7 h. ago Fury at 'nonsense' report that claims the countryside is racist,

A two-year project by University of Leicester academics concluded the countryside is 'often perceived as a predominantly White space'.

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64 h. ago WSL players to resume taking knee after Jess Carter abuse prompted refusal

Teams set to perform gesture in selected October gamesConcerns raised that its ubiquity reduced its impactWomen’s Super League players will resume taking the knee this season after England’s Lionesses abruptly stopped performing the symbolic gesture at last month’s European Championship.England’s players announced they would no longer be taking the knee before their semi-final against Italy because of the racist abuse aimed at Jess Carter during the tournament. The 27-year-old defender was targeted online by several individuals, with the first of what is expected to be several arrests in the case made on Thursday. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform

Some are happy to see new faces in the chambers but many are frustrated with a lack of improvements on the ground since party’s sweeping victories“This motion is bizarre to say the least,” said a bemused Doncaster Labour councillor as Reform proposed that the council fly no flags apart from the union flag from its buildings.It would not just mean no Pride flag on Pride Day, a debate heard. It would mean no white rose flag on Yorkshire Day, no Rovers flag celebrating the football team winning the league, no St George’s flag marking England’s Lionesses’ Euros triumph, and no green flags celebrating municipal park management achievements in the city’s green spaces. The motion was “a waste of time and a waste of resources”, one councillor said. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago BBC The One Show's Roman Kemp admits 'this is probably a first' live on

The One Show hosts Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo spoke to England Lioness Lucy Bronze and Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts on Thursday's show.

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4 d. ago BBC The One Show host admits 'we've never asked this' as they announce 'show first'

During Thursday's instalment of The One Show, BBC viewers saw Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo speak to England Lioness Lucy Bronze and Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts.

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4 d. ago Man arrested over racist abuse sent to Lioness Jess Carter during Women's Euros 2025

Police chiefs have condemned the ‘appalling’ messages directed towards Carter and commended the Lioness for standing up to the abuse

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4 d. ago Moment man, 59, is arrested after Lioness star Jess Carter sent 'disgusting' racial abuse during Women's Euros

A man has been arrested after sending Lioness star Jess Carter racially abusive messages during the Women's Euros.

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4 d. ago Man arrested after racist and abusive messages sent to Lioness star Jess Carter

A 59-year-old man was arrested today following investigations by police into racial abuse on social media

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4 d. ago Man, 59, arrested over 'disgusting racist abuse' of England Lionesses hero Jess Carter

The man was arrested in Great Harwood on Thursday, with Lancashire Police confirming he has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue

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5 d. ago Teen star will lead Lionesses to World Cup victory, says England's top goal scorer

England and Lionesses legend Ellen White has backed teen sensation Michelle Agyemang to play a leading role in the nation's bid for World Cup glory in 2027

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5 d. ago Former Lioness predicts one Euro star will lead England to World Cup glory

Michelle Agyemang was a star of the Lionesses' Euro 2025-winning campaign and England legend Ellen White believes she could be the player to lead the team to World Cup glory

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6 d. ago Serie A judge seeks more information in case of racist abuse directed at Juventus' Weston McKennie

The Italian league’s judge has requested more information before issuing a ruling over racist abuse directed at Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie shortly after a game against Parma

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7 d. ago Juventus condemns racist abuse of US midfielder Weston McKennie after season

Juventus says U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie has been subjected to racist abuse following the team's 2-0 season-opening win over Parma in Serie A

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9 d. ago Antoine Semenyo speaks out on Anfield racism incident and calls for tough punishments

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse last week against Liverpool and has claimed abusers should face possible jail time for their actions

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9 d. ago Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo calls for 'great punishment' for racist abusers including 'jail time' in first interview his Anfield abuse shock

The Cherries talesman, 25, had been taking a throw-in during his side's clash with Liverpool on the opening day of the Premier League season when a fan in a wheelchair bombarded him with vile abuse.

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1 week ago Arsenal and Lionesses star Leah Williamson to miss start of WSL season with knee injury

Williamson missed the club’s pre-season tour of Germany

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1 week ago England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

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1 week ago 'Can someone get this man away from us': Woman's horror Jet2 flight after stranger sat next to her strikes

Craig Lowe was on a flight from Manchester to Tenerife

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2 w. ago Hannah Botterman hopes England can emulate Lionesses effect at Rugby World Cup

The Red Roses begin their World Cup campaign on Friday with a clash against the United States at the Stadium of Light.

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2 w. ago FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemns 'unacceptable' racism after incidents at German Cup games

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says that two incidents of alleged racist abuse which marred German Cup games are “unacceptable” as German police investigate

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