Simon Furness

If you thought week seven was eventful then buckle up as week eight is set to have major repercussions as far as the rankings and the CFP are concerned. There may only be 12 games involving a ranked team, but […]

The story of the week was Tennessee taking down Alabama in a shootout. That was their first win over the Crimson Tide in 15 years! Three other teams also moved up significantly with Oklahoma State, Penn State & […]

Week Seven really shook up the top of the rankings and suddenly the CFP field has largely shrunk to the usual suspects plus a certain other team that plays in Orange.  Tennessee finally got a win over  Alabama in […]

John Allan told the BBC he feels a “moral responsibility” to help those affected by rates going up.
BBC News – Business

It is unclear if the fire is linked to recent protests, but many protesters are being held at Evin prison.
BBC News – Middle East

Jamaica’s broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages “illegal activity”.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Despite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine’s online information war keeps a sense of humour.
BBC News – Europe

The chancellor calls for unity, amid talk of backbenchers plotting to remove the PM from office.
BBC News – UK

The talk show host faces severe financial and legal problems, but shows no signs of changing.
BBC News – US & Canada

There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak.
BBC News – Africa

Found on the coastal plains of Fylde, Poulton is a seaside town set in an area of the coast famous for both wrecking ships and sunbathing. It has windmills, a proximity to a certain Pleasure Beach, and attracts […]

Nelson is one of the Lancashire towns that surrounds the famous Pendle Hill. This region of England has a long industrial heritage, having grown exponentially due to coal mining, stone quarrying, cotton spinning, […]

Borrowing costs climbed as some economists questioned whether the corporation tax U-turn went far enough.
BBC News – Business

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.
BBC News – Middle East

The country is paralysed by a gang violence crisis crippling its basic food and water supplies.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The tycoon asked the US to fund the satellite internet service instead of him, according to reports.
BBC News – Europe

Many MPs are unhappy with the prime minister after she fired her chancellor and announced a second U-turn.
BBC News – UK

He showed no remorse in court as he learned his fate for tormenting the girl whose ordeal shocked Canada.
BBC News – US & Canada

Umaru Fofana looks back at how reporting on Sierra Leone’s civil war 25 years ago got personal.
BBC News – Africa

Week seven is set to answer a few questions as there are six all-ranked games. All of these have varying degrees of significance but two do stand out. In the SEC Tennessee has the chance to make it 16th time lucky […]