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The final games of the group rounds continue to deliver drama and shocks as they battle it out for the round of 32.

England 0–0 Ghana (Group L)

The French outlet L’equipe issues an apology to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku afta presenter’s comments regarding his world cup departure. Doku’s name hit the headlines once it had been announced that he would be departing the Belgium national squad temporarily so he would not miss the birth of his child.

London, 22 April 2025 - In celebration of Earth Day, over 30 acclaimed artists from across the globe have released new music infused with the sounds of nature - from birdsong and crashing waves to glaciers, moths, antelopes and rainforest wildlife. This unique collection of songs is released as part of Sounds Right, an initiative that made history by launching NATURE as an official artist on streaming platforms for the first time last year, highlighting its beauty to millions while generating significant royalties for global conservation.

A new chapter for Kirklees' archives is set to begin at Huddersfield's Our Cultural Heart, with the district's unique and irreplaceable collections moving into a dedicated new home as West Yorkshire Archive Service (WYAS) prepares for a phased reopening of its Kirklees office.

Kirklees are yet to elect a leader. They were absent from the first West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) meeting since the election. Representatives from Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield and York were all in attendance.

Ryanair have made changes to their seat allocation policies to create option for families to match the industry.

Rachel Reeves has given her support to Andy Burnham to be our next Prime Minister despite rumours that he would replace her as Chancellor.

Kirklees councils are reaching out to local residents for ideas on how they can develop their local strategy for culture. They are looking for ideas in regard to events in Kirklees and how they can get more people participating.