 
                                    
                                                                        Midnite offers £30 in free bets for new customers betting on Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup on October 29, 2025, at St. James' Park. Competing with Bet365 and Betway, the promotion highlights targeted betting markets like Woltemade and Richarlison.
 
                                    
                                                                        North East Bylines reports a surge in abuse against UK healthcare workers, linking it to Long COVID, staffing crises, and new NHS safety measures.
 
                                    
                                                                        Stephen Fry leads a gender‑bending revival of Wilde’s ‘Earnest’ at the Noël Coward Theatre, sparking critical praise and sold‑out shows through Jan 2026.
 
                                    
                                                                        A Waymo driverless taxi made an illegal U‑turn in San Bruno on Oct 1, 2025, leaving police unable to ticket it. The incident highlights California's new AV laws and enforcement challenges.