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Scotland rarely seem to have major ups without a corresponding down and this was another of those occasions.Some of the gloom as they awaited news of the extent of Cuthbert’s injury would have been lifted by the result from the later kick-off at Den Dreef Stadion.While Belgium recorded an expected victory at home to Luxumbourg, they only defeated the group’s bottom-placed side 6-0. Normally a handsome scoreline, but this was a side Scotland crushed 7-0 at Hampden.Scotland started the night four goals better off than the Belgians – and it stayed that way going into the final round of fixtures…
A teacher “pulled sickie” to go on a stag do in Portugal and ripped out passport pages to cover up the ruse.Joe Wilson was a Year 6 teacher at Listerdale Junior Academy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.A tribunal has determined he deceived his employer by feigning illness to jet off to Portugal.The panel found Mr Wilson took unauthorised leave on Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19, 2023.He claimed he was unwell while actually travelling abroad.His deception unravelled when an anonymous colleague alerted the school to photographs showing the teacher at an airport clutching a pint of beer, taken on the…
Andy Burnham, a Westminster wannabe who soon hopes to contest his third Labour leadership race, is being mobbed by southern supporters as he plots his path to No10. Labour MPs and activists have been bussed up to Makerfield in their droves, flooding the streets of the Brexit-backing seat being eyed up by Reform UK.“I don’t think it’s an over-exaggeration from a Labour perspective to say it feels like the whole future of society hinges on the result of this by-election,” a Labour source told GB News.While a fanfare frenzy engulfs one corner of Greater Manchester, Labour is standing down its…
The Prince of Wales travelled to Scotland’s principal naval facility on Tuesday, commemorating a significant milestone for Britain’s underwater fleet.William, who is known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland and holds the position of Commodore-in-Chief of the Submarine Service, arrived at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane to celebrate 125 years of the Royal Navy Submarine Service.Senior naval figures greeted the heir to the throne upon his arrival at the military installation.Rear Admiral Andy Perks MBE, who leads the Submarine Service, welcomed the prince alongside Commodore Ben Haskins CBE, who commands the Submarine Flotilla, and Naval Base Commander Clyde,…
Several US states are understood to be preparing legal action to prevent Paramount Skydance from completing its £87billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery.Sources told Reuters that multiple states are planning to intervene before the deal goes through amid concerns over a new media monopoly will be created with the Trump-allied Ellison family at the helm.California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta indicated in a Reuters interview on Thursday that his office was approaching a decision on potential intervention.A representative for Bonta’s office refused to provide comment when approached on Friday regarding the prospective litigation against the entertainment industry mega-merger.States are preparing to…
It is understood a well-known television presenter who fronted a popular BBC programme has been interviewed under caution by Metropolitan Police detectives in connection with allegations of historic sexual assault.The man, described as a household name who appeared on the broadcaster’s shows, was questioned last month regarding claims of unwanted sexual touching that allegedly took place approximately two decades ago.According to reports, the alleged incident occurred on the London set of his programme between September 2005 and December 2006.The presenter denies the accusations against him. Sources indicate he “completely and utterly refutes” the allegation.According to reports, the alleged incident occurred…
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Castleford: Laulu-Togaga’e; L Senior, Cini, Mapapalangi, Qareqare; Asi, Weaver; Lane, Lawler, Mellor, Stimson, Dupree, Golding.Interchanges: Atoni, Greacen, Hall, Robb.Leigh: Armstrong; I Senior, Hodgson, Hughes, Charnley; Cook, Lam; Ofahengaue, Ipape, Mulhern, Halton, Alick-Wiencke, Liu.Interchanges: Brogan, Pene, O’Brien, Horne.Referee: Liam Moore.
A EuroMillions winner who previously saved a policeman has died following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Essex.Anthony Canty, a 39-year-old father of two, became a millionaire through the EuroMillions lottery in 2020 and was involved in a collision that occurred on Maldon Road in Tiptree.Mr Canty was cycling to his job at building materials supplier J Purdy and Sons when the incident occurred at approximately 6.30am on May 21.He was transported to hospital by ambulance in a serious condition but passed away four days later on May 25.Mr Canty’s lottery fortune came just weeks after he performed a remarkable act…
Sir Keir Starmer has laid into Fifa over its decision to stop fans from bringing in refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums.Fifa U-turned on their decision on June 2, with the move being criticised by fan groups and health experts.Football’s governing body said the ban was to “prevent risk and injury to players and attendees”.Sir Keir disagreed, saying: “It’s just wrong. And I can’t help but think that it’s about making money.”So you can’t bring plastic bottles in, but you can buy a bottle of water when you get in the crowd? “And then it’ll be expensive. The tickets…