William Mata
William Mata is a writer for Evening 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 Evening Standard covering news, entertainment and sport. He lives in London and has also written for the Times, Metro and Independent
Why do we say ‘white rabbits’ on first of the month?
May 1st is here and a traditional greeting is being heard
London schools offering free breakfast clubs: full list
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer describes the introduction of free breakfast clubs in England as a ‘game-changing moment’ for families
Everything you need to know about lead football anchor Gary Lineker
BBC’s highest-paid star set to leave show after 25 years as lead football anchor
What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?
Pope Francis died at on Monday morning
Who could be the next Pope
Pope Francis died on Monday hours after he had greeted more than 35,000 people on Easter Sunday at the Vatican
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
Where is JD Sports closing branches?
Leisurewear giant confirms closure plans alongside intention to open 150 new shops
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
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
When is Earth Day 2025 and what is the theme?
UNESCO event has been held annually since 1970
Have scientists discovered aliens?
‘Strongest evidence yet’ of alien life beyond Earth
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
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
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
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
Easter weekend travel disruptions revealed
Millions are expected to flood British roads and railways, with Gatwick Airport anticipating disruptions
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
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
Why is Cate Blanchett considering retirement?
The Australian actress says she is serious about leaving her profession behind
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
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