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Tarling’s team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after Briton’s death
NSN Development have withdrawn from the remaining Volta a Portugal stages after British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died in an accident during Friday’s eighth stage. The race will nevertheless continue, with organisers planning tributes before Saturday’s penultimate stage and cancelling sponsor activities in recognition of the tragedy. Tarling, a Welsh rider and younger brother of…
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‘Doctor Who’ Reunion Is Officially Happening in Steven Moffat’s New 6-Part Series
Steven Moffat and Jenna Coleman, who worked together on Doctor Who, will reunite on Number 10, a new six-part Channel 4 comedy-drama about life inside the Prime Minister’s official residence and office. The project matters as it brings together prominent Doctor Who alumni for Moffat’s first Channel 4 series, while moving him into a fictionalised…
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Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts
The Auk Mini 2 is presented as a strong upgrade to the original tabletop smart garden, retaining its stylish Scandinavian design and straightforward, seed-friendly growing system while addressing practical limitations. Its appeal lies in making indoor growing look attractive without relying on proprietary pods, subscriptions or compulsory app use. The new model adds more colour…
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‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters
Scotland is attracting more tourists while parts of Europe endure heatwaves and Britain’s wider visitor market faces disruption from conflict, economic pressures and new EU border procedures. Tourism leaders say cooler weather, increased direct flights from North America, popular Scottish cultural imagery and domestic travellers avoiding border delays have all strengthened its appeal. Flight bookings…
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Will Poulter on challenging stereotypes in new opioid drama: ‘Shame on us for stigmatizing people’
Will Poulter discusses his leading role in Union County, an independent drama about opioid addiction and recovery set around a real drug recovery court in rural Ohio. He says the film aims to challenge the stigma attached to people with substance dependency by focusing on their dignity, individual circumstances and capacity for change, rather than…
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SWFC News: Wednesday could do something for the first time in 17 months vs Orient – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday begin their League One campaign away to Leyton Orient, with the match offering a chance to secure their first away victory in around 17 months. The article presents the fixture as an early test of the club’s attempt to recover after a difficult previous season and relegation from the Championship. The match is…
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‘Pressure will follow him’ – Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead
Rocky Flintoff has strengthened his case for a bigger role with Lancashire after an impressive One-Day Cup, including his first senior century, but expectations are rising because of his father Andrew Flintoff’s England legacy. Lancashire coach Steven Croft praised the 18-year-old’s composure and ability, while stressing that his next challenge is to prove himself consistently…
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I lost both my legs in Afghanistan. Five years after the Taliban takeover, it wasn’t worth it
A British military veteran who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan has spoken out, five years on from the Taliban’s return to power, saying he no longer believes the sacrifice was worthwhile. His account reflects a wider sense of disillusionment among former service personnel who fought in the 20-year conflict, only to see the…
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SWFC News: Leyton Orient boss impassioned on ‘huge football club’ Sheffield Wednesday – thestar.co.uk
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens spoke passionately about Sheffield Wednesday ahead of the sides’ League One opening-day meeting, describing the Owls as a huge football club. His comments underline the scale of the challenge facing Orient against a historically prominent club beginning the 2026–27 campaign outside the Championship. The article was published before the match…