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‘Blankety Blank,’ ‘Celebrity Mastermind’ & ‘Live At The Apollo’ All Canceled By The BBC Under Sweeping Content Cuts
The BBC has cancelled three long-running entertainment shows — Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo — as part of a drive to save £500 million ($664 million) amid a deepening funding crisis at the broadcaster. The corporation called the decisions “difficult” and “really tough,” noting the cuts had been targeted at the…
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Praise from Mourinho and Conte, likened to Rashford – SWFC-linked striker profiled – thestar.co.uk
The article profiles a striker reportedly linked with Sheffield Wednesday, highlighting praise he has received from José Mourinho and Antonio Conte and comparisons made with Marcus Rashford. The reported interest matters because it suggests Wednesday may be considering a forward with a strong reputation and potential to improve their attacking options. The available text does…
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Man arrested over Fargate fight – thestar.co.uk
A man has been arrested in connection with a fight in Fargate, Sheffield. The arrest means police are investigating the incident and may be seeking to establish what happened and whether any offences were committed. The available article material does not give details of the alleged fight, including its date, any injuries, the man’s age…
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Number of centenarians in England and Wales grows by a fifth in decade as birth rates plunge to lowest in nearly half a century
The number of centenarians in England and Wales has risen by around a fifth over the past decade, new figures show, even as the country’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1978. The trend highlights a significant demographic shift, with a growing elderly population placing greater demands on health and social care…
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Daisy* Re-Introduces Herself With A New EP
UK electronic pop artist formerly known as BABii has released a new self-titled EP under the fresh moniker Daisy*, marking a change in name and aesthetic direction prompted by a shift in her personal life. The rebrand signals a deliberate reintroduction for the artist, whose work has long blended club-influenced production with a strong melodic…
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NHS England rapped over inaccurate Palantir patient data disclosure
NHS England has admitted that a data protection document wrongly described who could access patient information, failing to disclose that staff from US contractor Palantir could view identifiable data within part of its Federated Data Platform. The admission followed a request for clarification from the National Data Guardian (NDG), an independent body that advises on…
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Billy Liar review – Tom Courtenay is superb in classic study of a young man and his quixotic dreams
This is a Guardian review of Billy Liar, John Schlesinger’s 1963 British comedy adapted from Keith Waterhouse’s 1959 novel, part of the “Angry Young Man” literary movement alongside John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger and Kingsley Amis’s Lucky Jim. The critic praises Tom Courtenay’s performance in the title role but expresses long-standing reservations about the…
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Watch Wunderhorse debut new songs ‘Kerosene’ and ‘Promises’ as they kick off 2026 North American tour
British rock band Wunderhorse have begun their 2026 North American tour and premiered two previously unheard songs, “Kerosene” and “Promises”, at their live shows. The debuts give fans an early glimpse of new material following the acclaimed success of their 2024 second album “Midas”, though it remains unclear whether the tracks will form part of…
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Carers should be best paid people in society, not the worst, says Burnham as he vows to overhaul social care system
Andy Burnham has called for social carers to become “the best-paid people in society, not the worst,” as he pledged to overhaul England’s social care system. Speaking from a care home in Enfield, north London, where his own father is currently receiving care, the prime minister said the current system was as unfair as American…