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City council spends £200,000 on walking trail to illustrate the ‘lasting impact of its role in the transatlantic slave trade’

  • Council spent £200,000 on a slavery history walking trail
  • Trail highlights city's role in transatlantic slave trade
  • Spending has sparked criticism over council budget priorities

A city council has spent £200,000 on a new walking trail designed to highlight its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, prompting debate over the use of public funds for such heritage projects. The scheme forms part of wider efforts by local authorities to publicly acknowledge and…

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SUFC News: Wilder’s transfer message as Blades explore options over ‘wildcard’ – thestar.co.uk

  • Wilder wants further Sheffield United signings.
  • Harry Souttar remains a costly defensive target.
  • Rabbi Matondo is considered a possible attacking option.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has said the club are continuing to work on transfer business as they prepare for the new Championship season. The report suggests the Blades are assessing several possible additions, with strengthening at centre-back a significant priority and the pursuit of Leicester City defender…

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People smugglers’ yacht that offered £13,500-a-head ‘premium’ service to asylum seekers desperate to get into UK could be yours as it goes up for auction

  • Smugglers' yacht offering £13,500 "premium" Channel crossings goes to auction
  • Vessel seized from people-smuggling operation targeting asylum seekers
  • Part of wider crackdown on organised gangs profiting from illegal crossings

A luxury yacht used by people smugglers to run a "premium" Channel crossing service, reportedly charging asylum seekers up to £13,500 per head to reach the UK, has been seized and is now being put up for auction. The sale reflects ongoing UK law enforcement efforts to disrupt…

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‘Couldn’t have been better’ – new signing hails Sheffield Wednesday spirit and makes pre-season admission – thestar.co.uk

  • Billy Mitchell praises Sheffield Wednesday’s unity after joining.
  • The midfielder signed a three-year deal from Millwall.
  • Wednesday are preparing for a League One promotion push.

Billy Mitchell said he has quickly felt at home after joining Sheffield Wednesday, praising the togetherness within the squad and the support shown by the club’s fans. His comments underline the optimistic mood around the Owls’ summer rebuild as they prepare for life in League One and target…

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SUFC News: Clarity on missing Blades man’s transfer future after pre-season absence – thestar.co.uk

  • Norrington-Davies is available for transfer.
  • His pre-season absence fuelled speculation.
  • He made 39 appearances for QPR last season.

Sheffield United defender Rhys Norrington-Davies has been made available for transfer after his absence from the club’s pre-season preparations prompted speculation about his future. The development suggests the Blades are willing to reshape their defensive options before the new Championship season, rather than treating his non-involvement as an…

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Teenage Fanclub announce new album ‘Do Not Dare To Dream’ with atmospheric single ‘Day In The Sun’

  • Teenage Fanclub’s new album arrives on 9 October.
  • ‘Day In The Sun’ is the first single.
  • UK and Ireland tour starts in November.

Teenage Fanclub have announced their 13th album, ‘Do Not Dare To Dream’, alongside the new single ‘Day In The Sun’. Due on 9 October via Merge, the record is their first since 2023’s ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ and continues the band’s melodic, harmony-led indie sound while addressing scepticism towards…

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Not letting WFH staff join video meetings with their camera off can be disability discrimination, tribunal rules

  • Tribunal rules forcing disabled WFH staff to use cameras can be discrimination.
  • Employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for the employee's condition.
  • Ruling may prompt firms to rethink mandatory "cameras on" meeting policies.

An employment tribunal has ruled that preventing a disabled employee working from home from joining video meetings with their camera switched off amounted to disability discrimination. The case highlights how rigid workplace policies around video conferencing can disadvantage staff with health conditions that affect their appearance, anxiety levels…

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Leeds United loanee Harry Gray reveals his favoured position and what Sheffield Wednesday’s aim is this season – thestar.co.uk

  • Harry Gray, on loan at Sheffield Wednesday from Leeds, discusses his best position
  • He also shares views on Wednesday's ambitions this season
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Harry Gray, a young striker on loan at Sheffield Wednesday from Leeds United, has spoken publicly about the playing position he prefers, along with his view of the Owls' objectives for the coming season. The comments come as Sheffield Wednesday prepare for the new campaign, with the club…

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BFI names Isabel Davis as new filmmaking fund director

  • Isabel Davis will lead the BFI Filmmaking Fund from October 2026.
  • She succeeds Mia Bays after eight years at Screen Scotland.
  • The role oversees vital public support for independent UK film.

Isabel Davis has been appointed director of the BFI Filmmaking Fund, taking over from Mia Bays in October 2026. The five-year role places her in charge of a major source of public support for UK independent film at a time of economic and structural pressure on the sector.…

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UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jet

  • UK adds £708m to fund Tempest fighter jet technology development
  • BAE unveils Brontanax, a "loyal wingman" drone prototype
  • £20m Lockheed Martin contract to build a hypersonic missile-defence target

The UK government has committed £708 million ($946m) to advance technology development for Tempest, the Royal Air Force's next-generation fighter jet, in an announcement timed to coincide with the Farnborough International Airshow. The funding extends an existing contract with BAE Systems under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP),…

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