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Unauthorised building work at a field in Sawbridgeworth has been halted after police enforced a High Court injunction, prompting cheers from hundreds of residents who had gathered to oppose what they believed was an attempt to establish a traveller site. Vans, diggers and other vehicles left the land off Sheering Mill Lane on Monday morning as officers moved in following an amended court order. Some protesters had stayed overnight at the site in East Hertfordshire. East Herts District Council said the operation ended peacefully and that no arrests were made. Police are expected to remain in the area throughout the…

Kyle Sandilands launched into a lengthy tirade during Monday’s edition of his new radio show after a technical problem disrupted the broadcast. The Australian broadcaster’s programme, Kyle Sandilands Live, was affected by an issue in the studio, prompting an on-air outburst as the team attempted to resolve the fault. Sandilands appeared to direct his frustration towards producer Jaimee “Mayo” Blazquez while the broadcast continued, adding to the rocky start suffered by the subscription-based show since its launch. The programme began airing earlier this month following the collapse of Sandilands’ long-running partnership with Jackie “O” Henderson on KIIS FM. That dispute…

Swansea City are set to sign Manchester City winger Jeremy Monga on a season-long loan, with the 17-year-old due to undergo a medical before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST transfer deadline. The agreement will see Monga move to the Championship club until the end of the campaign, with no option for Swansea to buy him. He is expected to return to Manchester City next summer. Monga came through Leicester City’s academy and made his senior debut for the Foxes aged 15 during the 2024-25 season. He went on to make 30 Championship appearances last term before joining City on a five-year contract…

Cobb County residents will have several opportunities to question police about Flock surveillance cameras, with a series of town hall meetings taking place across the Georgia county. The discussions are being hosted by the Cobb County Police Department in response to public interest in Flock Safety technology, automated licence plate readers and FUSUS, a public safety information-sharing system. Cobb County Police Chief Dan Ferrell and senior department leaders are expected to explain how the systems are used, what information they provide and the safeguards in place. Residents will also be able to raise concerns directly with police. The next meeting…

A Bali restaurant popular with Australian tourists has been gutted by fire after flames tore through the Chez Gado-Gado venue in Seminyak on Sunday evening. The blaze broke out at about 7.40pm local time on August 30 at the restaurant on Jalan Camplung Tanduk, in the Badung regency. Diners and staff fled as the fire spread rapidly through the building. Witnesses told local media that a loud bang was heard during a birthday celebration in the restaurant’s pergola area. Police said the fire may have started when a helium balloon came into contact with a candle, although the cause has…

Everton striker Beto is travelling to Florence to complete a reported £15 million move to Fiorentina, ending the Italian club’s pursuit of Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee. The Portugal international is expected to undergo a medical before signing for Fiorentina, who need a replacement for Moise Kean after his proposed move to Como. Fiorentina had been working on a loan deal for Zirkzee, but the proposed transfer has now stalled. The Netherlands international was reportedly open to a return to Serie A, having previously played for Bologna, although Manchester United did not agree to the terms on offer. Juventus pursue…

Love Is Blind star Ciara Murphy has defended her dating expectations after viewers accused her of appearing spoilt on the Netflix reality series. The London Pilates instructor attracted criticism after revealing that she expected a first date to involve a minimum spend of £300, while also recalling that one man had once spent £15,000 on their first date at the Wimbledon men’s tennis final. Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, Murphy said the £15,000 occasion was a “one-time thing” and insisted she would not expect someone to spend that amount on her. She also clarified that the £300 threshold applied only to…

Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans in a deal worth about £30 million, with the highly rated Belgian teenager viewed as a long-term addition to the club’s goalkeeping department. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13025501/liverpool-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts)) The 18-year-old has emerged as a late target for the Reds, who have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Belgian side over the transfer. Brughmans is expected to undergo a medical before the deadline, although the proposed move is currently understood to be for 2027 rather than an immediate arrival. ([thisisanfield.com](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2026/08/liverpool-agree-30m-deal-genk-goalkeeper-lucca-brughmans/?utm_source=openai)) Brughmans has established himself as Genk’s first-choice goalkeeper despite his age and stands…

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL’s Commissioner’s Exempt List, preventing him from practising or attending games while two misdemeanor charges are reviewed. The decision was announced on Sunday, 30 August, three days after Brown County prosecutors charged the 28-year-old with battery and criminal damage to property. The charges relate to an alleged physical confrontation with his girlfriend at his home in Hobart, Wisconsin, in May. Jacobs will continue to receive his salary while on the list. With the Packers’ permission, he may attend meetings and take part in individual workouts, rehabilitation, therapy and…

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