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‘We have an incredible story to tell’: Rotherham shortlisted for first UK Town of Culture 2027 with £3m prize
Rotherham has been shortlisted for the inaugural UK Town of Culture 2027 award, which carries a prize of £3 million. Council leaders have welcomed the recognition, saying the town has “an incredible story to tell”, and the shortlisting marks a significant milestone in efforts to boost the area’s cultural profile and secure investment. The full…
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Met Police officer, 29, had his firearm collection seized over journal entries about Jack the Ripper and owning an ‘arsenal’ of weapons
A Metropolitan Police officer had his personal firearm collection seized after colleagues discovered journal entries referencing Jack the Ripper and describing an “arsenal” of weapons, Mold Crown Court has heard. PC Dermot McCabe, 29, a law graduate who moved from Wales to join the London force, had his firearms certificate revoked and was placed on…
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The best scenic driving routes in the Forza Horizon games, including FH6’s Japan
Polygon has published a guide to the most scenic driving routes across all six games in Playground Games’ Forza Horizon series, framing the open-world racing titles as a form of virtual tourism. The piece argues that road trips are among the most liberating forms of travel but are hampered in reality by congestion and efficiency…
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The Guardian view on Nigel Farage’s crypto cash: accountability is not a conspiracy | Editorial
This Guardian editorial argues that Reform UK and its leader Nigel Farage are treating legitimate scrutiny of the party’s finances as persecution rather than answering questions openly. It centres on a £5m sum Farage received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which bankers reportedly flagged to law enforcement over money-laundering concerns. The paper contends that a…
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3 Songs From the 70s That Made Everyone Fall in Love With Glam Rock
This American Songwriter article looks back at glam rock’s rise in the 1970s, arguing that a handful of standout songs and striking televised performances propelled the genre into the mainstream, particularly in the UK. It highlights how visual flamboyance and androgynous style, alongside the music itself, were central to glam rock capturing public attention and…
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IRON MAIDEN Wouldn’t Attend ROCK HALL Induction Even If The Band Wasn’t On Tour: ‘I Don’t Do Those Sort Of Things’, Says STEVE HARRIS
Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris and singer Bruce Dickinson have made clear that the band will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2026, and that they would stay away even if they were not on tour at the time. Speaking to Metal Hammer, both men expressed indifference…
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Jarell Quansah handed two-match ban by Fifa for sending off against Mexico
England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban by Fifa after being sent off in England’s last-16 World Cup win over Mexico on Sunday. The suspension is significant because it rules the 23-year-old out of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami, as well as a possible semi-final should England progress, deepening a selection…
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Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card
England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match ban by Fifa’s disciplinary committee after his red card in the 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, ruling him out of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway and any potential semi-final. The sending-off, for a high challenge on Jesus Gallardo classed as serious foul play, adds an extra…
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‘£14.45 and you don’t even get any strawberries!’ Wimbledon’s new self-serve Pimm’s machine isn’t a hit with fans as they moan over cost and lack of fruit
Wimbledon has introduced self-service Pimm’s machines for the first time in the Championships’ history, allowing spectators to pour the drink themselves in an effort to speed up service. The move matters because Pimm’s is one of the tournament’s most cherished traditions, and the automated approach has drawn complaints from fans who feel it cheapens the…
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‘By far the biggest event ever in Norway’
Ahead of a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Norway and England, BBC Sport has published a video in which Norwegian pundits preview the match, which they describe as “by far the biggest event ever in Norway”. The framing underlines the scale of national anticipation surrounding the fixture, reflecting the significance of Norway reaching this…