Olivia Dean on co-writing the Lionesses’ World Cup anthem: “It’s for the people”

Cowardly child killer Lucy Letby refused to appear in court at her sentencing hearing today.

Simply Red wrote: “Congratulations Spain. Best team on this day.”Ahead of the game the band also said: “The England Women’s team represent the country I wanna be part of,” before taking a dig at the Tories and Rishi Sunak for not attending the final.Congratulations Spain.

Despite losing out in the World Cup, the England Lionesses have done the country proud as they made their first-ever final. Spain went 1-0 up in the 29th minute through an Olga Carmona goal, and they didn't look back. England threw everything at the Spanish side, but sadly they just couldn't find a way past the Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll.

Tensions are high as England prepare to take on Spain in the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup today (Sunday August 20).

The England women's football team has made it through to the World Cup final after thrashing Australia 3-1 in the semis. Now all eyes will be on the Roses to see if they have what it takes to win England's first World Cup since 1966.

Millions of England fans will be hoping for victory as the Lionesses take on Spain in today's Women's World Cup final.

England Lionesses are hoping to make history today as they take part in the Women's World Cup final. The team will face Spain at the 75,000-plus capacity Stadium Australia on Sunday morning.

On a day of light traffic, it takes five hours and 13 minutes to drive from Lauren Hemp’s hometown North Walsham to Manchester City’s Academy Stadium, her club’s home ground.

They are the nation's heroes, on the cusp of World Cup glory.

in Sydney on Sunday. Queen Letizia of Spain has announced she will jet out to Australia to cheer on the national team as they tackle England’s Lionesses in the hotly-anticipated match.Accompanying Queen Letizia on the whirlwind trip Down Under will be her youngest daughter Infanta Sofia, 16, who will no doubt relish the opportunity to watch the exciting game live.

England are into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time after beating Australia in the semi-final on Wednesday.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have led the messages of congratulations as the victorious Lionesses reached their first ever World Cup final. England booked their place in Sunday’s final with a thrilling 3-1 win over co-hosts Australia in front of a crowd of 75,784 in Sydney on Wednesday. Ella Toone opened the scoring for the Lionesses after 36 minutes when she thumped the ball home from 10 yards when Australia failed to clear a Lauren Hemp cross.

England’s Lionesses are vying to lift the World Cup for the first time ever - but standing in their way are semi-final opponents and host nation Australia.The crunch match between the famous sporting rivals kicked off at the Stadium Australia in Sydney at 11am British time on Wednesday.The winner will face Spain in the final in Sydney on Sunday after La Roja beat Sweden 2-1 in the first semi-final on Tuesday. No team left in the competition has won it before so history is guaranteed to be made on Sunday.The Lionesses became history makers in July last year when they secured their first-ever European Championship with a 2-1 win over Germany at Wembley.

The U.S. women’s national team lost to Sweden in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup, crashing out of the competition over the weekend on Sunday (August 6).

Jessie Ware, Confidence Man and Romy are among the acts lined up for the autumn edition of Homobloc in Manchester.The queer block party is set to return to Depot Mayfield on November 4 and, per a press release, is set to welcome “artists, performers, spectators and clubbers to come together and present one of the greatest dancefloor coalitions of the LGBTQ+ community”.Alongside Ware and Confidence Man, Peaches is also set to headline, with further headline DJ sets coming from The Blessed Madonna, David Morales, Avalon Emerson, Horse Meat Disco, LSDXOXO, salute, Sherelle and I. Jordan.The event is set to take over the full expanse of Depot Mayfield, across three main stages in the venue itself, plus additional stages along the street and in the Star & Garter pub located next door.Meanwhile, for the first time in its history, Homobloc is expanding to the venue’s roof space, which will host an array of programming, including cinema screenings, in-session podcasts and talks, acoustic performances, pop-up shops and more.“It’s with great pleasure we unveil the most adventurous Homobloc line-up to date,” promoter Rod Connolly said in a press release.

UPDATED with latest: The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off July 20, with the monthlong tournament showcasing the world’s best teams taking place this year in Australia and New Zealand. It’s where the favored U.S. is looking to secure a record third consecutive title.

RAYE has spoken to NME about her music industry battle to be shortlisted for the Mercury 2023, as well as her recent collab with Stormzy and hopes for longevity. Watch our interview above.The London singer-songwriter was speaking at the launch of the Mercury Prize 2023, where her 2023 debut ‘My 21st Century Blues‘ was shortlisted alongside albums by the likes of Arctic Monkeys, J Hus, Jessie Ware, Olivia Dean, Fred Again.., Young Fathers and Shygirl.“To be recognised for a body of work is something that I’ve really wanted for a really long time,” she told NME.

Manchester City's stars have continued to make their mark on the Women’s World Cup, with Alex Greenwood and Alanna Kennedy among those to impress in recent days.

Shygirl has spoken to NME about having a friend, fan and collaborator in Björk, her Mercury Prize nod, and how “falling in love” is shaping her next album. Watch our video interview above.The London experimentalist was speaking at the launch of the Mercury Prize 2023, where her acclaimed 2022 debut ‘Nymph‘ was shortlisted alongside albums by the likes of Arctic Monkeys, J Hus, RAYE, Jockstrap, Young Fathers, Jessie Ware, Fred Again.. and more.Asked about how she was feeling to be among the shortlist, she replied: “I’m so torn, because half of me is like, ‘You totally deserve this’ and the other half is like, ‘I’m so grateful!’ That’s why Shygirl is like a juxtaposition in itself.

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