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Fastest Formula News •

Leclerc resurrects Ferrari fortunes as upgrades spark front row triumph at 2025 F1 Austrian GP

Charles Leclerc has landed a spot on the front row for the 2025 F1 Austrian GP, securing Ferrari’s first front start since Monaco. The Monégasque driver pushed the car to it’s limit but ultimately fell half a second short of the Brit. Leclerc underlined his optimism in regards to the team’s potential for tomorrow’s race pace. The Tifosi will hope this marks the beginning of an upward trajectory for the team.


Ferrari’s upgrade package delivered the performance boost needed to return Charles Le...
Fastest Formula News •

Carlos Sainz Sr pulls FIA presidency bid amid scheduling conflicts and family spotlight

Carlos Sainz Sr has officially stepped back from pursuing the FIA presidency, citing time constraints and a desire to prioritise his ongoing racing commitments, including preparation for the 2025 Dakar Rally.


The announcement, made via Instagram, follows weeks of speculation surrounding his potential candidacy. His interest in the role had sparked widespread debate, largely due to his son Carlos Sainz Jr’s raising concerns over a possible conflict of interest.


Carlos Sainz Sr. has taken t...
Steel City Sling •

VIDEO: Arblaster confirms season end after ruptured ACL requires surgery - Steel City Sling

Ollie Arblaster has endured a season-ending setback after undergoing successful surgery on a ruptured ACL sustained during a game just weeks ago. 


Despite the devastation of being sidelined for the rest of the season, Arblaster remains optimistic about his rehabilitation and the journey ahead. 


Arblaster said: “This injury is hard to come to terms with, but it’s part of the game I love. The road to recovery will be tough, but I’m confident it will make me stronger and more determined.”...
Steel City Sling •

Convicted drug trafficker ordered to pay back £95,000 - Steel City Sling

A convicted drug trafficker in Barnsley has been instructed to repay £95,000.


Jack Downend, who was jailed in June 2023 for 13 years because of his offences, is among a group of men required to repay profits from the offences in question.


In October, South Yorkshire’s Economic Crime Unit (ECU) ensured that over £120,000 would be recovered and reinvested into The Criminal Justice System.


Downend’s convictions include possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis) and evasion o...
Steel City Sling •

Berlin tops Steelers in first-leg thriller match - Steel City Sling

The Sheffield Steelers staged a fierce performance but ultimately lost 5-3 to Eisbären Berlin in the first leg of their Champions Hockey League tie. 


Despite stellar goaltending from Matthew Greenfield, Berlin opened the scoring in the 19th minute of the round-of-16 clash. Former Carolina Hurricane man Zack Boychuk found the net after an intense wave of pressure.


The game opened in the second period, with Sheffield battling back. However, Berlin stretched their lead to 2-0 early in the per...
Steel City Sling •

£100,000 cannabis factory discovered after attempted break-in - Steel City Sling

Authorities have been alerted about masked men trying to enter a property on North Street in Rawmarsh, Rotherham.


South Yorkshire Police uncovered a sizeable amount of cannabis after arriving at the scene. They also found signs of forced entry but no occupants.


Upon further investigation, a cannabis operation was discovered across multiple floors within the property. 


Around 100 cannabis plants, each estimated to be worth £1,000, were found growing inside the home.


Amidst the search,...
Steel City Sling •

Sheffield student scores spot on England's partially sighted futsal team - Steel City Sling

Jake Heasman, a student from the University of Sheffield, has been called up to the IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal European Championship. 


The 20-year-old journalism student has been selected to represent the country ahead of the tournament start. The squad will travel to Atalya, Turkey, next week, with the opening fixture being the 4th. 


Jake said: “Sort of a bit of a pinch-myself moment, like this sort of thing happening to me, and I’m not just watching through someone else’s eyes.


“I’...
The Telegraph •

‘This will be my first general election – and I’m voting Lib Dem’

With the country’s first national vote since 2019 just round the corner, winning over the electorate with its differing demographic and priorities is a huge challenge for all parties. Telegraph reader Nick Hurt and his son, Henry, have outlined what they want out of the election, in turn, showcasing the difference in approach of two family members from different generations. While Nick exudes feelings of despair, Henry’s outlook is rather more hopeful. ‘I’m voting Reform – I want to see the Tori...
Forge Press •

Lifting the stigma on mental health as a student - Forge Press

Many feel the need to bottle their issues, and simply don’t feel secure enough to confide in peers or guardians. One of the more widely discussed alleviators is physical activity, and specifically weightlifting and though it is by no means substitute for seeking out help and discussing your issues with a trusted friend or relative it can help to minimize anxiety and depression. 
On average in 2015 only 65.5% of men met the minimum average weekly goal for physical activity, while only 21% of men...

Feature Pieces

Doze •

How alcohol quietly disrupts your sleep: The nightcap myth - Doze

For many of us, a glass of wine or a dram of whisky is the go-to way to unwind after a long day. It takes ‘the edge off’, helps us relax—and, for some, feels like the key to drifting off easily. But the smooth slide into sleep alcohol causes might be setting you up for a rough night—and an even rougher tomorrow.


Dr. Ella Catterall, medical researcher for Drinkaware, said the message was clear. While alcohol might feel like it helps you nod off, it’s one of the quietest saboteurs of sleep qual...
Doze •

Composed for calm: The rise of sleep music technology - Doze

In medieval Europe, the word “lullaby” emerged from the soothing repetition of “lullen” (to lull) and “bye-bye,” while a more mystical theory links it to the Hebrew phrase “Lilith-Abi”—a protective incantation to keep demons at bay.


Fast-forward to today, and the impulse to use music as a sleep aid has taken on a technological dimension.


Sleep disorders are increasingly present among young people, with recent data highlighting their significance. In 2022, 64% of individuals aged 17 to 23 i...
Doze •

Training right includes rest: How sleep fuels growth - Doze

When it comes to training, eating right, and getting enough protein, the law is that anyone who is anyone labours the point as if there is no tomorrow. But there’s one crucial part of the muscle-building process that often gets overlooked: sleep. 


“Yeah, your body only recovers when you’re sleeping, which is weird, doing nothing is just as important.” Said Josh Cowden, gym floor manager and PT to several of the most successful powerlifters. 


“When you’re training, the fatigue you feel afte...
Doze •

The calm of Nordic nights: Sleeping in Helsinki - Doze

While some cities rush through the day and seize at night, collapsing to sleep, Helsinki moves differently. The rest is quiet, intentional, and deeply valued. 


It’s a cultural priority. The Finnish approach to rest is rooted in stillness, simplicity, and a steady connection with nature. Whether it’s the soft glow of a sauna or the hush of snow-covered woods, Helsinki offers sleep as a way of life, not a luxury.


Ask anyone in Helsinki about their sleep routine, and the sauna will likely com...
Doze •

The sleep snatcher of 2010: DS after dark - Doze

A tale as old as time: a child stashing their Nintendo DS under their pillow, practically convulsing as a parent edges closer to confiscate the glowing device. The quiet click of buttons, the flicker of Pokémon Platinum or Super Mario Bros lighting up a dark room.


Legendary titles which became more than just games, instead rising to companions in those fragile hours before sleep. For many kids in the 2010s, handheld gaming was a secret ritual, a comforting escape that always managed to stretc...
Doze •

A city without a single rhythm: Sleeping in Abu Dhabi - Doze

When it comes to sleep, Abu Dhabi offers more than rest; it provides rhythm. From the desert silence to inner city hustle, the UAE’s capital offers a unique blend of cultural influences, climate quirks, and urban charm that shape how people unwind and wake up.


“I have never lived in Dubai. I lived in Abu Dhabi, which is a completely different dynamic,” says Samira, who spent part of her teenage years in the capital. “Dubai is very flashy. Abu Dhabi was a lot more chill, down-to-earth. Texan v...
Doze •

Between sirens and silence: Sleeping in São Paulo - Doze

Street vendors contend for limited space, their shouts ripple through the humid air and the clattering of bus doors. As São Paulo regains the buzz of the night.


On a regular Tuesday, restaurants stay open late, and bars are packed with life well past 2 a.m. This culture shock was for Luke Macartney, a 22-year-old language student in São Paulo. “The change is pretty mental”, he says, “You get there at two, which I wasn’t a fan of, but that’s how it is. People flock to you from everywhere.”...
Doze •

A pet peeve or the dog's bollocks?  - Doze

For pet owners, deciding whether to share a bed with their furry friends is a divisive and timeless debate. I will unabashedly tell anyone I meet that my best friend is a 10-year-old spaniel named George, but when it comes to the nighttime routine and the social hierarchy woven into it, it can cause problems for many people. Some cherish the closeness of a fluffy little so-and-so breaching the cold, empty sheets of a king-sized bed, while others see it as a boundary better left uncrossed.


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