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Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
Tyson Fury stopped Poland’s Mariusz Wach after seven rounds in a low-profile heavyweight bout in Pattaya, Thailand, keeping a possible all-British fight with Anthony Joshua on course. The victory gives Fury his 36th career win and adds momentum to discussions over a long-awaited contest, although Joshua must first beat Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on…
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Sciver-Brunt feels ‘mum guilt’ as coaching career begins
Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt says she is experiencing “mum guilt” as she starts coaching with Trent Rockets in The Hundred, while raising her young son Theo with wife and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. She hopes eventually to become a franchise head coach, highlighting both her ambition and the limited number of female head…
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Scots ‘choosing’ to live in England and commute over the Border to avoid ‘punitive’ SNP taxes
The article reports claims that some Scottish workers are choosing to live in northern England while commuting into Scotland, in order to be taxed under English rather than Scottish income-tax rates. It presents this as a potential consequence of the SNP-led Scottish Government’s higher rates for many middle and higher earners, with critics arguing that…
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Noel Gallagher Once Called This Rock Legend the “Antichrist” of Music
Noel Gallagher’s long-running criticism of Phil Collins has resurfaced after he once described the former Genesis singer as the “Antichrist” of music. The remark matters now because Collins and Oasis are both reportedly due to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, potentially bringing the pair’s public feud into renewed focus. Gallagher…
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Rain returns for some parts of the UK
The BBC has reported that rain is set to return to some parts of the UK, offering a break from the recent spell of hot, dry weather. The update comes amid an ongoing period of heatwave conditions and drought concerns across parts of the country, making any rainfall notable for its potential to ease pressure…
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SUFC News: United’s influential new connection explained after Valencia sighting – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United’s training camp in Valencia drew attention after investment banker Nigel Dawn was pictured with manager Chris Wilder and co-owner Steven Rosen. The Star reports that Dawn is not thought to hold a formal role at the club, but could become an influential contact as United seek fresh investment and greater financial flexibility. Dawn…
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Scoff at cheaper bus fares and No 10 North if you like, but Andy Burnham knows what he’s doing | Jonathan Freedland
Andy Burnham’s new government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January, presenting it as an immediate measure to ease pressure on household budgets. Jonathan Freedland argues that such practical, easily understood policies can build lasting public support, drawing a comparison with Ken Livingstone’s popular 1981 “Fares Fair” reductions in…
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SWFC: David Storch describes Owls transfer position as rebuild continues – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday co-owner David Storch says the club’s summer rebuild is continuing, with further signings expected before the transfer window closes. He stressed that recruitment is being carried out carefully under the club’s remaining restrictions, as the new ownership seeks to rebuild a competitive squad without repeating the financial problems of the previous regime. The…
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Avoid the area warning as fire service report fires across Sheffield and Rotherham – thestar.co.uk
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has urged people to avoid affected areas while crews respond to reported fires in Sheffield and Rotherham. The warning is intended to keep access clear for emergency vehicles and reduce risks to the public while incidents are dealt with. The reports concern separate fire-service call-outs across the two neighbouring areas.…
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‘Future generations will curse us for its loss’: can nothing save Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh’s masterpiece?
Glasgow School of Art says restoring Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s fire-damaged 1909 building exactly as it was would cost about £265m, making a full reconstruction currently unaffordable. The announcement raises fears that one of Scotland’s most important architectural works could instead be left as a stabilised shell, reduced to facade retention or allowed to deteriorate in…