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UK poll tracker: Burnham bounce continues as Labour beats Reform in third poll in three days
Nigel Farage’s party continues to drop in popularity as the new prime minister’s boost holds steady
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UK poll tracker: Burnham bounce continues as Labour beats Reform in third poll in three days
Labour has moved ahead of Reform UK in a third consecutive national voting-intention poll, extending a rise in support attributed to new prime minister Andy Burnham. The shift matters because Reform had led Labour in many polls since April 2025, while Labour’s recovery could reshape expectations of the next general election. YouGov put Labour on…
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SUFC News: United’s rivals ‘pursuing’ World Cup defender as midfielder bid ‘rejected’ – thestar.co.uk
SUFC News: United’s rivals ‘pursuing’ World Cup defender as midfielder bid ‘rejected’ thestar.co.uk
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3 Times Famous Musicians Nailed a Classic Song in Just One Take
This article highlights three famous recordings whose lead vocals were reportedly captured in a single usable take: Patsy Cline’s “Crazy”, The Beatles’ “Twist And Shout” and Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes”. It argues that the spontaneity and rawness of those performances became part of each song’s lasting appeal, despite the artists’ different circumstances and recording…
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SWFC News: Owls’ signings so far as Pedersen faces puzzle he’s been waiting for – thestar.co.uk
SWFC News: Owls’ signings so far as Pedersen faces puzzle he’s been waiting for thestar.co.uk
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‘Houses with long histories are magical’: David Olusoga on the home history show that’s gripped the UK
David Olusoga reflects on the enduring popularity of BBC Two’s A House Through Time as its sixth series begins, nearly a decade after it was first commissioned. He says he initially feared its narrow focus on a single property would appeal only to historians, but audiences have embraced the programme’s use of individual homes to…
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Solar eclipse live updates: Huge queues form in last-minute scramble for glasses as UK braces for pandemonium and spate of accidents
The article reports a last-minute rush for eclipse glasses ahead of a solar eclipse, with long queues forming as people prepare to watch the event. It says the UK is bracing for disruption, including unusually busy roads and a possible rise in accidents, highlighting the need for safe viewing and travel precautions. It also refers…
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SWFC: Exciting Bradford news a first view of what Owls fans can hope for this season – thestar.co.uk
SWFC: Exciting Bradford news a first view of what Owls fans can hope for this season thestar.co.uk
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Root lifts midnight curfew on England team
New England Test captain Joe Root has scrapped the midnight curfew for both the Test and white-ball squads, saying players should be trusted to act as adults. The decision is significant because player conduct rules have faced close scrutiny after several late-night incidents this year, including events that preceded former captain Ben Stokes’ international retirement.…
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Briton Obada retires from NFL to pursue ‘true calling’
Briton Efe Obada has retired from the NFL at 34 after a decade in the sport, saying he has found his “true calling” in supporting care-experienced young people. He has launched a London-based foundation for 11- to 25-year-olds, drawing on his own experience of foster care, trafficking and abandonment. The move matters because Obada is…