Archive: 2025 / 08
Joshua King joins Everton on deadline day in low-risk move for goals and depth
Everton sealed a late deal for striker Joshua King from Bournemouth on February 1, 2021, on a short-term contract with an option to extend. The Norway international arrives for a nominal fee to boost Carlo Ancelotti’s attack during a European push. King debuted two days later in a 2-1 win at Leeds. Bournemouth moved to cover the exit by taking Shane Long on loan from Southampton.
McLaren set the pace as Norris tops both Friday sessions at wild Zandvoort
Lando Norris led both Friday practice sessions at Zandvoort, with Oscar Piastri third in FP2, as McLaren set the benchmark for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Fernando Alonso split the papaya cars, while George Russell and Max Verstappen followed. With a 299-point lead in the teams’ standings, McLaren could clinch the title early. Mixed conditions and traffic kept things lively, but the orange cars looked in control.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Sri Lanka hold nerve in final-over win at Harare Sports Club
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in a final-over thriller in the 1st ODI at Harare Sports Club, defending 298/6 after Pathum Nissanka led with 76. Zimbabwe’s new-ball pair kept it tight early, but Sri Lanka’s depth told late. Zimbabwe fell short in the chase despite all-round work from Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza. The result gives Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead with the second ODI at the same venue.
Ariana Grande opens Eternal Sunshine Tour with two Oakland Arena dates
Ariana Grande will launch her Eternal Sunshine Tour with two nights at Oakland Arena on June 6 and June 9, 2026. The North America–UK run includes Los Angeles in mid-June and wraps August 23 at The O2 in London. U.S. presales start September 9, 2025, with general sales on September 10. UK presales open September 16, followed by general sales on September 18.
Jacqueline Wilson announces Picture Imperfect, an adult sequel to The Illustrated Mum set for 2025
Jacqueline Wilson will publish Picture Imperfect, an adult sequel to her 1999 classic The Illustrated Mum, on August 28, 2025. The novel follows Dolphin at 33, mirroring her mother’s age in the original. It’s Wilson’s second adult book after 2024’s Think Again, which revisited the Girls series. The reveal included a tattooed statue nodding to the original’s themes.
Jacqueline Wilson: the missing interview, new stories, and a lasting legacy
A sought-after Q&A with Jacqueline Wilson isn’t accessible, but her recent work says plenty. From Dancing the Charleston to a new Magic Faraway Tree adventure, the beloved author keeps updating classic themes for modern readers while tackling tough subjects with warmth. Here’s where her career stands now, what’s new, and why her stories endure.
Violent disorder charge denied after Epping protest outside asylum hotel
A 52-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a violent disorder charge linked to a July 17 protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, which houses asylum seekers. Eight officers were injured and police vehicles damaged as the demonstration turned violent. Essex Police have made 24 arrests and charged 14 people. The defendant was granted conditional bail and returns to court on September 22.
Asylum hotels row sparks Perth protest: what we know and why it keeps happening
Reports of a protest in Perth over plans to house asylum seekers in hotels have surfaced, though details remain thin. The row taps into a wider UK debate about hotel use, costs, and consultation with local communities. Here’s what’s known, what’s unclear, and why these flashpoints keep emerging across the country.
Trafford Centre August Bank Holiday 2025 Hours: What’s Open, What’s Different, and How to Plan
Heading to the Trafford Centre on the August Bank Holiday? The mall opens 10am–8pm on Monday, 25 August 2025, with dining and leisure closing earlier at 6pm. Regular weekday hours (10am–10pm) don’t apply. Expect varied hours by store, free parking, and a Halal Food Festival on site. Mobility hire and Fun Buggies run to adjusted schedules—check times before you go.
Love You to Death review: Apple TV+ bets on a Spanish rom-com that laughs through the worst of it
Apple TV+'s Spanish-language rom-com Love You to Death opens at a funeral, then throws an unplanned pregnancy and a cancer diagnosis into the mix. It moves slowly out of the gate but grows into a tender, funny portrait powered by lived-in chemistry and a vivid Madrid vibe. Character backstory is thin, some jokes creak, yet the show finds warmth and optimism in grim places.
