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Charli XCX makes UK chart history with ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
Charli XCX has made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to lead the UK album, singles and compilation charts simultaneously. The achievement reflects the continued commercial momentum around her recent work and her influence across music, fashion and film. Her album Brat returned to number one on the UK Albums Chart, while ‘Guess’,…
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Boozy Westminster MPs are drinking so much they are having their stomachs pumped, report warns
A report by the Institute of Alcohol Studies says alcohol is deeply embedded in Westminster’s workplace culture, with MPs and staff describing frequent drinking and easy access throughout the day. It warns this can cause measurable harm, including harassment, humiliation and pressure on younger staff, while potentially normalising high-risk drinking among those working in Parliament.…
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From Love Island to Commonwealth gold for McConnell
Jon McConnell won Commonwealth gold for Northern Ireland in the men’s 70kg boxing final, defeating Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi by split decision in Glasgow. The 23-year-old had chosen the Games over a possible appearance on Love Island, and said the medal justified that decision as he looks to progress further in boxing. McConnell recovered after a…
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Reece James back at Sheffield Wednesday… why not? – thestar.co.uk
Former Sheffield Wednesday defender Reece James has returned to train with the club and featured as a trialist in a pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley. The 32-year-old is a free agent after leaving Rotherham United, and his appearance could lead to a possible reunion if he impresses manager Henrik Pedersen. James helped the Owls win…
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Wales winger Congreve to leave Swansea for Westerlo
Swansea City winger Cameron Congreve is set to join Belgian top-flight club Westerlo for a seven-figure fee. The move ends the 22-year-old Wales international’s long association with Swansea, where he joined the academy at under-nine level, and reflects the club’s willingness to sell emerging talent despite expectations he could challenge for a first-team place next…
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‘Looked sharp’ – Owls player ratings from Accrington Stanley friendly – thestar.co.uk
The article presents Sheffield Wednesday player ratings from their pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley, assessing individual performances rather than offering a conventional match report. – The ratings identify players who appeared sharp and encouraging during the friendly. – The assessment considers each Owls player’s contribution and readiness in pre-season. – The match is framed as…
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Amanda Knox insists Meredith Kercher would have found hew new stand-up show about life as the British student’s convicted murderer funny
Amanda Knox has said she believes Meredith Kercher would have found humour in Knox’s new stand-up show, which addresses her experience of being wrongly convicted of Kercher’s murder. The comments are likely to provoke controversy because Kercher’s family and supporters have long objected to public projects that centre on Knox’s ordeal rather than the British…
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GB win three golds at European Championships
Great Britain won three gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy, taking victories in the women’s four, PR3 mixed coxed four and a men’s four development event. The results provide an encouraging marker ahead of the 2026 World Championships later this month, although Britain’s main men’s squad did not compete. Eleanor Brinkhoff,…
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3 Unlikely Music Legends Who Beat the Odds
The article highlights three musicians whose careers succeeded despite obstacles that might have seemed prohibitive. It presents the Beatles’ rapid breakthrough in the United States, Dolly Parton’s rise from poverty, and Tony Iommi’s adaptation after a serious hand injury as examples of persistence reshaping music history. – The Beatles overcame the difficulty faced by earlier…
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New Manchester mayor is now the most powerful Labour woman outside Westminster – a diehard Corbynista with a £3bn budget who wants Andy Burnham to introduce a wealth tax
The article profiles the newly elected mayor of Manchester, presenting her as a prominent Labour figure outside Westminster with substantial influence over regional policy. It highlights her left-wing political outlook and argues that her role could shape debates within Labour, particularly alongside Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. According to the article, the mayor will oversee…