Charlie Alford

World Cup final tickets — A luxury only the rich can afford

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:17 July 2026
Post last modified:18 July 2026

The 2026 World Cup final is shaping up to be the most expensive match in the tournament’s history. This is true at least when it comes to ticket prices. The final, set to be played at MetLife Stadium between Argentina and Spain, has seen resale prices skyrocket. The cheapest tickets are going for more than $8,000, while some premium seats are being listed for over $61,000. In the context of the football world, this Cup final could break not just records, but affordability expectations for fans globally. FIFA has said that official ticket prices are much lower. However, the enormous demand…

Dog lockdown only way dogs can beat the heat, says RSPCA

Post author:The Canary
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:7 July 2026

The RSPCA is calling on dog owners to implement an urgent routine change, with more extreme hot weather forecast across England and Wales. The charity is urging dog owners to prepare for another spell of high temperatures. It says that even without the extreme 35°C highs seen in June, upcoming conditions could still be hazardous for pets. ‘Dog lockdown’ Pet experts are recommending a ‘dog lockdown’ for the hottest coming days. They’re highlighting that temperatures in the high 20s still pose a serious threat to pets and owners should treat the conditions with caution. The call comes as the Met Office…

Makerfield wasn’t the only by-election Reform UK just lost

Post author:Ed Sykes
Post published:19 June 2026
Post last modified:19 June 2026

In addition to losing in Makerfield, Reform UK lost the two seats it literally just won last month. Reform losses, Tory gains The 18 June by-elections in Essex took place because the Reform winner — you guessed it — turned out to be a racist mess. Stuart Prior had won both a County Council seat and a District Council seat in May. So both required new elections. Even before Reform snatched Essex from the Tories, there had already been reporting that Prior had shown support for the rape of Sikh women and called white people ‘the master race’. Along with vile Islamophobic…

Only the Green Party commits to Makerfield public ownership pledges

Post author:The Canary
Post published:16 June 2026
Post last modified:17 June 2026

Only the Green Party has responded to a Makerfield public ownership pledge launched today, explaining which local public services they would take back if elected. Andy Burnham has not clarified his position, despite his critique of privatisation in recent weeks. Campaign group We Own It asked the six main Makerfield candidates for their positions on public ownership of water, energy and buses, as well as a local BlackRock deal with Greater Manchester Pension Fund to buy up GP surgeries. Nearly 10,000 emails have been sent to the candidates over the weekend to put pressure on them to reveal their policies. This…