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Wales Captain Joins FAW as Essex Water Crisis Deepens
The Football Association of Wales announced that Cymru captain Ben Davies had joined its Council as one of eight new representatives, with the appointments effective from 1 August. Davies is to serve as a players’ representative, bringing experience of international tournaments and Premier League football to the body. The FAW said the wider group, which…
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Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold
Amy Hunt won the women’s 200m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, securing her second gold medal after taking the 100m title earlier in the week. Her victory keeps her on course to become the first athlete to win four European Championship gold medals at one tournament, with the women’s and mixed 4x100m relays…
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Labour will take 40 years to meet NHS waiting list target at current treatment rate – with list now standing at 7.27m
The article reports that Labour would take about 40 years to meet its NHS waiting-list target if treatment continued at the current rate. It highlights the scale of the challenge facing the Government as it seeks to reduce long waits for planned hospital care. The waiting list is said to stand at 7.27 million, underlining…
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‘Dad rang and I was like: What’s happening?’ – England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England Under-20s coach Lydia Bedford says the Football Association has instructed her team to prepare normally for next month’s Women’s Under-20 World Cup, despite Uefa’s continuing threat to boycott Fifa competitions. The dispute could affect the tournament in Poland, but Bedford is focusing on selecting and preparing a competitive squad rather than uncertainty surrounding its…
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‘Big Brother UK’ Gets New Eye Logo Design Ahead Of Season 23 Launch This Fall On ITV2 & ITVX
ITV has confirmed that Big Brother UK will return for its 23rd season this autumn on ITV2 and ITVX, accompanied by a redesigned eye logo. The broadcaster has replaced the programme’s previous colourful graphic with a more realistic eye, signalling a refreshed visual identity for one of ITV’s major reality formats. The series will run…
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Man dies in Rotherham workplace incident as whole-life orders examined
A man has died following a serious workplace incident in Rotherham, according to a local report published on 13 August. Emergency services attended the scene, but no further verified details about the man’s identity, the workplace, the nature of the incident or the timing of the death were publicly available in the sources reviewed. The…
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John Swinney raised fears over a lone wolf terror attack in Scotland
Newly released Scottish Government papers reveal that First Minister John Swinney warned police chiefs of the risk of a “lone wolf” terror attack in Scotland, raising concerns about attackers who could strike “without prior intelligence”. The talks, held on 1 May, came just 48 hours after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, London,…
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Clacton by-election live: Polls to close within hours in Nigel Farage’s battle with Count Binface to retain seat
Polling is due to close in the Clacton by-election, where Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is seeking to regain the seat he resigned amid scrutiny of his finances. Most major parties have boycotted the contest, making the satirical candidate Count Binface his most prominent opponent; the vote has drawn criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch…
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Beer, wine or liquor? Massive study reveals which was linked to lower death risk
A large UK study found that, among people who drank alcohol at lower levels, wine consumption was associated with lower mortality while beer and spirits were associated with higher death risk. The findings matter because they suggest the type of alcoholic drink may be linked with health outcomes, although they do not prove that wine…
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Kerr’s Europeans absence ruining the sport – Ingebrigtsen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has criticised Josh Kerr’s decision to miss the European Championships, saying top athletes skipping major events damages athletics. The Norwegian, returning from an 11-month injury absence, believes championships should bring together the best competitors and says he would not prioritise record attempts over titles. Ingebrigtsen won 5,000m gold in Birmingham, his seventh European…