Mapping ownership and coverage bias across UK news media
EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Coronation Street are facing broadcast schedule changes this week to accommodate 2026 World Cup coverage. These adjustments ensure major football matches receive primetime slots while soaps are either moved to later times or replaced by extended episodes earlier in the week.
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A resident in Prenton, Wirral, secured a £1,000 prize in the Postcode Lottery daily draw. The win highlights a system that has collectively raised over £1.7 billion for various national charities and local community projects.
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The award-winning Canadian sitcom Schitt's Creek has launched on BBC iPlayer following its departure from Netflix UK. The move provides license-fee payers free access to the complete critically acclaimed series previously only available through paid digital purchases.
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DB Apparel UK, the company that originally introduced the Wonderbra to the British market, has been placed into liquidation. The move marks the end of the firm's long-standing presence in the UK retail sector following years of shifts in the lingerie market.
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Broadcaster Judith Chalmers, best known for presenting the ITV travel programme Wish You Were Here...?, has died at the age of 90. Her career spanned over five decades, during which she became one of the most recognisable faces on British television.
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A series of Batman-themed Lego installations have been positioned along the banks of the River Thames in London. The public art displays coincide with promotional activities for the character's ongoing media franchise.
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Phil Collins stated he is considering a return to recording and touring following improvements in his health. The musician’s potential comeback follows years of medical challenges that forced him to stop drumming and retire from live performances in 2022.
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The Met Office forecasts UK temperatures will reach 30C this Saturday, potentially exceeding highs in the Seychelles. This heatwave may break the record for the hottest May day ever, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to issue amber health alerts due to increased risks for vulnerable populations.
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Parts of England have recorded record-breaking temperatures for May as a heatwave affects the UK. Forecasters expect the warm weather to persist throughout the week, potentially surpassing further historical milestones.
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