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UK recorded music exports hit record $1.05B in 2025, up just 0.8% YoY
UK recorded music exports reached a record £800.3 million ($1.05 billion) in 2025, according to figures from the BPI, but annual growth slowed sharply to just 0.8%. This matters because it signals that British artists are facing increasingly stiff international competition, both from established markets and from faster-growing regions such as South Korea, Asia and…
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Iconic UK space attraction and UNESCO World Heritage site could be forced to close due to cuts
Jodrell Bank Observatory, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed radio telescope site in Cheshire that has operated for 70 years, faces closure within months after losing its funding, prompting anger from scientists. The facility, one of Britain’s most recognisable space research and visitor attractions, has been central to decades of astronomical discovery and public engagement with science,…
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Kalpana’s King George win ‘number one’ for Balding
Andrew Balding has described training Kalpana to victory in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Ascot as the standout win of his career, ranking it above all of his roughly 2,000 winners to date. The result carries added significance as it came six months after the death of his father, the…
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Motorbike theft gang flee from police in Sheffield – thestar.co.uk
A suspected motorbike theft gang escaped police after a search operation in Sheffield involving officers on the ground and a police aircraft. The incident highlights the continued challenge of pursuing suspects linked to vehicle theft while ensuring public safety. Police reportedly found a discarded tracker during the operation, suggesting it may have been connected to…
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Reform UK candidate in Sheffield by-election revealed
Reform UK has announced its candidate for the forthcoming Sheffield City Council by-election in Southey ward. The contest matters because it will fill a vacancy created by the resignation of former councillor Gareth Slater and could affect representation in an area where Reform made a strong recent electoral showing. Polling is scheduled for 27 August,…
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Man hit over head with head with metal bar in terrifying robbery in own home – thestar.co.uk
Liam Rhodes and Sarah Hughes have been jailed after a man was assaulted and robbed in his Eckington home in November 2023. The case highlights the severity of a violent break-in at a victim’s home, with police describing it as a place where he should have felt safe. The victim, in his 20s, was attacked…
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Robertson receives first Scotland call-up as Ihsan & Jones return
Scotland have handed a first senior international call-up to batter Lyle Robertson ahead of August’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series against Canada and the United Arab Emirates. He is one of three changes to the squad that toured Nepal in May, alongside the recalls of Zainullah Ihsan and Michael Jones, as head…
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British Army finds a new eye in the sky after Watchkeeper woes
The UK Ministry of Defence is investing up to £400 million in the Tekever AR5 surveillance drone to replace the British Army’s troubled Watchkeeper fleet, which is being retired years ahead of schedule after a poor operational record. The move follows lessons from Ukraine, where drone technology has advanced rapidly and Watchkeeper’s capabilities were judged…
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Sheffield faces yellow heat warning as temperatures hit 27C
Sheffield is expected to face a yellow heat-health alert as temperatures are forecast to reach about 27C. The alert matters because sustained high temperatures can place added pressure on health and social-care services and pose greater risks to vulnerable people. The warning covers Yorkshire and the Humber and is due to run from 9am on…
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SWFC: How Wednesday and Stoke ended Euro trips in slow chaos with Owls plan unmoved – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City’s European trips reportedly concluded amid slow, chaotic travel disruption. The episode matters chiefly as a logistical setback at the end of pre-season preparations, although Wednesday’s wider plans appear unchanged. The available article information does not specify the cause, duration or practical effects of the disruption. It indicates that both clubs…