6 h. ago Pressure and pain of football’s trialist: the ultimate test to win golden ticket

It’s the time of year when out-of-contract players go from club to club to prove themselves worthy of a new dealPlayers are returning for pre-season up and down England and Wales. There will be little time for catching up about holidays and families before each has their fitness tested and boots are laced to see whether they remember how to kick a ball. Among the regular faces and new signings, there will be some interlopers in the form of the mystical trialist.“It is life or death,” says Gboly Ariyibi, who has had trials at six clubs. Football League and National League teams are offered out-of-contract players from all angles, regularly needing to pick through up to 20 to decide whether any deserve the chance to prove themselves for what remains of the budget. From agents suggesting clients to players putting forward a friend in need of work, managers and heads of recruitment are inundated with names and clips sent on WhatsApp by those hoping for a golden ticket. Continue reading...

Sport

7 h. ago Beloved ‘60s Icon, 75, Dazzles London Event in Chic Pink Blazer and High

Beloved ‘60s Icon, 75, Dazzles London Event in Chic Pink Blazer and High-Top Sneakers  parade.com

Politics

14 h. ago Putin takes credit for 'founding of United States' in bizarre rant to Trump

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had their sixth publicly acknowledged phone call since Trump's return to office, and Putin made some bold claims

Politics

16 h. ago A supermarket chain is calling for the return of a beloved icon of the nation’s football memories – the half

The call to arms from Lidl GB comes as new research reveals that half of Brits who played sport as children remember the iconic half-time orange as a core memory from childhood football matches.

Politics

54 h. ago Supermarket chain opens giant £8m UK store as another new branch set for 2026

The opening of the huge branch in Cookstown, based on Orritor Road, replaces the store opened in 1999, and was watched on by ex-Premier League footballer Aaron Hughes

Economics

65 h. ago EastEnders' Ben Mitchell's 'return imminent' as Callum cheats with Johnny in shock twist

Amongst all the drama with Bernie and Felix's exit in tonight's EastEnders, fans were left in shock when Johnny and Callum shared a passionate kiss - despite his marriage to Ben

Events

3 d. ago Abandoned Six Nations stadium that hosted Wales could stage matches at European Championship

The Stadio Flaminio in Rome, Italy, has been left to rot for well over a decade, but it's set to be brought back to life in time for Euro 2032, with Lazio to move in

Politics

4 d. ago Friends icon’s beloved cult comedy gets unexpected revival 20 years after debut

A cherished cult comedy classic has been given a surprise renewal for a third season - a whole two decades after it originally aired

Politics

6 d. ago Tesco giving away free breakfasts in cafes on Sunday if you show staff one thing

For the fourth year in a row, the supermarket chain is doing something to mark a very special day for people up and down the country

Politics

6 d. ago An oral history of England’s Euro 2022 triumph: ‘It was an out

Those who played and witnessed firsthand the Lionesses’ success at a rapturous Wembley share their memoriesOn 31 July 2022 the Lionesses made history, Chloe Kelly’s goal in extra time earning a 2-1 win over Germany to secure a first major title at Euro 2022. The home Euros had swung the nation behind the team and women’s football has not looked back. What did the day of the final look like? Ahead of the Lionesses beginning their title defence, this is the inside story of English women’s football’s greatest day.Waking up on the morning of the final, there was an eerie air of calm and confidence in the England camp. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Sainsbury’s investors eye sales as grocers step up focus on price cuts

The UK’s second largest supermarket chain will publish its first quarter trading update on Tuesday.

Economics

7 d. ago Super Bowl halftime performer arrested after police say he held flag stating 'Sudan and Free Gaza.'

Louisiana State police say a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance in February has been arrested

Events

7 d. ago BBC confirms Call The Midwife's return amid cancellation rumours

The BBC has responded to reports that Call The Midwife will be ending after its 15th series, with the broadcaster saying that the claims are "categorically untrue"

Politics

1 week ago Gareth Bale stuns nation with bid to buy football team close to his heart

Gareth Bale has confirmed he is leading a consortium that is interested in buying Cardiff City and wants to be "part of growing the club"

Politics

1 week ago David Lammy repeatedly declines to say whether British government believes US strikes on Iran were illegal – UK politics live

Keir Starmer backs strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and calls on Tehran to return to negotiations but warns of ‘risk of escalation’ in Middle EastArmed forces minister Luke Pollard also appeared on the media round today, and stuck to the government line of not commenting on US action against Iran.He told viewers of Sky News that “it’s not for me to comment on the particular US action, but we’re assessing the battle damage at the moment to understand the true extent of the strikes.”I’m sorry that (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) has since been breached, of course I am, but that’s why the international community is ultimately committed to this. And let’s be clear, if Iran is able to enrich beyond 60%, is able to get a weapon, what we will see is nuclear proliferation across the Middle East, the world will be seriously more dangerous than it is at the moment, that’s why it must be stopped.I went straight to Geneva to sit with the Iranians. I spent seven hours in Geneva to ta...

Politics

1 week ago Starmer and Trump call for Iran to return to negotiating table after US strikes

The two leaders spoke on Sunday night after the US launched air raids and missile attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities.

Politics

1 week ago Sandra Oh responds to fans’ calls for her to return to Grey’s Anatomy as Christina Yang

Oh played the fan-favourite surgeon for 10 seasons before departing the show in 2014

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer to chair emergency COBRA meeting after US strikes Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there is a 'risk of escalation' both in the Middle East and 'beyond the region' - as he called for a return to diplomacy

Events

2 w. ago Supermarket chain with 300 stores to shut branch this week as closing down sale launched

The supermarket chain has confirmed that its store at the Albion Centre, Ilkeston, is closing over the weekend after more than two decades in the town in a fresh blow to the high street

Economics

2 w. ago Supermarket chain mocks price of croissants as exact number Brits eat in lifetime revealed

A new study has found that Brits will eat a staggering number of croissants in their lifetime and they're willing to pay no more than £1 for a buttery pastry

Economics