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Passport applicants suffered ‘unacceptable delays’ last year – MPs

The Public Accounts Committee found that consequences included people being unable to travel for family emergencies.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Easter seafood tradition under pressure

Fishmongers are prepared for the Easter seafood frenzy and they're accommodating for Canberrans who might be feeling the crunch with added cost-of-living pressures.

The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2023

2023 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Predictions for UConn’s Jordan Hawkins and all 58 picks

UConn's Jordan Hawkins is the most notable draft prospect in the Final Four.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2023

Ranking the 15 top NBA draft prospects (Jarace Walker!) who are playing in March Madness

These are the future NBA guys you need to know.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2023

England 10-53 France: Six Nations 2023 – as it happened

France ran in seven tries as England were torn apart, suffering their biggest-ever margin of defeat at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023

John Clay: A who’s who guide to the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in the Music City

After Wednesday’s preliminaries, the real meat of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks into gear Thursday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville before the festivities finish on Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

NBA Draft Buzz: Anthony Black Makes Case as a Top Pick

Plus, notes on Keyonte George, Dillon Mitchell and more noteworthy prospects making waves.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 31, 2023

Avanti West Coast reports 'huge increase in capacity' and 93 trains a day 'north and south from Manchester'

The company has been given until April 1 to improve its services

Manchester Evening News · Jan 16, 2023

Burning NBA Draft Questions Heading Into the New Year

Checking in on projected first pick Victor Wembanyama and more prospects.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 28, 2022

Up to 2,500 troops could cover striking public sector staff at £10m-a-week cost

Up to 2,500 troops are being readied to cover for Border Force, NHS staff and firefighters going out on strike - and they could cost £4,000 per soldier per week

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022