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Stuart HarrattEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Dayna said she was on the carriage floor when the man stopped his attack after her words A woman pleaded with the alleged Huntingdon train attacker, telling him “please don’t” as he lunged at her with a knife. Dayna Arnold, 48, from Bridlington said she …

“For me, it doesn’t matter if it’s from the side or the front. A kick against the head is always dangerous, because you could injure your opponent.” Rangers’ feelings of injustice were heightened by the fact referee Nick Walsh had earlier sent off midfielder Thelo Aasgaard for a high tackle …

Kyrgios has long been a polarising figure in the sport, given his chequered history on and off the court. The Australian has received multiple sanctions over the course of his career for inappropriate behaviour and fiery outbursts. There have also been allegations of domestic violence and accusations of sexist comments. …

Pacemaker Ian Coulter (left) and Frank Cushnahan (right) have denied the charges against them A businessman expressed his surprise in court on Tuesday that a lawyer may have lied to him about a deal concerning the National Asset Management Agency (Nama). He was giving evidence in a case linked to …

Having been mocked on their debut in the Champions League group stage eight years ago, Azerbaijani side Qarabag have proved a surprise package in this season’s competition. They lost 6-0 at Chelsea and 4-0 at home in that difficult 2017-18 campaign, claiming just two points from a group featuring Atletico …

“Our club has lost not only a great professional but above all a good man, a friend, and a sportsman who, with his knowledge, energy and nobility has left a deep mark on the hearts of all who knew him,” his club said in a statement. The Bosnia and Herzegovina …

A flamingo expert says she has hope for a missing bird from a wildlife park in Cornwall. Frankie the flamingo escaped from a walled garden at Paradise Park in Hayle on Sunday morning. Dr Caitlin Knight, a senior lecturer at the University of Exeter, who wrote a book on flamingos, …

Three official matches labelled as the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ have taken place – most famously between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973. American veteran Riggs had beaten Australia’s Margaret Court before King exacted revenge four months later. In 1992, a 40-year-old Jimmy Connors beat fellow multiple Grand …

Rangers say they have “concerns about the consistency of refereeing in Scottish football” following talks with the Scottish FA regarding “major decisions” in their Premier Sports Cup semi-final loss to Celtic. Rangers had been aggrieved that Celtic defender Auston Trusty avoided a red card for a challenge on goalkeeper Jack …

Mark SimpsonBBC News NI community correspondent Pacemaker Ian Coulter (left) and Frank Cushnahan (right) have denied the charges against them A businessman has explained to a Belfast court why he referred to one of the accused in a fraud trial as “greedy”. James Gilbert was giving evidence in a case …

A football mascot was relieved of his duties during an FA Cup match following what was described as “erratic and unprofessional” behaviour. Sammy the Saint, the official mascot of St Albans City, was seen stumbling over advertising boards ahead of the club’s 6-0 defeat at Burton Albion. The home side …

Wealdstone say Nick Semaca is fully committed to obtaining a majority stake in the National League club, despite the deal not being completed by a 31 October deadline. The American businessman, who is a former director of Leyton Orient, agreed a deal last month to buy a 50.1% stake in …

Glynis Jenkins 4×4: The four sisters who live in Norfolk got matching cars and very similar number number plates Four sisters are hoping to keep the memory of their parents alive after each buying the same model of car, along with nearly identical number plates. Glynis Jenkins, 62, from Stoke …

Paradise Park Frankie does not have the bright pink colourings many associate with flamingos The owner of a wildlife sanctuary has said he and staff are “beside ourselves” with worry as they wait to hear of new sightings of a flamingo that has gone missing. Frankie escaped from the walled …

Supplied Kirsty Forrest was walking Patch along the disused Grantham Canal when he decided to wade in A woman has spoken of her panic after she started to sink into mud in a disused canal as she was trying to rescue her dog. Kirsty Forrest, 27, was walking along the …

Ethical Diamond came with a stunning late run to win the Breeders’ Cup Turf in a course record for Grand National-winning trainer Willie Mullins. The 20-1 chance, who spent most of his early career jumping over hurdles, surged down the outside under Dylan Browne McMonagle to claim one of Flat …

Victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal could meet face-to-face with Fujitsu and Post Office representatives as part of a restorative justice effort. The charity overseeing a new scheme said the first five months were an initial pilot phase, but it hoped the scheme would last five years and include …

Ange Postecoglou is set to take a break from football after being sacked as Nottingham Forest manager, ruling out any chance of a Celtic return. (Scottish Sun), external Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is very unlikely to return to the Scottish champions at present, while it would take a great …

Maria Cassidy,BBC News and Twm Owen,Local Democracy Reporting Service Getty Images Volunteers will be contacted and arrangements made once it has been confirmed no-one is expected to attend a funeral Volunteer mourners are to be invited to attend funerals for people with no next of kin. Serving army officer Christian …

Looking at the average attendances for the past four Women’s Super League (WSL) seasons, there was a clear jump following England’s Euro 2022 win and their run to the final of the 2023 World Cup, but figures fell slightly during the last campaign. This season the league has averaged almost …