Mike Starling, The Week UK
Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has since held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications.
Sport is his specialist subject, but the growth of the sporting industry in the past 20 years has seen him cover the related business, tourism and marketing arenas as much as the action on the field. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. His international experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon. He has worked on a number of publication launches, including a daily newspaper, travel magazine and news website.
Latest articles by Mike Starling, The Week UK
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Italy’s Aosta Valley: the stunning skyway to Mont Blanc
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Cheval Old Town Chambers review: a modern stay in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town
The Week Recommends Enjoy a home from home on the iconic Royal Mile in Scotland’s capital
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Caledonian Sleeper review: taking the slow train to Scotland
The Week Recommends Forget flying or driving, the ‘Lowlander’ is the best way to travel between London and Edinburgh
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Emma Raducanu’s fairytale of New York is over
feature British tennis star eyes a ‘clean slate’ after US Open title defence ends at first hurdle
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Erling Haaland: Man City’s ‘goalscoring monster’ is ‘spooking’ Premier League rivals
In the Spotlight Norwegian striker netted his first City hat-trick in the 4-2 win over Palace
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Uefa Champions League 2022-2023 guide: group stage draw and key dates
feature Liverpool face Rangers while Man City’s Erling Haaland has a reunion with Dortmund
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Five of the weirdest trademarks
Under the Radar From Usain Bolt’s victory pose to Darth Vader’s ‘scuba tank’ breathing
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Dennis Rodman: from NBA star to ‘informal’ US diplomat
In the Spotlight The basketball icon has said he will travel to Russia to seek Brittney Griner’s release
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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: the mega-fight boxing fans ‘deserve’ to see
feature Ukrainian calls out Gypsy King for undisputed clash – which could be held in December
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Serena Williams and her ‘evolution’ away from tennis
In the Spotlight The 23-time grand slam champion is set to retire after the US Open
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Commonwealth Games: a ‘modern and edgy’ or ‘uncertain’ future?
Under the Radar Birmingham may be the last time the multi-sport event ‘makes such a big noise’
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The Ivy Asia Mayfair review: prepare to awaken your senses
The Week Recommends Go on a stunning tour of Far East cuisine at this trendy new hotspot on North Audley Street
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Premier League is back: what we learned from the opening weekend
feature Haaland opens Man City goal account and it’s the same old story for Man Utd
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F1 ‘silly season’ hits top speed as 2023 grid takes shape
Under the Radar Twitter explodes with news of driver moves, denials and rumours
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Online abuse in football: ‘the dark side to the beautiful game’
Talking Point New study reveals the true extent of the abuse suffered by Premier League players
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2022-2023 Premier League predictions and odds: title winners and relegation
feature Will Manchester City retain their crown and can the three promoted sides stay up?
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Sarina Wiegman: England’s ‘one of a kind’ supercoach
In the Spotlight Lionesses boss could be in line for a new contract after masterminding Euro triumph
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England win the Women’s Euros: best reactions, videos and celebrations
feature Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal gave the Lionesses a 2-1 victory over Germany at Wembley
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England’s Women’s Euro final run must leave a lasting legacy
feature The Lionesses are ‘ready to write history’ – but will the impact be for the long term?
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England vs. Sweden semi-final team news and predictions
feature Lionesses aim to ‘inspire the nation’ and reach the Uefa Women’s Euro final
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Lewis Hamilton on his F1 future: ‘I have plenty of fuel in the tank’
Under the Radar Seven-time world champion finished second on his 300th grand prix start
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LIV’s Henrik Stenson power play leaves Ryder Cup ‘in tatters’
Under the Radar Team Europe are now searching for a new captain after Swede’s sacking
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England’s Lionesses ‘simply don’t know when they’re beaten’
feature Stanway’s ‘stunner’ and Wiegman’s ‘bold’ changes seal a semi-final spot
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‘Alarm bells’ for authorities: is there too much cricket being played?
Talking Point Ben Stokes quitting one-day internationals has sparked a debate over the packed schedule
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