Conservative mayor Paul Bristow wants Peterborough council to challenge the use of hotels for asylum accommodation, citing a landmark High Court ruling in Epping that found the practice breached planning rules. The judge ordered asylum seekers be moved by September 12. Bristow says the same planning arguments could apply in Peterborough, opening a new route for councils to push back.
WWE’s Bronson Reed says he’ll never regain full mobility in his right foot after shattering his talus bone in a WarGames fall. He spent months off his feet, rebuilt his leg, and returned in June 2025 with the Vision faction. Daily life still hurts, but he says the pain fades in the ring. Reed now tapes his foot, wears supportive boots, and accepts that his new 100% is 75% of normal.
India’s top court has ordered comedian Samay Raina and four other influencers to issue public, unconditional apologies for mocking people with disabilities, including those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The bench told them to suggest penalties they can pay toward treatment for rare diseases. The Attorney General was asked to help draft guidelines for offensive content on social media.
Construction has started on a 16,000 sq ft Sainsbury's in Whitehill & Bordon, Hampshire, set to open in summer 2026 and create around 75 jobs. The store will anchor the new town centre on the former Army site, where 2,400 homes have already been delivered. An Argos click & collect is included. The project sits alongside a planned Health Hub and recent upgrades to The Shed entertainment and dining venue.
St Mirren held Rangers to a 1-1 draw and Stephen Robinson said his side deserved more. The manager doubled down on his stance that they fear no one in the Premiership, praising bravery and structure while lamenting missed chances. The result underlines St Mirren’s resilience and growing belief against Scotland’s elite.
Everton opened the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton, powered by two Jack Grealish assists. Iliman Ndiaye scored the first goal at the new ground, and James Garner added a thunderous second. Brighton hit the post, skimmed the bar, missed big chances, and saw Jordan Pickford save Danny Welbeck’s late penalty. The victory came 133 years to the day since Goodison Park first opened.
Tommy Fleetwood opened up about his marriage to Clare, who is 23 years older and also his manager. The pair met in 2015 as client and executive, and Clare initially turned him down over the age gap and work boundaries. They later pursued a relationship and now call themselves pioneers. Their partnership has run alongside Fleetwood’s rise, with over $31 million in PGA Tour earnings and major brand deals.
Al Pacino stars as Father Theophilus Riesinger in The Ritual, a 2025 horror drama rooted in the 1928 Earling, Iowa exorcism of Emma Schmidt. The film leans on historical records, contrasts two priests’ approaches, and avoids cheap shocks for psychological tension. With a June 6 Paris release, early reactions highlight its authenticity, restrained style, and debate over faith, trauma, and the supernatural.
Everton opened the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton in blazing sunshine on August 24, 2025. Around 12,000 fans watched the first Premier League game played at the new ground, with fireworks and celebrations setting the tone. A gallery of 29 photos captured the mood as supporters from both clubs explored the modern venue and marked a major step in Everton’s 133-year story.
Alan Shearer called comparisons between Alexander Isak’s situation and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid move “a stupid question,” arguing the cases are totally different. Isak has three years left on his Newcastle deal and has stopped training after claiming “broken promises.” Liverpool bid £110m plus add-ons, but Newcastle want closer to £150m.
