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‘When a match is going well, smile’: inside the scheme helping ethnic minority referees

The Core X programme is working to elevate match officials from underrepresented communities into the professional game

The Guardian - UK

Skateboarder riding from Brighton to Morocco for charity has all his belongings stolen

The 21-year-old is raising money for the Ben Raemers foundation, a mental health charity which was set up in memory of the professional skateboarder

The Independent UK

Premier League faces calls to increase funding for cash-strapped PGMOL

The Guardian has learned that PGMOL’s reserves have fallen from £4m to almost zero and additional funding will be required next year

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Drive to increase diversity of football match officials picks up momentum

BAMREF, which helps give voice to black, Asian and mixed heritage referees, made real breakthroughs last season

The Guardian - UK

More referees set for top-level postings as PGMOL looks to increase diversity

Rebecca Welch became the first woman to referee a Premier League match over Christmas.

The Independent UK

Luton Player Subjected to Alleged Racist Comment in Premier League

Luton player Carlton Morris faces alleged racist comment during Premier League match. Police investigating as the game was officiated by a black referee.

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Police investigating alleged racist remark aimed at Luton’s Carlton Morris

Luton Town have confirmed South Yorkshire police are investigating an alleged comment during the Premier League match at Bramall Lane

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Luton boost survival hopes with chaotic comeback win over Sheffield United

Sheffield United 2-3 Luton: Sam Allison took charge to become the Premier League’s first black referee for 15 years

The Independent UK

‘Trailblazer’ Rebecca Welch breaks new ground as Premier League referee

Forty-year-old set to become league’s first female referee and her appearance may have a welcome effect of lessening abuse

The Guardian - UK

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany welcomes Rebecca Welch appointment for Fulham clash

The 40-year-old from Tyne and Wear will make history as the first woman to take charge of a Premier League game on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Rebecca Welch appointment hailed as ‘great moment’ by Eddie Howe

Welch will become the first female referee in top-flight history when she takes charge of the Fulham v Burnley match on December 23.

The Independent UK

Rebecca Welch to make history as first female to referee Premier League game

Sam Allison will also become the Premier League's first black referee since 2008 on Boxing Day

Evening Standard

Rebecca Welch set to become the Premier League's first female referee

Welch will make history when she takes charge of the game between Fulham and Burnley on 23 December

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Rebecca Welch to make history as Premier League’s first female referee

Sam Allison, meanwhile, will be the first Black referee to take charge of a game in England’s top flight for 15 years

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Rebecca Welch to become first woman to referee Premier League game

Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee for a Premier League game when she takes charge of Fulham’s match against Burnley on 23 December

The Guardian - UK

Bad behaviour at concerts is becoming normalised, experts say

From throwing a wheel of brie at Pink to shouting at performers, fans are becoming more disrespectful

Bristol Post

Charlton Athletic release statement ahead of Bristol Rovers match after second pitch inspection

Charlton Athletic conducted inspections on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning

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