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Scott Rogers wins British Empire Medal for disability sport work
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Former England Amputee National Football Team head coach Scott Rogers has received a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for his services to disability sport and amputee football.
Epica Awards launches satirical 2026 campaign around journalist jury
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The Epica Awards have unveiled a 2026 call-for-entries campaign built around an “awards survival kit” that mocks industry lobbying and flattery.
Lauren Louise Hazel launches YA fantasy series with The Book of Wands
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Author Lauren Louise Hazel has released The Book of Wands, the first novel in The Tarot Series, in the United States and United Kingdom.
Matthew Newnham expands Space Ranger Fred literacy push amid UK reading debate
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Children’s author Matthew Newnham is broadening his Space Ranger Fred literacy initiative with school visits, classroom readings and interactive sessions as the UK debates screen time and reading habits.
Absolute Digital Media wins search mandate for 23 Paul Street
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Absolute Digital Media has been named search and digital growth partner for 23 Paul Street, a Shoreditch nightlife venue in London.
UK plans under-16 social media ban, raising risks for brands and creators
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The UK government has confirmed plans to block social media platforms from offering services to under-16s, setting up a major shift for digital marketing, creator reach and platform compliance.
Meg Tiffany named president and CCO as Britton founders retire
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Britton Marketing & Design Group has promoted Meg Tiffany to president and chief creative officer as founders Sue and Jeff Britton retire after two decades.
UK analogue phone network set to switch off in January 2027
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A new BroadbandSwitch.uk report maps the final year before the UK’s analogue telephone network shuts down on 31 January 2027, with homes facing a managed transition and businesses on old ISDN lines facing a hard stop.
Digital platforms urge UK to pair under-16 social media ban with education
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Startingpoint and Goald Challenges say the UK’s planned under-16 social media ban could protect young people only if it is matched with stronger safeguards, digital literacy and platform accountability.
Hanna Andréa featured as UK's under-16 social media ban advances
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Norwegian-American pop artist Hanna Andréa appeared on Children United Today as the UK moved ahead with its under-16 social media ban, putting her song ‘GET OFF YOUR PHONE’ into a wider debate about young people and screen time.
Ian Gillan sets 2027 UK speaking tour
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Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan will bring his first public speaking tour to the UK in spring 2027, with tickets going on sale June 26 at 10 a.m. The Talking Gib’rish Tour will feature stories from his six-decade career, from Hounslow to Deep…
West Chester United to face England's Arthurian League in Philadelphia on June 26
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Philadelphia will host the inaugural Transatlantic Cup on June 26, pairing the reigning U.S. and England National Amateur Cup champions at Drexel University during FIFA World Cup 2026 and America250 celebrations.
The TEFL Academy says Gen Z is reshaping British English
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New research from The TEFL Academy argues that English is not declining, but evolving faster through Gen Z, social media, streaming culture and multicultural Britain.
Speedrun AI Labs launches autonomous social media marketing agent for Investing Platform
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Speedrun AI Labs has deployed an autonomous marketing agent that builds social content end to end for Investing Platform, while keeping human approval in the publishing loop.
Blue Ridge Automotive keeps classic British restoration alive in Atlanta
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Blue Ridge Automotive - European & Domestic says its Atlanta shop is continuing the restoration legacy of Road Britannia, handling rare Triumph, Morgan, Land Rover and Jaguar work that many local shops will not take.
Cocaine treatment starts hit record high in the UK
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New UK treatment data shows powder cocaine now makes up about 20% of adult treatment starts, a record share that addiction specialists say matches rising demand for help.
GFT Technologies taps CDA for global digital media campaigns
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GFT Technologies has named Content Digital Agency as its digital media partner for upcoming growth and advertising campaigns across Europe, the UK, North America, South America and Asia. The move is designed to strengthen GFT’s market presence…
1 in 4 Brits would rather celebrate Mum on Father’s Day
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New research from thortful suggests Father’s Day can feel more complicated than the usual dad-focused messaging.
Faateh Group and Corporate Influence Media launch $50M Proptree real estate fund
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Faateh Group and Corporate Influence Media have launched Proptree Premium Real Estate Fund, a Dubai-based $50 million vehicle targeting ultra-premium properties in eight global markets.
AdQuick adds Global’s UK out-of-home inventory
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AdQuick now gives advertisers live access to Global’s 250,000-plus outdoor advertising sites across the UK, including digital and static posters.
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