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Daily Mail
23 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Meet the Lionesses super-fan who spends thousands travelling the world to cheer them on - and even has her own themed pub in her garden!
A Lionesses super-fan says she spends £4,000 a year following England and Arsenal. Zoe Bleach, 42, has even installed a £3,000 pub in her back garden, dubbed The Lionesses Den, to cheer them on from Gravesend, Kent, when she's not travelling. She has a collection of Lionesses memorabilia worth around £1,000 - a dream for a lady who fell in love with the beautiful game aged two. Bleach speaks ahead of Tuesday night's semi-final clash with Italy, as research from Amazon's Chatterbox series shows a quarter of British women (25%) believe football is what the UK does best. 'I would say I spend £4,000 a year supporting the Arsenal and England women's teams - the game tickets and travelling all add up,' she said. 'For Euro 2022 I booked tickets for most of the games including the final. I basically took a whole month off to watch the Lionesses. England will play Italy on Tuesday night as they bid for a place in the final of the women's Euros 'I went to Brighton twice, Southampton, Northern Ireland and to Wembley. I spent around £2,000 travelling and buying merchandise on that tournament alone. 'My biggest ever football trip was in 2003, when I travelled to the USA and went on a 16-hour road trip between Mississippi and Washington DC to watch five professional women's soccer matches played in the WUSA league. 'I met Kelly Smith there, and I've never been so starstruck in all my life. I couldn't even remember my name. I didn't know my name, I didn't know where I was from. 'She came and spoke to us for about 10 minutes. It was such a surreal moment in my life. I was so excited to meet her because she was my idol. She is absolutely the best player in the world.' In 2023, Bleach and her partner Elizabeth spent five months building The Lionesses Den to watch the Women's World Cup, where England finished runners-up to Spain. 'It cost us about £3,000 and we have signed shirts from Beth Mead and Kelly Smith, signed autographs from Lucy Bronze and Mary Earps and pictures of me with Leah Williamson. 'The whole collection is probably worth around £1,000. 'It might have been a lot to spend, but we use the pub easily once or twice a week and we love it. I don't regret a single penny I've spent supporting the Lionesses.'
Scotsman
25 minutes ago
- Scotsman
Remembering the Grunwick Strike: A powerful story comes to Edinburgh
This October, Edinburgh audiences are invited to experience We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!, a compelling production commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Grunwick Strike (1976-1978). This landmark labour dispute was led by Jayaben Desai and her fellow immigrant women workers, who fought tirelessly against exploitation and for workplace dignity. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Staged at North Edinburgh Arts, the play brings this vital chapter of British social history to life through a powerful blend of drama, live music, and community performance. Townsend Productions remounts this story that highlights the strike's national significance, showcasing the solidarity that mobilised the labour movement and challenged systemic racism. As political and social issues around workers' rights and immigration continue to dominate conversations today, this production offers a timely reminder of the courage and resilience required to confront injustice. The involvement of local choirs and dance groups also connects the show directly to Edinburgh's vibrant communities. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Don't miss this emotional and inspiring performance, a testament to the strength of collective action and the ongoing struggle for equality. We Are The Lions, Mr Manager! will be performing at North Edinburgh Arts, 12C Macmillan Crescent, Edinburgh EH4 4A on 11th October 2025 for a preview performance. Tickets available from: Eventbrite
BBC News
26 minutes ago
- BBC News
'More entertaining and competitive than expected'
2009 British and Irish Lion Ugo Monye at Marvel Stadium - "There was only one side in it for the first 20 minutes and only one side in it for the second 20."We haven't had many competitive games on this tour but I'm glad we've got this one tonight."It's definitely more entertaining and competitive than what I was expecting."
