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British mother, 45, is caught smuggling £500,000 of Thai cannabis into UK after boasting she was ‘on her way home to cut the grass’
A 45-year-old mother from Devon has admitted smuggling more than £500,000 of Thai cannabis into the UK, having been caught by Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport with two suitcases packed with the drug after flying in from Bangkok. Amy Jayne Durban, of Hemyock, Cullompton, was arrested on 6 July as part of a National…
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SUFC News: United owners ponder next Souttar move as Leicester stand firm – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United are considering whether to improve their pursuit of Leicester City defender Harry Souttar after Leicester rejected an offer and maintained their valuation. The proposed return matters because Souttar previously played for the Blades on loan and is viewed as a potential addition to strengthen Chris Wilder’s defence. Leicester are reportedly seeking about £10…
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Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
Rail passengers across north-west England faced a second day of disruption after a power failure at Manchester’s rail operating centre halted services and caused widespread cancellations and delays. Although signalling was restored late on Thursday, the incident left trains and crews out of position, meaning several operators expected altered or cancelled services into Friday afternoon.…
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Forget ‘Blue Bloods,’ the Best British Detective Series on Streaming Is Officially Back
BBC police drama Blue Lights has returned to streaming prominence, with Collider presenting it as a strong successor to the long-running US procedural Blue Bloods. The Belfast-set series is praised for its grounded portrayal of frontline policing and the personal pressures faced by officers, helping it build an international audience. Created by Declan Lawn and…
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Opeth’s prog metal majesty is a triumph at only UK gig of 2026: “It looks like they’ve opened a portal to another dimension.”
Opeth’s sole UK performance of 2026, held at Halifax’s Piece Hall on Yorkshire Day, was hailed as a major success, with the venue and the band’s grand progressive-metal sound creating an especially dramatic atmosphere. The review presents the concert as a celebration of heavy music’s enduring regional and artistic connections, with Opeth joined by Swedish…
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SWFC News: Wrexham’s stance on Wednesday transfer target Davis Keillor-Dunn – thestar.co.uk
Wrexham are reportedly willing to consider offers for Davis Keillor-Dunn, with Sheffield Wednesday among several League One clubs interested in the forward. The situation matters because it could give Wednesday an opportunity to add proven attacking quality while Wrexham assess their squad options. Keillor-Dunn, 28, joined Wrexham from Barnsley in February 2026 on a contract…
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SUFC News: Wilder’s “transparent” Hamer update as transfer seemingly edges nearer – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has given an unusually open update on Gustavo Hamer’s future, indicating that a transfer away from Bramall Lane appears increasingly likely. The possible departure would be significant because Hamer has been one of the Blades’ most influential players, leaving the club to consider how it would replace his creativity and…
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UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July, according to Lloyds, as higher mortgage rates and uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions continued to strain buyers’ affordability. The figures suggest a housing market in relative stasis rather than crisis, with demand steady but activity highly sensitive to borrowing costs and household confidence. The average home…
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England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault over incident at Soho nightclub
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at a nightclub in Soho. The case matters because it involves a high-profile player and will now proceed through the criminal justice system, where the allegation must be tested. The charge relates to claims that Toney headbutted a fan who had asked…