The Smart 7
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Burnham changes prisoner release plan again, Trump Turkey switch left reporters as decoys, and UK set for a spectacular Solar Eclipse
Aug 12, 20267 min
UK faces another heatwave as Amber Alert declared; Farage proposes sending foreign prisoners to El Salvador, Colombia hit by 7.4 Earthquake
Aug 11, 20267 min
No good news for Donald Trump in the Middle East, Hunter Biden says Joe’s cancer has spread, Premier League teams warm up for the new season
Aug 10, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - PM under pressure over prison releases, a plagiarism scandal at Cambridge, and tributes to a much loved comedian
Aug 8, 202621 min
Government to roll out new mental health strategy, Academics call for Inquiry into Cambridge leadership, and 97 year old pensioner sets Wing Walking record
Aug 7, 20267 min
Former Neo-Nazi withdraws as Tory candidate, Green party calls for urgent action on climate, Plea from Swimmer Archie Goodburn sparks response on Cancer research
Aug 6, 20267 min
Burnham tightens list for prison release plan, Trump anticipates new deal on Strait of Hormuz, Chelsea take a fresh approach under Alonso
Aug 5, 20267 min
Calls for stronger border controls after Spanish incident, Casualties as Ukrainian drone hits Russian beach, tributes to 80’s comedy star, Jimmy Cricket RIP
Aug 4, 20267 min
Bev Craig wins race to be Mayor of Greater Manchester, Trump once again cancels strikes on Iran, Commonwealth Games wrap up in Glasgow
Aug 3, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham continues his policy rollout, Wildfires spread across Europe, and tributes after tragic death of Irish musician, Glen Hansard RIP
Aug 1, 202620 min
Suffolk hit by wildfire as UK declares drought, Trump urges Burnham to open North Sea for drilling, Eddie Howe bows out at Newcastle
Jul 31, 20267 min
Andy Burnham's new plan for Social Care, Dr Fauci “takes the 5th” at Senate hearing, and tributes to Oscar winning Irish star, Glen Hansard RIP
Jul 30, 20267 min
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet with Trump ahead of Lindsey Graham funeral, Japan hit by powerful earthquake, France appoints Zinedine Zidane as national coach
Jul 29, 20267 min
Labour sees polls improve as Burnham meets Zelensky, Wildfires rage across Spain and France, Tributes to comedian and Springwatch legend, Bill Oddie RIP
Jul 28, 20267 min
US and Iran pause retaliatory strikes, France and Spain struggle to contain wildfires, Maclaren back to winning ways in Hungary
Jul 27, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Changing of the Guard at Downing Street, Escalation continues in the Middle East, and tributes to Liverpool and Newcastle legend, Kevin Keegan RIP
Jul 25, 202619 min
Burnham pauses prison releases for “urgent review”, Trump launches new round of global tariffs, Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow
Jul 24, 20267 min
Trump escalates Iran rhetoric as US strikes continue, Burnham pledges to cap bus fares, and Chelsea break Transfer record for Morgan Rogers
Jul 23, 20267 min
Andy Burnham focuses on cost of living at first Cabinet Meeting; Zelensky sacks top General, and Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan
Jul 22, 20267 min
Starmer out, Burnham in, on a day of change in Downing Street, Man charged with Anne Widdecombe Murder, Tributes to Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan RIP
Jul 21, 20267 min
Downing Street prepares for arrival of new PM, US personnel killed as Iran escalates strikes, Spain crowned World Cup Champions
Jul 20, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Shock over Anne Widdecombe murder, Keir Starmer bows out as PM, World Cup heartbreak, and tributes to Jurassic Park star, Sam Neill, RIP
Jul 18, 202621 min
Starmer in Kyiv for final meeting with Zelensky, Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok, Verstappen refuses to comment on Red Bull future
Jul 17, 20267 min
Sir Keir Starmer bids farewell to the Commons; EU and Ukraine sign new Drone deal, World Cup Heartbreak for England against Argentina
Jul 16, 20267 min
Hillsborough Law heads to the House of Lords; Covid Inquiry finds Boris Johnson Government wasted £10 billion on PPE, Spain secure World Cup Final spot
Jul 15, 20267 min
Counter Terrorism police take over Widdecombe Investigation, Trump plans toll for Strait of Hormuz, Tributes to Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, RIP
Jul 14, 20267 min
Police make arrest in Anne Widdecombe murder inquiry, Trump shocked by death of Senate ally, and Jannick Sinner retains his Wimbledon crown
Jul 13, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Farage faces Count Binface, Trump still wants Greenland, England prepare for Norway, and tributes to Bonnie Tyler RIP
Jul 11, 202618 min
Andy Burnham on the verge of becoming UK’s next PM, Netanyahu warns “war is not over” as US and Iran trade strikes, France book their World Cup Semi Final slot
Jul 10, 20267 min
Farage gets set for a face-off with Count Binface, US and Iran resume strikes as ceasefire in jeopardy, Arthur Fery heads to a Wimbledon semi-final
Jul 9, 20267 min
Nigel Farage political drama as resignation triggers By-Election, Donald Trump focused on Greenland at NATO summit, Djokovic heads to Wimbledon semi finals
Jul 8, 20267 min
NATO summit gets underway in Turkey as Russia strikes Kyiv again, Sky owner Comcast swoops to buy ITV, the USA exit World Cup after loss to Belgium
Jul 7, 20267 min
Nigel Farage fails to declare more gifts from crypto donors, England head to the World Cup Quarter Finals, and Prince William chats Football with Mister Swift
Jul 6, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham lays out his plans, England prepare for a World Cup Mexican Standoff, tributes to Sitcom Queen, Dame Penelope Keith RIP
Jul 4, 202620 min
Starmer makes formal apology over Forced Adoption, Russia launches brutal strikes on Ukraine, Silverstone prepares for the British Grand Prix
Jul 3, 20267 min
Captain Harry Kane saves England’s World Cup, Hopes fade for survivors one week after Venezuela quakes, President Zelensky in Ireland to mark EU Presidency
Jul 2, 20267 min
UK Defence Investment Plan finally unveiled, Maternity Care Report reveals issues of racism and discrimination, Serena Williams crashes out of Wimbledon
Jul 1, 20267 min
Andy Burnham lays out his plan to decentralise power from Westminster, Government reaches deal with Resident Doctors, World Cup shocks as Germany and Holland exit
Jun 30, 20267 min
Labour reject calls for General Election, Time running out in battle to find Venezuelan survivors, Ben Stokes quits international cricket and George Russell wins in Austria
Jun 29, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer resigns, Europe swelters under a “Heat Dome”, tributes to Music Mogul Clive Davis RIP
Jun 27, 202618 min
Venezuela struggles as Earthquake death toll rises, Andy Burnham continues to build Labour support, F1 heads to Austria under “heat hazard” warning
Jun 26, 20267 min
Venezuela rocked by two devastating Earthquakes, Nottingham Maternity Inquiry published, Scotland’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread
Jun 25, 20267 min
UK struggles under record breaking heatwave, Starmer and Burnham hold “frosty” meeting, Thomas Tuchel tells England fans “don’t worry” after Ghana draw
Jun 24, 20267 min
Starmer steps down as Burnham arrives, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty on abuse charges, tributes to music industry mogul Clive Davis RIP
Jun 23, 20267 min
Prime Minister under huge pressure after Burnham victory, US and Iran end talks early after weekend of chaos, more World Cup drama as big teams stumble
Jun 22, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - US and Iran sign off on a peace deal, Social Media ban for Teens announced, Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield
Jun 20, 202619 min
Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield By-Election, US lifts blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Scotland prepare for more World Cup glory
Jun 19, 20267 min
Donald Trump signs Memorandum of Agreement with Iran, Polls open for Makerfield By-Election, England beat Croatia in first World Cup game
Jun 18, 20267 min
European Leaders push Trump for progress on Ukraine at G7, US President wants to put Iran war in “rearview mirror”, the Williams sisters return to Wimbledon
Jun 17, 20267 min
UK teens face Social Media Ban, Details still not clear on US and Iran peace deal, World Cup shocks as Spain held to a draw by Cape Verde
Jun 16, 20267 min