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Manchester United star gives seal of approval as Bryan Mbeumo transfer agreed
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana appears to have given his seal of approval to the impending arrival of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo this summer. On Thursday, the Manchester Evening News reported that United had submitted a third offer...

UK NCSC Announces Software Vulnerability Initiative
Agency to Collaborate with External Experts on Vulnerability Research Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 16, 2025 The U.K. NCSC will collaborate with industry experts for vulnerability detection and mitigation as part of its latest...

Sweden star Kosovare Asllani hits back at Ella Toone comment before England v Sweden quarter-final
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"Bhoot pishach.." Hanuman Chalisa recited inside UK Parliament during Bageshwar Dham Baba’s visit, watch video
In a landmark moment, the Hanuman Chalisa was recited for the first time inside the United Kingdom’s Parliament during a visit by Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, widely known as Bageshwar Dham Baba. A video posted by the official X (formerly...

Popular US homeware brand ‘that beats Ikea’ is finally launching in the UK
A popular US homeware brand is finally launching online in the UK this autumn. Pottery Barn is known for its home furniture and accessories and has now confirmed plans for a UK webstore. The site will offer a "curated" selection of Pottery Barn...

Callum Brittain update emerges as stalled transfer opens door for Derby County
Callum Brittain has resumed training with Blackburn Rovers as he awaits the green light to formally discuss a much speculated summer transfer with Middlesbrough. The offensive-minded right-back is currently Boro's primary target to fill the void...

Fitrat denies pursuit of Afghans after UK data leak
KABUL (Pajhwok): In response to reports of a data leak by the United Kingdom (UK) involving Afghan nationals, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) says that its general amnesty decree ensures the safety of all individuals, and no one has been...

Newcastle United make smart off-stage transfer move after telling Hugo Ekitike decision
Newcastle United have sent a clear message on Alexander Isak this week from their training camp in Austria - by simply getting on with business. On the eve of United's trip to Celtic, the Magpies issued fresh pictures of the Sweden international...

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's wife told to 'take him for everything' after Coldplay kiss cam storm
Support for the wife of Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, has grown rapidly as fans have told her to take the boss 'for everything.' Andy has taken the limelight this week, after him and co-worker, Kristin Cabot were snapped at a Coldplay concert with...

Tom Brady fires extraordinary four-letter volley at Aston Villa
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Birmingham City have sent a shot across the city at Aston Villa as part of their promotional campaign for next month’s Amazon...

John Torode pulls out of event in last-minute decision after BBC MasterChef axe
John Torode was due to make an appearance at the Seaham Food Festival in Durham, but the local county council has confirmed he pulled out in a last-minute announcement. He was due to make an appearance at the council-run event on August 2 and 3...

Strictly's Anton Du Beke gives five word 'seal of approval' to Whitley Bay after Playhouse show
It's not every night you get two Strictly Come Dancing stars come to town but that's exactly what happened in Whitley Bay on Thursday. And it would be fair to say that, after taking to the stage at the Playhouse with Giovanni Pernice, Anton Du...

Police searching for missing Gateshead man last seen leaving work almost three months ago
Concern is growing for a missing man who disappeared after leaving work in April. Darren Cree, 37, from Gateshead, has not been seen since April 28. Initial enquiries from Northumbria Police found evidence to suggest Darren had planned to live...

British Open, Royal Portrush get diabolical to fight questionable TIO relief
Throughout the golf world, not just at The Open Championship, there's always something that feels a little wrong about a player seemingly intentionally (or even sometimes unintentionally) using the rules of relief from a Temporary Immovable Object...

World News | Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover to Cut Hundreds of Managerial Roles in UK
London, Jul 17 (PTI) Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Thursday confirmed plans to cut hundreds of managerial roles as part of a "limited" voluntary redundancy programme, which it says is aimed at better aligning its leadership...

A UK ESTATE AGENT CURRENTLY BRINGING JOY TO PEOPLE's LIVES - SHAME HE's FICTIONAL...
(MENAFN- Pressat) : THE TIME-TRAVELLING ESTATE AGENT 2 United Kingdom – According to online property experts Sell House Fast , estate agents are the third most complained about profession in the UK – and the recent BBC Panorama episode 'Undercover...

Give England time after Ashes 'scarring' - Cross
These three ODIs are England's last before the 50-over World Cup starts in India at the end of September, though Sciver-Brunt's side will play the hosts and defending champions Australia in two warm-up matches. England's first match of the...

A "captivating" and "incredible" Australian drama with perfect rating confirms UK release
Australian drama Inside has confirmed a UK release date, with the movie skipping a cinema run for a home premiere. Starring The Brutalist's Guy Pearce, Plum's Vincent Miller and Shōgun's Cosmo Jarvis, the prison film follows a newly-transferred...

UK TV nostalgia and casino online action
From quiz show-inspired slots to British soap opera-style bonus rounds, UK TV nostalgia is really making its mark on the global field of online gambling. For those playing at an online casino in New Zealand, the connection to UK cultural...

‘MasterChef’ Creator & Owner Franc Roddam “Saddened” By Misconduct Storm On UK Series
EXCLUSIVE: Franc Roddam, the British film and TV impresario who owns MasterChef, has said that he is pained by the presenter misconduct scandal that has engulfed the UK series. Roddam, who rarely talks to the press, spoke with Deadline after the...