Russian security agency claims drone attacks thwarted at World Cup
Russia’s security service has said it thwarted attempted drone attacks at this year’s World Cup.
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Chelsea pay tribute to Ken Shellito after his death at age of 78
Chelsea have paid tribute to former player and manager Ken Shellito, who has died at the age of 78.
Marston’s toasts record profits after summer trading boost
Pitcher & Piano owner Marston’s has thanked a surge in pub-goers during the World Cup and heatwave for helping deliver a record annual profits haul.
Prime Minister backs bid to bring World Cup to UK and Ireland in 2030
Theresa May has backed moves to bring the World Cup to the UK and Ireland in 2030.
Prime Minister would back bid to bring World Cup to UK and Ireland in 2030
Theresa May has backed moves to bring the World Cup to the UK and Ireland in 2030.
Prime Minister backs bid to bring World Cup to UK and Ireland in 2030
Theresa May has backed moves to bring the World Cup to the UK and Ireland in 2030.
All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers toasts sales boost
All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers has seen a late summer pick-up in sales as demand for food recovered following the heatwave and World Cup.
Security stopped 170 pitch invaders at World Cup, claim organisers
The head of the Russian World Cup organising committee has claimed security staff stopped 170 people running on to pitches during the tournament.
Paul Pogba puts the team first and is a born leader, claims Didier Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps has leapt to the defence of his World Cup “leader” Paul Pogba, describing him as a team player who has been misunderstood by some fans and the media.
BBC claims to have solved streaming lag for major sporting events
Streaming lag that affects major sporting events such as the World Cup could be a thing of the past, according to the BBC.
Dream comes true for local woman Lana in reaching World Cup as part of history-making Scotland team
Scotland Women’s striker Lana Clelland revealed her dream has come true after she helped the team create history by reaching the World Cup Finals for the first time in their history.
Greene King toasts England World Cup run
Greene King saw sales boosted by warm weather and the World Cup over the summer, with England football fans sinking more than 3 million pints while watching Gareth Southgate’s men reach the semi-finals.
Fifa World Cup helps iPlayer score its biggest July on record
Football fans tuning in to watch England’s run to the semi-finals of the Fifa World Cup helped the BBC’s iPlayer service score its best July performance on record.
Dixons update in the spotlight after mammoth data breach
Retailer Dixons Carphone will reveal its latest trading update and prepare to face shareholders on Thursday following the massive data breach involving nearly 16 million customer records.
Enrique Iglesias calls his twins ‘tough to entertain’ as he shares sweet video
Enrique Iglesias jokingly called his twins “tough to entertain” as he shared a rare video of his eight-month-old children.
Local man wants his Gareth Southgate skeleton back after criminal charges dropped
A Carnoustie man who dressed up a model skeleton as Gareth Southgate after England’s elimination from the World Cup has been told he will no longer face breach of the peace charges.
Garfunkel’s owner to post sales fall as extreme weather takes its toll
Frankie & Benny’s owner The Restaurant Group is set to report another fall in sales this week after the firm was hit by this year’s extreme weather, both hot and cold.
Air Partner kicks off search for new auditor following accounting error
Air Partner has said a competitive process to appoint new external auditors is under way after the private jet firm discovered a £3.3 million accounting error earlier this year.
Hostelworld shares fall after World Cup and heatwave knock bookings
Online booking site Hostelworld has seen its shares slump as it warned of a hit to bookings after the World Cup and European heatwave dented demand.
Retail sales cool as warm weather boost fades
Retail sales cooled last month as buoyant spending on food and drink spurred by the warm weather failed to offset a wider slowdown in consumer expenditure.