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Ospreys finished 11th in the URC last season and were knocked out in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup.Mark Jones’ side were impacted by uncertainty, with fans protesting against the WRU and Y11 at fixtures in Bridgend.The unsettling situation was a factor in Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan opting to join Gloucester for the coming season.Signing the Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA) with the governing body offers some level of security until 2028, but the latest development will provide more challenges for both Scarlets and Ospreys.”Is it really a surprise? We just had a little bit of a…

A Papa Johns store manager has won an employment tribunal after being dismissed for insisting his employer paid his tax contributions to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and provided him with genuine payslips.Ashwani Kumar, who worked at an independently operated Papa Johns franchise in Harlow, Essex, was dismissed after refusing to accept cash-in-hand wages and demanding that income tax and National Insurance contributions were properly deducted and paid to HMRC.An employment tribunal found the franchise owners, EEM London, EEM Holdings and owner Abdul Sattar Askar, had provided Mr Kumar with fraudulent payslips while failing to pay the deducted tax and…

British shoppers could soon be swapping traditional supermarket trolleys for AI-powered alternatives after Morrisons became the first UK retailer to roll out smart shopping trolleys.The supermarket has launched a trial of the new technology at its Preston store in Lancashire. Here, customers can use AI-powered “Caper” trolleys that automatically recognise products as they are placed inside, weigh loose fruit and vegetables, and display a running total of their shopping bill in real time.The touchscreen-equipped trolleys are also linked to the Morrisons More loyalty scheme, allowing shoppers to access personalised offers and discounts as they browse the aisles. Once customers have…

A man who died after an alleged assault in Turkey was a “devoted” father who “touched countless lives”, his family said.Scot James, 34, from Maesteg, Bridgend county, died in hospital on Sunday after the incident earlier in July.Turkish authorities are investigating, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).In a tribute, James’ family said he was “deeply loved by everyone who knew him”.James was flown back to Wales via air ambulance from Turkey on Friday 24 July, but died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, two days later.His family described him as a…

Eddie Howe has stepped down as head coach of Newcastle United.The 48-year-old has left after nearly five years in charge, following a disappointing season where the Magpies finished 12th in the Premier League.Howe had helped the club earn Champions League qualification on two occasions, and win the League Cup in 2024-25.”After a period of personal reflection, I have decided that now is the right time for me to step away from my role,” said Howe.Newcastle said the process to recruit a new head coach is at an advanced stage. German coach Matthias Jaissle is favourite to be handed the position.Howe…

BCN has strengthened its position within the Microsoft ecosystem after being awarded Microsoft Managed Partner status. The recognition marks an important step in the company’s ongoing collaboration with Microsoft and reflects its expertise in helping organisations unlock greater value from cloud, data, security and AI technologies. The new status enables BCN to deepen collaboration with Microsoft’s account teams, creating stronger alignment around customer requirements while increasing opportunities to bring Microsoft solutions to market together. It also acknowledges the company’s continued focus on technical excellence, Microsoft certifications and a strong record of delivering successful outcomes for organisations across the UK mid-market.…

A teenager has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Manchester city centre, police have said.The 19-year-old was found on Church Street in the Northern Quarter after Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called at about 12:50 BST.Officers had received reports of an “ongoing incident” in the area, said a GMP spokesperson.No arrests have been made over the stabbing and investigations are ongoing.Emergency services vehicles including a helicopter could be seen in the busy Northern Quarter earlier as police responded to the incident. A police cordon is in place along Church Street, a busy thoroughfare in the…

Andy Burnham has labelled Gianni Infantino “the wrong man” to continue leading FIFA forward.The Prime Minister hit out at the FIFA president following his plans to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.The move has been met by fierce backlash from far beyond the footballing world, with Burnham telling reporters on Friday: “This was an outrageous suggestion.”The idea that it could even be brought forward shows that, in my view, [he] is the wrong man to lead the organisation.”Burnham has been openly critical of FIFA’s plans, labelling football’s governing body earlier this week as “sell-outs”.”Let me say this very directly.…

Alan Carr has been confirmed as the newest addition to The Masked Singer’s judging lineup, bringing a major shake-up to the ITV show’s format for its 2027 series.The 50-year-old will not simply be joining the established panel but will instead head up a rival team of “wild card” detectives, competing directly against the current judges, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall, who will be rebranded as the “legends” panel.The two groups will go head to head in an attempt to correctly identify the costumed celebrities, with the aim of being crowned the programme’s top sleuths.Mr Carr called…

Middle-aged individuals who repeatedly lose and regain weight suffer nearly four times the thigh muscle deterioration of those whose weight holds steady, according to research published yesterday in Radiology.The four-year study, led by a team at the University of California, San Francisco, found that so-called yo-yo dieters experienced roughly a 3.7 per cent decline in thigh muscle volume, compared with approximately 1 per cent among non-cyclers — despite both groups finishing the study at essentially the same body weight.”When people’s weight cycled, they lost tremendous amounts of muscle along with the fat, and they didn’t gain the muscle back,” said…