Paul Kemp

Teesside outfit Weathership are back with a new track entitled ‘Broken Bell', adding to their already impressive catalogue of music. The band have been on a strong run of shows and releases, and this latest offering feels like another confident step in what is becoming a defining period for them.

Heaton-based outfit Alice Street have been on a strong run recently, with a string of shows under their belt and an appearance on the BBC Introducing Stage at Stockton Calling. I had the chance to sit down and listen to their fourth release, ‘Liquid Gold', ahead of launch – and I must say, it is a fun one.

Key Takeaways: Detroit overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat Orlando 116-94 on Sunday in Game 7, claiming their first playoff series win in 18 years Cade Cunningham registered 32 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris added 30 points as both reached 30-point marks in the decisive victory The Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

With a best Newcomer nominee at the 2025 Fringe, Molly McGuinness is heading on tour after her sell-out Fringe debut, which saw her show ‘Slob' spread like wildfire through word of mouth. It is easy to see why. The show opened, as people were entering, with a small buffet on stage: packets of crisps, Hula Hoops and cocktail sausages all ready for the audience to nibble on upon entry. This is the shamelessly working-class charm of Salford star, Molly McGuinness.

Award-winning Life Science Centre (Life) is going kids-free for one epic late-night takeover.

Key Takeaways: SC Paderborn secured Bundesliga promotion with a 2-1 win after extra time in the play-off second leg VfL Wolfsburg suffered their first-ever relegation from the top flight after 29 consecutive seasons Laurin Curda delivered a decisive extra-time goal, sealing a historic victory at the Home Deluxe Arena Match Overview SC Paderborn produced a […]

Key Takeaways: Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde were each fined €500k by Real Madrid for their training ground altercation Valverde required head stitches in hospital following the incident, which both players have publicly discussed this week Both Tchouameni and Valverde denied that a punch was thrown and emphasised moving forward to focus on winning titles […]

Key Takeaways: Tino Livramento was ruled out of the World Cup due to a muscle injury, as reported one day before England’s opening fixture Trevoh Chalobah is among the late replacement options, having previously earned a single England cap in June 2025 against Senegal Livramento has featured in all but one of England’s 2026 matches, […]

Win Rates and Points per Match After the First Group-Stage Round at the 2026 World Cup UEFA teams averaged 1.71 points per match and posted a 42.9% win rate, ahead of CONMEBOL and CONCACAF sides, each on 33.3% The first round of group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup is now complete, and the opening […]

Key Takeaways: Arsenal will launch their Premier League title defence on Friday, 21 August 2026, at home against newly-promoted Coventry City Coventry City return to England’s top division for the first time since 2001 under manager Frank Lampard Manchester United’s opening fixture, managed by Michael Carrick, is an away trip to Hull City, marking their […]