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‘That’s not what he wants’ Hudson-Smith second in 400m semi-final
Great Britain’s Matt Hudson-Smith progressed to the final of the men’s 400m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham after finishing second in his semi-final. The result keeps him in contention for a medal on home soil, though commentary on the race suggested his performance was not quite where he wanted it to be, as…
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4 Beatles Songs That Stirred up the Bad Blood That Led to Their Breakup
American Songwriter has highlighted four Beatles songs that fuelled the tensions ultimately leading to the band’s split in 1970. While the group’s breakup stemmed from many factors, creative disagreements over specific recordings repeatedly exposed and deepened the rifts between its members during the band’s final years. The article points to Paul McCartney’s perfectionism during “Ob-La-Di,…
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Every police chief in Britain is urging Andy Burnham to stop the early release of PC Harper’s killers
Every police chief in Britain is understood to be urging Metro Mayor Andy Burnham to block the early release of the men convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper, who was dragged to his death by a car in 2019 while responding to a burglary. The intervention reflects widespread anger within policing over sentencing…
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Perennial – “Ready! Steady! Go!”
Perennial, a trio from New England, have released a new single titled “Ready! Steady! Go!” as part of the rollout for their forthcoming album Modernism. The track follows two earlier singles from the record, “What’s New On The Beat Scene” and “Modernism,” continuing the band’s run of upbeat, danceable releases ahead of the album’s launch.…
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NHS spending way up – but patient care falls short
An article on the Daily Mail reports that NHS spending has risen substantially in recent years, yet the growth in funding has not translated into a corresponding improvement in patient care. The piece highlights a persistent gap between the scale of investment in the health service and the outcomes experienced by patients, a disparity likely…
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Almost 200 languages spoken in Scottish schools with a record number of pupils speaking English as an ‘additional’ one
A new report shows that almost 200 different languages are now spoken by pupils in Scotland’s schools, with a record proportion of children speaking English as an additional language (EAL). The figures highlight the growing linguistic diversity of the school-age population and raise questions for education authorities about resourcing language support services to help these…
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‘Phenomenal!’ – GB’s Shanahan wins European 200m backstroke gold
Great Britain’s Katie Shanahan has won gold in the women’s 200m backstroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, breaking the British record in the process. Her victory adds to Britain’s medal tally at the championships and marks a significant individual achievement in a highly competitive event. Shanahan’s winning swim was described as “phenomenal” as…
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Developer takes first step of scheme to build green belt homes in Handsworth in face of controversy – thestar.co.uk
Handsworth Farm Partnership has submitted an environmental impact assessment, the first formal step towards a proposed Orgreave Park development on green-belt land at Handsworth Hall Farm in Sheffield. The scheme is controversial because it would build on working farmland, though it is intended to help meet Sheffield’s housing and employment needs. The proposal could include…
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Mr Darcy’s daring ‘wet shirt’ to make another splash… this time in Edinburgh
A giant inflatable statue of Colin Firth as Mr Darcy in his famous “wet shirt” scene from the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is set to appear in Edinburgh. The 12-metre sculpture recreates the moment Darcy emerges dripping from a lake at Pemberley, one of the most iconic scenes in British television drama,…
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Jackpot for National Lottery’s Powerball game hits astonishing £503million – could YOU be in with a chance of winning?
The US Powerball lottery jackpot has swelled to an astonishing £503million, prompting renewed interest from players hoping to land a life-changing win. The soaring prize underlines how Powerball jackpots can roll over repeatedly when no ticket matches all the winning numbers, allowing the pot to grow over successive draws until someone claims it. While Powerball…