9 h. ago Pressure mounts on council over Wythenshawe Park Kneecap show as bosses issue new statement

A Jewish group has contacted Manchester City Council to express its 'deep reservations' and call for the band's appearance to be cut

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11 h. ago Glasgow fireworks: The 3 Glasgow areas where fireworks will be banned as city introduces control zones

The new rules mean it will be illegal for people to set off fireworks during the timeframe.

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12 h. ago Gary Neville’s row with Nottingham Forest unresolved as new season beckons

Sky pundit was banned from final game of last seasonForest looking for assurances before welcoming him backNottingham Forest have not resolved their dispute with Gary Neville before the new Premier League season and want assurances from the Sky Sports pundit before welcoming him back to the City Ground.The former Manchester United captain was banned by Forest from the final game of last season after an intervention from their owner, Evangelos Marinakis, who had taken exception to Neville’s criticisms of his conduct. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago North London neighbours band together to save beloved park as city looks to 'naturalize' it

North London neighbours band together to save beloved park as city looks to 'naturalize' it  CBC

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61 h. ago John Textor teams up with football financier in push to buy Sheffield Wednesday

Working with former investment banker Keith HarrisFormer Palace shareholder Textor keen on crisis-hit clubJohn Textor has teamed up with the football financier Keith Harris in an attempt to buy Sheffield Wednesday.Harris, a former investment banker, has brokered takeovers at West Ham, Manchester City and Aston Villa, and put together a consortium to buy Everton last year, although that bid was unsuccessful. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago The Spanish town that 'banned' Islamic festivals: Inside the historic city where officials say they're 'defending local traditions' but Muslims say it is 'racist'

The historic town of Jumilla (pictured) was on the frontline of conflict between Muslims and Christians when the Moors were kicked out of southern Spain in the 13th century.

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5 d. ago Oasis blast Edinburgh Council chiefs at Murrayfield after 'fat drunk' fan jibes

Liam Gallagher launched an attack on Edinburgh City Council after documents were leaked with derogatory comments about the band's fans.

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5 d. ago Oasis fever grips Edinburgh as 70,000 fans cram into the city for the band's first Scottish show in 16 years

Oasis fever has gripped Edinburgh as 70,000 fans crammed into the city for the Gallagher brothers' first Scots show together in 16 years.

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5 d. ago Madrid cultural diversity festival ban is ideological, its organisers claim

Kúpula se Mueve, which celebrates African and Latin culture, has been held without problems since 2013Madrid city council has banned a festival celebrating cultural diversity, claiming that it may lead to public disorder and complaints about noise from residents.The Kúpula se Mueve (Kúpula Moves) festival has been held without incident since 2013. Josias Ndanga, president of the association, insists the claims are an excuse, saying: “We’re convinced we’re being discriminated against on ideological grounds.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago As dark financial clouds gather, Labour has to heed its past: when it chooses austerity, it loses elections | Andy Beckett

Those who insist on spending cuts are those who are never hurt by them. Time to be brave – and take a new tackBritain is in danger of going bankrupt. It may happen slowly or quickly, but since Labour took office this possibility has increasingly been promoted and discussed in the press, by opposition parties and in the City of London.What exact form will this bankruptcy take? The prophets of doom tend to be vague about the timescale, but more certain about the cause of the coming meltdown: the state spending too much, generally on people who have little.Andy Beckett is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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7 d. ago UK construction activity shrinks by most in five years as housebuilding falls – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsOpenAI takes on Meta and DeepSeek with free and customisable AI modelsThe contraction in UK construction last month is another reason for the Bank of England to consider cutting interest rates at noon tomorrow.A rate cut, from 4.25% to 4%, is already widely expected – it’ s a 95% chance, according to the City money markets this morning.“The Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates this week in what is likely to be a complex decision as the MPC weighs weak growth, sticky inflation, and a looming fiscal tightening.While markets are pricing in a 0.25% cut, attention will centre on the voting split – particularly how many members vote for a 0.5% move or prefer to hold. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I'm a travel expert — this European city with £15 flights from UK is the most underrated destination

Cheap Holiday Expert Chelsea Dickenson is always on the lookout for destinations where you can get more bang for your buck - and she thinks this city break should be on your radar

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3 w. ago Married city banker sacked after brief affair with junior colleague claims she became 'unhinged' when she learned his wife was pregnant, tribunal hears

Stanislav Stepchuk, a former director at Merrill Lynch, is suing the US investment giant for sex and age discrimination after it dismissed him for 'reckless and inappropriate' behaviour.

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4 w. ago Rachel Reeves warned by City grandees not to weaken banking safeguards

Chancellor’s plan to slash red tape could raise financial risks and do little to help households, say architects of UK’s post-2008 reformsRachel Reeves has been warned by City grandees that her plan to slash financial red tape could have little benefit for British households while increasing risks in the banking industry.The chancellor used a speech to City bosses attending the annual Mansion House dinner on Tuesday to argue that in too many areas regulation was acting as a “boot on the neck of business”, as she pledged sweeping changes to help revive the economy. Continue reading...

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last month Schoolboys protest over shorts ban arguing girls can wear skirts in 30C heatwave

Pupils at Outwood Academy City, in Sheffield, South Yorks., have been banned from wearing shorts as the UK continues to see sweltering temperatures in the third heatwave of the year

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