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Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday involved in laws trial that fans will love – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday are among clubs taking part in a trial of football law changes intended to improve the matchday experience for supporters. The initiative matters because it could lead to permanent changes across the game if it is judged to make matches clearer, quicker or fairer. The article says the two Sheffield…
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More rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil
South Western Railway is expected to announce reduced train speeds and timetable changes as prolonged drought conditions cause the soil beneath railway embankments to shrink, disturbing track alignment. This follows similar measures already confirmed by rail operators in the east of England, and reflects a wider pattern of the climate crisis increasingly disrupting Britain’s railway…
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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1984 That Still Sound Fresh Today
An article from American Songwriter revisits four pop songs from 1984 that the author argues remain underplayed today despite still sounding fresh and enduring. The piece highlights tracks by The Cars, Cyndi Lauper, Corey Hart and The Fixx, noting that each captured the sound of the mid-1980s and achieved notable chart success at the time,…
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How Isolation and Love Fueled Paul McCartney’s Greatest Solo Masterpiece in 1970
This piece explores the origins of Paul McCartney’s 1970 solo track “Maybe I’m Amazed,” widely regarded as the high point of his early post-Beatles songwriting. Written on the piano he received as a wedding gift, the song emerged from a mix of personal turmoil and newfound love, as McCartney processed the breakup of The Beatles…
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Splatoon Raiders amiibo stock in the US has run dry, but UK fans should have no issue grabbing the new Deep Cut trio
GamesRadar reports that the new Splatoon Raiders amiibo have sold out in the United States, while UK shoppers are still expected to be able to buy the Deep Cut trio without difficulty. The contrast highlights differing regional availability for Nintendo’s collectible figures, which can become difficult to find after launch. The Deep Cut set features…
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‘The Princess of Wales wore our earrings and everything changed’: How this kitchen-table jewellery brand became an A-list favourite
British jewellery brand Heavenly London has become an unlikely A-list favourite after a slow-burn rise from a family kitchen-table venture to a label worn by the Princess of Wales and stars including Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zegler, Suranne Jones and Erin Doherty. The brand’s success is credited largely to second-generation owner Maddy Sangster, who took over…
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Bloc Party dance through heartbreak on new single ‘Now We Can’t Be Friends’ and announce UK record store tour
Bloc Party have released a new single, “Now We Can’t Be Friends”, and announced a run of UK record store shows ahead of their seventh studio album, “Anatomy Of A Brief Romance”, due out on 11 September. The synth-driven track finds frontman Kele Okereke singing about running into an ex on the dancefloor after a…
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England keeper Hampton extends deal at Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year contract, ending speculation over her future after her previous deal was due to expire this summer. Keeping the 25-year-old England international was seen as a priority for the club as it looks to rebuild following a disappointing 2025-26 season, in which several senior players departed once…
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Mary Beth Barone on provocative jokes, Palestine and manosphere misogyny: ‘It’s hard to stomach that those are my co-workers’
Comedian Mary Beth Barone discusses her new Netflix stand-up special Galaxy Brain, a 55-minute set that mixes absurdist humour with pointed commentary on politics, sex and gender. Known for pairing a deliberately ditzy persona with sharp critiques of political hypocrisy and male entitlement, Barone has built momentum over the past year, becoming co-lead of the…