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BBC Belfast Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly says the festival is about “bringing communities together” Large crowds have gathered to celebrate Mela Day at Botanic Gardens in Belfast, which its organiser says is “more important than ever”. The event marks the end of the nine day festival which is an annual …

The point was Wrexham’s first of the season, having returned to the second tier of English football for the first time in 43 years. Phil Parkinson’s side began the season with defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion. And Moore was keen to take the positives from their draw, despite …

Cardiff have been transformed this season under Barry-Murphy, who has turned to the younger players in his squad to make an impact. The former Manchester City academy coach has also implemented a style of football the club has not seen for a number of years. “I’m really enjoying myself,” said …

Nigeria’s military has killed 35 jihadists in a series of air strikes near its north-eastern border with Cameroon, it said in a statement. The strikes were carried out in four areas to thwart an attempt by the jihadists to attack ground troops, the military added. Nigeria has been battling jihadist …

BBC Fozia Malik described the wait to move back into her apartment as “torture” Residents who have been waiting nearly five years to go back home have been told their return date has been pushed back once again. The Victory apartments in Oldham was served a prohibition notice in November …

The five people who died after a tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls crashed have been named. The bus, with 54 passengers on board, crashed and rolled on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, about 30 miles (48km) east of Buffalo, New York, at around 12.30pm (5.30pm UK …

Raducanu rocketed to fame by creating one of the biggest shocks in British sporting history, but found the aftermath – in terms of the transition to becoming a full-time WTA Tour player and the stratospheric scrutiny – extremely difficult. After being ruled out of the 2023 tournament through injury, she …

Jessica Lawrence BBC News NI Getty Images There were about 1,400 dog attacks recorded across Northern Ireland over the last year alone Of more than 11,000 dog attacks investigated by councils in Northern Ireland since 2017, only 236 have resulted in a successful prosecution, new figures show. Dog owners can …

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side dominated against Brentford but lacked focus in the first 20 minutes during their 1-0 defeat in west London. MATCH REPORT: Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa Watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. Source link

Ireland trained in the quiet surroundings of Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday morning, quite the contrast from the incredible engine noise that could be heard on Friday at their team hotel, which is only a couple of miles from Formula 1 track Silverstone. Intent on not being one of the backmarkers …

Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images All UK airports should stop charging blue badge holders for being dropped off close to terminals, a disability charity has said. Several people with blue badges got in touch with the BBC following news that more than half of the busiest airports …

North Korean state media has said two new air defence missiles have been fired in a test overseen by the country’s leader Kim Jong Un. The weapons had “superior combat capability” and used a “unique technology”, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said, without adding details. The launches, carried out …

Match of the Day’s Micah Richards says Arsenal 15-year-old Max Dowman showed fantastic pace and positivity during his Premier League debut in the Gunner’s 5-0 win over Leeds United. WATCH MORE: Gyokeres on target as Arsenal thrash Leeds Available to UK users only. Source link

People convicted of crimes in England and Wales could find themselves barred from going to pubs, concerts and sports matches under changes to sentencing rules being planned by the government. The reforms would allow courts imposing non-custodial terms to also have the power to hand out driving and travel bans, …

Oli Constable & Rachel Russell BBC News, Yorkshire Oli Constable/BBC Andy Creasey, from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, says workers are now trying to tackle an invisible fire burning under the ground A firefighter has described a moorland blaze as the largest he has seen in his 31-year career, as …

Two-time champion Venus Williams says the love for her “job” is why she is back playing at the US Open at the age of 45. At the start of this year, many wondered when the veteran American would announce her retirement. Now she is set to grace her home Grand …

Scott Parker says his Burnley team deserved their victory against fellow promoted side Sunderland. Source link

Less than 24 hours after his release, US authorities have informed Kilmar Ábrego García that he may be deported to Uganda, following his refusal to accept a plea deal in a pending criminal trial, his lawyers say. Attorneys for Mr Ábrego García say he declined an offer to plead guilty …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Google users can now customize their search results to display favorite sources such as Fox News, using the company’s new “preferred sources” feature.  Google officially launched the feature on Aug. 12, creating a way to tailor the Top Stories section to include …

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris says his side “weren’t strong enough” after losing to Burnley in a battle of two newly-promoted sides at Turf Moor. Source link