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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A weekend in Glasgow: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a break in Scotland’s city of culture
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Ronnie O’Sullivan: snooker great reaches ‘Tiger Woods level’
In the Spotlight The Rocket has equalled Stephen Hendry’s record of seven world championship wins
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Ben Stokes: from the ‘Bristol incident’ to England’s Test captaincy
In the Spotlight Durham all-rounder has been confirmed as Joe Root’s replacement
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England cricket’s wanted list: two head coaches and a Test captain
feature Ben Stokes has reportedly agreed to take over from Joe Root as skipper
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Karim Benzema: Panenkas, hat-tricks and a Ballon d’Or?
In the Spotlight Real Madrid’s French striker was sensational yet again in the Champions League
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What are the ‘radical’ plans to reform men’s football in England?
feature Government will appoint an independent regulator – a move deemed ‘not necessary’ by the Premier League
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Tyson Fury: will he retire from boxing or become the undisputed ‘Lord of the Ring’?
In the Spotlight Pundits look at what the Gypsy King will do next after his masterclass against Dillian Whyte
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Daniel Kinahan: who is the Irish ‘mob boss’ with links to boxing, drugs and crime?
In the Spotlight The Kinahan crime gang is subject to US sanctions and frozen assets in the UAE
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Erik ten Hag’s to-do list: can he bring the glory days back to Man Utd?
In the Spotlight The Dutchman has a huge rebuilding job on his hands at Old Trafford
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A weekend in Edinburgh: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Scotland’s buzzing capital
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Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte: predictions, fight guide, profiles, UK start time and TV
feature The Gypsy King puts his titles on the line in an ‘all-British blockbuster’ at Wembley
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A weekend in Cardiff: travel guide, things to do, food and drink
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Wales’s lively capital
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Humiliation at Anfield: is this the worst Man Utd team for 30 years?
feature Gary Neville calls his former side a ‘waste of space’ after 4-0 thrashing at Liverpool
By Mike Starling Published
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From tennis and cricket to golf: Ash Barty’s next sporting challenge?
In the Spotlight After retiring from tennis the talented Australian will play in a golf exhibition series
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A weekend in Belfast: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in Northern Ireland’s vibrant capital
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Champions League: ‘what a night, what delirium’ as Real Madrid knock out Chelsea
feature Karim Benzema’s extra-time header puts Real through after a stirring comeback from holders Chelsea
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2021-2022 Premier League predictions: will Man City or Liverpool win the title race?
feature There’s just one point between the top two with seven games remaining
By Mike Starling Published
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Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters: a meteoric rise to be the world’s best golfer
In the Spotlight With a three-shot victory at Augusta the American proved why he’s No.1
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Cheval Gloucester Park review: a home-from-home designed for TikTokers and Mad Men
The Week Recommends This luxury all-apartment residence is an ideal base for families to explore London
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2022 Grand National guide: runners, top tips, latest odds and how to pick a winner
feature The runners and riders have been confirmed for Saturday’s race at Aintree
By Mike Starling Last updated
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2022 Masters guide: tee times, predictions, players to watch, TV and odds
feature The first men’s golf major of the year takes place at Augusta National
By Mike Starling Last updated
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Travel is back: is the UK aviation industry ready for the big take-off?
feature After two years of chaos caused by Covid-19, airports and airlines are now hit by a staffing crisis
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Australia vs. England preview: a ‘grandstand finale’ to the Women’s Cricket World Cup
feature Defending champions England face the ‘strong favourites’ in Sunday’s final at Hagley Oval
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Gallery: 91,553 fans at the Clasico – a historic night for women’s football
In Pictures A world record crowd watched the Women’s Champions League clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid
By Mike Starling Published
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