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Cambridge United sign Callum Perry on loan

Coventry City defender Callum Perry, aged 20, has joined Cambridge United on a season-long loan to test himself in League One after a 25-appearance loan spell at Rochdale that helped them win promotion. He recently signed a new long-term contract with Coventry, and both Cambridge and Perry expressed optimism about his development and contribution this season.

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Man United youth captain presses Carrick plans

Manchester United’s academy prospect Jacob Devaney is eager to break into Michael Carrick’s plans this season, stressing his aim to represent the club first and foremost and remaining open to a loan if it accelerates his development. Carrick has reaffirmed his commitment to youth by attending academy sessions, deploying academy players in pre-season, and praising Devaney after standout displays against Wrexham while the club continues to recruit and nurture young talent.

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Tariq Lamptey Joins QPR Free Transfer

Queens Park Rangers signed Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer from Fiorentina after an injury‑hit spell, adding a former Chelsea and Brighton full-back with over 100 Premier League appearances and 11 Ghana caps. His return to fitness and potential to boost QPR’s attack and defense is tempered by questions about his time in Italy, but the club regards him as a high-pedigree signing with significant upside.

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BBC plans three-part Rockstar Chef reunion series

The BBC and Studio Ramsay Global are producing The Rise of the Rockstar Chef, a three-part series for BBC One and iPlayer that profiles Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay, and Heston Blumenthal, exploring how their rivalry and ambition reshaped modern British cuisine and culminates in an on-screen reunion after years apart. The documentary we'll feature candid testimonies from critics, staff, and contemporaries to chart their influence and the era that put British food on the global map.

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Menzies stuns Humphries, reaches World Matchplay

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Fayose, 25 others named to 10 federal agencies

President Tinubu approved 26 appointments across 10 federal agencies, including Ayo Fayose as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency and Major General Junaid Bindawa as Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. The package also names Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas as NSIWC secretary, redeploys Tosin Adeyanju to the RMF Commission, and fills key roles such as Abuh Mohammed (NPC DG), Akinola Odeyemi (NBET MD), Anthony Inalegwu Godwin (Nuclear Energy Commission chair/CEO), Julius Oloro (NCAM CEO), and Abdullahi Maikano Saidu (Fiscal Responsibility Commission chair).

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Trott to Advise Ireland Ahead of August ODIs

Jonathan Trott has been appointed to a 14-day short-term coaching consultancy with Cricket Ireland to assist the Ireland men's squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, advising on matchdays and strategic planning ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifier prep. The move leverages Trott’s extensive England and Afghanistan coaching experience to provide Ireland with a high-level perspective on 50-over cricket as they prepare for key international series.

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Princes Street Closure Extends Into Fringe

Prince's Street in Edinburgh will remain closed into August after a fire damaged the former Debenhams building, with work underway to secure the site and preserve historic features. Diversions for buses and trams remain in place as the city coordinates with festival organizers to minimize disruption during the busy festival season, with officials stressing safety and that timelines for the repairs are not yet confirmed.

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