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London City Lionesses bring in Spanish defender Jana Fernández

London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jana Fernández from Barcelona.

Manchester United completes £50m Carrington redevelopment

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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appears in court over rape and sexual assault charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has appeared in court facing serious allegations of sexual offences.

New UK Esports initiative to strengthen digital and cyber skills in defence

A groundbreaking partnership with the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) will enhance the digital and cyber capabilities of UK Armed Forces personnel, with a particular focus on AI,

Al-Nassr seal £43.7m deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix

Al-Nassr have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Joao Felix in a deal worth up to £43.7 million.

Downing Street to host special celebration for victorious Lionesses

England’s triumphant Lionesses will be honoured at a special reception at 10 Downing Street today, following their historic win in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final.

Tadej Pogačar wins fourth Tour de France, cements place among cycling legends

Tadej Pogačar confirmed his place in cycling history on Sunday by claiming his fourth Tour de France title, putting him just one victory away from matching the all-time record.

Michelle Agyemang: England’s teenage hero at Euro 2025

Just four years ago, Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has become England’s unexpected star at Euro 2025 — scoring three goals in four games,

Historic Football Governance Act becomes law, ushering in a new era for English football

The Football Governance Act has officially become law after receiving Royal Assent, marking a historic moment for the future of English football. The legislation establishes a new, Independent

Usyk crushes Dubois in rematch to regain undisputed heavyweight title

Oleksandr Usyk delivered a dominant performance to stop Daniel Dubois in the fifth round and reclaim the title of undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time. The Ukrainian maestro

Education

East London state school beats Eton with record-breaking A-Level results
A state school in one of London’s most deprived boroughs has outperformed Eton College, with more than 250 students achieving straight A grades on A-level results day.
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Young people across England celebrate exam success
Thousands of students in England are celebrating today (14 August) after receiving their A level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualification (VTQ) results. Education Secretary
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Less processed diets may boost weight loss, UCL study finds
Eating minimally processed foods could significantly enhance weight loss compared to ultra-processed alternatives, even when both diets are nutritionally identical, according to a new clinical
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Tuition fees in England and Wales rise to £9,535
Tuition fees for undergraduate degrees in England and Wales have increased to £9,535 per year, marking the first rise since 2017. Alongside this, maintenance loans have also been raised,
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University of Edinburgh acknowledges historical ties to slavery
A new review has revealed that the University of Edinburgh financially benefited from the transatlantic slave trade and provided a platform for the development of racist ideologies in the 18th
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Oxford University Press ends publication of China-backed Forensic Journal over ethics concerns
Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced it will stop publishing Forensic Sciences Research (FSR), a journal sponsored by China’s Ministry of Justice, following long-standing ethical
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Historic East London school to close after over 460 years
A primary school in East London, founded in 1563 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, is set to close its doors due to a sharp decline in student numbers.
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UK introduces eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Starting today (15 July), most Pakistani students and workers travelling to the UK will no longer require a physical visa sticker in their passports. The UK government is transitioning to a new
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Plan to add foreign soldiers' names to Oxford WW1 memorial approved
An Oxford college has received permission to add the names of foreign soldiers to its World War One memorial honoring former students.
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Westminster primary schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Five primary schools in Westminster will be merged into two due to declining student numbers and financial pressures.
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King Charles: VJ Day heroes will ‘never be forgotten’
King Charles III has paid tribute to those whose service and sacrifice brought an end to World War Two, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
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UK supports 99MW Mindanao Solar plant to power 82,000 Filipino homes
A major clean energy project in South Cotabato, Mindanao, has officially broken ground, set to deliver renewable power to more than 82,000 households and cut carbon emissions by 66,000
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Macron acknowledges French repression in Cameroon’s independence struggle
French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted that France committed acts of violent repression in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence.
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Pakistan to form new missile force after conflict with India, says PM Sharif
Pakistan will create a new military unit dedicated to overseeing its missile arsenal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday, following the country’s most intense clashes with
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UK Foreign Minister may face fine over fishing licence mix-up during JD Vance visit
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Culture

Grand new UK festival set to debut at Blenheim Palace
In 2026, a brand-new five-day festival is landing at one of the most stunning locations in the country – Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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London museum highlights forgotten African and Indian troops of WWII
The overlooked contributions of African and Indian soldiers who fought in South Asia during the Second World War are taking centre stage in a new London exhibition.
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Wikipedia loses legal challenge over online Safety Act rules
Wikipedia has failed in its bid to overturn parts of the UK’s Online Safety Act, which it says could endanger the privacy and safety of its volunteer editors.
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Brixton town centre comes alive with music, food, and culture under Mayor’s Summer Streets scheme
Atlantic Road in Brixton was transformed into a vibrant hub of music, food, and trade on Saturday, as part of the Mayor of London’s Summer Streets initiative. Backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan’s
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Manchester Caribbean Carnival draws huge crowds
Around 60,000 people flocked to Moss Side this weekend for the vibrant Manchester Caribbean Carnival.
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Transformational gift to establish world-class concert hall at Oxford
Oxford University's cultural and musical life is set for a remarkable enhancement, thanks to a generous donation from the Sohmen family to the Humanities Division. This significant gift will
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Princess Kate curates her own art display at London’s V&A Museum
The Princess of Wales has taken a hands-on approach to art curation, selecting pieces for a special exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
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London Liverpool Street station unveils free exhibition celebrating 200 years of railway history
If you’re passing through London Liverpool Street station, there’s now more to see than just departure boards and coffee shops. The station has just launched a free exhibition to mark
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Brand Scotland heads to Germany
Scotland’s rising musical talents will take centre stage in Germany this week as part of Scottish Secretary Ian Murray’s ongoing Brand Scotland campaign.
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Oxford chemists confirm presence of ancient honey in 2,500-year-old Greek shrine
Researchers at the University of Oxford’s Department of Chemistry have solved a longstanding archaeological mystery by confirming that an orange-brown residue found in ancient bronze jars
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British Library acquires archive of trailblazing playwright Mustapha Matura
The British Library has acquired the archive of Mustapha Matura (1939–2019), a pioneering Black playwright and one of the first British-based dramatists of colour to have a play performed in
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National Gallery to present major Renoir exhibition in 2026: Renoir and Love
Exhibition Dates: 3 October 2026 – 31 January 2027
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Medieval scholars uncover rare original Magna Carta at Harvard
In a fascinating turn of historical detective work, medieval experts have revealed that a document long believed to be a mere copy of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School is, in fact, an
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