St John Ambulance under financial pressure over ‘negative publicity’ from abuse scandal – The Irish Times

A 20-year-old man, Ilyas Akhtar, has been charged with terrorism offences, including preparing acts of terrorism, possessing terrorist-related information, and carrying out two arson attacks in Slough, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. The arson incidents occurred at the Salt Hill Activity Centre and Slough Ice Arena, while a bomb hoax was reported at an Asda supermarket. Akhtar remains in custody and is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, with local...

Ange Postecoglou has been dismissed as Tottenham manager just 16 days after securing the club's first major trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final. Despite this success, Spurs endured their worst Premier League season, finishing 17th with 22 losses in 38 matches. Postecoglou's departure comes two years after his appointment from Celtic, with Brentford's Thomas Frank and former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino among the candidates to...

Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi, a 16-year-old schoolboy known as Abdul, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Sheffield while walking to pick up a takeaway on Wednesday. The incident involved a grey Audi that swerved towards e-bike riders, injuring one before striking Abdul, who later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Two suspects, aged 20 and 26, have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and the community is mourning Abdul, a recent immigrant...

A significant sinkhole, measuring 19 meters in length, formed on Godstone High Street in Surrey, prompting the evacuation of over 30 homes. During investigations, engineers uncovered a network of 150-year-old Victorian tunnels, revealing potential connections to the sinkhole's collapse. While Surrey County Council is working to address the situation, including plans for a pedestrian route and compensation for affected residents, community members expressed frustration over the delay in acknowledging the village's historical mining background. Full...

Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucestershire are the second biggest UK EuroMillions winners, having claimed £184,262,899 in May 2022. Currently, the EuroMillions jackpot stands at £208 million, with the previous draw of £199 million yielding no winners. In total, the UK has seen several significant lottery wins since 2004, with the highest being £195,707,000 won by an anonymous player in July 2022, followed by the Thwaites' win, which was a record at the time. Full...

SummaryJune 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Glazer family's controversial takeover of Manchester United, which involved a £790m buyout primarily funded by debt, leading to the club incurring £604m in new liabilities. Since then, the club has paid out £1.187bn, including £815m in interest, £166m in dividends, and £197m in debt repayments, sparking ongoing protests from fans. The financial strain, compounded by additional director fees and compensation, raises questions about the club's financial health...