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Cliff Notes – Two men jailed for their roles in theft of £4.75m gold toilet Two men, James Sheen and Michael Jones, have been sentenced for their involvement in the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet valued at £4.75m from Blenheim Palace in September 2019. Sheen received a four-year prison term to run consecutively with a prior 19-year sentence, while Jones was sentenced to two years and three months. The toilet, stolen in a rapid heist, has never been recovered, and the police continue to investigate the involvement of other suspects linked to the crime. Two men jailed for their…

Cliff Notes – Kyle Walker: ‘I would give up a PL title for trophy with Spurs’ Kyle Walker expressed a willingness to sacrifice one of his Premier League titles to have won a trophy with Tottenham, highlighting the significance of their recent Europa League victory. The Spurs secured their first trophy since 2007 with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final, ending a 17-year drought. Walker fondly recalled his time at Spurs, praising former teammate Son Heung-Min and reflecting on the emotional weight of finally winning a trophy after years of near misses. Kyle Walker: ‘I…

Cliff Notes – Sony dismisses Switch 2 because PS5 is a ‘great experience on big screens’ Sony remains confident in the PS5’s unique offering, emphasising its immersive gaming experience and advanced features, despite the Switch 2’s increased power and sales success. The Switch 2’s improved third-party support and performance could potentially attract some PlayStation users, particularly those still on last-gen hardware, raising concerns for Sony. Sony acknowledges competition as a catalyst for innovation but maintains that its strategy remains focused on delivering the best gaming experience, without an urgent need to pivot in response to rivals. Sony dismisses Switch 2…

Cliff Notes – Alexander Dighton jailed over police station attack Alexander Dighton jailed over police station attack, has received a life sentence for attempting to murder a police officer and injuring three others during a violent attack on a South Wales police station. The assailant, armed with a Molotov cocktail, knife, hatchet and wooden pole, was wearing a bullet-proof vest and caused significant damage to police vehicles before physically assaulting officers. Judge Lucraft KC noted Dighton’s actions were driven by a desire for serious violence, emphasising the incident’s terrorist connections and the lasting psychological impact on the officers involved. Alexander…

Cliff Notes – “There’s some quality energy as India take on India A behind closed doors” India prepares for their five-Test series against England with a four-day match against India A, held behind closed doors in Beckenham. Bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasises the importance of consistency and character in adapting to varying pitch conditions ahead of the Tests. Several senior players have shown promising form in previous matches for India A, although bowlers Reddy and Thakur struggled to make an impact. “There’s some quality energy” as India take on India A behind closed doors In what is the last leg…

Tsunoda Looks to Reset F1 Career at Canadian Grand Prix Yuki Tsunoda is aiming for a fresh start at the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend, as he acknowledges the pressure to perform amidst questions over his future with the Red Bull Racing team. The Japanese driver, who has experienced mixed fortunes since his promotion to Red Bull, admits he “knows what’s going to happen” if he is unable to turn around his current form. Pressure Mounts for Tsunoda After his call-up to the Red Bull team following the Chinese Grand Prix, Tsunoda has struggled with the RB21’s handling and finds…

Cliff Notes – Transfer window weekly: Gyökeres to Man United? Onana replaced? Manchester United is monitoring Viktor Gyökeres but prioritising a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, with potential player sales to free up budget. André Onana expects to remain at United, despite interest from Saudi Arabia, while the club is keeping an eye on Emiliano Martínez’s situation at Aston Villa. Chelsea’s pursuit of Mike Maignan from AC Milan has stalled, but they plan to renew efforts post-Club World Cup, as the goalkeeper expresses a desire to join Stamford Bridge. The Club World Cup transfer window may have closed, but the…

Cliff Notes – Glastonbury performer forced to cancel all shows in 2025 over mental health Nottingham rapper Bru-C, real name Josh Bruce, has withdrawn from all performances in 2025, citing ongoing mental health struggles. In an emotional Instagram post, he expressed the need to prioritise his well-being and seek appropriate help and support. Glastonbury performer forced to cancel all shows in 2025 over mental health A rapper who was scheduled to perform at Glastonbury 2025 has pulled out of all remaining shows this year, citing mental health struggles. He posted an emotional statement on his Instagram page. Nottingham rapper Bru-C,…

Cliff Notes – Warning issued ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire this weekend | Ents & Arts News Police are warning rock fans at this weekend’s Download festival about the potential for accidental calls while in the mosh pit. Leicestershire Police issued an alert ahead of the event at the download festival at Donington Park, which begins on Friday. Download festival at Donington Park Posting on Facebook, the force said, in previous years, they received “a rise of nearly 700 extra 999 calls” caused by energetic dancing at Download. “The tech…

Japanese walking, or Interval Walking Training (IWT), was developed at Shinshu University. It involves repeating three‑minute brisk (“somewhat hard”) and three‑minute gentle (“light”) walking intervals for a total of 30 minutes, four times weekly.