The BBC's decision to cover the 2026 World Cup from a Salford studio instead of an on-location set in North America has sparked outrage, with critics calling it a disgrace and demanding the licence fee be scrapped.
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The BBC has made significant changes to its 2026 World Cup coverage, including scrapping a dedicated highlights show, Gary Lineker's exit, and a move to a virtual studio in Salford.
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The BBC is presenting the 2026 World Cup from a UK studio instead of traveling to USA, Canada, and Mexico. Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski cites financial responsibility, logistics, sustainability, and new technology.
Gary Lineker criticised the BBC for not having a studio in the US for the World Cup, calling the decision 'soulless'. The BBC opted for a Salford studio, saving millions, while ITV and Netflix have US-based sets.
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BBC host Gabby Logan has twice declined invitations to meet the Royal Family due to her World Cup 2026 commitments. She will receive her OBE in autumn.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan has declined two Royal Family invitations to receive her OBE, prioritizing her role as lead host for the 2026 World Cup coverage in Salford.
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Former BBC presenter Dan Walker defends the corporation's decision to base World Cup coverage in Salford, not North America, sparking debate with ITV's New York studio.
A £2.5bn regeneration in Salford sees 263 homes approved on the site of a former award-winning building, but design criticism emerges.
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The BBC has opened its new World Cup studio in Salford, hitting back at critics who question why it stayed in the UK. ITV, meanwhile, unveiled a New York studio.
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A luxury Salford restaurant has agreed to surrender a blue-and-yellow macaw named Rio to a wildlife group after a campaign by 10,000 people condemned the bird being kept in a glass box.
Co-op Academy Walkden in Salford was locked down after reports of a person with a knife, a day after a teacher and two students were stabbed at another academy.
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Co-op Academy Walkden locked down after reports of a knife threat, a day after a teacher was stabbed at another Co-op Academy. Police found no knife confirmed.
Co-op Academy Walkden in Salford kept pupils indoors after police responded to reports of a person with a knife, a day after a stabbing at another Co-op Academy in Manchester.
Pupils at Co-op Academy Walkden were kept inside as a precaution following reports of a person with a knife, a day after a stabbing at another Co-op Academy.
Salford Council invests £9.2m in 21 schools to improve SEND support, creating 120 places and shifting culture from segregation to inclusion.
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