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Fire at The Full Monty working men’s club ‘started deliberately’ | ITV News – ITVX
A fire at Sheffield’s Shiregreen Working Men’s Club, a filming location for The Full Monty, is believed to have been started deliberately. The blaze has damaged a building with local and cultural significance, prompting an investigation into the suspected arson. Emergency services attended the disused club, which had closed several years earlier and had previously…
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Nick Clegg’s former special advisor ‘sexually assaulted woman at Liberal Democrat party conference’, court hears
A court has heard allegations that a former special advisor to ex-Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg sexually assaulted a woman at a Liberal Democrat party conference. The case is now before the courts, though the specific charges, the advisor’s identity and the timeline of the alleged incident were not detailed in the available report. No…
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Save 30% on One of the Coolest and Most Interactive Space-Themed LEGO Sets Ever
Amazon has cut the price of the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set (42179) to $51.95, a 30% saving that IGN’s commerce team says is the lowest price it has tracked, undercutting the previous low of $60 seen in 2025. The deal will appeal to space enthusiasts and LEGO Technic fans, as…
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O-T Fagbenle Signs With Artists First
Talent management firm Artists First has signed British actor, writer and director O-T Fagbenle, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. Fagbenle is best known for playing Luke Bankole in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, and the new representation deal reflects his growing profile across film, television and behind-the-camera work. Fagbenle’s recent credits include the Peacock…
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The Guardian view on Meta’s smart glasses: regulators must get on the front foot | Editorial
This Guardian editorial argues that UK regulators are lagging behind businesses in responding to the privacy risks posed by Meta’s smart glasses, which critics have dubbed “pervert glasses” due to their potential for covert filming. While venues such as Wetherspoons, theatre group ATG, restaurants, schools and members’ clubs have already banned the devices, ministers have…
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Steam user data ‘may have been compromised’ by a cyberattack targeting Valve’s European shipping partner
Valve has warned that some European customers who bought Steam hardware may have had their delivery information compromised after a cyberattack on CEVA Logistics, its regional shipping partner. The incident matters because the exposed details could be used for targeted phishing, scam calls or other fraud, although Valve itself was not reported to have been…
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Bernie Sanders calls on Silicon Valley to ‘pause AI development’ in interest of humanity
US Senator Bernie Sanders has written to the chief executives of Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic urging them to pause AI development, warning that Congress will step in with regulation if the pace of deployment continues unchecked. The Vermont senator argues that AI systems have crossed a “critical” risk threshold and that their creators are losing…
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Water companies circumventing bonus rules? What did ministers expect? | Nils Pratley
Nils Pratley argues that the UK government should not be surprised that water companies are finding ways around the ban on bonuses for polluting bosses, since it was entirely predictable. The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 let Ofwat block performance-related bonuses at the worst-offending firms but left salaries, allowances and retention payments untouched, so companies…
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Sheffield park Friends group determined to continue pushing restoration plan
The fierce determination of a group of Sheffielders to transform an unloved part of a city park into an area of natural beauty has seen them challenge Sheffield City Council relentlessly.
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Rockets recover to beat Brave and qualify for final
Trent Rockets fought back from a disastrous start to their innings to beat Southern Brave in a Hundred women’s competition eliminator-stage match at Trent Bridge, securing their place in the tournament final. The victory means Southern Brave, who had appeared strong opponents, are instead knocked into the eliminator, leaving their route to the final far…