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‘Electrification exile’ Sheffield not only suffers from north-south divide but also north-north split – thestar.co.uk

  • Sheffield faces a "north-north" rail divide alongside the north-south one
  • Leeds has secured electrification investment that Sheffield has missed out on
  • Author blames weak local rail advocacy and rejected Midland Main Line plans

An opinion piece by Andrew Oldfield in The Star argues that Sheffield suffers a double disadvantage over railway investment: the well-documented north-south divide affecting Britain as a whole, and a lesser-discussed "north-north split" that leaves the city trailing behind its regional neighbour Leeds. He contends that electrification is…

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‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat Set as International Guest of Serielizados – Barcelona Series Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Steven Moffat and Sue Vertue to headline Barcelona's Serielizados festival
  • Moffat is currently developing new series "Number 10"
  • Festival runs 19–28 October, opening with "In Vitro"

"Sherlock" and "Doctor Who" creator Steven Moffat has been confirmed as the headline international guest at Serielizados, the Barcelona series festival, joined by producer Sue Vertue. The appearance highlights the festival's growing profile in drawing major British television talent while it strengthens its ties to the Catalan TV…

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Disgusted schoolgirl speaks out after board member sparked fury by telling her ‘God, you’re hot’ during public meeting

  • Tennessee school board member told a schoolgirl "God, you're hot"
  • Remark made during a public school board meeting
  • Schoolgirl, Hannah Campbell, has spoken out in anger

A Tennessee schoolgirl named Hannah Campbell has spoken out after a school board member sparked outrage by telling her "God, you're hot" during a public meeting. The comment, made towards a schoolgirl in an official public setting, has caused widespread anger and raised questions about the board member's…

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Internal Mamamia Slack reveals who will replace Claire Murphy on The Quicky – as key staff quit after controversial redundancy: INSIDE MAIL

  • Mamamia's Slack leak names Luca Lavigne as Claire Murphy's replacement on The Quicky.
  • Staff reportedly quit after a controversial redundancy at the company.
  • CEO Mia Freedman is linked to the internal shake-up.

Internal Slack messages from Australian media company Mamamia have reportedly revealed who will take over hosting duties on its flagship podcast The Quicky, following the departure of long-time host Claire Murphy. The reshuffle has been accompanied by unrest among staff, with several key employees said to have resigned…

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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast

  • Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf coast with rain and storm surge
  • Possible landfall near New Orleans by Wednesday
  • Expected to weaken and dissipate by week's end near Texas

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving through the US Gulf of Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rain and a life-threatening storm surge to the south-eastern United States, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm could cause flooding across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi as it tracks…

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Darline Graham focuses on kitchen-table issues as she announces full-term Senate bid

  • Sen Darline Graham to seek full Senate term in South Carolina
  • She succeeded late brother Lindsey Graham in the seat
  • Announced plans in exclusive Fox News "Hannity" interview

Senator Darline Graham, the South Carolina Republican who took over her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, has confirmed she will stand for a full term, framing her campaign around everyday "kitchen-table" concerns for voters. She made the announcement during an exclusive interview with Fox News' "Hannity", in…

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Shock proposal to change the Australian flag: Top union demands end to ‘oppressive’ and ‘colonialist’ design

  • Australian union demands flag change, calling Union Jack "oppressive" and "colonialist"
  • Proposal raised at a Labor conference, reviving national identity debate
  • Past attempts to redesign the flag or become a republic have failed before

A major Australian trade union has called for the country's national flag to be redesigned, arguing that the Union Jack in its current design represents an "oppressive" and "colonialist" legacy that no longer reflects modern Australia. The proposal was raised at a Labor conference and marks a fresh…

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Robbie Williams pokes fun at viral World Cup moment after fans saw ‘white substance falling on microphone’ live on TV

  • Robbie Williams joked about a viral World Cup broadcast clip
  • Footage showed a white substance apparently falling near a microphone
  • Clip sparked online speculation before Williams' comment went viral

Robbie Williams poked fun online at a viral moment from a World Cup broadcast, after footage circulated showing what appeared to be a white substance falling near a microphone during a live segment. The clip quickly spread across social media, with viewers speculating about the cause, prompting the…

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Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews is ‘released from jail for the second time following arrest – but his dad remains behind bars in Dubai’s Al Awir prison’

  • Lee Andrews, Katie Price's husband, freed from jail again after arrest.
  • His father remains held in Dubai's Al Awir prison.
  • Further details of the case were not available in the source text.

Lee Andrews, the husband of former glamour model Katie Price, has reportedly been released from jail for a second time following an arrest, according to the Daily Mail. His father, however, remains in custody at Al Awir prison in Dubai, meaning the family's legal troubles in the United…

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Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says

  • Trump to hit most Canadian goods with 50% tariffs within 30 days
  • White House cites Canadian treatment of US autos, alcohol, dairy
  • Canada's Carney says proposals made to resolve dispute

Donald Trump is to impose a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, the White House announced, accusing Canada of unfairly discriminating against American cars, alcohol and dairy products. The move, likely to trigger fresh economic turmoil and raise inflation risks, marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the…

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