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SUFC News: Wilder makes Souttar transfer admission as duo’s Lane futures clarified – thestar.co.uk

  • Wilder has not ruled out a Souttar return.
  • January recruitment planning is under way.
  • Current players can still earn their places.

Chris Wilder has indicated that Sheffield United could look to re-sign defender Harry Souttar, while making clear that the club’s January recruitment plans are already being considered. The prospect matters because Souttar impressed during his previous loan spell at Bramall Lane, and Wilder is assessing which players can…

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‘Game Of Thrones: The Mad King’ UK Stage Cancellations Spark Ticket Buyer Ire

  • RSC cancelled a week of Game of Thrones previews.
  • Ticket holders face lost travel and hotel costs.
  • No reason or future cancellation decision has been confirmed.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has cancelled the first week of preview performances of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King in Stratford-upon-Avon, including the scheduled show on 25 July. The late cancellations have angered ticket holders who had already paid for travel and accommodation, particularly…

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How Matt Doherty did in Sheffield United debut cameo as fans give their views – thestar.co.uk

  • Doherty debuted in Sheffield United’s 2-0 win at Rotherham.
  • He made a late, limited cameo.
  • Fans responded broadly positively.

Matt Doherty made his first appearance for Sheffield United as a late substitute in their 2-0 pre-season win at Rotherham United. The brief cameo gave supporters an early look at the experienced right-back after his summer arrival, although it offered limited scope to assess his longer-term impact. Doherty…

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New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea

  • Rosebank production may slip to 2027 after a rig accident.
  • Key drilling equipment fell 1,100 metres to the seabed.
  • Ministers will decide the fields’ future after August consultations.

Production at Rosebank, the UK’s largest undeveloped oilfield, may be delayed until 2027 after drilling equipment was accidentally dropped on to the North Sea seabed. The setback comes as the government considers whether to permit work at Rosebank and Jackdaw, balancing industry arguments on energy security and jobs…

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Mother-of-four, 41, ‘was murdered when she was stabbed in the back in the street and pulled knife out herself’

  • Mother-of-four Charlene Dowsell died after a stabbing in Newport.
  • A 66-year-old man faces a murder charge.
  • No plea has been entered; trial is provisionally set for 2027.

Charlene Dowsell, 41, a mother of four, died after being stabbed in Newport, Wales, on 18 July. The case has led to a murder charge, while her family paid tribute to her and described the lasting impact of her death. Albert Williams, 66, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court…

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Showtime’s Longest-Running Drama of All Time Is Actually a Remake of Another Series

  • Shameless US was adapted from a successful British Channel 4 drama.
  • The American version became Showtime’s longest-running original scripted drama.
  • Both series lasted 11 seasons, but developed into distinct shows.

Showtime’s longest-running scripted original drama, Shameless, was an American remake of Paul Abbott’s British series of the same name. The US version became a major success in its own right, running for 11 seasons and 134 episodes, while gradually moving beyond close early adaptations to develop its own…

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Britain’s first bubble baby is all grown-up: Boy born without immune system returns to thank Great Ormond Street doctors who saved his life 25 years ago

  • Britain’s first bubble baby thanked doctors who treated him 25 years ago.
  • He was born without a functioning immune system.
  • His return highlights specialist paediatric care’s lasting impact.

Britain’s first “bubble baby” has returned to Great Ormond Street Hospital to thank the doctors who saved his life 25 years ago. Born without a functioning immune system, he required specialist treatment to protect him from potentially life-threatening infections; his visit highlights the long-term impact of pioneering paediatric…

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‘Standout’ ‘One to get out of the way’ – Sheffield Wednesday ratings from Stoke City friendly run-out – thestar.co.uk

  • Wednesday players were rated after a Stoke friendly.
  • One performer was singled out as a standout.
  • The match was treated as a low-stakes pre-season exercise.

Sheffield Wednesday’s players were assessed after a friendly match against Stoke City, with the report framing the game as an early opportunity to evaluate individual performances. Such pre-season outings matter chiefly for fitness, experimentation and giving players a chance to make an impression before competitive fixtures begin. -…

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England thrash NI for opening win in Glasgow

  • England beat Northern Ireland 83-34 in their Commonwealth Games opener.
  • Cardwell scored 35 goals after half-time.
  • England next face reigning champions Australia.

England began their Commonwealth Games netball campaign with an emphatic 83-34 Pool A victory over Northern Ireland in Glasgow. The result gives the Roses a confident start despite a disrupted build-up, and provides useful squad experience before their much tougher match against reigning champions Australia. England led 24-7…

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SWFC: Run-out glimpse suggests Wednesday may well have found themselves a player – thestar.co.uk

  • Callum Slattery impressed despite Wednesday’s pre-season defeats.
  • Stoke won both 70-minute matches in Vienna.
  • Wednesday’s performance suggested further recruitment may be needed.

Sheffield Wednesday’s heavy pre-season defeat to Stoke City offered a more encouraging individual story in new midfielder Callum Slattery, whose display suggested he could become an important signing. Although the Owls were outplayed overall, Slattery’s showing provided a positive amid an experimental afternoon and underlined the potential value…

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