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Rugby League: Castleford Tigers 14 - 28 Hull FC

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Hull FC maintained their strong start to the season with a win over Castleford It was a hard-fought victory over a struggling Castleford side. Author - Josh D Herman Ese'ese powered over early on to put the visitors ahead, but Rowan Milnes soon levelled the scores for the Tigers. youtu.be/9u6XR_lTUlQ?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @sup3rnew5affiliate.bsky.social ) 28 March 2025 at 21:47 Aidan Sezer crossed under the posts, and Tom Briscoe finished smartly in the corner to give the Black and Whites an 18-6 lead at the break. Castleford’s Innes Senior was shown a yellow card for a high tackle on Cade Cust, who was forced off with an injury. Hull FC immediately capitalised, with Lewis Martin going over in the resulting play. Sezer added a penalty to put the game beyond reach, though the hosts hit back late on. Former Hull FC player Tex Hoy produced a superb solo try before Josh Simm touched down, but it was little more than a consolation. The win means Hull FC have ...

Education: How to find a next step in an educational journey

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We are approaching the time when many students are expected to start choosing their next steps. With so many options and factors to consider, many of these (and their families) can feel overwhelming.   Author - Liam C What types of college courses are out there? Although there are lots of college courses to choose from, this can mean choosing the right course for you can be overwhelming and confusing! We recently examined one of the newest qualifications, known as T Levels, and the interesting opportunities that they can provide you with, The most traditional post-16 qualifications are A Levels. This is a study programme that will appeal to students who have enjoyed academic teaching and learning in schools and are comfortable and successful with examinations as the main form of assessment. READ MORE:  What are T Levels? Then there's Vocational courses. For those on this type of programme, they will find that they need to use practical and theoretical learning to help...

TV Review: Adolescence

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This is the Netflix miniseries that has got everyone talking  For us, it's the best TV series in years. Author - Amy W Source | Netflix The story begins with police storming into 14-year-old Jamie Miller’s home, arresting him on suspicion of murdering his classmate Katie the previous night.  The first two episodes take us deep into the police station, focusing on procedural details and the detectives’ efforts to build a case against Jamie (Owen Cooper), despite his insistence that he had no involvement. Jamie chooses his father, Eddie (Stephen Graham), as his appropriate adult. Over the course of 13 months, we witness Eddie’s initial disbelief transform into an unbearable grief. It’s no spoiler to reveal that Jamie killed Katie, the evidence is presented early and is indisputable.  The real question the drama explores is why. It pulls us into a teenage world that exists largely online, beyond the full comprehension or control of adults, no matter how much they believe...

Football: Greece 0 - 1 Scotland

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Scotland will take a first leg lead back to Hampden Scott McTominay's penalty moved Scotland closer to retaining their Nations League A status as they edged past Greece in the first leg of their play-off.  Author - Sean M Steve Clarke's side dominated the first half and made the breakthrough when McTominay side-footed home from the spot. The Napoli midfielder collided with Lazaros Rota in the box. However, the visitors had to survive a second-half onslaught. They were given a late scare when Greece were awarded a penalty of their own after Grant Hanley felled Taxiarchis Fountas, only for it to be overturned by the video assistant referee because it was deemed that the contact was outside the area. Scotland display grit and determination Scotland’s performance was a tale of two halves, controlled and classy in the first, then resilient and dogged in the second. Steve Clarke handed Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson a rare start alongside John McGinn and Scott McTominay, with Kenny McL...

TV Review: Toxic Town

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A superb four-part series that leaves you angry and proud at the same time You can watch this series on Netflix Author - Sophie T Source | Netflix YouTube channel Toxic Town explores a local council’s negligence and greed, as well as the hard-charging efforts of the affected mothers for justice and their eventually successful lawsuit.  The fantastic cast is led by Jodie Whittaker, who plays real-life Corby mother Susan McIntyre. Already a mother to a son, Susan discovers she is pregnant, which cheers her and her husband Peter (Michael Socha).  Their joy fizzles when their son, Connor, is born without fingers on his left hand.  At the maternity ward, alongside Susan, there is Tracey Taylor (played by Aimee Lou Wood). This character is inspired by a real-life resident. Tracey gives birth to Shelby Ann, who is born with a deformed ear, no kidneys, and a heart with only two chambers instead of four. One of the series’ most heartbreaking moments occurs when Shelby pas...

Football: Dundee United 2 - 4 Dundee

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Dundee picked up an important win at their local rivals They produced a stunning first-half performance to secure their first derby win at Tannadice since 2004. Author - Peter Grainger Jordan McGhee set them on their way with a powerful header before Scott Tiffoney doubled the lead, his long-range effort slipping agonisingly through goalkeeper Jack Walton's hands. Glenn Middleton pulled one back for Dundee United with a superb curling strike, but McGhee’s second of the game restored Dundee’s two-goal cushion before half-time, as the hosts struggled to keep them at bay. READ MORE | Celtic 2 - 3 Rangers READ MORE | Football news from Super News Affiliate Dundee could have been even further ahead at the break, with two goals ruled out for marginal offsides and Simon Murray going close after United failed to clear a corner. United, who had been outplayed in the first half, found a way back into the game after the restart when Kristijan Trapanovski’s deflected shot found the net. Bo...

Rugby League: Huddersfield Giants 12 - 22 Wakefield Trinity

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Wakefield staged a second-half fightback to book their ticket to the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup A Tom Johnstone double got Trinity over the line. Huddersfield failed to score after reaching the interval 12-6 ahead Author - Michael Haldsworth Highlights source | Wakefield Trinity YouTube A 15th-minute try from Mike McMeeken gave Trinity an early advantage against their Super League rivals. The home side then hit back through Adam Swift and Sam Halsall to lead 12-6 at the interval. Wakefield were soon in charge though. Liam Hood dived over from dummy half early in the second period. A conversion from Mason Lino levelled the scores, with Tom Johnstone's 57th-minute try edging Trinity back in front. READ MORE | Latest news and stories from.the great sport of Rugby League READ MORE | Additional match reports from our friends at Manchester Super News Johnstone then collected a kick from Jake Trueman to grab his second score of the game six minutes from time and effectively s...

Rugby Union: Wales 14 - 68 England

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Ruthless England scored 10 tries in a thumping 68-14 victory against Wales This wasn't enough to clinch the Six Nations title though  Author - Jack L Steve Borthwick’s men produced their best performance of the campaign to leapfrog Ireland at the top of the Championship table Source | Guinness Six Nations YouTube account This left France needing to beat Scotland in the final Super Saturday match to become champions. Les Bleus duly obliged leaving England without a title in five years. England were clinical in Cardiff and set the tone inside three minutes as Maro Itoje scored, while Tom Roebuck, Tommy Freeman, Chandler Cunningham-South and Will Stuart also crossed for tries in the first half. Fantastic pre match atmosphere England’s tries came in quick bursts but, in-between, Wales were more than a match for the visitors and, had they had the rub of the green and shown composure at the right moment, they would have scored plenty of points themselves. However, they tired in t...

Football: Chelsea 1 - 0 Copenhagen

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Chelsea won 3-1 on aggregate  Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the only goal of the game as Chelsea sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Conference League with a forgettable second-leg win over Copenhagen. Author - Lauren W The former Leicester player showed quick feet on the edge of the box before bundling through a pair of challenges and finishing clinically across the goalkeeper into the bottom corner ten minutes into the second half. Chelsea, who held a 2-1 aggregate lead from the first leg, were second best in the first half, there were even some boos at the end of an opening 45 minutes in which the home side did not have a shot. The Danish side were full of energy and attacking intent, showing no sign of nerves at Stamford Bridge. However, they lacked the quality and decision making in the final third to hurt the hosts. Cole Palmer started the game on the bench but he was sent on for the second half and played his part in a much-improved display from Enzo Maresca's...

Formula 1: Season Preview

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Hamilton’s Ferrari debut headlines thrilling 2025 F1 season Welcome to our in-depth preview of the 2025 Formula 1 season.  The long wait is over, and anticipation is building in the paddock as the sport prepares for another thrilling year of high-speed drama. Author - Sophie T Here’s everything you need to know as the new F1 season roars into action. Exploring some of the key talking points. We try to answer your key questions before you even have them.  Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari era begins After 12 seasons with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton’s blockbuster switch to Ferrari was one of the biggest moves in F1 history. Now, the time has come to see if it pays off. He certainly seems to be settling in with his new team and surroundings.  Source | Ferrari YouTube   Can Verstappen make it five in a row? For the fourth time in his career, Max Verstappen enters a season as the reigning champion. The big questions remain though. Can he claim a fifth title in succession in 2025? T...

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