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Champions League qualifiers: Ferencvaros beat Ludogorets 3-0 to reach play-offs

Ferencvaros crushed Ludogorets 3-0 in Budapest to book a spot in the Champions League play-offs after a goalless first leg in Bulgaria. Barnabás Varga headed the opener from a Bence Ötvös cross and took Player of the Match. An early Ludogorets goal was ruled offside, and the hosts took control from there. The win was watched by 19,111 fans and officiated by Spain’s Alejandro José Hernández Hernández.

Chickenpox vaccine on NHS from January 2025: what parents need to know

England will offer the chickenpox vaccine free on the NHS from January 2025, using the combined MMRV jab at 12 and 18 months. The move follows JCVI advice and aims to protect around 500,000 children a year. Officials say the vaccine is highly effective and safe, and should cut hospital stays and missed school days. The rollout comes as routine childhood vaccine uptake has slipped below WHO targets.

Think Again review: Jacqueline Wilson revisits the Girls series for grown-up readers

Jacqueline Wilson returns to Ellie, Nadine and Magda in Think Again, a sequel pitched to the readers who grew up with the Girls series. The novel follows Ellie at a midlife crossroads as her daughter leaves for university, her cartoon collapses, and a risky romance with a former teacher resurfaces. Warmth and humor land, but questions about maturity, tone, and limited roles for Nadine and Magda linger.

Anti-Immigration Protests Sweep UK as Far-Right Targets Asylum Hotels After Court Ruling

A High Court ruling that backed Epping Forest’s bid to shut an asylum hotel has sparked a surge of anti-immigration protests across UK towns and cities. Far-right groups rallied outside hotels in Bristol, Leicester, Newcastle, Liverpool and more, while counter-protesters were often outnumbered. Reform UK amplified the action as it leads polls. Ministers vow to end hotel use by 2029, but an appeal is underway.

Park Hotel Diss: No sign of public reopening as council escalates fight over asylum use

There’s no confirmed plan to refurbish or reopen the Park Hotel in Diss to the public. Instead, a dispute has escalated after South Norfolk Council moved to block a Home Office plan to switch the hotel from housing families to single adult asylum seekers. The council has issued an enforcement notice and warned it could use a Temporary Stop Notice. The owner says the hotel could close if the plan goes ahead.

TraffordCity Arena: 3,000-seat ice venue proposed as new home for Manchester Storm

A 3,000-seat ice arena has been proposed for TraffordCity, with plans now submitted to Trafford Council. The venue would become Manchester Storm’s new home and host public skating, figure skating and community sessions, plus concerts and VR events. Operated by Planet Ice, it targets opening in late 2026 or early 2027. The project backs TraffordCity’s push to be a major UK leisure destination.

UK August Bank Holiday 2025: Busiest Air Travel Weekend Looms as Prices Dip and Delays Threaten

The UK’s late-August getaway is set to be one of the busiest of the summer: 12,474 flights are scheduled from 22–25 August, with over two million seats. Fares are 4% cheaper on average, but domestic prices are up 17%. Airports flag heavy traffic and warn of delays driven by European air traffic control shortages and summer storms. Travelers are urged to plan ahead and arrive early.

Jude Bellingham jokes '1-1' with brother Jobe after Dortmund debut goal at Club World Cup

Jude Bellingham playfully responded to his brother Jobe’s first Borussia Dortmund goal at the Club World Cup, saying their family scoreline is now “1-1” after he scored for Real Madrid against Pachuca. Jobe, 19, joined Dortmund from Sunderland for €33m and was named MVP in his debut. The move is a blow to newly promoted Sunderland and adds intrigue to a sibling rivalry playing out on a global stage.

Dundee United tickets on sale for Ross County away clash in Dingwall

Dundee United have put away tickets on sale for the trip to Ross County on Sunday 30 March 2025, 2:30pm kick-off. Prices run from £6 for under-12s to £28 for adults, with concessions at £15. Sales are digital-only via the club’s online portal and require an account. Away fans will be in the North Stand, and supporters needing wheelchair or ambulant access should contact the Ross County Club Shop at 01349860860.

Prince William and Kate’s kids: George, Charlotte and Louis — ages, schools, and life inside the Wales family

Prince William and Kate are parents to three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Here’s how the Wales kids are growing up: their ages, schools, interests, place in the line of succession, and the couple’s approach to privacy and public life. From first-day-of-school photos to balcony waves, this is the family behind the titles.