Magician Chris Cross Beats Escape Record in Newcastle
Escapologist Chris Cross broke his personal best by escaping a strait-jacket while suspended upside down 20ft above Newcastle's Assembly Rooms, achieving a time of 1 minute 19.58 seconds.
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Ascot Makes King George Richest Race in Britain with £2.5m
Ascot has boosted the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes prize money to £2.5 million from 2027, making it the richest race in Britain, surpassing the Epsom Derby.
Rangers Face Jagiellonia Bialystok in Europa League Qualifier
Rangers will meet Polish champions Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa League third qualifying round. The Polish side, managed by 33-year-old Adrian Siemieniec, feature ex-Celtic defender Yuki Kobayashi and have a strong away European record.
Newcastle United Sign 6ft 4in Striker Afner Ca
Newcastle United have announced the signing of 19-year-old striker Afner Ca from Levante. The 6ft 4in forward joins the Academy on a five-year deal after impressing in Spain and Portugal.
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Evri and Scope Launch UK's First Charity Shop Parcel Locker
Evri and Scope have partnered to allow free donation drop-offs at 12,500 locations nationwide, including the UK's first parcel locker inside a Scope charity shop, aiming to make donating easier and raise more funds.
Heskey: Wharton can replace Mac Allister at Liverpool
Emile Heskey believes Liverpool should sign Adam Wharton to replace Alexis Mac Allister and target Bradley Barcola as a winger, urging proactive moves in the transfer market.
UK households paid to use dishwashers at 'right' time
UK households can earn rewards for shifting electricity use, like running dishwashers off-peak. NESO has paid £778,000 since mid-April, cutting demand by 4,739 MWh, enough to power 693,000 homes for a day.
Newcastle hand lifelines to three stars; Howe gets £17.3m let off
Newcastle United kicked off pre-season with a 3-0 win over Darlington, giving Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, and William Osula a chance to impress and potentially secure their future at the club.
Joe Cole: Rogers deal means Enzo Fernandez is 'out the door'
Joe Cole believes Morgan Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea will likely force Enzo Fernandez out, as the club balances finances. The transfer surpasses Fernandez's £107m fee.
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Golden Tongues Found in Egyptian Tombs at Marina el-Alamein
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed golden tongues in tombs at Marina el-Alamein, believed to help the dead communicate in the afterlife, along with coffins and artifacts from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
Save £100 on Bosch Cordless Vacuum: Powerful for Its Size
The Bosch BBH3230GB Serie 4 Flexxo cordless vacuum is now £129.99 on Amazon, down from £229.99. It offers 50-min runtime, 2-in-1 design, and a 4.2-star rating from 173 reviews.
Oil Hits $90 on US-Iran Tensions, Then Retreats
Brent crude oil briefly surpassed $90 a barrel on Monday amid fresh US airstrikes on Iran, before falling to around $88 on diplomatic hopes. Volatility rocks energy markets.
Principality CEO: No Plans to Abandon High Street Branches
Principality Building Society CEO Iain Mansfield says the mutual will maintain a high street presence, discusses stadium deal, commercial lending plans, and potential new HQ in Cardiff.
NatWest Moves Welsh HQ to One Central Square Cardiff
NatWest is moving its Welsh headquarters to One Central Square in Cardiff, taking a floor in the fully let 136,000 sq ft building, housing Coutts and its accelerator hub.
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Segro rejects third £13.5bn takeover bid from Prologis
US warehouse giant Prologis reveals third £13.5bn takeover approach for Segro, rejected by the British firm. The bid includes cash element and potential London listing.
Ryanair Profits Plunge 34% as Jet Fuel Costs Double
Ryanair reported a 34% drop in quarterly profits to €538 million, as jet fuel prices doubled due to the Iran war and the airline cut fares to stimulate demand amid consumer uncertainty.
Celtic Submit Second Bid for World Cup Star Haissem Hassan
Celtic have reportedly submitted a second 'huge' offer for Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan, who impressed for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, with his release clause dropping to £10m.
Burnham Promises Early Moves on Cost of Living
Andy Burnham will replace Keir Starmer as PM today, vowing early cost of living help and ending a decade of politics 'not working', citing scrapping digital ID as an example.
Cadbury Hot Chocolate Tops Supermarket Brands Test
A taste test of Cadbury hot chocolate vs supermarket own brands found Cadbury wins for taste and value at £3, while M&S is richest but priciest at £4.25.
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Infantino's New 64-Team World Cup Motive Revealed
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has floated expanding the World Cup to 64 teams by 2030, citing the success of the 48-team tournament in 2026 as proof that more football is better.
Man City Bracing for Chaotic End to Summer Transfer Window
Manchester City expect a chaotic end to the summer transfer window as business accelerates after a slow start, with contracts for Gvardiol and Foden close and a new manager in Enzo Maresca.
Bruno Guimaraes transfer: Newcastle's price revealed
Newcastle United insist Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale, but with financial constraints, a £75-100m offer could test their resolve. Writers weigh in on the tipping point.
Harry and Meghan Face Reputation Challenge After UK Trip
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face a major reputation challenge after their chaotic UK trip. A PR expert says consistency is key to rebuilding their image, which has plummeted in polls.
Liverpool Beat Bayern to Martinez, Eye PSG's Mbaye
Liverpool have secured a deal for Colombian talent Samuel Martinez, beating Bayern Munich, and are monitoring PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye as their next signing nears completion.
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Liverpool Transfer Problem Exposed by Chelsea's £117m Deal
Chelsea's £117m agreement for Morgan Rogers highlights soaring Premier League values, raising questions about Liverpool's strategy under FSG as they focus on potential over proven talent.
Everton Confirm Nine Summer Signings Across All Teams
Everton have completed nine summer signings including Hayden Hackney and Tyrique George for the men's team, plus additions for the women's team and academy.
Powerball Launches in UK This Week with £4 Tickets
Powerball launches in the UK this week, offering £4 per line tickets from Tuesday. UK players can win shared jackpots starting at £12 million, with the first draw on Thursday.
Travel and Housebuilders Lead Profit Warnings Amid Iran War
Profit warnings from travel and leisure firms hit a nearly four-year high in Q2 2025, with seven alerts on the FTSE, as the Iran war drives costs up and bookings down, according to EY-Parthenon.
Thames Water creditors prepare legal fight over nationalisation
Thames Water creditors are preparing a legal challenge against any government attempt to nationalise the debt-laden utility, arguing it would violate property rights under UK and international law.
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State Pension Warning: 49-55 Year Olds Could Lose £12,500
People aged 49-55 face losing £12,500 as Treasury considers fast-tracking state pension age rise to 68 by 2037, affecting five million workers.
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