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Fara Williams – England’s record appearance maker – has expressed concerns that football is now an “expensive sport” and wants more investment in grassroots facilities.The Football Foundation – the country’s largest sports charity – aims to build more than 500 new or replacement 3G artificial pitches in the next five years so matches can be played in all conditions. That could help feed the demand to take up the game and stay in the game – particularly among girls after back-to-back Euros wins for the Lionesses. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:23 Lionesses tell Sky…

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Stock can be found about six miles south of Chelmsford, and has been included in Muddy Stilettos’ Best Places to Live series. It said that Stock’s “iconic windmill, posh spa hotel, award-winning florist and gourmet pubs” are just some of the reasons this Essex village was recognised. But there are many other reasons Stock has been highlighted as one of the best places to live. Best places to visit in the UK this Autumn Why Stock has been named one of Essex and UK’s best places to live Muddy Stilettos said: “With its exclusive village vibe, Stock is pretty special.…

Beau Greaves is looking to make history at this year’s PDC World Darts Championship. Lewis Storey/Getty ImagesTwo years after the emergence of its once-in-a-lifetime phenom Luke Littler, darts could have another sensation on their hands in the shape of Beau Greaves.Those within the sport have been aware of “Beau ‘n’ Arrow” as she progressed through the youth ranks to a total domination of the women’s tour, but her victory over Littler at the World Youth Championship has thrust the 21-year-old into the limelight. Her win came less than 24 hours after Littler had routed world No. 1 Luke Humphries in the…

DUBAI, Nov 4: Technology continues to reshape how investors in the United Arab Emirates approach global markets. While mobile platforms have already transformed the way people trade, a new wave of innovation is now making its presence felt. Augmented reality, or AR, is emerging as a powerful tool that enhances user experience, provides better insights, and supports faster decision-making.For those relying on a trading app, the integration of AR creates opportunities to visualise data in more interactive ways. Instead of staring at static charts, traders in the UAE can access immersive displays that help them understand market conditions more clearly.…

Major League Baseball is highlighted by two particular superstars. Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Yankees’ Aaron Judge steal most of the headlines when it comes to discussing who the best player is in MLB.But Twins fans know all too well that Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. deserves every bit of recognition as those two aforementioned stars. Grabbing a Silver Slugger along with Byron Buxton this season, Witt Jr. also won his second-straight Gold Glove Award. But it didn’t stop there.In his age-25 season, Bobby Witt Jr. was given the American League Platinum Glove Award for the 2025 season, and Twins fans are…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Saturday said Google will manufacture approximately 600,000 Chromebooks annually in Pakistan, marking a major milestone for the country’s technology sector. Speaking to media, she said Google has completed its registration in Pakistan and plans to open its office soon. She said Pakistan’s engagement with leading global technology and social media companies has entered a new and productive phase under the prime minister’s leadership. Khawaja revealed that Google, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence Production and the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation, has begun Chromebook manufacturing in Haripur.…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Top brass at Ares, Apollo and Blackstone were called to Westminster last Wednesday by the UK’s Financial Services Regulation Committee, who wanted to better understand the risks associated with the growth of private credit. Obviously, the collapse of First Brands was high on the agenda. Each of the representatives was asked by parliamentarians to explain their employer’s exposure to the failed auto-parts conglomerate and how “this exposure came back to your funds”.Apollo, which successfully shorted the company, went first. The firm’s co-head…

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stressed that the Louisville plane crash was not an air controller issue and announced a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 air traffic control locations on ‘The Will … Source link

Switching provider is often one of the easiest steps you can take to lower insurance premiums, but new research found that the number of customers moving firms has fallen.The report by Consumer Intelligence found 33% of car insurance customers switched provider in the first half of 2025, down from almost 50% at the end of last year. Home insurance switching has also dropped, to 36%. We take a closer look at what could be behind this shift in behaviour and why customers may be right to look beyond price when choosing a policy.Why are fewer customers switching?Both car and home insurance…