Football Regulator to Investigate Bad Owners from Next Week
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
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World Cup 2026 Draw: Worst-Case Scenarios Revealed
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2026 draw, we analyse the toughest possible groups for England, Scotland, USA and Australia, and identify a potential 'group of death'. Read the full analysis.
Guardian Football Weekly Wins Double at FSA Awards
The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
Football Matchday Live: Build-Up and Breaking News
Join our live football matchday coverage for all the pre-game build-up, breaking news, and major stories. Share your team's plans and predictions with us now!
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
Super Bowl Shuffle: How a Bears rap song made history
Discover how the Chicago Bears' 1985 'Super Bowl Shuffle' rap video went viral before the internet era and helped propel them to Super Bowl glory. A new HBO documentary reveals the full story.
Young footballer dies in fake agent extortion scheme
The tragic death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré exposes a growing crisis of fake agents scamming young African footballers with false promises of professional contracts.
World Cup playoff draw sets dramatic qualifiers
FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.
World Cup Play-Off Draw Sets Up Tense Battles
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup play-off opponents. Find out the fixtures and paths to North America 2026.
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Wales, NI, Ireland Learn Fate
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
England's Perfect World Cup Qualification Record
Harry Kane's brace seals England's flawless World Cup qualification campaign as they join elite company of teams with perfect records. Discover the football history makers.
Ireland's World Cup Dream Ends in Swiss Defeat
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended in disappointment after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland. Read our match analysis and what's next for the team.
Dark comedy reconstructs D'Annunzio's Yugoslavian coup
Croatian director Igor Bezinović's documentary recreates Gabriele D'Annunzio's 1919 takeover of Fiume using local residents. Screening in UK cinemas from November 28. Discover this chilling proto-fascist story.
James Blunt's Chelsea Pub: A Posh Local Gem
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, James Blunt's high-end Chelsea pub. Discover its haunted history, celebrity owner, and surprising gourmet menu that goes beyond traditional pub fare.
London's Confusing Postcode System Explained
Discover the historical reasons behind London's baffling postcode system, why S and NE are missing, and how a Victorian novelist shaped the city's addresses. Uncover the secrets of the capital's postcodes.
Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
Lillee's Aluminium Bat Incident: 1979 Ashes Controversy
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test when Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat, causing uproar. Discover how this calculated stunt unfolded and its impact on cricket history. Read the full story.
Rare Spanish Armada astrolabe returns to Scilly
The Pednathise Head astrolabe, a rare 16th-century navigation instrument lost for centuries, has completed its global journey back to the Isles of Scilly. Discover its remarkable story.
Bill Bryson Shares Writing Secrets and Pet Hates
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
London's Hidden Pirate Caves & Tunnels Explored
Discover the truth behind London's legendary cave network stretching to Brighton. Once used by smugglers, these hidden tunnels hold centuries of secrets. Explore the history now!
100 Greatest Ashes Cricketers Ranking Unveiled
Discover who made the definitive list of the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers in history. Explore legendary players and iconic moments from cricket's fiercest rivalry.
Golden Hinde gets £4m makeover for 30th anniversary
London's iconic Golden Hinde replica ship is undergoing a major £4 million starboard refurbishment. The project, using English oak and local materials, celebrates 30 years in Southwark. Visit the ship during works!
21 Nostalgic Photos for Your Friday Feeling
Journey through 21 joyous nostalgic photos from the 1920s to the 1990s. Relive Friday buzz, fish and chips, and celebrity moments. What's your favourite Friday memory?
New Zealand Overhauls Curriculum with Māori History
New Zealand introduces landmark curriculum changes integrating Māori history and perspectives. Discover how this educational reform shapes national identity.
Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MVP award
Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history with his fourth MVP award, while Yankees' Aaron Judge finishes as runner-up. Discover the record-breaking season.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Tories use 'in office but not in power' against Starmer
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis
Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.
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