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Unmasked: Scotland’s own ‘Wayne Couzens’… Policeman who took own life was rapist who tried to kill women
A Police Scotland officer who took his own life has been unmasked as a serial rapist who tried to kill women, in a case journalists and commentators have compared to that of Wayne Couzens, the Metropolitan Police officer who murdered Sarah Everard. The revelations expose how the officer used his position of trust and authority…
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Chelsea paid Aston Villa £117m for Morgan Rogers. Is he the right fit?
Chelsea have signed England attacker Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m, making him the most expensive British footballer in history. The move strengthens Chelsea’s attack under new manager Xabi Alonso, but raises questions over whether Rogers’s direct, space-driven style suits Alonso’s preference for patient, possession-based football. Rogers, 23, was pursued by Arsenal before Chelsea…
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Take Centrica’s gas storage warning seriously – Britain still needs secure supplies | Nils Pratley
Centrica has warned it will close Britain’s largest gas storage site, Rough, next April without a long-term government support deal for a proposed £2bn expansion. The warning matters because official modelling has identified a risk of gas shortages around 2030 if major import infrastructure fails during a severe cold spell, leaving the new energy secretary…
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Anderson’s journey to England star and Man City record signing
Elliot Anderson has completed a club-record £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City after becoming a key figure for England at the World Cup. The transfer underlines his rapid rise from a highly regarded Tyneside schoolboy to one of English football’s most valuable players, while highlighting Newcastle United’s regret at having to sell him…
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Sienna Spiro Plays Intimate Benefit Concert for North Shore Animal League
British singer Sienna Spiro performed an invite-only benefit concert in New York for North Shore Animal League America, supporting awareness and fundraising for the no-kill animal-rescue organisation. The event highlights the continuing use of small live music events to support charitable causes, while giving Spiro another prominent platform shortly after releasing her debut album. Around…
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Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will receive a 20% business rates discount under a £100m government package intended to support high streets and ease cost-of-living pressures. Critics, including hospitality businesses and opposition leader Kemi Badenoch, said the intervention was limited and urged the government to extend support or cut VAT instead. The…
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Andy Burnham’s energy secretary is accused of ‘hiding from scrutiny’ after excluding media from oil and gas meeting in Aberdeen
Andy Burnham’s energy secretary has been accused of avoiding scrutiny after journalists were excluded from an oil and gas meeting in Aberdeen. Critics argue that keeping the media out of discussions involving the sector limits public accountability, particularly given the industry’s economic importance to north-east Scotland. The report centres on the decision to hold the…
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Bradfield Road, Bradway Road: Two casualties taken to hospital after crashes on Sheffield roads – thestar.co.uk
Two people were taken to hospital following crashes on Sheffield roads, including Bradfield Road and Bradway Road. The incidents matter because they required medical treatment and may have affected safety and traffic in the surrounding areas. The available information identifies the roads involved as Bradfield Road and Bradway Road, but does not provide details on…
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‘Customers prefer AI chatbots to humans’ says British Gas boss as 1,300 call centre staff axed
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, plans to reduce its call-centre workforce by 1,300 roles over two years, with 800 additional cuts following 500 announced previously. Chief executive Chris O’Shea said the reductions reflect customers’ growing use of digital services rather than AI directly replacing staff, arguing that many customers prefer chatbots and online channels.…
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Charli xcx – ‘Music, Fashion, Film’; Everything You Need To Know
Charli xcx is due to release her new album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, at midnight on 24 July. The record follows the international success of ‘BRAT’ and signals a shift away from a solely dance-focused sound, with Charli presenting it as a way of exploring and reshaping her artistic perspective. The cover, photographed by Aidan Zamiri,…