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Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade

Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.

Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences

Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.

Body image fears sidelining girls from sport

New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.

Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league

Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.

Coach fired after six games with £50m buyout

A prominent American college football programme has made the shocking decision to dismiss its head coach just six games into the season, triggering one of the most expensive buyout clauses in sporting history at nearly £50 million.

University strike threat over pay could lock students out

British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.

Oxford Tops Global University Rankings 2024

Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.

Pro-Palestinian student protests sweep UK universities

Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.

University blunder led to student's tragic death

Exclusive: Ben Corfield's parents break their silence after Cardiff University missed crucial warnings about their son's deteriorating mental health, leading to unimaginable tragedy weeks before his graduation.

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

Charlie Kirk dies after university firing and suspension

Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has died following his controversial dismissal from a speaking tour and suspension from a university platform, sparking intense debate about campus free speech and political discourse.

Best UK Universities for Engineering 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 engineering rankings are out! Discover which UK universities lead in general engineering, with Cambridge retaining the crown and surprising climbs shaking up the league table.

UK Media & Film Studies University Rankings 2025 Revealed

The Complete University Guide 2025 has released its definitive rankings for Media and Film Studies degrees. Discover which UK institutions lead the pack in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction.

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