Plymouth Argyle has become the home of Jack Leslie’s Football Association cap. Posthumously awarded to Leslie’s family in March, the cap recognizes the challenges the legendary black footballer faced in the 1920s due to the color of his skin. Leslie’s granddaughters insisted that the cap symbolized a “wrong being righted” and should be the rightful… Continue reading Jack Leslie's cap presented to Plymouth Argyle
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Victims of Creeslough tragedy remembered one year on
The small community of Creeslough in County Donegal gathered to honor the 10 people who lost their lives in an explosion that took place a year ago. Family, friends and relatives of the victims were present at a memorial service in honor of their loved ones. The tragedy happened at a local service station, the Applegreen… Continue reading Victims of Creeslough tragedy remembered one year on
Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing return after cancer diagnosis
Amy Dowden, the Strictly Come Dancing star, has made a surprise reappearance on the show since beginning cancer treatment. At 33 years old, she was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in July, and has been chronicling her experiences on social media. After reading the show’s voting provisions, she provided an update on her… Continue reading Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing return after cancer diagnosis
Terence Davies: Screenwriter and film director dies aged 77
Terence Davies, a British screenwriter and director known for his work in the films Distant Voices, Still Lives, has passed away at the age of 77. His work frequently featured an autobiographical element and included a trilogy of movies, Children, Madonna and Child, and Death and Transfiguration, in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born… Continue reading Terence Davies: Screenwriter and film director dies aged 77
Tories copying Reform UK rhetoric, not actions – Nigel Farage
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused the UK’s governing Conservatives of using his party’s rhetoric, but not acting on it. Speaking during Reform UK’s annual conference, which he headlined, Farage accused the Tories of implementing “big-state, high-tax” policies, adding that they have become “a social democrat party in all but name”. Alongside current Reform UK… Continue reading Tories copying Reform UK rhetoric, not actions – Nigel Farage
Calls for more action on Brightlingsea's mystery stench
Residents in Brightlingsea, a seaside town in Essex, have been complaining about a mysterious and unpleasant odour for about a year now. Despite 32 reports of bad smells on June 20 and 12 other complaints, the exact cause of the smell is still unknown. The town council has been calling on Tendring District Council to… Continue reading Calls for more action on Brightlingsea's mystery stench
Scotland weather: Ten people airlifted to safety after Argyll landslips
Torrential rains in western Scotland have caused a number of landslides, forcing ten individuals to be rescued by helicopter from their vehicles on two roads on 7 August. The HM Coastguard helicopter was called in by the Scottish police to remove the trapped drivers and passengers from the A83 and A815 roads close to Inverary,… Continue reading Scotland weather: Ten people airlifted to safety after Argyll landslips
Creeslough community remembers 10 victims of blast one year on
A year after the explosion that claimed the lives of 10 people in Creeslough, County Donegal, the community gathered to honor those who lost their lives in a memorial service. The small town, with only about 400 residents, came together with hundreds of friends and relatives to remember their loved ones. The cause of the… Continue reading Creeslough community remembers 10 victims of blast one year on
Keir Starmer grapples with how to keep Labour ahead
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Liverpool for the party’s conference, determined to translate a commanding poll lead into power. Starmer is obsessed with winning. “I want to get on with the real job of winning the next election. I don’t find the self-promotion of this process a comfortable experience,” he said. However,… Continue reading Keir Starmer grapples with how to keep Labour ahead
Roman Glass footballers hospitalised after bus crash
A minibus carrying football players from Roman Glass FC overturned after being struck by a car on the A38 near Thornbury, Gloucestershire last Friday night. The team was returning home from a Hellenic League Premier Division match they had won at Longlevens in Gloucester. Three passengers, including assistant manager Tony Beecham and players Louis Ward… Continue reading Roman Glass footballers hospitalised after bus crash