Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios said he had chosen not to contest the men’s singles competition at his home slam because he does not yet feel ready to play five-set matches. The 30-year-old, who has fallen to 670th in the world after struggling with injuries over recent seasons, will enter the …
Read More »Boxing: Pierce Brosnan gives Prince Naseem Hamed the embrace he never had from Brendan Ingle
An imagined moment gave Prince Naseem Hamed the vision of what reality could have been. The reconciliation with Brendan Ingle which never occurred is a pivotal part of Giant, the biopic about the pair. A regret the former world champion has learned to live with is that he never got …
Read More »‘Ocean superhero’ oyster species in seabed first for NI
Louise CullenAgriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NI BBC Dr Nick Baker-Horne says this is “a significant step forward” in helping to restore the oysters Thousands of European oysters have been placed on the Belfast Lough seabed, in a bid to bring back native reefs that had almost disappeared. The …
Read More »John Swinney would send Scots troops to Ukraine if peace agreed
First Minister John Swinney says he would be willing to send troops from an independent Scotland to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force. The SNP leader said he would deploy troops in the event of an “acceptable peace” with Russia. Speaking to the Political Thinking with Nick Robinson podcast, …
Read More »‘Dancing queen’ shows moves at 105th bash
A woman nicknamed the “dancing queen” at her care home took to the floor on her 105th birthday. Elsie Wilkins, born in 1921, was given the title by staff at Clayburn Court in Hampton, Peterborough, as she often encourages other residents to dance. At her birthday party on Wednesday, Elsie …
Read More »Mechanic who helped supply gangs with guns given seven years
Spindrift Allan Hughes filmed videos of himself demonstrating how to use various weapons A mechanic who was involved in supplying dozens of firearms to gangs has been given a further seven years in jail. Allan Hughes, who is already serving a sentence for drug trafficking, was caught after police seized …
Read More »Jennette McCurdy finds Hollywood politics challenging for memoir TV show
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jennette McCurdy admitted the hardest part of returning to Hollywood isn’t the work itself, but realizing dishonesty is rewarded in the industry. While promoting her latest projects, McCurdy reflected on the stark contrast between writing and producing for television. The former child …
Read More »Peterborough ‘Dancing queen’ shows moves at 105th birthday bash
John Devine,in Peterboroughand Aimee Dexter John Devine/BBC Elsie Wilkins, 105, says as soon as she hears music she performs “a little trot” A woman nicknamed the “dancing queen” at her care home took to the floor on her 105th birthday. Elsie Wilkins, born in 1921, was given the title by …
Read More »Search launched as prisoner absconds from Warrington jail
A prisoner serving a sentence for attempted murder has absconded from a jail in Cheshire. Kieran Cameron was reported missing from HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D open prison in Warrington, at 20:20 GMT on Tuesday, police said. The 43-year-old is currently serving a 23-year-prison sentence for an attempted killing …
Read More »Charities want more support for brain injury victims at work
Matthew HillHealth correspondent, West of England Nick Atherton suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a car crash 10 years ago A man who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a car accident 10 years ago says he has lost several jobs as the incident left him with a lack of …
Read More »Hay prices ‘leaving horses malnourished’ and stables struggling
Linsey SmithEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire rural affairs correspondent BBC/Linsey Smith Rachel Jenkinson from the Bransby Horses charity said they were “shocked” by the number of malnourished animals they had seen in 2025 The rising price of hay has lead to an increasing number of malnourished horses, it is claimed. Rachel …
Read More »Nick Reiner’s lawyer removes himself from murder case
Reuters A high-powered lawyer for Nick Reiner, who is charged with murdering his Hollywood director father Rob Reiner and mother Michele, has withdrawn from the case. It emerged that Alan Jackson would no longer represent Nick Reiner during a court hearing, though the attorney said afterwards that he believed his …
Read More »The Ashes 2025 fifth Test – day five: Snicko controversy strikes England again as Australia’s Jake Weatherald avoids dismissal
England find themselves on the wrong side of another controversial Snicko decision after Jake Weatherald is given not out despite there appearing to be a murmur on the Snicko technology, as the ball passes the bat – with Weatherald on 16 and Australia 33-0, chasing 160 to win the fifth …
Read More »Jorgen Strand Larsen: Wolves willing to sell striker amid Nottingham Forest interest
Wolves are open to selling striker Jorgen Strand Larsen this month, amid interest from Nottingham Forest. The Premier League’s bottom side recognise allowing the 25-year-old to leave may be best for all parties, if the right deal could be found. That would include a switch to the City Ground, despite …
Read More »West Midlands Police chief should go over fan ban, says Kemi Badenoch
Sarah Julian,BBC Radio WMand Lee Bottomley,West Midlands BBC West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford said the decision “wasn’t influenced by politics” The chief constable of West Midlands Police (WMP) should lose his job over a decision to ban Israeli football fans from attending a match in Birmingham, a number …
Read More »Max Alleyne: Who is the Manchester City defender who could feature against Brighton
The England youth international joined Watford in the summer, making 15 starts in all competitions and becoming a key component a Javi Gracia’s side that is unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 games and condeded 13 goals in that period. “Initially when Max signed there were reservations about his …
Read More »Bedford teen wins world record title for her Jellycat collection
Chloe Blackand Lily-May Symonds,Bedfordshire Guinness World Records A teenager from Bedford has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for assembling the largest collection of Jellycat toys. Hope Roberts, 19, has 877 items in her collection, including soft toys, stickers, bags and keyrings. Guinness World Records confirmed the title in …
Read More »Haulage firm worker used company vehicles to transport cocaine
PA Media Russell Smith was described as a “wholesaler” of large hauls of cocaine during the covid pandemic in 2020 A haulage firm worker who used the company’s vehicles to help run a lucrative drug trafficking operation has been jailed for more than four years. Russell Smith was described as …
Read More »Scotcast – Gritter man: How we beat the ice
Available for over a year If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002c1fk Ahead of Storm Goretti hitting the UK and Aberdeenshire Council declaring a ‘major incident’ due to snowfall, Martin and Natalie speak to Nick Russell, one of the men who manages much of Scotland’s gritter …
Read More »FPL talking point – who should be your second striker?
Fantasy Premier League managers have flirted with the second forward spot in their team all season and while Erling Haaland is a set and forget for pretty much every team, landing on a second striker that justifies his price and produces points consistently has been a problem position for most. …
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