A couple have told of their “heartache” after their beloved German Shepherd went missing while in the care of a couple who were later found to be illegal dog boarders. Rachel and Owen Dempsey, of Fazakerley, were described by a judge as “incompetent at best” when sentencing them for running …
Read More »Ban for illegal dog sitters after pets die, fall sick, or disappear
A couple who ran an illegal dog sitting service where one pet died under their care while another went missing have been banned from running the business and owning dogs. Rachel and Owen Dempsey, of Liverpool, pleaded guilty to operating without a licence and were described by a judge as …
Read More »Carlisle conman who stole £430k from cancer patient jailed
Cumbria Police Terry McGinlay stole £432,500 from a man who died earlier this year A conman who stole £430,000 from an elderly cancer patient with dementia has been jailed. Terry McGinlay, 44, conned farmer David Wilson, who died earlier this year, out of his savings between 2019 and 2022 and …
Read More »The wonderkids who did not make it in the Premier League
Club: Tottenham Debut: 15 August 1992 Premier League appearances: 20 Goals: 3 Former winger Turner became the Premier League’s youngest goalscorer at 17 years and 166 days – striking a late winner for Tottenham against Everton on 5 September 1992, less than a month into the new competition’s first season. …
Read More »Italian town Barga celebrates Scots links
2 hours ago ShareSave ShareSave BBC The sound of the bagpipes echoed through the Tuscan hills at the weekend. All pictures by Terry Boyd The streets of an Italian town were filled with the sound of bagpipes at the weekend. It was the annual Barga Scottish Festival when the Tuscan …
Read More »First day of school for Beatrix, the little girl who had heart transplant
A little girl who received a heart transplant when she was a toddler has started her first day of school. “I would like to think that this day is what her donor family hoped for for her as well,” said Terry, Beatrix’s dad, as he held her hand when they …
Read More »Dorking Wanderers sign fan, 54, as goalkeeper to play in National League South
Dorking Wanderers say they intend to hand 54-year-old fan Terry Dunn a debut in goal in their National League South fixture against AFC Totton on Saturday. Dunn, who has previously played for several local clubs, hung up his gloves in 1997 but has signed a short-term contract with first-team goalkeeper …
Read More »10k race cancelled after one safety complaint
Getty Images The race was due to take place in Wrexham on 14 September An annual running event held for more than 30 years has been cancelled by the council over “safety concerns” following one complaint, the organisers have said. The Helena Tipping 10k was due to take place in …
Read More »Matt Taylor: Solihull Moors sack boss after winless start to National League season
Solihull Moors have sacked boss Matt Taylor after a winless start to the National League season. Moors, losing play-off finalists in two of the past four seasons, are bottom of England’s fifth tier, having lost four and drawn three of their opening seven games. Taylor oversaw just four wins in …
Read More »Northern Ireland: Uncapped goalkeeper Stephen McMullan added to squad for World Cup qualifiers
Goalkeepers: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Blackpool, on loan from Birmingham City), Luke Southwood (Bristol Rovers), Stephen McMullan (Waterford, on loan from Fleetwood Town). Defenders: Trai Hume and Daniel Ballard (both Sunderland), Brodie Spencer (Oxford United), Conor Bradley (Liverpool), Ruairi McConville (Norwich City), Paddy McNair (San Diego), Eoin Toal (Bolton Wanderers), Terry Devlin …
Read More »Rugby League Top 10 podcast: When Adrian Morley poleaxed Robbie Kearns
Mention the rugby league Ashes, and it’s hard not to think of Adrian Morley, a brutal hit and a red card after just 12 seconds. Whatever happens when Australia visit this October and November, the series is unlikely to start quite as explosively as that first Test in Wigan 22 …
Read More »Country singer Luke Bryan calls fans who throw objects during concerts ‘idiots’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Luke Bryan slammed concertgoers who throw things at artists, calling them “idiots” after he was hit in the face at one of his shows. “My official statement is people throw things at artists and they’re idiots,” Bryan said during an appearance on …
Read More »York’s Queen Margaret’s School for sale for £5m after closure
Fiona Callow BBC News, Yorkshire Sanderson Weatherall Queen Margaret’s School for Girls in Escrick, York, closed on 5 July A boarding school in North Yorkshire that closed after 125 years is for sale with an asking price of £5m, just weeks after its final term ended. Queen Margaret’s School for …
Read More »Man charged with murder of father and son near London Bridge
A man has been charged with the murder of a father and son who were fatally stabbed at a business near London Bridge. Terry McMillan, 58, and Brendan McMillan, 27, died following the incident near the office of housing provider Trademark Homes in Long Lane, Bermondsey two weeks ago. A …
Read More »Premier League fans on why they love their clubs – Clough, Gascoigne, Shankly
BBC reporters Jonathan Buchan, Nizaar Kinsella and Mike Taylor shared their own stories about what makes them proud to support their clubs. ‘A journey that links generations’ – Jonathan Buchan BBC Radio Leeds sports editor Buchan says he forced his dad, who wasn’t a football fan, to take him and …
Read More »Rio Ngumoha raises first-team hype with Liverpool goal at Anfield
Liverpool’s second youngest ever player Rio Ngumoha shone again in pre-season to get fans wondering if he could be part of the first team this year. The England Under-17 forward, who turns 17 later this month, scored and assisted in their Anfield return against Athletic Bilbao. The Reds were playing …
Read More »Chelsea: Vinay Menon – Premier League’s first wellness coach
“Didier was the initial one – Chelsea is like one big family and we just sat and ate in the canteen with the players and so we started a conversation organically while eating,” says Menon. “He asked what I can do for him, and I told him we can try …
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