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Football club returns home after six years away

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  Newbury FC has triumphantly returned to its home ground after a six-year absence. The club was originally forced out of the council-owned Faraday Road ground in 2018 due to potential
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Judge rules Benjamin Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid wages from Manchester City

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  A judge has ruled that former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is entitled to receive most of the £11 million in wages withheld by the club while he faced rape and sexual assault
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Prince William kicks off climate-focused visit to South Africa

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  Britain’s Prince William has kicked off a climate-focused, four-day visit to South Africa, starting in Cape Town on Monday. The Prince engaged with young environmentalists and joined local
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  One of esports biggest global events, the League of Legends World Championship finals, will take place at London’s O2 Arena today – boosting the capital’s
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FA sets goal for equal football access for girls in schools by 2028

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  The Football Association (FA) has announced a bold initiative to ensure 90% of girls in schools have access to football by key stages two and three by 2028. This target is a cornerstone of the
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Government to propose enhanced Football Governance Bill

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Thomas Tuchel named new England football manager

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Football club faces costs after 'mindless' vandalism

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  An East Sussex football club has been left counting the cost after vandals caused extensive damage, estimated at around £1,000. The incident, described as "mindless," saw Rye Bay
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Mayor of London meets NBA Deputy Commissioner to explore major basketball opportunities in the capital

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  Mayor Sadiq Khan met with NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum to discuss their mutual goal of expanding basketball’s presence and
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2024 London Marathon sets world record with £73.5 million raised for charity

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  The 2024 London Marathon set a new world record by raising £73.5 million, marking the highest-ever total for a one-day fundraising event. The final amount was
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Slice of Queen Victoria's wedding cake fetches £700 in auction

A slice of Queen Victoria's wedding cake has been successfully auctioned for £700, exceeding its estimated value. The 182-year-old plum cake was sold by Bearnes, Hampton

and Littlewood auctioneers in Devon, achieving double its projected price.

The wedding cake originates from the nuptials of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which took place at St James' Palace on February 10, 1840. Preserved in its original packaging, the cake was encased in a small presentation box marked with the inscription: "The Queen's Bridal Cake, Buckingham Palace, Feb 10, 1840."

Brian Goodison-Blanks, the auctioneer, remarked that the cake holds great historical significance. The slice was sourced from a 14-inch (0.3m) three-tiered wedding cake, an impressive confection that weighed 300lb (136kg) and measured 10ft (3m) in width.

As a precaution, the auction house has emphatically recommended against consuming the cake due to its age and preservation status. Photo by John Timbs, Wikimedia commons.