3 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca issues verdict after Liam Delap scores first Blues goal

The summer signing rolled off two defenders before a cool finish

Sport

12 h. ago Lee Carsley issues verdict on 30° conditions for England vs Netherlands Under

Temperatures are set to exceed 30 degrees Celsius when England U21s kick-off against the Netherlands

Politics

16 h. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as temperatures set to return to 30C following days of heavy rain

There could be another heatwave on the horizon, according to the Met Office

Society

37 h. ago Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing? Dentist issues verdict

Is it bad to clean your teeth with a wet toothbrush? Or is it beneficial for oral health?

Politics

38 h. ago 'Smartest man in the world' responds to Donald Trump with six

Dr YoungHoon Kim, who has an IQ of 276, has issued his verdict on US President Donald Trump after the Republican leader authorised the launch of air strikes on Iran

Politics

3 d. ago Is England U21 vs Spain U21 on TV? How to watch European Championship quarter

Lee Carsley’s side take on Spain in the last-eight of the U21s European Championship

Politics

4 d. ago Spike in potentially fatal condition linked to ‘fake botox’ sparks urgent probe

Nearly 30 cases of the rare condition have been reported in North East England

Events

4 d. ago Meet Hannah Hampton, the England goalkeeper following Mary Earps: ‘I have to live up to her legacy’

From the brink of quitting football, Hampton has proved everyone wrong to cement her place as England’s No 1 for Euro 2025

Politics

5 d. ago Steven Bartlett issues brutal verdict on people who wear suits to interviews

People have been left stunned after businessman and host of Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett, revealed what he wants to see people turn up to job interviews wearing. And it's not a suit

Politics

6 d. ago Knauff galvanises Germany as England stumble into Euro Under

England 1-2 Germany (Scott 76; Knauff 3 Weiper 33)Lee Carsley’s side face quarter-final against SpainWhen Lee Carsley expressed his hope that England’s Under-21 players could give Thomas Tuchel “something to ponder” with their performances while defending their European title in Slovakia, their first-half showing against Germany’s second-string side probably wasn’t what he had in mind.Needing a point to guarantee their place in the quarter-finals and trailing 2-0 at the break after goals from Ansgar Knauff and Nelson Weiper, Slovenia’s defeat to the Czech Republic in the night’s other match ensured they made it through anyway. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Met Office verdict on when UK heatwave will 'peak' at 33C as heat

The weather agency has issued its verdict on whether June temperature records could be broken this week

Society

8 d. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as UK temperatures set to hit 30C within days

A heatwave could be on its way, according to the Met Office

Society

9 d. ago Monday’s briefing: Young Lions frustrated but goals flow at Club World Cup

Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich hit the ground running in the United States.

Politics

1 week ago Sunday’s briefing: England U21s continue Euros defence as PSG begin CWC campaign

England Under-21s boss Lee Carsley insisted his side still had plenty to improve on.

Politics

1 week ago Harvey Elliott helps England make winning start in Euro Under

Group B: Czech Republic 1-3 EnglandGoalscorers: Fila 51; Elliott 39, Rowe 48, Cresswell 76In a week that England’s senior side have hardly covered themselves in glory, perhaps the under-21s could make it another memorable summer? While Lee Carsley has played down his youthful squad’s chances of emulating Dave Sexton’s back-to-back triumphs in becoming European champions in 1982 and 1984, a convincing and mature victory over a boisterously backed Czech Republic team hinted that it may not be beyond the realms of possibility.Goals from Harvey Elliott and Charlie Cresswell sandwiched by another from Jonathan Rowe were enough to allow England to take a commanding position in Group B after brief hopes of a comeback from the Czech Republic. Victory over Slovenia, who were beaten 3-0 by Germany in their opening match, on Sunday would assure a place in the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Conor Gallagher issues verdict on Club World Cup as Atletico prepare to face 'best in the world' PSG

The expanded tournament kicks off this weekend as the season extends into July

Politics

1 week ago Harvey Weinstein gets good news AND bad news with sex assault verdict after juror issued chilling courtroom threat

Harvey Weinstein's jury has returned a verdict in his New York sexual assault retrial.

Events

1 week ago Met Office issues verdict on hottest day this week as UK temperatures soar to 30C

A mixed bag of weather is heading to the UK this week

Politics

2 w. ago England navigate elite demands in bid to retain European Under

Lee Carsley’s new generation can seize the narrative in Slovakia in the face of the Club World Cup hubbubIt summed up the lot of an England Under-21s manager when Liam Delap confirmed he would compete for his new club, Chelsea, this summer rather than join his international teammates in Slovakia. The Club World Cup has provided a fresh headache for Lee Carsley, a further example of the barrelling dominance with which elite club football overcomes its alternatives. Something special may be required over the next two and a half weeks if his team are going to make any impression on the public consciousness.Fortunately, England and Carsley have a record of producing exactly that. They kick off their Uefa Under-21 Championship campaign as the title holders and, if anyone needs enthusing, a look back at their win against Spain in the final two years ago should have the right effect. James Trafford’s last‑minute penalty save in Batumi was a genuinely thrilling moment that broke 39&nbs...

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2 w. ago Tottenham: Micky van de Ven issues verdict on 'strange' decision to sack Ange Postecoglou

The Dutch defender believes the sacked manager proved he has a “winning mentality”

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