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GB women top group as they aim to book Olympic spot
Great Britain’s women have won their group at the Flag Football World Championships in Germany, moving into the knockout stage of the first event offering qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The result strengthens their bid to appear in flag football’s Olympic debut, with qualification potentially secured this weekend. Ranked third globally and twice…
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3 Rock Songs From 1972 That Still Make Me Smile Today
This article highlights three rock-era songs released in 1972 that the writer says remain uplifting and enjoyable decades later. It presents them as enduring examples of the decade’s distinctive sound, while noting their commercial success and artistic background. – “Ventura Highway” by America was written by Dewey Bunnell for the band’s second album, Homecoming, and…
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Davies calls for WRU board to step down
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has called for the Welsh Rugby Union board to resign, arguing it has failed to improve the game during its three years in office. His intervention increases pressure on the WRU amid wider criticism from business figures and Swansea politicians, and reflects concern over the governing body’s proposed restructuring of…
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SUFC News: Blades predicted XI vs Birmingham as Chris Wilder makes one change – thestar.co.uk
The article previews Sheffield United’s expected starting line-up for their match against Birmingham, predicting that manager Chris Wilder will make a single change. It matters as the selection could indicate Wilder’s approach to a significant fixture and the players he trusts for it. The available text does not provide the predicted XI, the identity of…
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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
UK diplomats posted to Buenos Aires and five other locations will no longer receive hardship payments after the Foreign Office revised its list of difficult overseas postings. The change has reignited political debate over whether such allowances are justified, particularly where qualifying locations are also popular tourist destinations. The scheme has operated for around 30…
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Start of England’s community rugby season postponed
The Rugby Football Union has postponed the start of England’s community rugby season by at least two weeks because drought has left many pitches unsafe for full-contact play. The decision affects clubs, schools and colleges across the country and is intended to reduce injury risks and give the season a fairer, more consistent start. The…
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Coroner’s concern over 19-hour delay in treatment
A coroner has warned about a 19-hour delay in giving time-critical treatment to Barbara Cope, 75, after she died following admission to Rotherham Hospital in June 2025. The delay meant medication for paracetamol toxicity was not administered until the following day, raising concerns that unclear responsibility and communication could put future patients at risk. Blood…
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Scottish police expect ‘great deal of public opposition’ to planned Larbert datacentre
Scottish police have warned that a proposed datacentre in Larbert is likely to face significant public opposition and may need strong security measures to prevent disruptive incursions. The warning is an early official sign of wider unease over the rapid growth of datacentre proposals in Scotland, which could complicate UK plans to expand AI infrastructure.…
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Investigation into Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ reopened as he wins Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage has been re-elected as MP for Clacton in a by-election, prompting the resumption of a parliamentary standards investigation into an alleged failure to register a £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire. The inquiry had been paused when Farage resigned, but could now lead to another by-election if he is suspended from Parliament for more…
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‘Food for thought’ – SWFC predicted line-up for opening day clash at Leyton Orient – thestar.co.uk
‘Food for thought’ – SWFC predicted line-up for opening day clash at Leyton Orient thestar.co.uk