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British and Irish Lions clinch series after MCG thriller
The British and Irish Lions staged a stunning comeback from an 18-point deficit with a last-gasp try, edging the Wallabies 29-26 on Saturday to seal the three-match series with a game to go. In a rousing performance before 90 307 fans at the...

Great Sankey apprentice to compete on national stage after reaching finals
Kieran Ashby, a horticultural apprentice with Great Sankey Parish Council, will compete in the landscaping category this November after impressing judges during the qualifying rounds. Cllr Tony Williams, chairman of the parish estates committee,...

Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to streets
EDINBURGH, Scotland — President Donald Trump played golf Saturday at his course on Scotland's coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American. Trump...

Cricket | Jul 26, 2025 | 15 min read Root Digs Deep for england
Sports Cricket #Manchester Joe Root produced batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test on Friday. At stumps on day three, England were 544...

Hunt for mum and teen daughter last seen 8 days ago as cops release UK city 'links'
Cops have issued a desperate plea for information after a mum and daughter went missing eight days ago. Hannah Sheehan, 45, and her teen daughter, Lydia Sheehan, 14, were last seen in Pershore, Worcestershire, on July 18 and were spotted near...

Top 10 V8 Engines: American Muscle Meets European Exotic Powerhouses
There's no denying that V8 engines are becoming increasingly rare in modern vehicles. The V8 was born in 1902, and a year later it was patented. However, we wouldn't see the first mass-produced V8 engine in a car until 1914, when Cadillac...
Pubs to stay open late for European Championship final as Brits cheer on Lionesses
26 July 2025, 17:13 | Updated: 26 July 2025, 17:43 England fans gather in the pub in Brighton ready to watch England take on Spain in the 2023 Women's World Cup Final. Picture: Alamy Pubs have been granted permission to stay open until 1am on...

India-UK FTA sets benchmark for high quality pacts with advanced nations: Goyal
Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addresses a press conference on the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANI The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a...

England boss Sarina Wiegman delivers worrying news ahead of Euro 2025 final against Spain
England's preparations for tomorrow's Euro 2025 final face uncertainty as forward Lauren James continues rehabilitation from an ankle problem sustained during Tuesday's semi-final triumph against Italy. The 23-year-old attacker left the pitch...

Headline: Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland
Friday's front page of the Scottish news outlet, The National, didn't have to name names in its clever headline: 'Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland: Republican leader, who was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, will visit golf...

British and Irish Lions series wins
1891 W South Africa 3-0 1896 W South Africa 3-1 1899 W Australia 3-1 1904 W Australia 3-0 1950 W Australia 2-0 1966 W Australia 2-0 1971 W New Zealand 2-1-1 1974 W South Africa 3-0-1 1989 W Australia 2-1 1997 W South Africa 2-1 2013 W Australia...

UK-Ghana industrial ties celebrated as British High Commissioner visits Springs and Bolts factory
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, visited Springs and Bolts Co. Ltd. in Kumasi to celebrate a pivotal moment in UK-backed investment in Ghana’s manufacturing sector, as part of her farewell engagements in the Ashanti...

Donald Trump goes golfing as major protests take place across Scotland
Protesters have insisted that Donald Trump is “not welcome here” as the US president took to the golf course on the first full day of his visit to Scotland. Tight security around the Trump Turnberry course meant no demonstrators were seen when the...

Trump Golfs In Scotland Amid Protests And Epstein Files Backlash (Photos)
Topline Protesters across Scotland demonstrated against President Donald Trump’s visit after he arrived Friday and started with a round of golf at the Trump Turnberry course—the first of a few stops he plans to make in the country amid continued...

Leaders of France, Germany and the UK make new plea for ceasefire in Gaza after Saturday phone call
Published on 26/07/2025 - 16:57 GMT+2 •Updated 17:39 The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, known as the E3, on Saturday issued a new call for an end to the Gaza war, describing the situation in the besieged enclave as appalling....

Former coal power station's progress shown to South African delegate
South Africa’s High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo, visited the former Aberthaw Power Station to mark the growing collaboration between the UK and South Africa under the UK–South Africa Net-Zero Partnership. The...

Germans deny Brits a Nations Cup treble at Hickstead
A strong German team saw off the challenge from the Brits in the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain at Hickstead. The host nation had been hoping for a hat-trick of titles, having won the Edward, Prince of Wales Cup in both 2023 and 2024. But in...

India-UK free trade agreement 'game-changing,' every section stands to benefit: Goyal
Citing the recent Prada-Kolhapuri sandal row, the minister said that with the implementation of the FTA with the UK, India will get the credit for its GI (Geographical Indication) products. "Someone used the design of our Kolhapuri sandal. The...

4 Portland events to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month
Although Portland offers a rich variety of cultural festivals, some observances still fly under the radar — such as South Asian Heritage Month, which runs from July 18 to Aug. 17. Originating in the United Kingdom in 2020, the month highlights the...
European leaders urged Israel end to Gaza’s “humanitarian catastrophe”
Hidaya, a 31-year-old Palestinian mother, carries her sick 18-month-old son, Mohammed al-Mutawaq, who is showing signs of malnutrition, at Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, July 24, 2025. © Omar al-Qattaa, AFP archives European powers on...