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Johnson tipped to thrive under Moyes at Everton
Wales forward Brennan Johnson has been tipped to flourish at Everton after joining David Moyes’s side from Crystal Palace, in a swap deal that saw winger Dwight McNeil move the other way to Selhurst Park. Former Wales international Lee Trundle believes Johnson’s pace and finishing will suit Moyes’s coaching and predicts Everton fans will quickly…
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Music Venues Are In Crisis – Can Sponsorship Help Preserve Our Grassroots Spaces?
The Music Venue Trust’s latest annual report shows grassroots UK music venues are closing at a rate of roughly two a month, even as festival sponsorship revenue soars, raising the question of whether brand money could help preserve small clubs and pub venues. The report highlights a stark contrast within the same music industry: the…
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UK housebuilder urges Andy Burnham to slash stamp duty to boost housing market
Housebuilder Bellway has called on the Government to immediately cut stamp duty and introduce a deposit support scheme for first-time buyers, in a bid to revive the UK’s sluggish property market. The Newcastle-based firm’s appeal comes despite prime minister Andy Burnham having ruled out a major stamp duty overhaul at the Autumn Budget, and reflects…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Should the UK make France do more to solve the small boats crisis?
The Daily Mail has launched an online poll asking readers whether Britain should push France harder to tackle the ongoing small boats crisis in the Channel. The question reflects continued public and political frustration over irregular Channel crossings, with pressure mounting on the UK government to secure firmer cooperation from French authorities to stop departures…
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Razer has unveiled even more cute Sanrio Switch 2 console skins at Target, but UK fans can’t have them
Razer has expanded its range of Sanrio-themed skins for the Nintendo Switch 2, with new designs being sold through Target in the United States. The launch highlights continued demand for character-branded console accessories, but the retailer-exclusive release leaves UK fans without an official way to buy them. The collection features cute Sanrio characters, including Hello…
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Bannan wants to ‘prove’ himself again at Sheffield Wednesday, states big ambition – thestar.co.uk
Bannan wants to ‘prove’ himself again at Sheffield Wednesday, states big ambition thestar.co.uk
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TalkFuse morning briefing, 11 Aug 2026 10:33
The morning briefing of 11 August centred on the UK government’s effort to prevent the early release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who were convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper. Prime Minister Andy Burnham asked Justice Secretary Alex Norris to examine further options after Downing Street had said it could not simply…
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Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service has banned Meta smart glasses from all criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, confiscating them from anyone attempting to bring them into judicial buildings. The move follows growing unease over the device’s ability to record video covertly, and mirrors a similar ban introduced by New York’s…
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Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf is condemned for calling ex-soldier Ben Wallace a ‘traitor to Britain’
Zia Yusuf, a senior figure in Reform UK, has been widely condemned after branding Ben Wallace, a former soldier and government minister, a “traitor to Britain”. The remark has drawn criticism from politicians and commentators, who argue that such language is inappropriate when directed at a former member of the armed forces and a public…
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Britain abandoned bid to recover lost £5.5bn treasure from a Royal Navy shipwreck near Gibraltar in case it upset Spain
Britain reportedly gave up an attempt to salvage roughly £5.5 billion in gold and silver from a sunken Royal Navy warship near Gibraltar, amid concerns that recovering the treasure could damage diplomatic relations with Spain. The wreck lies in a sensitive area close to the disputed British Overseas Territory, and officials were said to be…