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Six dates on Beverley Knight’s ‘Born to Perform’ tour will have Bluetooth’s Auracast available, in what’s being described as “the world’s first live music tour” to offer the technology.

Unlike standard pairing, Auracast allows for an “unlimited” number of compatible devices – including hearing aids, headphones and earbuds – to connect to one audio broadcast.

The assistive listening technology has already been installed at the National Theatre and Sydney Opera House, and trialled at Bristol Temple Meads station and Frankfurt Airport.

It’s estimated that over a million venues will offer “inclusive listening experiences” with Auracast by 2029.

The “Shoulda Woulda Coulda” singer and theatre star – whose mother is a cochlear implant user – shared the news in a post to her Instagram account on Monday, in which she wrote that she is “excited to see the possibilities of this new technology”.

She said: “Over the years my mum lost the ability to hear, and now wears a cochlear implant. Following along to conversations in everyday life and listening to gigs has proved to be a challenge.

“I spoke to my Sound engineer Adam Waller who did some thinking, and I am proud to say that along with his company Open Door Audio I am able to present a series of shows on my Born To Perform tour which are suitable for a brand new technology called Auracast.

“It allows folks with hearing devices such as cochlear implants to experience a gig with a clarity that was until now unimaginable.”

The first Auracast-enabled show of the tour will take place on Tuesday in Bath, with the technology also available for performances in Bristol (19 June), London (21 June), Southend-on-Sea (23 June), Cardiff (27 June) and Wolverhampton (30 June).

Open Door Audio added: “Open Door Audio is proud to partner with Beverley Knight’s Born to Perform tour to become the world’s first live music tour to offer Auracast broadcast audio at selected venues.”

Fans attending the six Auracast-enabled venues are invited to register their interest in the technology via a Google form, with those going to dates where Auracast is not yet available also encouraged to submit a response.

“If people register their interest at other venues, we’ll do our very best to extend availability across additional dates on the tour,” the form reads.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly in line to receive a major windfall through growing interest in Bastien Meupiyou, specifically from Borussia Dortmund.In August 2024, Wolves spent approximately £4.2m to sign the then-French teenager from Nantes on a long-term contract.However, less than a year later, the centre-back departed for newly-promoted Primeira Liga club Alverca without making a single first-team appearance for the Premier League outfit.

That transfer has transformed Meupiyou’s career trajectory, the 20-year-old making 30 appearances for Alverca to help guide them to a surprise 11th-placed finish in Portugal’s top fight.As a result, there was talk of Wolves either activating an alleged buy-back clause or waiting to see what offers arrived for the former France Under-18 international due to their 50% sell-on clause.© Iconsport / Picture AllianceDortmund make big-money offer for ex-Wolves starletAccording to journalist Sebastiao Sousa-Pinto, Wolves do not possess a buy-back clause for Meupiyou, as has been previously reported.Nevertheless, Borussia Dortmund have put forward a proposal worth €12m (£10.37m) plus €5m (4.32m) in add-ons.The same report emphasises that Meupiyou is “very likely” to leave Alverca in the near future, subsequently putting Wolves in a position where they can expect a substantial boost in income.

Theoretically, Wolves are in line to generate an immediate £5.18m, which is a profit on what they originally paid for Meupiyou.With Meupiyou only having two years left on his contract at Alverca and the potential to make several additions to the first-team squad, the assumption is that the Portuguese side will not play hardball over a sale.© ImagoAnother win for Fosun InternationalOwners Fosun International have justifiably received criticism for the players that have been signed for Wolves in recent years.At the same time, though, they deserve more credit for money recouped through player sales, such as with Max Kilman, Matheus Nunes, Pedro Neto and deals such as this one.The issue has more-often-than-not been how they reinvest the money that they receive, but that could be about to change under different faces as they prepare for a season in the Championship.

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Michael Carrick has a significant war chest at his disposal to strengthen the Manchester United squad after his side’s qualification for the Champions League.
Much has been written about INEOS’s desire to transform United’s midfield with at least two new signings, including a marquee name.
However, the club’s recruitment team are also keen not to miss out on potential market opportunities to strengthen different areas of the squad.

Manchester United eyeing Sam Johnstone
According to a report from journalist Alan Nixon, Manchester United are looking at a deal to sign goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Wolverhampton Wanderers. 
Wolves are set for a rebuild of their own following relegation to the Championship.
Johnstone, 33, is likely to be one of the many departures at Molineux, having made just 12 league appearances last season. He joined the Midlands club from Crystal Palace in a £10 million switch in 2024.

United are reportedly showing interest in bringing back Johnstone to Old Trafford. The 6’4″ shot-stopper graduated from United’s academy before permanently leaving the club in 2018.
It remains unclear how much Wolves would demand for Johnstone. However, given he has just two years left on his contract, the Red Devils should be able to land him for a reasonable fee. 

Manchester United to tweak goalkeeping department
Senne Lammens remains United’s undisputed number one. Meanwhile, the Mancunians have also handed veteran Tom Heaton a one-year extension to remain as the club’s third-choice goalkeeper.
As such, Johnstone is certainly being eyed as the back-up to Lammens. However, currently that role is occupied by Altay Bayindir.
Bayindir is attracting serious interest from clubs in Turkey. Once his exit is finalised, United may be able to make a move for Johnstone.

Andre Onana has also returned to United upon the expiration of his loan at Trabzonspor. However, the Cameroonian has no future at Carrington, with everyone at the club keen to offload him.

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Tottenham Hotspur have already brought in two high profile free agents to bolster their defense this summer in Liverpool icon Andrew Robertson and Bournemouth breakout star Marcos Senesi, who both figure to get significant minutes, if not start outright, in the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season.Neither Senesi nor Robertson, especially, were remotely the best available players in their positions, but they have, at least at one point in their careers, been among the best in the Premier League, and, most importantly for Roberto De Zerbi and Spurs, bring experience and leadership to a club that nearly got themselves relegated last season.De Zerbi is known for being a young coach who likes players who are as young and exciting as he is, but in order to survive, he leaned on veterans like Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Joao Palhinha to scrape by the relegation battle.Tottenham want to win nowTottenham are prioritizing proven Premier League players, and the club’s legendary center back Toby Alderweireld definitely sees it that way when analyzing the club’s transfer policy so far in the summer 2026 transfer window.The Belgian international pointed out to Football.London’s Alasdair Gold, “They both know the Premier League. That’s good, because I think Spurs now need stability. They need to know the players can perform every week, week in, week out. They perform on a good level. Of course, a transfer to a new club, it’s always a bit different, but they know the Premier League and that’s very important. Next season, it’s impossible that we go back to this [awful] period. So I think it’s understanding they are looking for players who are proven in the Premier League. That’s something they should do. They should have a little bit more security in that.”Jan Paul van Hecke is only 25 years old, but the Brighton star has been a quality Premier League starter for a few years now. Marcos Senesi actually hasn’t been touted for as long, but he is nearly 30 years of age now and was a borderline Premier League Team of the Season center back in the 2025/26 season.Tottenham Hotspur are getting two known commodities at center back who have competed at a high level on successful teams before, and that seems to be what Spurs are going for this summer. Instead of prioritizing only young players with future star upside, Spurs want guys who can help them win now.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow

Both Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing for a demanding 2026/27 Championship campaign, albeit from very different starting points in terms of their expectations. It’s fair to say that Watford have been heading in the wrong direction for several years now despite possessing a number of exciting players, particularly in attacking areas. The likes of Othmane Maamma, Imran Louza, Nestory Irankunda, Kwadwo Baah, and Giorgi Chakvetadze all provide reasons for optimism. However, the club’s persistent managerial churn and inability to build continuity have prevented them from making meaningful progress up the table and 15th, 14th, and 16th have been their last three league finishes. As a result, they have drifted further away from promotion contention rather than moving closer to a return to the Premier League. That leaves prospective new boss Alessio Dionisi with a sizeable task on his hands. The Italian will do well to reverse Watford’s fortunes in what appears to be a particularly competitive Championship season, with several clubs harbouring realistic promotion ambitions.
Wolves and Watford eye Fluminese striker John Kennedy

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Among the clubs with promotion ambitions is Wolves, who are looking to bounce back at the first time of asking following relegation from the Premier League under Rob Edwards. They will need additions this summer to ensure they can do that. Also, given both clubs are likely to target some similar profiles of young and high-upside players, it would not be a surprise to see Watford and Wolves competing for some of the same transfer targets this summer. One of those has since been outlined, with Watford and Wolves both said to be keeping a close eye on Fluminense striker John Kennedy. Reports from Brazil indicate the two English clubs have made enquiries about a possible move in the summer transfer window.

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Fluminense are said to be open to a sale, but only if an offer arrives above €10 million (£8.5 million) for the 24-year-old. However, both Udinese and Cagliari have joined the Championship duo in contacting Fluminense, according to journalist Joao Van Boysen. He is in the final year of his contract but could be in demand after 35 appearances for the Brazilian giants where he scored 14 goals and notched a further two assists, becoming one of their most effective attacking players. Kennedy is a man for the big occasion after he scored the extra-time winner for Fluminense in the 2023 Copa Libertadores final, which was a goal that secured the biggest trophy in the club’s recent history.
The best use of Watford’s and Wolves’ resources might be to use £8.5 million elsewhere

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Kennedy’s height, or lack of it, would not necessarily be a deal-breaker in the modern Championship, but it does raise questions about how each club would utilise him. At around 5’8″, Kennedy might offer mobility and intensity rather than aerial dominance.

For Wolves, the fit is slightly less obvious because they already possess a smaller, instinctive goalscorer in Adam Armstrong. Unless Rob Edwards sees Kennedy as a wide forward or second striker, there is a risk of duplication rather than complementarity. Wolves may instead prioritise a centre-forward capable of occupying centre-backs and providing a focal point.

At Watford, the argument is stronger. Pairing Kennedy with towering striker Luca Kjerrumgaard could create a classic big-man/little-man partnership, with the Brazilian feeding off knockdowns and space created by his strike partner via second balls. The question is whether that is the most effective use of resources in 2026. Most successful sides now prioritise fluid front threes or with goals from off of the wings, rather than rigid strike pairings. While Kennedy and Kjerrumgaard could work, Watford may ultimately extract more value elsewhere for £8.5 million or thereabouts.

A closer look at the latest results and schedule from the 2026 PDC darts season, where Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen all chase more success.Littler followed his dominant 2025 by starting the New Year with a successful title defence at the World Darts Championship, thrashing Van Veen 7-1 in the final at the Alexandra Palace.
‘The Nuke’ is now in action every Thursday night in the Premier League, live on Sky Sports.

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Luke Littler defends his PDC world title at Alexandra Palace this winter

2026 darts schedule and tournamentsDecember 11 2025 – January 3 2026: World Darts Championship [Winner: Luke Littler]January 15-16: Bahrain Darts Masters [Winner: Michael van Gerwen]
January 19-20: Saudi Arabia Darts Masters [Winner: Luke Littler]
January 28 – February 1: Winmau World Masters [Winner: Luke Littler]
February 5: BetMGM Premier League, Night One, Newcastle [Winner: Michael van Gerwen]February 12: BetMGM Premier League, Night Two, Antwerp [Winner: Gerwyn Price]February 19: BetMGM Premier League, Night Three, Glasgow [Winner: Jonny Clayton]February 26: BetMGM Premier League, Night Four, Belfast [Winner: Stephen Bunting]March 5: BetMGM Premier League, Night Five, Cardiff [Winner: Luke Littler]March 6-8: UK Open [Winner: Luke Littler]March 12: BetMGM Premier League, Night Six – Nottingham [Winner: Jonny Clayton]March 19: BetMGM Premier League, Night Seven – Dublin [Winner: Luke Littler]March 26: BetMGM Premier League, Night Eight – Berlin [Winner: Luke Littler]April 2: BetMGM Premier League, Night Nine – Manchester [Winner: Gerwyn Price]April 9: BetMGM Premier League, Night 10 – Brighton [Winner: Jonny Clayton]April 16: BetMGM Premier League, Night 11 – Rotterdam [Winner: Jonny Clayton]April 23: BetMGM Premier League, Night 12 – Liverpool [Winner: Luke Littler]April 30: BetMGM Premier League, Night 13 – Aberdeen [Winner: Luke Littler}May 7: BetMGM Premier League, Night 14 – Leeds [Winner: Luke Littler]May 14: BetMGM Premier League, Night 15 – Birmingham [Winner: Luke Humphries}May 21: BetMGM Premier League, Night 16 – Sheffield [Winner: Stephen Bunting]May 28: BetMGM Premier League, Finals Night – London [Winner: Luke Littler]June 5-6: Nordic Darts MastersJune 11-14: World Cup of DartsJune 26-27: US Darts MastersJuly 18-26: World MatchplayJuly 26: Women’s World MatchplayAugust 14-15: New Zealand Darts MastersAugust 21-22: Australian Darts MastersSeptember 17-20: World Series of Darts FinalsSeptember 28-October 4: World Grand PrixOctober 22-25: European ChampionshipNovember 14-22: Grand Slam of DartsEuropean Tour eventsFebruary 20-22: Poland Darts Open [Winner: Luke Littler]March 13-15: European Darts Open [Winner: Wessel Nijman]March 20-22: Belgian Darts Open [Winner: Luke Humphries]April 4- 6: German Darts Grand Prix, Munich, Germany [Winner: Nathan Aspinall]April 17-19: European Grand Prix, Sindelfingen, Germany [Winner: Gerwyn Price]May 8-10: Austrian Darts Open, Graz, Austria [Winner: Josh Rock]May 22-24: International Darts Open, Riesa, Germany [Winner: Ross Smith]May 29-31: Baltic Sea Darts Open, Kiel, Germany [Winner: Luke Woodhouse]June 19-21: Slovak Darts Open, Bratislava, SlovakiaJuly 10-12: European Darts Open, Leverkusen, GermanyAugust 28-30: Hungarian Darts Trophy, Budapest, HungarySeptember 4-6: Czech Darts Open, Prague, Czech RepublicSeptember 11-13: Flanders Darts Trophy, Antwerp, BelgiumOctober 9-11: Swiss Darts Trophy, Basel, SwitzerlandOctober 16-18: Dutch Darts Championship, Maastricht, Netherlands

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Luke Humphries defends his Premier League Darts title in 2026

Players Championship eventsFebruary 9: Players Championship 1 [Winner: James Wade]February 10: Players Championship 2 [Winner: Wessel Nijman]February 16: Players Championship 3 [Winner: Chris Dobey]February 17: Players Championship 4 [Winner: Luke Humphries]February 24: Players Championship 5 [Winner: Ross Smith]February 25: Players Championship 6 [Winner: Gerwyn Price]March 30: Players Championship 7 [Winner: Ryan Searle]March 31: Players Championship 8 [Winner: Wessel Nijman]April 13: Players Championship 9 (Wigan) [Winner: Chris Dobey]April 14: Players Championship 10 (Wigan) [Winner: Wessel Nijman]April 27: Players Championship 11 (Milton Keynes) [Winner: Beau Greaves]April 28: Players Championship 12 (Milton Keynes) [Winner: Wessel Nijman]May 4: Players Championship 13 (Hildesheim, Germany) [Winner: Kevin Doets]May 5: Players Championship 14 (Hildesheim, Germany) [Winner: Wessel Nijman]May 12: Players Championship 15 (Leicester) [Winner: Michael van Gerwen]May 13: Players Championship 16 (Leicester) [Winner: Andrew Gilding]May 18: Players Championship 17 (Leicester) [Winner: Luke Humphries]May 19: Players Championship 18 (Leicester) [Winner: Luke Woodhouse]June 2: Players Championship 19 (Milton Keynes) [Jeffrey de Graaf]June 3: Players Championship 20 (Milton Keynes) [Ross Smith]June 16: Players Championship 21 (Wigan)June 17: Players Championship 22 (Wigan)July 6: Players Championship 23 (Leicester)July 7: Players Championship 24 (Leicester)July 28: Players Championship 25 (Hildesheim, Germany)July 29: Players Championship 26 (Hildesheim, Germany)August 25: Players Championship 27 (Leicester)August 26: Players Championship 28 (Leicester)September 22: Players Championship 29 (Wigan)September 23: Players Championship 30 (Wigan)October 28: Players Championship 31 (Den Bosch, Netherlands)October 29: Players Championship 32 (Den Bosch, Netherlands)November 4: Players Championship 33 (Leicester)November 5: Players Championship 34 (Leicester)November 27-29: Players Championship FinalsWomen’s Series eventsFebruary 7: Women’s Series 1 and 2 [Winner: Beau Greaves in both]February 8: Women’s Series 3 and 4 [Winner: Beau Greaves in both]March 21: Women’s Series 5 and 6 [Winners: Lisa Ashton and Beau Greaves]March 22: Women’s Series 7 and 8 [Winner: Beau Greaves in both]May 16: Women’s Series 9 and 10 [Winner: Beau Greaves in both]May 17: Women’s Series 11 and 12 [Winners: Deta Hedman and Vicky Pruim]June 20: Women’s Series 13 and 14 (Wigan)June 21: Women’s Series 15 and 16 (Wigan)August 22: Women’s Series 17 and 18 (Leicester)August 23: Women’s Series 19 and 20 (Leicester)October 10: Women’s Series 21 and 22 (Wigan)October 11: Women’s Series 23 and 24 (Wigan)Sky Sports remains the home of the Premier League in 2026, with every night exclusively live along with the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, Grand Slam of Darts and more.

Wolves opinion: Sheffield United’s Michael Cooper should be eyed

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Daniel Casey (Barnaby) in The Killings at Badger’s Drift, © Manuel Harlan
The Midsomer Murders stage adaptation will tour in 2027.
Based on Caroline Graham’s book and the hit ITV series, Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, the stage play is adapted by Guy Unsworth. It follows Inspector Barnaby and his trusty sidekick, Sergeant Troy, who investigate a murder after the well-loved Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift.
Produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift is directed by Unsworth, with design by David Woodhead, lighting design by Matt Haskins, music by Max Pappenheim, sound design by Ella Wahlström and casting by Ginny Schiller.
Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in the ITV show from 1997 to 2008, played Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world premiere stage show and will reprise the role for the second tour. Further casting is to be revealed.
In 2027, the tour will play at the Alexandra, Birmingham from 23 to 24 April, before visiting Edinburgh Festival Theatre (28 April to 1 May), Milton Keynes Theatre (5 to 8 May), Orchard Theatre in Dartford (12 to 15 May), Hull New Theatre (19 to 22 May), Theatre Severn (25 to 29 May), Belfast Grand Opera House (1 to 5 June), Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (23 to 26 June), York Grand Opera House (30 June to 3 July), Liverpool Playhouse (6 to 10 July), Wolverhampton Grand Theatre (14 to 17 July), Bradford Alhambra Theatre (21 to 24 July), and Newcastle Theatre Royal (27 to 31 July). More dates are to be announced.
The 2026 leg of the tour is currently playing in Dublin, with the final date at Theatre Royal Bath from 9 to 13 June.
The stage show is produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd.

An exceptional 20,368 supporters have renewed their season tickets for the 2026/27 season.
Supporters who have renewed can relocate their seat between 9am on Monday 8th June and 5pm Wednesday 10th June, with more information on how to do that below.
Any unrenewed season tickets will be made available initially to supporters on the season ticket waiting list, with more information on that process below.

Seat relocations
Those supporters who have renewed their season tickets will have the opportunity to relocate their seat between 9am on Monday 8th June and 5pm Wednesday 10th June.
This process can only be completed by calling the ticket office on 0371 222 1877. To assist supporters in gauging suitable availability for relocations an illustrative, real-time seat plan can be accessed here.
Please note, you must be logged in using an account with a renewed season ticket in order to access this seat plan.
Supporters are advised that availability in the Sir Jack Hayward and Stan Cullis Stands is limited and this also applies to central areas of the Steve Bull and Billy Wright Stands. Supporters wishing to relocate are advised to check the live plan for availability before calling to avoid disappointment.
Supporters are also asked to be patient when trying to contact the ticket office by telephone.
New season ticket sales
Any unrenewed season tickets will be made available initially to supporters on the season ticket waiting list, which includes all members from the 2025/26 season, based on their waiting list position.
Exclusive invites to purchase will be sent via email from Tuesday 9th June onwards, with sales commencing on Friday 12th June. Supporters will be advised of their position on the waiting list via email prior to Friday 5th June. A window for non-2025/26 members will follow, subject to availability.
Away season tickets
Information on renewals will be sent to existing away ticket holders via email in the coming weeks, ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
 

1After retaining their UEFA Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain are looking to strengthen this summer and they have turned their focus towards AFC Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi (19), as per a report from L’Équipe.Following his move from FC Lorient, Kroupi has excelled. In his debut season in the Premier League, he netted 13 league goals, a record for a teenager in their debut season in England’s top flight. Bournemouth have publicly stated that they will not let go of the Frenchman without a fight.However, retaining the France U21 international could prove difficult as interest grows. Arsenal have already been touted as suitors and now PSG have joined the race. Despite winning the UCL, PSG are looking to strengthen during the summer transfer window.Multiple targets have been cited, including Julian Alvarez, Yan Diomande, and Maghnes Akliouche. Kroupi is the latest option to emerge and the Frenchman, under contract with Bournemouth until 2030, has the ambition of playing for an elite European side in the short or medium term. Luis Enrique is a fan of the French forward. Alongside talks to sign Diomande, there are also now talks to sign Kroupi.GFFN | Luke Entwistle