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MYSTERIOUS: David ball - What They Never Told You

What links Marc Almond and chemist John Farrow? The Saturday quiz

From Charon, Styx and Nix to Dr Fink and Bobby Z, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66

Synth player and producer had huge success with Tainted Love and other Soft Cell hits, and later returned to UK Top 10 with dance project the Grid

The Guardian - UK

Lots of tears: 'Nix fan favourite Ball departs ALM club

Accepting his services are no longer needed, Wellington Phoenix veteran David Ball is leaving the A-League Men club as it looks to the transfer window.

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No, this isn't a close-up of a leaf. It's Newquay photographed from 400ft...

Photo of the Day: David Ball flew his DJI Mavic 3 Pro high above an estuary and captured this jaw-dropping aerial abstract

Digital Camera World

Fit-again Zawada back for Wellington's ALM title push

The premier's plate-chasing Phoenix have been buoyed by the impending return of striker Oskar Zawada, who is joining the side for their ALM clash in Newcastle.

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Phoenix edge closer to first ALM trophy with Roar win

Wellington Phoenix have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the A-League Men ladder despite losing Alex Rufer to a red card in their 1-0 win over Brisbane.

AAP

Wellington youngsters must grab big ALM chance: Ball

English warhorse David Ball has warned Wellington Phoenix's high-flying A-League Men young guns that chances to win silverware don't come around often.

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ALM top two Phoenix, Mariners slug out tough 0-0 draw

The A-League Men table-toppers have failed to produce a goal in Wellington, which keeps the Wellington Phoenix ahead of Central Coast on the ladder.

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Phoenix rise to top of ALM with 1-0 win at Western Utd

Attacking midfielder Ben Old has helped steer Wellington Phoenix to the top of the A-League Men with a late winner in a 1-0 victory at Western United.

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Stunning Drone Shot Wins Greenkeeper Photography Competition

The morning landscape picture at a golf course in Norfolk, England was voted the winner after a public vote and committee decision

Golf Monthly

Italiano set for home ALM debut, Ball in doubt

Wellington Phoenix face Perth Glory on Saturday with both sides hunting their first A-League Men win of the season.

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Marc Almond revels in 42 years of Tainted Love success - from Rihanna to TikTok craze

The Soft Cell hit Tainted Love has never been off the airwaves since its 1981 release - with Rihanna and even TikTok ensuring its popularity remains high

Daily Mirror

Phoenix let chances slip in 2-2 ALM draw with Brisbane

David Ball hit the post three times in 70 seconds and Yan Sasse played hero and villain in Wellington Phoenix's 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar.

AAP

Caceres hungry for more goals in Wellington ALM clash

Anthony Caceres is keen for more of the same against high-flying Wellington, after his controversial goal won last weekend's Big Blue for Sydney FC.

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Goalkeeper Kurto a hero as Bulls secure vital ALM win

Macarthur have claimed their first A-League Men win in five games by sealing a 2-1 victory over the Wellington Phoenix.

The Independent UK

Former state adviser named in NH youth center abuse lawsuits

Allegations of childhood physical or sexual assault at New Hampshire’s youth detention center have been made by 20 people against a man later promoted to chief of operations and named to a panel advising the state on juvenile justice

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Maclaren double in City ALM win over Nix

Jamie Maclaren scored a second-half double as Melbourne City came from behind to beat Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium on Monday.

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Phoenix ease past Bulls for first ALM win

Wellington have made a stylish return to form, beating Macarthur FC 4-1 at home for their first victory of the A-League Men season.

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Phoenix seek creative spark against City

Wellington Phoenix have a wealth of attacking options fit and available as they look to spark their A-League Men season against in-form Melbourne City.

Newcastle Herald

Rogers claims top prize at Wollombi

James Rogers and his sculpture Turning Light has won first prize in the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival. Rogers, of Walcha, collects $25,000 for first prize. He describes the winning piece as "a composition of hand cut strips of steel pipe that continues a body of work where space, structure and…

Liverpool Echo

Wirral Council hopes for 'Lionesses' effect' as money pumped into new 3G pitches

Almost £2m accepted for new pitches in the borough

Liverpool Echo

Plans for new Tranmere Rovers ground move a step closer

Vital funding accepted for feasibility study into Sports City plans

Daily Mirror

Britain's Got Talent stars Dame Nation share inspiring story of what brought them together

Britain's Got Talent group Dame Nation touched on how they got together as well as how much performing means to them

The Guardian - UK

Soft Cell: *Happiness Not Included review – synth-pop elders with an eye on the future

Two decades after their last album, the band return with a wryly hopeful record – and some trademark electro bangers

AAP

Second best Nix nick ALM Wanderers win

All Whites striker Ben Waine scored the game's only goal as Wellington Phoenix edged Western Sydney at Eden Park on Sunday.

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