England pace bowler Chris Woakes looks likely to be ruled out of the remainder of the decisive fifth Test against India after suffering a shoulder injury on the opening day at The Oval. Woakes was tumbling to make a boundary stop late on Thursday when he landed awkwardly. He went …
Read More »Belfast TradFest is ‘top of the traditional map’ says Dervish accordionist
Belfast Tradfest Pop-up céilís are taking place at Belfast’s Grand Central Station throughout the week Thousands of people are expected in Belfast for a week-long celebration of Irish traditional music that one musician said is becoming “top of the map” for the genre. Accordionist Shane Mitchell told BBC News NI …
Read More »Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’ in care homes
Alison Holt and James Melley Getty Images Nicky Hastie, holding an image of her mother, attended the inquiry in person on Monday A civil servant’s assertion that there was a “generational slaughter within care homes” in the early days of the pandemic is a phrase that “chimes with the experience …
Read More »Belladrum’s youngest fan returns to music festival
BBC Darren and Kate Redmond returned to Belladrum this year with little Cailean A baby born after his mum went into labour at the Belladrum music festival has returned to the event one year on. Kate Redmond’s contractions began soon after arriving on the first day of the festival near …
Read More »County Championship: Glamorgan favourites as Lancashire battle
Glamorgan started the day at 95-2 with a healthy lead of 219 and strengthened the position in the morning session as they steadily saw off the opening overs of seam and then went on the offensive against the spinners, who had caused so many problems on both sides over the …
Read More »Young boy sexually assaulted while camping with his family
Google The boy was camping with this family at the Loch Ness Bay campsite when he was assaulted An eight-year-old boy has been sexually assaulted in his tent while camping with his family in the Highlands. Police said a man approached the child between midnight and 01:00 in the early …
Read More »Brock Greacen: Castleford Tigers sign Newcastle Knights prop on two-year deal
Castleford Tigers have signed Newcastle Knights prop Brock Greacen on a two-year deal for next season. The 23-year-old made his NRL debut for the Knights against Sydney Roosters earlier this campaign. “I’m over the moon to have been able to bring Brock to the Tigers for the 2026 & 2027 …
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