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Andy Burnham’s new AI minister says people ‘right to worry’ about new tech
Andy Burnham’s newly created AI minister, Kanishka Narayan, has said the public is “right to worry” about artificial intelligence’s impact on jobs, even as he pushes for greater investment in the technology. Narayan became the UK’s first minister for AI after Burnham established the role upon becoming prime minister last month, and now leads a…
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McKeown and Kelly win men’s pairs gold after tiebreak
Northern Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly won gold in the men’s pairs bowls at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, beating England’s Nick Brett and Jamie Walker in a dramatic extra-end decider. It is Northern Ireland’s third gold of the Games, following Kate O’Connor’s heptathlon triumph and Jon McConnell’s boxing win, and marks a…
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The 10 most iconic movie locations across the UK
This piece from Far Out Magazine rounds up ten of the UK’s most recognisable film locations, highlighting how the country’s castles, ruins, stately homes and villages have made it a favoured filming destination for Hollywood and British productions alike. Beyond the well-known draws of experienced crews, tax incentives and major studios such as Pinewood and…
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England beaten by Australia to netball bronze
England’s netball team lost 68-50 to Australia in the Commonwealth Games bronze medal match, ending their hopes of a podium finish after Saturday’s semi-final defeat by New Zealand. Australia, previously unbeaten in every Commonwealth final, had themselves been stunned by Jamaica the day before, leaving England unable to capitalise on a shorter recovery time for…
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‘It’s Glastonbury on wheels’: bards and musicians flock to eisteddfod to celebrate Welsh culture
Wales’s national eisteddfod, one of Europe’s oldest and largest touring cultural festivals, has returned to its historical birthplace near Cardigan in Pembrokeshire to mark its 850th anniversary. This year’s event, Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, celebrates the tradition first recorded in 1176 when the medieval Welsh prince Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd hosted a tournament for bards…
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Wilder looking at bigger picture as Bochum experience ends with right outcome – thestar.co.uk
Chris Wilder said Sheffield United’s trip to Bochum should be judged in the context of their wider pre-season preparation, rather than solely by the result. The visit ended with an outcome he regarded as positive, while also giving the manager a chance to assess his squad before the new Championship campaign. The friendly was played…
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never throw a water balloon at someone in the UK
This is a short-form comedy/prank-style YouTube video titled “never throw a water balloon at someone in the UK,” suggesting a clip built around an unexpected or exaggerated reaction to a water balloon prank on British streets. The humorous framing implies a punchline where the “victim” responds in a surprising, over-the-top or distinctly British way. As…
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Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push
Andy Burnham has said Britain may need a written constitution, arguing that his push for greater devolution across England would fundamentally reshape how the country is governed. The Independent article, though somewhat unusually worded, presents comments from Burnham (referred to in places as Prime Minister, which appears to be an error given his known role…
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GB win two more golds at European Aquatics Championships
Great Britain claimed two more gold medals on a successful day at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, winning the women’s synchronised 10m platform diving and the artistic swimming mixed duet events. The results extended Britain’s strong showing in the diving and artistic swimming disciplines, with several athletes describing the victories as career highlights achieved…
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From occupied Crimea to Oxfordshire: the Kremlin links to new £600m UK theme park
The Guardian has found new evidence that Puy du Fou, the French theme park company seeking planning approval for a £600m site in Oxfordshire, maintained a partnership with sanctioned pro-Kremlin oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev far longer than it has previously admitted. Documents show the collaboration on Russian theme park projects, including one in annexed Crimea, continued…