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An iconic stadium won't be hosting a Test match in next year's Ashes Headingley is joining Old Trafford in not hosting England v Australia  Author | Michael Handsworth Ben Stokes has joined Joe Root in questioning the choice of venues for next summer’s Ashes, describing it as “shambolic” that Headingley will not stage a Test. Root, who preceded and later succeeded Stokes as England captain, said “it would be nice to have a choice” over the grounds at which his side play, with Yorkshire set to miss out on Test cricket until 2029. England’s emphatic victory over Pakistan was their seventh successive win in Leeds, extending their longest active winning run at any ground in world cricket. Yet they will not return to Headingley for a men’s Test for another three years, meaning they will be denied the opportunity to use their remarkable record at the ground during next summer’s home Ashes series. The England captain wants to become more of a legend For Root, the innings victory over ...

Thursday 13 August saw students across England and Wales receive A Level, T Level and Level 3 results  For some students, this means a place at university, with a record number of 18-year-olds securing their top choice institution. Author | Amy W Image from Bury College's social media Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was at Bury College as students from the Greater Manchester college received outstanding results foe their courses. How did the results look across the UK? In a landmark year for technical education, more than 65% more T Level students received results, with almost 20,000 completing their qualifications, up from nearly 12,000 in 2025. The pass rate was more than 90%. Watch | Telford College students celebrate their results A Level results at grades C and above continued their steady improvement, reaching 78.1%, up 0.4 percentage points on 2025. The proportion achieving A or A* grades also rose, reaching 28.3%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points. Students at New ...

One of the most absurd stories in modern sport geta even weirder Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted from his position. Author | George B Trump wants Infantino to stay. [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 11 August 2026 at 07:02 Trump's backing followed Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation issuing an open letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" with his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. FFE would have meant a new company being created to manage commercial and ticketing rights of all Fifa competitions, including World Cups, with 21% sold off to a private investment company. Trump's comments are the first time he has come out in defence of Infantino since the FFE plans came to light on 28 July. Trump wrote on social media. "Fifa would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, ...

Have you thought about your next steps yet? Deciding what to do after college is rarely straightforward. Whether you’re considering university, an apprenticeship, employment or a gap year, the sheer number of options can feel daunting.  Author |  Sophie T Bournemouth University But making the right choice starts with understanding what’s available and what aligns with your aspirations. We are not experts but we have spent some time online looking for some advice and put it all in one place to try and help you out. Here are some key factors to conside when making this important decision. Know what your career requires For some professions, a degree is non-negotiable. If you have a specific career in mind, check whether a university qualification is a necessary entry point. There are useful websites and resources such as Start, National Careers Service and Prospects that are available for your research.  You can also ask the careers advisor at your education instituti...

Another fantastic spidey film Spider-Man: Brand New Day takes Peter Parker to a darker place after No Way Home Author | Greg S Spider-Man: No Way Home ended on a bleak note, with Peter Parker (Tom Holland) asking Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to erase him from everyone’s memory in an effort to protect the multiverse. The spell saves the day, but it also wipes Peter from the lives of those closest to him, including his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) and best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon). Brand New Day picks up with an increasingly isolated Peter throwing himself into his work while secretly keeping tabs on MJ and Ned through social media as they spend four years at MIT. He lives rough in a New York tenement, patrols the city and takes painstaking care of his suit and web shooters with the help of a homemade “fabricator”, described as part sewing machine and part 3D printer. Peter’s only real friend is Detective Jean DeWolff (Liza Colón-Zayas), and even she is becoming concerned by how re...

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A bit of rain didn't stop the party... Sunday brought the weekend to a stylish close, with a packed line-up across the site and an unforgettable finale. Author | Ajay When walking into Hillsborough Park on the Sunday morning, you could sense there was a memorable day to come.  People were still talking about the memorable Courteeners set from Saturday but were clearly also in the mood for fun and top quality live music.  The Lottery Winners brought their trademark joy and infectious energy to the stage. This included a memorable shootout to a Hot Dog van (you just had to be there...) The Lottery Winners entertain the crowd Hometown heroes Reverend and the Makers turned the park into one enormous singalong, with a huge surprise appearance from Sheffield legend Richard Hawley, who joined them on stage for an electrifying performance of Silence Is Talking. Wet Leg delivered their sharp post-punk hooks and playful, electric energy to the Sunday afternoon crowd. Brooke Combe delive...

Let's have a closer look at what happened on day 2 of Tramlines Festival... The Courteeners, Blossoms, Rick Astley and so much more... Author | Ajay Rick Astley drew one of the biggest crowds of the weekend at Tramlines and delivered a hugely entertaining set. Opening with “Together, Forever” in a dusty pink suit, he immediately turned the festival into a party before surprising fans by taking to the drums during a brilliant cover of RAYE’s “Where The Hell Is My Husband”. The highlight, inevitably, was “Never Going To Give You Up”, which prompted a huge Sheffield rickroll. Astley’s energy, warmth and obvious enjoyment of the performance made it a standout set and one well worth catching live. Stockport five-piece Blossoms arrived at Tramlines following a busy period that has included announcing their next album, “Songs From The Wedding Cake”, releasing “Jokes About Divorce” and appearing at several festivals. They opened their set with “Gary” to a huge reaction, with the stage bath...

Fatboy Slim, Kaiser Chiefs and so much more... A memorable first day of Tramlines 2026... Author | Ajay Friday at Tramlines Festival 2026 proved unforgettable as Fatboy Slim headlined an opening day that also featured a surprise grassroots appearance, performances across the city and glorious sunshine that set the tone for the weekend. Flashing lights and a rave at Fatboy Slim More than 38,000 music fans packed into Hillsborough Park as the festival got under way beneath clear skies, with a line-up that brought together global music stars, Sheffield favourites and the city's flourishing grassroots music scene. The opening day featured standout performances across the site before Fatboy Slim brought the Sarah Nulty Main Stage to a memorable close. Earlier in the day, festivalgoers had enjoyed sets from Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines, The Coral and Vanessa Carlton. The Vaccines Friday afternoon set Leadmill stage gives the bands of the future a platform The Leadmill stage provided fanta...

Spain were deserved winners of a desperately disappointing World Cup final Ferran Torres' extra-time strike finally broke the resistance of 10-man Argentina. Author | James Y Stadium | New York New Jersey Stadium The European champions created the clearer chances against the defending world champions, who spent much of the contest disrupting Spain's rhythm and were reduced to 10 players when Enzo Fernandez was sent off moments before extra time. Torres proved the match winner in the 106th minute, collecting substitute Nico Williams' headed pass before firing powerfully past Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from close range. A final that promised so much rarely delivered. It became an attritional contest, despite the wider spectacle surrounding the occasion. Watch | Highlights from the BBC US President Donald Trump arrived in New Jersey by helicopter before kick-off, while Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber headlined the first World Cup half-time show, extending the in...