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Rugby Union: Saracens win in dramatic fashion

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Saracens 20-19 Bristol Bears Francois Hougaard scored a late try as Saracens came from behind to beat Bristol. An AJ MacGinty penalty and Harry Thacker try put Bristol ahead in a cagey first half. James Williams and Alex Goode traded penalties before a Theo Dan try reduced the gap to four points. Gabriel Ibitoye's try 10 minutes from time put Bristol nine points clear, but Rotimi Segun retaliated. Hougaard then crossed at the death to snatch the win. Saracens proved why they have been so dominant this season though as Segun powered over to set up a dramatic finale. Highlights in the vide below. Footage from  Premiership Rugby - YouTube All the best reaction Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall told local radio in London: "This one is a bit different because we had significant change all the way through the team, a lot of international players not available or we were choosing not to be available to give some younger lads a chance." The Saracens was full of praise for

News: Do you support teacher strikes?

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 Another day, another story about industrial action. Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary, NEU recently went on BBC Newsnight and discussed what will happen if the Government does not take action on teacher pay and workload. Video from  National Education Union - YouTube It was recently announced that teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales and support staff in Wales voted overwhelmingly for strike action and the ballot has successfully surpassed the restrictive thresholds set by Government for strike action. When voting to back strike action, NEU members were asked the following question: "The question put was, "Are you prepared to take strike action in furtherance of this dispute?". A statement on the NEU website reads: "The union is declaring seven days of strike action in February and March, though any individual school will only be affected by four of them. The first will be on will be on Wednesday 1 February, affecting 23,40

Icons of sport: Harry Kane

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It's time to explore Harry Kane. Another icon of sport. With the player on the verge of breaking the goalscoring record for club and country, we thought we'd look at the career of Harry Kane. Unlike many players featured in the icons of sport series, he has not retired yet. Brief introduction Harry Edward Kane plays as a striker for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and captains the England national team. A prolific goalscorer with strong link play, he is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world.  Early life and early career Born and raised in the London borough of Waltham Forest, Kane began his career at Tottenham Hotspur, where, after fast progression through the team's youth academy, he was promoted to the senior team in 2009, at age 16. He was loaned out to clubs across the English football pyramid, including Leyton Orient, Millwall, Leicester City, and Norwich City. Kane's involvement at Tottenham increased after Mauricio Pochettino became head coach i

TV: Six seasons and a movie

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 Community is a TV series that ran for 110 episodes over 6 seasons.  After its initial run, it developed a cult following over the internet. Let's explore some of the best episodes and funniest moments. Fistfull of Paintballs (Season 2) The first of the two-part Season 2 finale. It's a nod to the famed Spaghetti Western films, but with a paintball twist. The group is split: Jeff, Annie, and Abed meet up, and then they run into Troy, Shirley, and Britta, who are hunting the trio for Pierce. They go to Fort Hawthorne, Pierce's safe haven, and have dinner. After a run-in with "The Black Rider," their mysterious and dangerous opponent, they return to Pierce and vote him out of the group. A shocking twist reveals that rival City College planned  it all and wants to take over Greendale. One reviewer said us: "The episode had so many moments you want to watch over again and again. Annie really comes to life in this special episode." For a Few Paintballs Mor

Looking for food: Newcastle

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 Are you in Newcastle looking for food? This is the article to check out.  Peace & Loaf restaurant They serve creative, artfully crafted British cuisine in a sleek, bare-brick restaurant with a mezzanine floor. One reviewer said: "Went for the festive vegetarian tasting menu but asked ahead if they could make it vegan, peace and loaf did not disappoint. They just couldn't make one of the pudding courses vegan so gave us a cocktail instead. We were looked after by the staff really well throughout our visit." Topolino Italian Restaurant A lovely place that serves Italian staples like pizza & pasta. They also offers desserts & a menu for the children. One great Google review said: "This is great little restaurant. Very reasonable prices for both food and drink. The staff were also really friendly." So, found this gem of an Italian restaurant called Topolino on the Quayside of Newcastle. Simple Italian meal with no fanfare and super friendly staff. p

Rugby Union: Heineken Champions Cup last 16 fixtures announced

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Which team is on track to win the Heineken Champions Cup? The eight ties to be played in the first knockout round of the Heineken Champions Cup have now been confirmed. YOUR ROUND OF 16 MATCH UPS πŸ“’ Best tie? πŸ‘€ #HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/uUzz7f83LT — Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) January 22, 2023 The list of qualifiers consists of five English teams, three each from France, Ireland and South Africa, plus one representative apiece from Scotland and Wales. The last 16 ties, to be played from 31 March to 2 April, are as follows: Leinster v Ulster Exeter v Montpellier Sharks v Munster Saracens v Ospreys Leicester v Edinburgh Stormers v Harlequins Toulouse v Bulls La Rochelle v Gloucester The ties will be settled as one-off matches rather than the two-leg format that was in operation for last-16 games last season. Some of the best moments from the Pool games Toulouse 20-16 Munster  Toulouse continued their unbeaten run in the Heineken Champions Cup with a hard-fou

News: More Coronation details announced

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May 2023 will see the UK celebrate a key moment in time and history. It has been announced that a series of world-famous entertainers will perform at Windsor Castle as part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the King's coronation.  The concert will be broadcast on the BBC on 7 May. It will feature what has been described as "global music icons" alongside orchestras and a diverse "coronation choir". It will come the day after the coronation at Westminster Abbey. Charles was proclaimed King Charles III, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. At the time, he declared himself ready to take on the "heavy responsibilities of Sovereignty". This was televised for the first time in history. Footage from  Channel 4 News - YouTube Processions to and from the abbey will take place, ending with a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace. There will also be a laser and drone light show, but in an end to another tradition, there are no plans for

TV: Who's that girl?

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 New Girl is one of our favourite series.  It's funny, emotional and the perfect watch for any mood you might be in. Let's explore some of the best episodes featuring Nick, Jess and the rest of their quirky friends. Maybe it's the way you smile 🎢 pic.twitter.com/HhW76lSy7s — New Girl (@New_GirlTV) September 30, 2022 Season 2, Episode 14: Pepperwood This episode has a very clever script with some great Jess and Nick moments. It has become a big fan favourite over the years and has grown in popularity with the increase in streaming of the whole series. Season 2, Episode 16: Table 34 This episode contains some great moments in the stories involving Jess and Nick alongside Cece and Schmidt. It's arguably the moment that ultimately everyone knew both couples would end up together even if there were some dodgy moments along the way. Behind the scenes with a dapper Max Greenfield pic.twitter.com/N51x41upMH — New Girl (@New_GirlTV) August 20, 2022 Season 2, Episode

Icon of sport: Sir Bobby Charlton

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Sir Bobby Charlton is another icon of sport. Brief career summary He played either as a midfielder or a forward. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, he was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or. He finished second in the Ballon d'Or in 1967 and 1968.  Club Career Bobby Charlton played almost all of his club football at Manchester United, where he became renowned for his attacking instincts, his passing abilities from midfield and his ferocious long-range shot, as well as his fitness and stamina.  He made his debut for the Manchester United first-team in 1956 and soon gained a regular place in the team, during which time he became a Football League First Division champion in 1957 then survived the Munich air disaster of February 1958 after being rescued by teammate Harry Gregg; Charlton is the last survivor of the crash from the club.  After helping United to win the FA Cup in 1963 and the Footbal

Art: Former footballer launches Art collection

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We love it when different elements of society met. This time, it's football and Art. Ex-Manchester United star Eric Cantona has launched an exhibition on sporting heroes and their impact on society. Just here at the beautiful @FootballMuseum for the launch of this stunning exhibition ‘From Moss Side to Marseille: The art of Michael Browne & Eric Cantona.’ It’s incredible! It’ll blow your mind. Will post more photos in the morning, but here is one with The King πŸ‘‘ πŸ™ŒπŸ½πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ͺ❤️πŸ€πŸ–€ pic.twitter.com/3Lzm89TZAi — RowettaπŸŽ™ (@Rowetta) January 12, 2023 The football legend helped to curate the show, which also features artist Michael Browne's depictions of soccer icon Diego Maradona, boxer Muhammad Ali and Olympic athlete Jesse Owens. Browne said he wanted to highlight those "who have been fighting against injustices throughout the world". Cantona told the world's media at launch that he hoped the display would encourage interest among children. The 56-year-old sa