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Great Britain has secured their place in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals after Emma Raducanu and Katherine Boulter won their matches against Germany. Raducanu, who was playing her first match in almost two months due to a foot injury, secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jule Niemeier in the opening match of Britain’s first-round… Continue reading Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2024: Emma Raducanu & Katie Boulter put Great Britain into quarter-finals

The highly anticipated Post Office Inquiry heard from its final witnesses this week, with closing statements due to follow next month before the final report is published next year. The evidence presented throughout the inquiry mainly focused on who knew what and when. Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells took the stand in May for… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when?

Despite interest rates being cut, mortgage rates are still rising with the average rate for a two-year fixed mortgage now at 5.5%. Mortgage lenders such as Barclays, HSBC, NatWest, and Nationwide have recently increased rates charged on new fixed deals. This contradicts borrowers’ hopes that costs would continue to decrease after the Bank of England… Continue reading Mortgage rates rise despite interest rate cut

As part of a “historic weekend” for women’s football, England footballers Bethany England, Alex Greenwood, Lucy Bronze, and Lotte Wubben-Moy will be delivering special station announcements at Fulham Broadway, Seven Sisters, and White Hart Lane stations. This marks the first time that all games in the Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship will… Continue reading Lionesses become TfL station announcers for 'historic' weekend

Shelf, a quiet cul-de-sac in West Yorkshire, UK, has recently seen an unusual influx of visitors, all eager to catch a glimpse of a rare scarlet tanager bird. The birdwatchers have come from all over the country, and some as far as Scotland to witness the event. The scarlet tanager, normally found in North American… Continue reading Scarlet tanager brings 'more visitors in two days than 30 years'

For many, the English tradition of Morris dancing may evoke images of predominantly male performers with jingling bells and handkerchiefs. However, for Molly No-Mates, a Bristol-based Morris side, the tradition has been given a new spin. Co-founded by Scarlett Hutchin, who was looking for a queer-friendly alternative for protests, the team is made up of… Continue reading England's Morris dancers drive inclusive revival of tradition

Essex Police has defended its handling of an investigation following a complaint from a member of the public relating to a social media post by Daily Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson. The force visited Pearson’s home as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred. Pearson claimed in an article that she was… Continue reading Allison Pearson: Police defend investigation into journalist's tweet

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There has been a significant rise in the number of households seeking help with water bills in England and Wales, according to data obtained by the BBC. Figures reveal that the number of households seeking support rose by more than 250,000 last year, amounting to a record 1.6 million. Spending on “social tariffs” – discounted… Continue reading Water bills: Record numbers of customers on social tariffs

Household bills in the UK are set to rise in an alarming trend according to The i Weekend, with the paper predicting that the average household is liable to an extra £280 in costs next year. These costs will likely arise from council taxes, energy bills, water, broadband, and train travel, pushing up the cost… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Pray' for Davina and '£280 hike to bills'