhero bundle was a real treat – and it didn’t disappoint. Hasbro is a global toy and entertainment company known for iconic brands like Transformers, Monopoly, Nerf, and Play-Doh. They also produce licensed collectibles and action figures for major franchises including Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney.
Full closure of Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge announced as painting work begins

4 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Poppy Huggett

Full closure of Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge announced as painting work begins (Image: PA) The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing will fully close this month. The closure is for "routine safety inspections and maintenance". It will be shut from 10pm on Saturday, April 26 until 5am on Sunday, April 27. National Highways has also announced that painting work will take place on the bridge from April until October. This will "protect some of its metal components from corrosion".