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UK video game industry charity football match raises over £63,000 for physically disabled gamers
SpecialEffect’s annual One Big Game football fundraiser has raised more than £63,000 to help physically disabled people access video games. The event brought together UK games-industry developers for 24 hours of consecutive matches, supporting the charity’s work on adapted controllers and eye-gaze technology. Twenty-four teams took part, with notable results including EA beating Activision 3–2…
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Burnham warns ‘Britain is a tinderbox’ as he scrambles to respond to wildfires gripping the country
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that Britain is a “tinderbox” as wildfires damage homes and stretch emergency services, announcing a temporary ban on disposable barbecues and urging people not to light open fires. He said the crisis underlines the need to adapt to a changing climate, while promising support for affected residents and fire…
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Rochelle Jordan Shares ‘Disc 1’ Of ‘Through The Wall’ Remix Series
Rochelle Jordan has released ‘Disc 1’, the first of five remix EPs based on her acclaimed 2025 album ‘Through The Wall’. The Empire release brings prominent electronic artists into her work, extending the album’s club-focused sound and highlighting Jordan’s cross-generational approach to dance music. Honey Dijon, Ron Trent, Halogenix and regular collaborator KLSH rework tracks…
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52-Year-Old Pop Superstar Reveals Autism Diagnosis After Years of Searching for Answers
Robbie Williams has said he was recently diagnosed with autism as well as ADHD, describing the news as an explanation for aspects of his behaviour and thought patterns. The former Take That singer said the diagnosis had given him greater insight rather than defining him, and highlighted the role creativity plays in managing anxiety and…
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How England’s brutal summer heat is affecting farm animals and crops
England’s prolonged heatwaves and widespread drought are placing increasing pressure on farms, with livestock suffering in extreme temperatures and grass growth falling sharply. The conditions matter because farmers are losing the summer forage normally stored for winter, potentially raising feed costs and creating longer-term risks for animal welfare and food production. Grass growth is about…
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Johnson-Thompson boosts heptathlon medal hopes
Katarina Johnson-Thompson improved her prospects of a heptathlon medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham with a strong high jump display. The British athlete, whose fitness had been uncertain after injury problems and limited competition, moved up to 10th after clearing 1.83m, though she remains outside the medal positions. Johnson-Thompson’s high jump was surpassed…
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Government temporarily BANS disposable barbecues over ‘significant risk to public’ during heatwave
The Government has temporarily banned disposable barbecues during a heatwave, citing a “significant risk to public” safety. The measure is intended to reduce the likelihood of wildfires and related harm while conditions remain unusually hot and dry. The article links the restriction to heightened fire risks during the heatwave. Disposable barbecues can retain intense heat…
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Andy Burnham looks to cut new EV sales targets
Andy Burnham’s government has launched a consultation on reducing the proportion of new cars that must be fully electric by 2030, potentially lowering the target from 80% to 50%. The proposal matters because a slower shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles could add millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, while ministers argue that…
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Clacton by-election result live: Nigel Farage’s £5m ‘gift’ investigation reopened by watchdog after election win
Nigel Farage has retained the Clacton seat in a by-election, while a watchdog has reopened an investigation into an alleged failure to declare a £5 million donation from Reform UK donor Christopher Harborne. The result returns Farage to Parliament amid continued scrutiny of his financial affairs and questions over his absence from the count. Farage…
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SUFC News: Campbell explains United future decision after encouraging verdict – thestar.co.uk
SUFC News: Campbell explains United future decision after encouraging verdict thestar.co.uk