Julia Bryson,Yorkshireand Michelle Lyons,Whitby Michelle Lyons/BBC Lucie Maguire made it to the top of the famous steps despite rainy conditions A woman who had her right leg and pelvis amputated after being run over by a tractor has made it to the summit of Whitby’s famous 199 steps to raise …
Read More »Sri Lanka vs England: Joe Root and Harry Brook centuries take tourists to ODI series win
The two centuries could hardly have been more different. Root all touch and timing, getting the tempo of his innings just right, on a low, slow turner. He set the platform from which England could launch, and launch – time and again – Brook did. For a team who have …
Read More »Guernsey inflation continues to slow, figures show
Matt Judge/BBC The inflation rate has decreased from the 8.5% peak in 2022 The annual rate of inflation in Guernsey has continued to slow, according to the latest figures. In the 12 months to December 2025, the Retail Price Index (RPI) – which shows the cost of living in Guernsey …
Read More »Grace Ballinger column: Winter pre-season at Trent Bridge with seam bowler
Whilst cricket is a team sport, it is unique in having isolated skills and roles. Team dynamic is key, but not as integral as in football, for example. Some team-mates will go months without seeing or working with each other. Whilst some are in England, some are operating on the …
Read More »100+ Metro Detroit schools closed, delayed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, due to weather — see the full list
Check the list for school closings in Metro Detroit School Closings in Metro Detroit. Track possible school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. —> You can track school closings in SE Michigan right here. You can also track the latest weather alerts, radar, and video forecasts …
Read More »World Cup 2030: Spain to host final, federation president says
However, on Monday, at an event organised by the Madrid Sports Press Association, Spain’s Louzan also referred to the wild scenes at the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) earlier this month. Morocco had talked up the tournament as a test event for 2030 but it ended in …
Read More »Woman found dead and homes evacuated in Shrewsbury flat fire
Chloe Hughesand Charlie Stubbs,in Shrewsbury St Mary’s Church Shrewsbury The fire started in a ground floor flat, police said A woman has died after a fire broke out at a ground floor flat in a 16th Century building in Shrewsbury. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Windsor Place, …
Read More »Transfer of rail safety information ineffective
BBC Christopher Stuchbury, Donald Dinnie and Brett McCullough died The transfer of safety-related information between Network Rail and its contractors was “ineffective” before the derailment of a train in Aberdeenshire in which three men died, an inquiry has heard. The Aberdeen to Glasgow train came off the rails at Carmont …
Read More »Maro Itoje: Jamie George says England will rally around grieving skipper
Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother. Itoje missed a Six Nations launch event in Edinburgh on Monday, having travelled to Nigeria for the funeral. George’s own mother died during the 2024 Six Nations after …
Read More »Why don’t England cricketers wear caps while batting?
All cricketers under the age of 18 in England and Wales must wear a head protector while batting in matches or practice sessions. Wicketkeepers under the age of 18 also have to wear a helmet when standing up to the stumps. “The cricket ball can cause significant injury and it …
Read More »Brighton coach Rado Vidosic – father of manager Dario – died aged 64
Rado Vidosic, Brighton’s women’s and girls’ head of coaching and father of women’s head coach Dario, has died aged 64. Last week the Women’s Super League club said Dario would be taking a period of leave as he deals with a family matter in Australia. Rado, who was born in …
Read More »Bournemouth sign Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas on loan
Bournemouth have completed a loan deal for Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas from Italian Serie A side Lazio. The 24-year-old joins until the end of the season with a further option to buy. The Cherries are paying a 1.5m euros (£1.3m) loan fee and they will need to pay an extra …
Read More »UK legal action against Valve over Steam prices gets go ahead
Valve Corporation will face a £656m lawsuit in the UK over alleged unfair prices on its global online store, Steam, following a tribunal ruling that the case could continue. The gaming giant is being accused of abusing its market dominance by imposing restrictive terms on game publishers and locking players …
Read More »2026 T20 World Cup: Snub gives Jersey ‘resolve’ to qualify in 2028
Bangladesh were removed from the event after asking for their games in India to be moved to Sri Lanka, citing safety concerns amid growing tensions between the countries. But the request was refused, leaving Bangladesh to boycott the event, which begins on 7 February. Jersey will begin the qualifying process …
Read More »The Hundred 2026: Inaugural IPL-style player auction to be held in London on 11-12 March
Squads will be made up of between 16 to 18 players, while there is a salary cap limit along with a salary collar, a minimum amount teams must spend. The salary pot in the men’s competition for 2026 has risen by 45% to £2.05m per side, and the fund for …
Read More »Birds Bakery boss ‘happy’ with much-maligned pork pie
BBC Birds Bakery said it had carried out quality checks after reading hundreds of negative comments online about its pork pie The managing director of a bakery chain has insisted he is happy with their pork pies despite hundreds of fans taking to social media to say the bakery item …
Read More »Meg Jones: England centre targets Lions tour and back-to-back World Cups
In the months after England finally achieved their World Cup dream, centre Meg Jones wondered what challenges remained in her rugby career. Jones, who was the team’s vice-captain, was nominated for the player of the tournament award after a series of standout displays in the Red Roses’ march to an …
Read More »January transfers: Why do Premier League teams spend less in January?
The prospect of moving in the middle of season can be hard for players, with no pre-season or time to integrate with the squad. Former England and Everton defender Phil Jagielka unexpectedly moved from Derby to Stoke due to the Rams’ off-field financial issues in January 2022. “It was very …
Read More »Fifa Champions Cup: Arsenal vs AS FAR – who are Moroccan side facing Gunners?
Remarkable is the word. Over the past decade, Morocco has gone from a women’s footballing backwater to one of the most dominant nations in Africa. That transformation has come off the back of huge investment from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and Moroccan government. In 2020, the government took …
Read More »Traitors star Faraaz Noor says Hajj trip dream is still alive
Paul Chappells/Studio Lambert/BBC/PA Wire Faraaz Noor says he has been getting “unbelievable” support Spoiler warning: This story contains details of the outcome of The Traitors UK Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor has said his dream to take his family on a pilgrimage to Mecca is still alive. Faraaz, 22 and from …
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