11 h. ago UK asylum policy causes more violence and deaths, say rights groups

Home Office drive to stop small boats crossing Channel is handing more power to people smugglers, report findsThe UK’s policy to stop asylum seekers from crossing the Channel in small boats has led to an increase in violence, deaths and smuggler control, but has not deterred arrivals, according to a report by human rights organisations.The 176-page report from Humans for Rights Network, includes contributions from 17 refugee and human rights organisations operating in northern France and six in the UK. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Football manager who overcame a gambling addiction promised free hair transplant if his team wins in FA Cup

Slough Town are the lowest-ranked side left in the FA Cup as The Rebels go up against Macclesfield FC in the second round on Sunday afternoon.

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37 h. ago Lily Allen zips around London in £120,000 Porsche as she looks to buy new home in city after David Harbour split

Lily Allen zips around London in £120,000 Porsche as she looks to buy new home in city after David Harbour split  The Sun

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52 h. ago Leeds United's interest in Arne Slot and why Liverpool boss snubbed chance to manage them

Arne Slot could have been leading Leeds United back in 2023

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69 h. ago FM26 latest update includes loved feature fans have been shouting for

Sports Interactive has released a major new update for Football Manager 2026, reintroducing Matchday Shouts and making crucial changes to the match engine and user interface

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3 d. ago Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just a phone tap

From GPS tracking to fast digital reporting, drivers are now turning to apps to handle breakdowns — and the experience is faster and clearer than ever

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3 d. ago The Handmaid's Tale star transforms into Gareth Southgate for new BBC drama

Brand new BBC drama Dear England is fictionalised account of Sir Gareth Southgate’s time managing the England men’s football team

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3 d. ago 'Only tool': New Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy sets out his philosophy and explains why he fits with club

Frenchman says ‘style of play is about the way I live’

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3 d. ago Emma Coates leaves England U23 role to become head coach at NSWL’s Bay FC

Coates ‘ready and excited’ to replace Albertin MontoyaU23 assistant Gemma Davies to join Coates in San JoseEmma Coates has left her position as the leader of England Women’s Under-23 national team to become the new head coach of the NWSL side Bay FC.Coates replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women’s Soccer League two years ago. Montoya announced in September that he would resign at the end of the 2025 season, with the San Jose side finishing 13th in the 14-team table. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Emma Coates leaves England U23 role to become head coach at NWSL’s Bay FC

Coates ‘ready and excited’ to replace Albertin MontoyaU23 assistant Gemma Davies to join Coates in San JoseEmma Coates has left her position as the leader of England Women’s Under-23 national team to become the new head coach of the NWSL side Bay FC.Coates replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women’s Soccer League two years ago. Montoya announced in September that he would resign at the end of the 2025 season, with the San Jose side finishing 13th in the 14-team table. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago First look at Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in BBC Dear England series

The actor was previously nominated for an Olivier Award for his role as the former England football manager in the West End production.

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3 d. ago Zak Crawley’s handsome drives steady England ship and show power of perseverance | Simon Burnton

England fans were bracing themselves for a familiar and depressing few hours before the opener finally came goodAnthems over, Zak Crawley left the field and took the water handed to him by Matt Potts. If he was a little dry of mouth it would hardly be a surprise – even without the burden of the brace of ducks he took from the first Test, the situation he was about to walk into might have verged awkwardly close to terrifying. He downed half the bottle, donned his helmet and turned back around.Mitchell Starc, the bowler who dismissed him in the opening over of each innings in Perth and is even more effective in these day-night games, dried his hands on the sun-baked turf as Crawley made his way to the middle, and picked up the new pink ball. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Wilfried Nancy’s move to Celtic means as much for MLS as it does for him

New Celtic manager may not be a big name but he won over the US league with leadership style and attractive footballOther managers won more in Major League Soccer than Wilfried Nancy. Bruce Arena, say, certainly has a fuller trophy cabinet. Nancy, however, lifted more than just trophies. He lifted standards. At Columbus Crew, he set a benchmark for the rest, showing what was possible even with limited resources. Columbus didn’t have Lionel Messi or Son Heung-min, but they had Nancy as head coach, and that was often enough.For the past three seasons, the Crew have been the most dynamic, boundary-pushing team in MLS. Nancy’s CF Montreal team weren’t bad either, establishing the style of play that would come to be known as Nancyball. He changed MLS’s managerial landscape for ever. It was only a matter of time until a call came from Europe. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Wifried Nancy is Celtic manager LIVE as boss gets down to work instantly after Martin O'Neill sweet goodbye

The 48-year-old has been announced as the permanent successor to Brendan Rodgers on a two-and-a-half year deal

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4 d. ago Wilfried Nancy is Celtic manager LIVE as boss gets down to work instantly after Martin O'Neill sweet goodbye

The 48-year-old has been announced as the permanent successor to Brendan Rodgers on a two-and-a-half year deal

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4 d. ago Wilfried Nancy is Celtic manager LIVE as boss takes training with sit down interview scheduled

The 48-year-old has been announced as the permanent successor to Brendan Rodgers on a two-and-a-half year deal

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4 d. ago Celtic confirm Wilfried Nancy as next manager: contract length, start date, future of coaches

Frenchman vows to bring attack-minded and winning football to Parkhead

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4 d. ago Arsenal told Mikel Arteta could QUIT for dream job if he wins Premier League title this year

Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table but the Gunners have been warned a title win could prompt the boss to seek out pastures new in the summer

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4 d. ago Top Gear's 'fourth member' is handed more points for speeding just days after getting his licence back following six

Porsche-driving producer Andy Wilman clocked up yet another speeding offence after being caught on camera travelling at 30mph in a 20mph zone, but after pleading guilty he avoided a larger fine.

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5 d. ago Martin O’Neill confirms Celtic interim role will end after next game with Wilfred Nancy appointment looming

Wilfred Nancy is set to take the reins at Parkhead on a permanent basis

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