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Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Andy Burnham is to embark on a national tour of Britain this coming week in a bid to strengthen the government’s connection with the public during his premiership. The prime minister is expected to unveil policies aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and to signal his commitment to revitalising the UK’s high streets, as he pushes…
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‘Wouldn’t expect’ – Bolton boss gives verdict on Xavier Simons red card vs Sheffield Wednesday – thestar.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers manager Steven Schumacher said he did not expect Xavier Simons to be sent off in the match against Sheffield Wednesday. The dismissal was a significant moment in the game, leaving Bolton with one fewer player and prompting debate over whether the challenge warranted a red card. The available text contains no match report…
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British teenager, 18, is rushed to hospital in China after crash during 6,000-mile charity bike ride with friends
An 18-year-old from North Wales has been hospitalised in China following a serious crash during a 6,000-mile charity bicycle ride to Thailand. Dyfan Hughes, from Llangollen, was cycling with friends Louis Dennis and James Thomas, both 19, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation when the accident occurred, prompting his companions to share the…
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My hell on board the Scientologist slave ship: British woman describes how she was ‘given’ to religious group aged 11 and suffered years of rape and abuse
A British woman has spoken out about being “given” to the Church of Scientology at the age of 11 and enduring years of alleged rape and abuse while serving aboard what she describes as a Scientologist “slave ship”. Her account adds to a series of allegations from former members about mistreatment within the organisation’s maritime…
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Burnham ‘handed post-Brexit plan that could see Britain rejoin EU single market’
Andy Burnham has reportedly been given a post-Brexit proposal that would see the UK offer to extend its Armed Forces protection and nuclear deterrent across Europe in exchange for rejoining the EU’s single market, according to The Telegraph. The plan, drawn up by former Tory MP Nick Boles, matters because it suggests the new prime…
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SWFC News: Wednesday hold talks with former L1 boss and ex-Owl over backroom role – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly held discussions with a former League One manager who previously played for the club about a backroom-staff position. The move would indicate the club are considering strengthening their coaching or support team with someone familiar with Wednesday and English Football League football. The available article material does not identify the candidate,…
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SWFC News: Why Louie Barry didn’t start Owls win – and what’s next for Harry Gray – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen has explained why new signing Louie Barry was left out of the starting line-up for the Owls’ 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Bolton Wanderers, saying simply that Barry had not trained in the days beforehand. His absence opened the door for 17-year-old Leeds United loanee Harry Gray, who impressed after…
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‘Chris Martin seems nice – but Coldplay make me feel carsick!’: Lucy Beaumont’s honest playlist
In this Guardian “Honest Playlist” feature, comedian Lucy Beaumont, from Hull, talks candidly about the songs that have shaped her life, from childhood favourites to her funeral wishes. She reveals a deep aversion to Coldplay, admitting their music makes her feel “carsick” despite thinking frontman Chris Martin “seems like a nice guy”, while confessing a…
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Alexia Putellas: ‘I’m hungry to win, to fight with my teammates for victory’
Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner and Barcelona star, has spoken publicly for the first time since joining London City Lionesses, describing her hunger to win and her willingness to fully commit to the ambitious WSL club’s project. Her arrival marks a major coup for the English top flight, making her the first Ballon…