It comes ahead of the new season. Manchester United have restricted a six-year old fan’s season ticket ahead of the new season, in an attempt to identify ticket touts. United have been attempting to crack down on ticket touts and breaches of the club’s ticketing terms and conditions. As a result, many fans have taken […]

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Police stopped the car on Wednesday which was believed to be heading to Northern Ireland An “extremely significant” car bomb has been intercepted near the Northern Irish border in an operation targeting dissident republicans, Gardaí have said. Gardai were investigating dissident republican activity and the car is believed to have been headed to the north. Following the […]

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New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has revealed he was in talks with other clubs before the Reds moved to bring him to Anfield. The 44-year-old, who replaced Arne Slot after the end of last season, said the switch “happened quite fast” once Liverpool made contact. What Iraola said about his Liverpool move Iraola had stepped […]

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MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have been ordered to pay £20,000 in damages to a journalist after illegally obtaining his phone records – believed to be the first time MI5 has been directed to compensate a journalist. The ruling was handed down by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) in London on […]

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The Venice Film Festival 2026 lineup was unveiled on Thursday, with the 83rd edition of one of the world’s most prestigious film events set to open with the world premiere of Danny Boyle’s “Ink”. Artistic director Alberto Barbera and Biennale di Venezia president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco confirmed the competition and sidebar selections at a press conference […]

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The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark nuclear deal that will allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, in an agreement announced on Wednesday that experts warn could raise the risk of proliferation across an already unstable region. The US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal, described by Washington as a “peaceful […]

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New recycling rules are being introduced across England, and households are being asked to rethink what they put out for collection. As the changes roll out, waste experts warn that a handful of everyday items are still routinely ending up in the wrong bin — creating confusion, contamination and extra work for collection services. The […]

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For Britain’s publicans, the new prime minister’s message this week was meant to sound like a lifeline. Announcing a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues on Thursday, Andy Burnham said around 32,000 businesses would benefit, with the typical pub saving roughly £1,100 a year. Not everyone in the trade […]

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The 53-year-old’s body was discovered in the southern Italian province of Salerno on Sunday (19 July) Football journalist Luca Esposito has died near Eboli in Italy, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was found badly burned near farmland after firefighters were called to a fire in the area. The […]

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Awful news. Italian sports journalist Luca Esposito has died in the region of Eboli, as reported by European Federation of Journalists and news network Rai. Esposito’s body was discovered in a charred state near an area of farmland, when firefighters were directed to a fire in the locality that turned out to have emanated from […]

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Quite the story Dan Burn has been impressive and very reliable since he moved to Newcastle United from Brighton and Hove Albion in 2022. The defender joined his boyhood club and has been a part of the turn around in form (with the help of a few million quid from the Saudi Public Investment Fund) […]

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Seven Argentina players have scored for Man United in the Premier League. Can you name every Argentina player who has scored for Manchester United in the Premier League? Since the 1992/93 season, eight Argentinian footballers have played for the Red Devils. All of them, except goalkeeper Sergio Romero, have scored for Man United in the […]

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Just days before the England clash Argentina’s foreign minister Pablo Quirno has added fuel to the fire to the rivalry between Argentina and England just days before the World Cup semifinal clash with a publication of an essay reasserting an Argentine claim on the Falkland Islands. The 1982 conflict in the South Atlantic came just […]

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People could be saving £48 a month instead Brits could be saving £48 a month or £576 a year on ‘rip-off’ subscriptions they deem to not be good value for money. A survey of 2,000 adults found 38 per cent are currently tied into an agreement which they don’t think is good value for money. […]

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The interstellar campaigner has emerged as the main challenger after Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems all declined to stand. Bookmakers have dramatically shortened the odds on Count Binface pulling off the upset of the century in the forthcoming Clacton by-election after the UK’s major political parties collectively decided to stay at home. With […]

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A small fortune! Impulsive England fans getting carried away following their thrilling victory against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca will need to splash out almost £10,000 to experience the quarter final with Norway. Ticketless England supporters heading to Miami will need to fork out a minimum of £1,761 for a single seat if they are […]

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Travelodge is trialling waterproof shower notepads after research found almost half of Brits get their best ideas in the shower Ever had a brilliant idea in the shower, only to completely forget it by the time you’ve dried off? You’re not alone. New research commissioned by Travelodge found that 48 per cent of Brits say the […]

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It comes after just one complaint SWLSgarden – By Adam Dutton and Joshua Layton An elderly couple are facing a £1,000 bill after ONE neighbour complained about them planting flowers and shrubs on scrubland next to their home. Hilary Garner, 82, and her husband Christopher, 84, spent over £700 decorating the 3×3 metre (9.84ft) patch […]

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You can’t hide their mate SWMRbag – By Charlie Fenton This is the hilarious moment a wanted shoplifter tried to hide underneath a TK Maxx carrier bag to evade the police. Police attended an address in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in search of Kenneth Jackson, 52, on June 25, 2026 just after 11am. Chiefs have said […]

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He had a long acting career Coronation Street and Indiana Jones actor Michael Byrne has died aged 82. Byrne had a long career in acting, playing a number of roles across film and TV. He was perhaps best known for his roles in Coronation Street as Gail Platt’s long lost father Ted Page as well […]

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BREAKING NEWS Paul Flack, the older brother of Caroline Flack, has been found dead at his home, aged 55. Six years after the death of his TV presenter sister, the Eastern Daily Press have reported that Paul was found unresponsive at his home in Norfolk on June 21, later dying in hospital. He is survived […]

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It managed to land safely A plane which was carrying over 100 people collided with a drone while it was landing at one of the world’s busiest airports. Over the weekend, a jetBlue aircraft hit a drone as it was attempting to land at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The aircraft landed safely and […]

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SWLNsainsburys – by Jack Fifield She claims she’s ‘not that sort of person’ A great-grandmother banned from every Sainsbury’s in Britain has pleaded to be allowed back in – because her next nearest supermarket is ‘too far away’. Rita Seymour was told she was not welcome by the chain after a “number of incidents over […]

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Legends galore! We’re all hooked with the latest edition of the World Cup this summer. But can you pick out some of the legendary players during the 2010s era of World Cup players. Only football fanatics will be able to guess these icons! Come and have a go and chase that elusive 100% Best of […]

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Legends everywhere you look! The World Cup group stage is coming to a dramatic conclusion in the coming days. Legends will be born this summer in the North American edition of the fabled competition. But can you name icons from the past? Try your hand at guessing some of the best to ever do it […]

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The disparity between Ancelotti and the rest! The highest paid managers at the World Cup have been ranked, with a certain Carlo Ancelotti clearly winning. Research by Gambling.com, who rank and compare top-rated UK gambling websites, shows where each manager comes in, and the sums may surprise you. In 10th placed comes Mexico coach Javier […]

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Sounds like a win-win As you’re binge-watching the FIFA World Cup this year, you can stock up on crowd-pleasing food and drinks that keep you fuelled from kickoff to the final whistle. Thanks to Sainsbury’s which has come up some amazing deals, you can pretty much consider yourself all set during the tournament. For just […]

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RIP. French footballer, Kenzo Kies, has sadly passed away due to a drowning tragedy in the river Rhone. The 21-year-old was with his three friends during the French heatwave where temperatures rose to 40°C in parts of the country this week. Although it is forbidden to swim in the river, Kies and his friends did […]

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We’ve got you covered during the heatwave In order to feel cool in your bedroom as you’re battling the heatwave, we’ve got you covered with exactly what you need at this time. Let’s face it, waking up sweating during these temperatures is one of the worst things you can experience, as you’re hoping to get […]

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Hundreds of schools are shut With temperatures soaring across the country and a record being set for the hottest June day on record, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory.  The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no choice but to suspend lessons, with […]

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The heatwave has arrived! Brits across the country are feeling the heat, as the mercury soars this week, and red weather warnings have been issued for parts of the country. The previous amber warning has been upgraded to a red ‘danger to life’ extreme heat weather warning by the Met Office. With Keir Starmer cranking […]

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It’s baking out there Ever wondered why a heatwave in the UK feels so much hotter than temperatures abroad? Well, it turns out there’s a legit reason for it, and it’s not just in our heads. While temperatures of 30C can feel breezy and pleasant in the holiday hotspots like Spain and Portugal, in the […]

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More than 850 schools have shut in some capacity With temperatures soaring across the country and forecasters warning that parts of England and Wales could approach the 40°C mark, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory. The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no […]

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The Head & Heart hitmaker talks to JOE about transforming a beloved TV ad catchphrase into a dancefloor banger Few people know more about summer bangers than Joel Corry. The North London DJ and producer has spent the last decade soundtracking beach clubs, festivals and holidays with a string of dance hits, including chart-topping smash Head & Heart. So when JOE caught up with him […]

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It’s time to conduct a food-saving experiment It is pretty flipping hot out there with red weather warnings and some thunderstorms plaguing parts of the nation. With this rather warm weather gripping the nation, British folk need to be careful with their refrigerated goods as the sweat-inducing weather continues. With temperatures potentially hitting 40°C and […]

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The heatwave has arrived! Brits across the country are feeling the heat, as the mercury soars this week, and red weather warnings have been issued for parts of the country. The previous amber warning has been upgraded to a red ‘danger to life’ extreme heat weather warning by the Met Office. With Keir Starmer cranking up […]

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The heatwave has arrived! Brits across the country are feeling the heat, as the mercury soars this week, and red weather warnings have been issued for parts of the country. The previous amber warning has been upgraded to a red ‘danger to life’ extreme heat weather warning by the Met Office. With Keir Starmer cranking […]

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Starmer failed because modern politics no longer rewards competence. It rewards performance. Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation today, bringing to an end a premiership that was as relentlessly criticised as it was quietly consequential. In an address to the nation on Monday morning from Downing Street, Starmer gave an emotional speech in which he […]

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Fans have been asking the question Why does Erling Haaland use a different name when he plays for Norway, as oppose to Man City? Well, that is the question on everyone’s lips, and lucky for you, we have the answer. Erling Haaland bagged the first two goals in his country’s 4-1 win over Iraq in […]

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He was instrumental is countless iconic sitcoms Friends and Cheers legend James Burrows has died aged 85, his family has confirmed. Burrows co-created the famous sitcom Cheers and also directed Will & Grace as well as 15 epsiodes of friends, including the very first one. His long career also saw him direct on shows such […]

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Curaçao made World Cup history with just 155,000 people Written by Vesa Hyseni For Curaçao, the 2026 World Cup was about much more than the result on the pitch as the Caribbean nation made history by just being there. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea, Curaçao is a constituent country within the Kingdom of Netherlands […]

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The exception to the rule Written by Vesa Hyseni Few moments at the FIFA World Cup highlight the connection between the nations quite like the build-up before the game starts. As players step out on the pitch, the display of flags and the sound of national anthems create a shared pause in the action, turning […]

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Authorities uncovered 320kg of drugs Written by Vesa Hyseni Former BBC actress Emma Hussen has been arrested and charged in connection to a major drug trafficking operation in Australia. Hussen, 34, was known for playing the role of Naz Mehmet in the EastEnders spin off E20 and later starring alongside Jason Statham in the 2013 […]

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They’re in! We may be in the depths of World Cup fever, but the Premier League fixtures have been announced for the 2026/27 season. Champions Arsenal will be looking to defend their crown after winning the title for the first time in 22 years, with the season running from 22 August 2026 to 30 May […]

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The surprising stories behind national teams’ nicknames National football teams, more often than not, have nicknames that reflect their country’s culture, history or identity. Scotland, for example, is known as the ‘Tartan Army’, which is a reference to the traditional tartan patterns associated with the nation’s historic clans. Spain’s team on the other hand, goes […]

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Check this list before you jet off this summer With millions of Brits preparing to jet off this summer, one question is becoming increasingly important: which mobile network offers the best roaming deal abroad? Since the end of free EU roaming on many UK networks, travellers have been forced to navigate a confusing mix of […]

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Witnesses could be heard shouting ‘the rope people, the rope’. A bungee jumper who was thrown from a bridge without a rope attached to her was ‘still breathing’ after hitting the ground. The world has been left shocked after a woman fell to her death while doing a bungee jump after workers “forgot to attach […]

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The crash occurred during a UCI Junior Nations Cup race in Germany. Viewer discretion is advised. A pensioner in a mobility scooter caused a spectacular crash during cycling race in Germany yesterday afternoon. The high-speed crash occurred during a UCI Junior Nations Cup race after a woman on a mobility scooter edged onto the road […]

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Witnesses could be heard shouting ‘the rope people, the rope’. People have been left shocked after a woman fell to her death while doing a bungee jump after workers “forgot to attach the cord” to her. In the last day, a video has been going viral online showing the grim moment a 21-year-old woman was […]

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Look a bit deeper – the case for Portugal is staggering Spain, England, France. Maybe Argentina. That’s the narrative being thrown around this World Cup, and the odds reflect that. But so little is being said about Portugal’s squad, their run to the latter stages, and the form guide. The bookies make them fourth favourites […]

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