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Britain is amazing but has been failed by its leadership, JD Vance has said, in a major intervention on the 250th anniversary of American independence.The US Vice President spoke out on his feelings for the UK in a wide-ranging July 4 interview – in which he also outlined his hopes for Andy Burnham.”I have a special affection for Britain,” Mr Vance told The Times.”If I’m being honest, I think, as much as I care about it for reasons of mutual interest – and American alliances – I also just care about it because Britain feels more culturally familiar to me…
Of course, at some point Sky could decommission some ITV shows – or renegotiate their contracts. You don’t take over another company without believing there are savings to be made (and some are pointing to synergies that could be made on the tech platform side, with ITVX and Sky’s streaming services potentially merged in the future).Longer term, Frost believes users of both current streaming platforms ITVX and NOW can expect to see more “integrated services, for example, bundling titles in terms of genre instead of channel, as a natural way to cut production costs, and to cross-advertise”.But when it comes…
Reece James missed England’s final training session before their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarrell Quansah is available for selection again. Right-back James has missed England’s last two matches after suffering a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the goalless draw with Ghana.The Chelsea defender, 26, is yet to train fully with the squad since the injury and was the only absent player for Saturday’s session in Mexico City.The Football Association told BBC Sport that James was following his own individual programme away from the training field.There was positive news however with regards to Quansah, who has…
Available for over a yearThe Cathedral has reopened after a £20m restoration project which has taken three years. Radio Manchester’s Rebecca Kelly has followed the story over that time, and visited the building to see the improvements.Programme WebsiteShow less
Artificial intelligence will be used on the NHS app to determine which service is most appropriate for patients in England, the health service has announced.A new triage tool will ask patients a series of questions, and will use the responses to direct them to a GP appointment, pharmacy, A&E, community service or offer self-care advice.NHS England said the update would reach more than 200,000 patients in the next 12 months and be available to all app users by April 2028 as part of a “major overhaul” of its technology. The rollout has been largely welcomed, but some health bodies urged…
Bournemouth’s Alex Scott is wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid’s radarBournemouth’s 22-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott is wanted by Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. (Talksport), externalArsenal have agreed to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, 31, to Turkish side Besiktas for 20 euros (£17m). (Athletic – subscription required), externalManchester United and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 21, remains on Real Madrid’s radar as they look to reinforce their midfield. (Fichajes – in Spanish) , externalManchester City have told would-be suitors, including Real Madrid, that Portugal defender Ruben Dias,…
The number of pubs in Wales has grown so far this year – bucking the trend of UK-wide closures over the past few years. It is a “much-needed ray of light” for the beleaguered industry, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).While only modest, the number in Wales is up by three since January, while Scotland has lost 41, and the south-east of England has lost 26 in the same period.A senior lecturer in economics at Bangor University said we are seeing a “major shift” in what pubs are to customers, and they will need to adapt to…
England were shell-shocked. Never mind the gap, onlookers were marvelling at a sheer chasm in class between the two teams.And this was a Springbok side that many had expected to start slowly.South Africa’s last meaningful match was in November.They have a lengthy injury list with the late withdrawal of captain Siya Kolisi and second row Eben Etzebeth, adding to the absence of star fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, forward mainstays Franco Mostert, Lood de Jager, RG Snyman, Kwagga Smith, Frans Malherbe and others.The Springboks didn’t even get a chance to press their traditional scrum supremacy until the 21st minute.But none of it…
Wigan Athletic have signed forward Hindolo Mustapha on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace.The 19-year-old had loan spells with German side FC Nuremberg and West Bromwich Albion last season.He has played three times for Sierra Leone, making his debut in 2024.Mustapha told Wigan’s website:, external “I am more than happy – I am really excited to get going and show what I can do in a Wigan Athletic shirt.”The gaffer [Gary Caldwell] seems very genuine, and his vision really excites me. I am really looking forward to working with him.”
Kayley said she had received messages from dozens of parents whose children have been injured in similar accidents abroad.”One of the nurses in Greece said it is like a pandemic there every year, with all these young people seriously injured on quad bikes. “Quad bikes are so cheap and easy to rent, but they’re so dangerous. Something needs to change.”Alfie has now been transferred to Addenbrooke’s and his family are waiting to hear if he will need back surgery and whether the bleed on his brain will have any long-term implications.”Young people must understand they’re huge, powerful vehicles and hard…