William Mata

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

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William Mata is a writer for The Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent

UK

Nationwide cashback: Are you eligible for £750 return?

The Mortgage Works reveals plans to roll out new buy-to-let products that come with a free valuation and a generous cashback

17 Apr 2025
UK

Where is JD Sports closing branches?

Leisurewear giant confirms closure plans alongside intention to open 150 new shops

17 Apr 2025
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas
Showbiz

Who have Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas dated? Pair sparks dating rumors

The A-listers were spotted together on a helicopter ride weeks after Soho dinner on Valentine’s Day

17 Apr 2025
World

The best Easter images from around the world in 2025

From chimpanzees finding treat-filled eggs to the Pope visiting inmates in a Rome prison, here are this year’s best Easter moments in pictures

17 Apr 2025
London

Everything you need to know about Arsenal hero Declan Rice

England midfielder has also played for Ireland and was at West Ham before record transfer to Arsenal

17 Apr 2025
Science

Have scientists discovered aliens?

‘Strongest evidence yet’ of alien life beyond Earth

17 Apr 2025
Asda frontage
UK

Supermarket opening times this Easter: Tesco, Asda, Lidl and more

Here are all the major supermarkets and their policies for opening over the Holy weekend

17 Apr 2025
Showbiz

Louis Tomlinson's dating history: star seen out with Zara McDermott

The former One Direction star and ex-Love Island contestant have reportedly enjoyed a ‘string of dates’. But who else has Tomlinson dated?

16 Apr 2025
Tech

Where to hide Easter eggs - according to ChatGPT and others

Typing the prompt of ‘Which five places can I hide an Easter egg for a hunt?’ into ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and WhatsApp’s AI tools elicited some interesting answers

16 Apr 2025
Celebrity Big Brother cast for 2025
TV

Celebrity Big Brother 2025: who has been evicted and who remains?

A third housemate departs the celebrity version of the ITV reality show. So, who remains in the house and who has been evicted?

16 Apr 2025
Aston Villa FC v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg
Football

Prince William watches as Aston Villa lose to PSG in Champions League

William was joined by his son George at Villa Park to watch their team's spirited performance against PSG in the Champions League quarter-final second leg

16 Apr 2025
UK

Primary school offer day 2025: how to appeal first-choice decisions

Children starting reception in September will find out on Wednesday which school they’ll be attending

16 Apr 2025
Transport

Easter weekend travel disruptions revealed

Millions are expected to flood British roads and railways, with Gatwick Airport anticipating disruptions

16 Apr 2025
TV

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix and other streaming sites?

The corporation is nearing the end of its current charter period, giving Labour the opportunity to change how it is funded

15 Apr 2025
Morrisons more card
UK

Morrisons More Card customers get chance to donate to charity

‘Every transaction now has the potential to support families facing terminal illness,’ the supermarket chain says

15 Apr 2025
Showbiz

Why is Cate Blanchett considering retirement?

The Australian actress says she is serious about leaving her profession behind

15 Apr 2025
UK

Pets at Home bans rabbit sales over Easter weekend — here's why

The retailer has enforced the ban for several years to prevent impulsive rabbit purchases without considering long-term care

15 Apr 2025
UK

What happened at Hillsborough? Mourners gather for 36th anniversary

Prime minister says he will deliver ‘best version’ of Hillsborough law after missing deadline for legislation

15 Apr 2025
UK

What is happening with the rubbish piling up in Birmingham?

Government calls on Unite union to reach a deal with city council after army called in to help with logistics

15 Apr 2025
London

What is Sadiq Khan doing to revive London's nightlife?

Ministers want to remove ‘red tape’ they believe is hampering the night-time economy — and say they ‘back the British night out’

15 Apr 2025