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Leeds United 0 Middlesbrough FC 3 – Farke’s tactics torn apart

Leeds United 0 Middlesbrough FC 3 Farke’s tactics torn apart. Leeds were unceremoniousl dumped out of the Carabao Cup. There was an expectation that Farke would push on from last season. Ironically, after all the troubles he faced at the beginning of last season, this start looks worse.
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Leeds United 3 Portsmouth FC 3 – Heroes and Villains

Leeds United 3 Portsmouth FC 3 – Heroes and Villains. What should have been a win was frustrated by players poor, but with other players earning the equaliser.
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Southport – the match that lit the multicultural tinderbox

Southport – the match that lit the multicultural tinderbox. The Southport stabbings in July 2024 had no direct relation to the summer disorders that followed.
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On the cusp of Populism

In an era when manifestos have become costed menus, the main political parties have strayed far away from having an ideology. Are we now on the cusp of populism?
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An unpopular election

An unpopular election. The electorate is unmoved by a lack of real choices of who to vote for. Neither Starmer nor Sunak are proving to be a clear winner.
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Weekend in Gloucester – A Rough Diamond

Gloucester, as a travel destination is a rough diamond. Look underneath the twentieth century architecture and there is a history worth exploring.
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Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton. AI with wit.

Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton. AI with wit. Whilst we cannot move without AI around us – in training, adverts and the news. It is still in its infancy.
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Let’s talk adult education!

I work i adult education so the fact that we go to the polls in less than a month’s time is highly significant me. It’s about my job, my service and my learners. There will be budget cuts, that is inevitable to pay for the bribes and the long term growing debt.
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Leaders debate: slugfest

The first Leaders debate was like a slugfest as each leader attacked each other through each soundbite issue. Watching Sunak and Starmer last night was tough.
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Leeds United 0 Southampton FC 1 – fallen at the last hurdle

Leeds United 0 Southampton FC 1 – fallen at the last hurdle. Ultimately, the players could not find a way past Southampton FC at the third attempt.