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SWFC News: Familiar name made Sheffield Wednesday director as club build-up boardroom – thestar.co.uk
The article reports that a familiar figure has been appointed as a director of Sheffield Wednesday as the club strengthens its boardroom structure. The move matters because it indicates further work behind the scenes on governance and leadership at the club. The appointment adds another recognised name to Wednesday’s formal leadership set-up, although the report…
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‘Unbearably sexy in his rodenty way’: Benedict Cumberbatch’s 20 best films – ranked!
The Guardian has published a ranked countdown of Benedict Cumberbatch’s 20 best film performances, timed to mark the actor’s recent 50th birthday and covering his range from British costume dramas to Hollywood blockbusters. The list rates his work across genres, praising his theatrical technique and distinctive screen presence while noting that even lesser entries showcase…
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Reform UK announce candidate for Barnsley by-election
Reform UK has announced its candidate for the Barnsley Council by-election in Penistone East, following the resignation of its councillor Kay Hughes. The contest matters because it offers the party an early test of its support in a ward where it won a seat at the May local elections. The by-election is scheduled for 20…
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Lowe explains what is ‘complete polar opposite’ at SWFC this season – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday forward Jamal Lowe has described the atmosphere at the club this season as “a complete polar opposite” to last year, pointing to a dramatic turnaround in mood and conditions following a turbulent 2024–25 campaign marred by severe financial problems. His comments reflect a broader sense of relief and renewed optimism among players and…
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Sarajevo Film Fest Unveils 51 Films in Competition, Including Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’
The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced 51 films competing for its Heart of Sarajevo Awards, with the lineup spanning narrative features, documentary features and shorts, narrative shorts and student shorts. The announcement matters as a marker of the strength and diversity of contemporary Southeast European cinema, with the festival’s creative director framing the event as…
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Record number of patients prescribed ADHD drugs on NHS as numbers soar by a third in a year – and more than TRIPLE in a decade
A record number of patients in England are now being prescribed medication for ADHD on the NHS, according to new figures, with prescriptions rising by around a third in the past year alone. Over the last decade, the number of people receiving these drugs has more than tripled, reflecting a marked and accelerating rise in…
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For One Night Only is a New Showcase Celebrating UK Video Game Talent, Here’s How To Watch.
IGN has announced For One Night Only (FONO), a new livestream showcase dedicated to celebrating British video game development talent, set to air on Wednesday, 29th July. Billed as the biggest UK-centric gaming event yet held, the roughly 60-80 minute broadcast will spotlight developers and publishers based in the UK through trailers, exclusive reveals and…
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Metcalf out of England’s Commonwealth netball squad
England netballer Natalie Metcalf has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games squad in Glasgow after picking up a calf injury, with scans confirming she cannot continue. The 33-year-old, who only returned to the sport in December after giving birth 14 months ago, described the news as devastating, and her exit is significant because she was the…