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Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets coaching staff

  • Former England cricketer Katherine Sciver-Brunt appointed assistant coach of Trent Rockets Women for 2026 Hundred tournament
  • Transition marks her first coaching role after 2023 retirement and three years in media commentary and family life
  • Rockets coaching staff expanded with additions of fielding coach Graeme White and bowling coach Anton Roux

Former England bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets Women as an assistant coach for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

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Mike D confirms North American, UK and European tour dates

  • Mike D confirms new tour dates
  • Shows span North America, UK and Europe
  • Specific dates and venues not detailed in source

Mike D, best known as a member of the Beastie Boys, has confirmed a new run of live dates spanning North America, the United Kingdom and Europe. The announcement will be of interest to fans of the influential hip-hop group, as it signals further solo touring activity from…

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Live Nation faces prospect of UK competition investigation as watchdog lines up industry meetings (report)

  • UK competition regulator preparing investigation into Live Nation following parliamentary committee calls and documented market concerns
  • Follows April US antitrust verdict finding Live Nation operated illegal monopoly and overcharged consumers per ticket
  • Parliamentary inquiry found 'climate of fear' among industry participants; Live Nation disputes monopoly and dominance claims

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun contacting industry figures, including critics of Live Nation, to arrange meetings ahead of a possible investigation into the live music sector, The Times has reported. The move signals that a formal probe into the world's largest concert promoter and…

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‘I’m proud of it’ – Keegan looks back on career highlights and legacy

  • Resurfaced 2018 interview has Keegan reflecting on his career
  • He recalled his two World Player of the Year awards
  • Also revisited his iconic "I would love it" Newcastle rant

Kevin Keegan reflected on his career highlights and legacy in a 2018 interview with BBC Football Focus presenter Dan Walker, footage of which has resurfaced following news of his death. The former Liverpool, Newcastle United and England forward and manager discussed the moments he considered most significant from…

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UK Retailer GAME Entered Administration Owing A Staggering £16 Million

  • GAME entered administration owing almost £16 million in debt
  • Decline blamed on digital shift, Brexit and weak console releases
  • No standalone UK stores remain; only Sports Direct concessions survive

UK video game retailer GAME has entered administration owing nearly £16 million, according to a new report from administrators James Saunders and Lauren Wentworth of KR8 Advisory, as reported by The Herald. Once the country's dominant games retailer following its takeover of GameStation, the Frasers Group-owned chain had…

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Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?

  • England beat world number one India 2-1 in ODIs, 4-0 in T20s
  • New opening pair Duckett and Bethell shone with a record stand at Lord's
  • Joe Root's ODI form has surged since his recall to the side

England's one-day international side is showing signs of genuine improvement, having beaten world number one side India 2-1 in a recent ODI series, adding to a 4-0 T20 series win. This comes as a welcome upturn for coach Brendon McCullum, whose July has been far brighter than late…

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Meet Songer, The British Star Who Rhymes Over Britney Spears and Says He’s ‘Not A Rapper’

  • UK rapper Songer releases sixth album, "What If I Say No?"
  • Known for viral 2017 freestyle and Britney Spears-sampling hit
  • Says he's not chasing US fame at the cost of his style

Songer, a British rapper from Wokingham near Reading, is releasing his sixth studio album, "What If I Say No?", days after speaking to Rolling Stone about his career and identity as an artist. Despite mainstream interest and chart success in the UK, he has remained fiercely independent and…

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World Cup Final Ratings Skyrocket Across Europe, Despite England and France Losses

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in a hugely watched World Cup final
  • Spain recorded its biggest-ever TV audience for the match
  • England and France stayed high in ratings despite semi-final exits

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina drew huge television audiences across Europe, even in countries whose own teams had already been eliminated, underlining football's power as both a live sporting event and a broader cultural spectacle. Spain's 1-0 victory delivered the country's largest-ever recorded…

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UK Charts: Star Fox Barely Holds Onto The Top 10 As Assassin’s Creed Maintains Smooth Sailing

  • Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced stays at number one for a second week.
  • Star Fox slips further but just holds a top 10 spot.
  • Rhythm Heaven Groove returns to the chart at 15th place.

This week's UK physical gaming charts show little movement at the top, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced holding onto first place for a second consecutive week. EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light retain the second and third spots respectively, while Star Fox continues its gradual…

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Student urges meningitis vaccine uptake after coma

  • York student urges teens to get free MenB vaccine before university
  • Leo Strider spent five days in a coma from meningitis B
  • Pharmacies now offer the vaccine after a fatal Kent outbreak

A student who spent five days in an induced coma after contracting meningitis B at university is urging teenagers heading to higher education to take up a newly available free vaccine. Leo Strider, 24, from York, fell critically ill while studying at the University of Nottingham, initially mistaking…

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