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England vs Wales prediction: Best bets and 2025 Women’s Euros betting tips

England vs Wales prediction: Best bets and 2025 Women’s Euros betting tips

England vs Wales tips: England to win by four or more goals - 5/4 Bet365 Alessia Russo to score first or last - 8/5 William Hill England know a win against Wales, on Sunday, will be enough to secure their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2025...

Migrant boat effigy burned in Northern Ireland sparks widespread backlash

Migrant boat effigy burned in Northern Ireland sparks widespread backlash

A bonfire in the village of Moygashel, County Tyrone, lit on the night of July 10, has sparked widespread condemnation after it was topped with an effigy of a migrant boat carrying more than a dozen life-sized mannequins wearing life jackets....

Police launch hate crime investigation as 'vile and racist' effigy of small boat migrants is burned on top of Northern Ireland bonfire

Police launch hate crime investigation as 'vile and racist' effigy of small boat migrants is burned on top of Northern Ireland bonfire

A hate crime probe has been launched after a 'vile' and 'racist' effigy of lifejacket-clad small boat migrants was set ablaze on top of a Northern Ireland bonfire. Signs saying 'Stop the boats' and 'Veterans before refugees' were also attached to...

Northern Ireland’s musical echoes: How traditional sounds are shaping the digital music economy

Northern Ireland’s musical echoes: How traditional sounds are shaping the digital music economy

From Derry’s folk traditions to global streaming platforms, local melodies are finding a new home in modern audio production In the narrow streets of the Waterside and the pubs of the Cityside, Northern Ireland’s folk tunes and Celtic traditions...

Hate incident investigation after bonfire topped with migrant effigy lit in Northern Ireland

Hate incident investigation after bonfire topped with migrant effigy lit in Northern Ireland

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

British dairy to be highlighted as England and Wales compete in Women's Euros

British dairy to be highlighted as England and Wales compete in Women's Euros

A new social media-led campaign has been launched by AHDB to coincide with England and Wales' participation in the Women's Euros. MilkGoals went live on July 2, and is highlighting the growing influence of women's football in inspiring girls to...

Why Northern Ireland hates Paddington

Why Northern Ireland hates Paddington

Soaring crime and a growing air of discontent means that few Brits are happy about the state of their nation. There is one man, however, who seems to enjoy this deteriorating country quite a lot: the Ambassador of Japan to the Court of St....

Journalists: ‘It’s time to muck in – there should be way more of us (on social media)’ – Sophia Smith Galer

Journalists: ‘It’s time to muck in – there should be way more of us (on social media)’ – Sophia Smith Galer

‘Journalism should always have an audience at the very core of it, and social media – perhaps more than any other medium at the moment – forces us to take that very seriously.’ That Sophia Smith Galer needs little industry introduction is evident...

Britain’s mental health crisis isn’t what you think

Britain’s mental health crisis isn’t what you think

Britain has a widespread and collective mental health problem – but it’s not what you might think. Specifically, it’s that many people believe themselves to be mentally unwell when actually they are not. What’s more, society and the state have...

UK report sounds Iran alarm

Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee detailed how Iran is posing a growing danger to UK nationals, interests, and national security through state-sponsored assassinations, kidnappings, cyberattacks, and espionage The United Kingdom...

Britpop star Sonya Madan on Echobelly being wilder than Oasis in the '90s and 30 years of On

Britpop star Sonya Madan on Echobelly being wilder than Oasis in the '90s and 30 years of On

Echobelly star Sonya Madan reflects on 30 years of On, being wilder than Oasis, and comparisons to Sleeper and Elastica. By Contact Music Reporter Friday, July 11, 2025 2:02 PM By Contact Music Reporter Friday, July 11, 2025 2:02 PM As Britpop...

Scotland Eliminated From ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Race; Jersey Stay Alive in Europe Qualifiers As They Secure Narrow 1-Wicket Victory

Scotland Eliminated From ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Race; Jersey Stay Alive in Europe Qualifiers As They Secure Narrow 1-Wicket Victory

Scotland suffer their second consecutive defeat in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifiers as they lose by one wicket against Jersey in a nail-biting encounter. They are now knocked out of the race for the T20 World Cup in India. Jersey have...

Britpop siren Sonya Madan on Echobelly being wilder than Oasis in the '90s and 30 years of On

Britpop siren Sonya Madan on Echobelly being wilder than Oasis in the '90s and 30 years of On

Echobelly star Sonya Madan reflects on 30 years of On, being wilder than Oasis, and comparisons to Sleeper and Elastica. By Contact Music Reporter Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 PM By Contact Music Reporter Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 PM As Britpop...

UK Athletics races to five-year BBC broadcast deal

UK Athletics races to five-year BBC broadcast deal

Contract covers London Athletics Meet, UK Athletics Championships and UK Athletics Indoor Championships BBC adds to athletics portfolio that includes Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships and London Marathon Latest deal for UKA’s Athletic...

Britain Salt Path Controversy

Britain Salt Path Controversy

“The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured the hearts of millions and which was subsequently adapted for the big screen with actors Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs taking the lead roles. But now the book and the film are...

Brit mum, 50, drowns in front of husband and 16-year-old son in Corfu

Brit mum, 50, drowns in front of husband and 16-year-old son in Corfu

A British mum has drowned in Corfu in front of her husband and 16-year-old son. The mother, 50, had been swimming with her husband off Roda beach in northern Corfu on Wednesday when bad weather hit the region. As bad weather hit, the couple were...

UK Lawmakers Highlight Plight Of Hindus In Bangladesh, Call For Strong Action Against Yunus Govt

UK Lawmakers Highlight Plight Of Hindus In Bangladesh, Call For Strong Action Against Yunus Govt

(MENAFN- IANS) London, July 11 (IANS) Several top politicians from the United Kingdom, past and present lawmakers, human rights activists and members of the country's various religious communities have urged the government led by Prime Minister...

Labour in clash with unions as Unite suspends Rayner’s membership and says party is not on side of workers

Labour in clash with unions as Unite suspends Rayner’s membership and says party is not on side of workers

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

UK Online Safety Act 'not up to scratch' on misinformation, warn MPs

UK Online Safety Act 'not up to scratch' on misinformation, warn MPs

The Online Safety Act fails to tackle online misinformation, leaving the UK in need of further regulation to curb the viral spread of false content, a report from MPs has found. In response, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is...

British mum tragically drowns on Greek holiday in front of family

British mum tragically drowns on Greek holiday in front of family

A British mum tragically drowned in Corfu while her husband and teenage son looked on helplessly. The 50-year-old woman was swimming with her partner off Roda beach on Wednesday when they encountered treacherous weather, battling waves to reach...

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