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The Sun
28 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EFL club release ‘gorgeous work of art' kit to celebrate 150th anniversary and even rival fans want to buy it
PORT VALE have released a stunning retro home kit to celebrate their 150th anniversary. The League One new-boys' smart new strip has been flying off the shelves since its release. 2 The Valiants' 2025-26 white home shirt will include a smart black collar, as well as black trim on the sleeves, It will also subtly include the Puma logo, in addition to a retro Port Vale logo. The shirt is not sullied by a garish sponsor, instead oozing a simple class. Vale's kit is topped off with black shorts, also featuring the retro logo, as well as stripey black and white socks. The Staffordshire side, who finished second in League Two, have confirmed that they have already flogged 1,815 home shirts on its first day on sale. For context, Vale averaged home gates of 7,639 last season. Port Vale's kit launch has also been resoundingly well received online. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 2 While a second wrote: "Stunning kit. They always look miles better without a sponsor too." A third commented: "Best kit I've seen for a long long time. Fulham fan." Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady's club bounce back to Championship at first attempt And a fourth swooned: "Sweet Jesus. So simple and yet so stunning." Another asked: "Is it appropriate for a Wednesday fan to purchase this?" Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock said: "I'm proud that we can mark the beginning of our 150th anniversary season with the launch of our brand-new 2025/26 home shirt. "The design rightly honours and helps us to reflect on our past, whilst we can also make positive steps forward in an exciting season back in League One. "I'd like to personally thank the members of our Supporter Advisory Board, who were presented the crest concept at their inaugural meeting. "The group continues to help us shape decisions and we're delighted that they will be involved throughout such an important season."
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist dies in crash on M6 toll motorway
A motorcyclist died when he was involved in a crash on the M6 Toll motorway. The serious accident involving a black, red and silver Ducati motorcycle happened at about 17:45 BST on Friday, Staffordshire Police said. Despite efforts of motorists and paramedics to save the 35-year-old man, he died at the scene on the southbound carriageway, just after junction six at Burntwood. The force has urged anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Staffordshire Police
BBC News
5 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Motorcyclist dies in crash on M6 Toll motorway at Burntwood
A motorcyclist died when he was involved in a crash on the M6 Toll serious accident involving a black, red and silver Ducati motorcycle happened at about 17:45 BST on Friday, Staffordshire Police efforts of motorists and paramedics to save the 35-year-old man, he died at the scene on the southbound carriageway, just after junction six at force has urged anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Spudman thanks Ipswich recovery service after A14 breakdown
A TikTok chef who broke down on a dual carriageway late at night has thanked a recovery service as well as police for their help in getting him whose real name is Ben Newman, has more than 4.3 million followers and is known as a street vendor selling jacket potatoes in Tamworth, attending the Suffolk Show near Ipswich, he revealed on his social media page that his van had broken down on the A14 late on Thursday. Jack Parker, owner of RB Commercial based in Ipswich, helped Spudman home and said his team was always happy to help. Spudman was first helped to a service station near Sproughton by Suffolk Police and said on TikTok he "wasn't expecting a tow" from thanked the officers for their efforts in a video on Friday."We called out a recovery firm, they originally said they'd be half an hour and we paid a deposit, then they said they're going to be two-and-a-half hours," he added in his video."These guys (RB Commercial) just turned up randomly because they saw us on the side of the road and they are fans." Mr Parker explained he had seen Spudman's TikTok and decided to help. "Because we work that road a lot I knew roughly where he was just from his video," he said."At that time as well, lots of people were just turning up madly to the services where he was and taking pictures with him."The poor bloke just worked hard for two days and wanted to get home." Mr Parker sent two of his drivers down to the service station and after some discussions it was decided they would take Spudman back to Tamworth, where they arrived at 03:00 BST on on his TikTok, Spudman added: "We had an amazing [Suffolk] Show."Shame about the van, these things happen... it's going to need a new engine."Mr Parker said Spudman was "a really nice bloke, really sound" and stressed he would "help anyone" in need. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Branston Bridge could reopen within weeks after repair work
Work to repair a bridge in Staffordshire which has been shut for six months could be completed within weeks, according to the local Bridge near Burton-on-Trent was closed for safety reasons after some lorry drivers ignored weight restrictions, causing structural County Council said work was progressing well on repairing the bridge – parts of which are more than 186 years old – but there had been unexpected said some services had to be diverted, replaced or worked around, meaning the work programme had to be extended. Completion is currently scheduled for 10 July, but this may change if other issues are found with the bridge or if weather conditions slow things down."When excavating for the works, and at the crown of the bridge, the crew are working with only a few courses of old bricks between them and the live railway below," said Peter Mason, cabinet member for strategic highways on the Reform UK-controlled authority."It is important that they ensure they allow concrete to cure and strengthen fully as each stage of the works progress, and one reason why these works are perceived to be taking time to complete."We will not put pressure on crews to take unnecessary risks just for a speedy outcome."He added: "Although the weather has been kind so far, this is another factor that could result in the work having to continue beyond 10 July."On the other hand, if we don't encounter any more issues, work could finish ahead of schedule." Crews are beginning installation of a concrete saddle to reinforce the the concrete has reached the required strength, work would begin to install temporary supports for a live water main, they the final layer of concrete has been cast, drainage will be installed at each end, kerbing and paving laid, brickwork repointed and the road equipment which has been recording the movement of the structure would continue, the council said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
