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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Reading Supporters' Trust 'disappointed' as club appoint gambling partners
Supporters Trust at Reading [STAR] have hit out at the club's decision to appoint an official betting sponsor for the new season. The relationship between gambling and football is something which has proved controversial in recent years, akin to the relationship between tobacco and alcoholic sponsors in other sports such as snooker and rugby. Premier League clubs have voted to withdraw gambling sponsorships on front of shirts as of next season, although there are currently no limitations for sleeve sponsors or advertising hoardings. Last week, Reading confirmed a new partnership with PricedUp, a UK-based online sports betting and gaming brand which will feature on training wear for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons. The club state: "As part of the agreement, PricedUp will collaborate with the club to deliver exclusive offers and rewards designed to engage and benefit Royals supporters, while also working closely with Reading FC to promote and support responsible gambling practices." However, STAR have admitted that they are 'disappointed' with the decision. "We were as disappointed as I'm sure a lot of fans were, to see that we have a new betting sponsor," Chair Sarah Turner commented in her newsletter. " [It is]Not ideal, and I'm sure we'd rather a sponsor from other areas. "I think we have to be pragmatic and think that the club are working on improving things and the costs are huge. We have banged on about wanting to be sustainable - and that means using income from sponsorship. "It is, however, positive that the press release mentions that PricedUp will be working closely with Reading FC to promote and support responsible gambling practices and we look forward to seeing how this develops." Some supporters have also been less than impressed with the decision, although many have gone on to praise the club's pragmatism. Tim Kilpatrick, Head of Commercial at Reading, commented: 'We are naturally pleased to welcome PricedUp as our Official Betting Partner – in what is an important financial agreement for the club. To work with a UK company, who are forging their own story in their industry, aligns with our own growth ambitions and we're looking forward to supporting each other in reaching our goals.'
The National
29-07-2025
- The National
Scottish beach bar named among best in UK in Times guide
Cladach Beach House, on the Isle of Arran, was named the sixth best beach bar in the UK by The Times. It was the only Scottish beach bar that featured on the list, which included entries from across the UK, like the Shanty in Portrush, Northern Ireland, and the Bournemouth-based Sobo in Dorset. Travel writer for the newspaper, Sarah Turner, described Cladach Beach House as the most 'beautifully situated cocktail bar in Scotland,' which overlooks the Firth of Clyde, and is surrounded by trees and sand. READ MORE: Fishing vessel damages subsea cable leaving 10,000 without broadband An offshoot from the Arran Botanicals drinks firm, who pair local plants and flowers with cocktails and alcoholic drinks, the beach bar was founded in 2022. Located around a 10-minute drive south of the ferry port in the village of Brodick, the Cladach Beach House is described as situated next to a picturesque beach with golden sand and blue waters that would make you 'forget you're even in Scotland'. The Cladach Beach House features both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a log burner and an outdoor fire pit for the cooler summer evenings. It also serves up a seasonal menu of cocktails to enjoy on the beach while taking in the tranquil views out over the water. The full list of the UK's best beach bars according to The Times
Metro
09-06-2025
- Metro
Children are clinging to moving trams for a popular TikTok trend - here's why
A TikTok trend that encourages children to surf on moving trams has become widespread in Nottingham. Nottingham Express Transit (NET) has seen a surge in youngsters gripping onto tram carriages after seeing influencers do the same. In one clip, a pair of school-aged boys are surfing the tram, clinging to its windscreen wiper. A boy can be heard saying: 'What's going on in Nottingham? The boys are on the back of the tram!' Another clip, filmed by a passing motorist and shared by NottinghamshireLive, shows a child holding onto the back of a tram travelling past Hyson Green Market on June 5. After the driver calls the teen a 'doughnut' and urges him to get off, the teen responds with a 'hang loose' hand gesture. Sarah Turner, NET's managing director, told the BBC: 'All of the footage and videos we've received of such incidents have been shared with the police who are now handling it as a criminal matter'. Turner said staff at the tram network would go into schools whose pupils have been caught engaging in the trend to explain how hazardous it was. She warned: 'These people are not only putting their lives at risk, but also the wider public and our team of tram drivers. 'Behaviour like this won't be tolerated and we are collaborating with the police to identify those involved.' Professor Sonia Livingstone, who heads the Digital Futures for Children Centre, told Metro that there's a simple reason thrill-seeking teens do what they do – 'attention'. She added: 'The responsibility must surely lie with TikTok to take down such content immediately. Ideally, the trend is identified by the platform itself, to prevent harm to children.' Neuroscientist Dr Huriye Atilgan, who works with child safety index TAK, said young people often turn to social media to fit in with their peers. She told Metro: 'TikTok's algorithm can amplify extreme behaviours, making dangerous challenges seem more common and tempting to try. More Trending 'The thrill-seeking nature of adolescence combined with the desire for social approval can override their sense of caution. 'This kind of reckless behaviour can have serious consequences, from physical injury to legal trouble. It's encouraging to see the tram network stepping in to educate students directly. 'Clear, relatable messaging that explains real dangers can help young people make safer choices, especially when it comes from trusted local sources they respect.' Nottinghamshire Police have been approached for comment. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Warning issued over 'dangerous' TikTok trend after rise in youngsters surfing on the side of moving trams
A tram operator has issued a warning over a 'dangerous' TikTok trend which sees youngsters surfing on the side of moving trams. Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said it has seen a 'recent rise of a number of incidents' as young people aim to imitate their favourite influencers. The company confirmed it had received a number of videos of individuals taking part in the trend and had passed them on to the police. Its managing director Sarah Turner added the behaviour 'could result in death or serious injury' and NET was taking it seriously. She told the BBC: 'All of the footage and videos we've received of such incidents have been shared with the police who are now handling it as a criminal matter.' Ms Turner confirmed the company had been contacting the schools of young people they had caught taking part in the phenomenon. She said the aim was to 'educate students of the severity' of the trend. 'Although incidents of this are usually very rare, anyone taking part in this trend, whether doing the challenge or filming it and sharing it online, is playing their part in publicising an extremely dangerous activity that ultimately could end someone's life,' Ms Turner said. 'Anyone caught engaging in dangerous activities such as tram surfing will face the very real repercussions of their actions.' MailOnline has approached Nottinghamshire Police for comment. The latest worrying trend comes after a leading podiatrist warned TikTok users dropping heavy objects such as air fryers and toasters on their feet for social media likes are risking a 'lifetime of pain and disability'. Hundreds of creators on the short-form video app started sharing absurd clips of themselves dropping objects such as vacuum cleaners, glass jugs and wooden tables on their feet. Posting with the hashtag #droppingthingsonmyfoot, the aim of the trend is to rank how painful each item is. Pilling, 19, is one of many TikTokers joining in, with one of his videos garnering 3.8 million views. The sales assistant from Bolton can be seen in the viral video jumping around in pain after dropping a toaster, air fryer and computer monitor on his feet. Asked why he decided to join the trend, the 19-year-old said he wanted to try it out for himself. The 19-year-old from Bolton can be seen in the viral video jumping around in pain after dropping a toaster, air fryer and computer monitor on his feet 'Curiosity and just because it was funny, he said. 'I love making content that I just like laughing at myself.' However, Dr Benjamin Bullen, lecturer in podiatric medicine at the University of Galway, said the trend could cause lasting damage. 'I find the viral #droppingthingsonmyfeet TikTok trend troubling and strongly encourage readers not to engage in this risky challenge,' he said. 'This trend, encouraging participants to drop sharp and increasingly heavy household objects on their feet, is highly likely to result in foot injuries. 'TikTok is particularly popular among young people, who may be setting themselves up for a lifetime of pain and disability, if they significantly damage the nerves, bones and joints of their feet.'
BBC News
06-06-2025
- BBC News
Nottingham operator warns against 'dangerous' TikTok trend
A tram operator has warned against a "dangerous" TikTok it says is influencing young people to hold on to the back of trams while they are moving. Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said a so-called "tram surfing" trend had caused a "recent rise of a number of incidents".The firm said it had received a number of videos of incidents which it had shared with police. Managing director at NET Sarah Turner said the behaviour "could result in death or serious injury" and was not something the firm was taking lightly. 'Risk to life' "All of the footage and videos we've received of such incidents have been shared with the police who are now handling it as a criminal matter," she said. Nottinghamshire Police has been contacted for comment. Ms Turner said NET would be reaching out to schools of those caught engaging in the trend and schools in the area to "educate students of the severity" of the trend. She added: "Although incidents of this are usually very rare, anyone taking part in this trend, whether doing the challenge or filming it and sharing it online, is playing their part in publicising an extremely dangerous activity that ultimately could end someone's life."We'd like to remind the public of our strong measures that are in place to keep our network safe, including high quality CCTV cameras in all trams and tram stops, which means that every incident is recorded and handed over to the authorities."Anyone caught engaging in dangerous activities such as tram surfing will face the very real repercussions of their actions."
