There are three active cases of tuberculosis in Maine as of this week as TB continues to increase across the country, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported, according to the Portland Press Herald. Lindsay Hammes, spokesperson for the agency, said it is “aware of three active TB cases …
Read More »The region that got its railway back
Giancarlo Rinaldi and David KnoxBBC Scotland News Network Rail The Borders Railway opened in September 2015 What do users think of the Tweedbank to Edinburgh line? Scottish Borders Council Dave Romanis was selected for a golden ticket and got a special trip on the Borders Railway Dave Romanis was selected …
Read More »Denmark 0-0 Scotland: Steve Clarke says side must maintain ‘good start’ to World Cup bid
Allan: I am once again proved wrong. Asking why Ryan Christie is playing, then he puts in a man of the match performance. Scotland battled hard and deserved a point after a shaky start where they continually failed to keep the ball. Eventually, Scotland grew into the game and could …
Read More »Luis Enrique: PSG head coach to have surgery after cycling accident
Paris St-Germain head coach Luis Enrique will have surgery after being involved in a cycling accident on Friday. The 55-year-old, who led the French club to their first Champions League title last season, suffered a fractured collarbone in the accident, his club said. “The club expresses its full support and …
Read More »Thomas Tuchel: How are England shaping up under manager?
What about Tuchel’s tactics? “It is clear that the plan is to attempt to be a more physically imposing, ball-dominant and exciting team,” added Irfan. “To start, England have played in a 4-4-1-1 shape. Then, in build-up, they have moved between two common shapes, a 2-3-5 and a 3-2-5 with …
Read More »Cheshire ‘Good Samaritan’ tip-off sinks gang’s ‘audacious plan’
Jonny HumphriesBBC News, Cheshire Cheshire Police Simon Upton (left) collected Mark Higgins (right) while the latter was fleeing from police Six men have been sentenced after a tip-off led police to a stolen van containing counterfeit cigarettes worth £250,000. Police were called to an address in Knutsford, Cheshire, after a …
Read More »Tributes paid to Macclesfield man as Prestatyn woman charged with murder
A family has paid tribute to a “resilient and mischievous” man who was found dead at his home. Steven Rothwell, 41, was found by Cheshire Police at his home in Cross Street, Macclesfield on 19 August. A 42-year-old woman from Prestatyn has been charged with murder. Mr Rothwell’s family said …
Read More »Women’s Super League: Wigan Warriors win League Leaders’ Shield
Wigan Warriors ended St Helens’ unbeaten record to win the League Leaders’ Shield on a dramatic final weekend of the regular Women’s Super League season. The Saints were the only unbeaten team heading into the showdown against old rivals Wigan, but the fact they had drawn two games meant that …
Read More »Banbury bookkeeper jailed for defrauding elderly couple
Dave GilyeatBBC News, Oxford TVP Susan Bruland was sentenced to five years in prison for two counts of fraud by abuse of position A woman who defrauded an elderly couple out of more than £900,000 has been jailed. Susan Bruland, 57, from Banbury, was a family friend and became trusted …
Read More »Ferryhill family devastated after XL bullies kill puppy
Pamela BilalovaBBC News North East and Cumbria Supplied Maisie was four months old when she was mauled to death A teenager has been unable to eat or sleep after XL bullies mauled her puppy to death and bit her during a walk. Mellissa Devon, 49, said her daughter Nikita, 18, …
Read More »Pembrokeshire adventure centre plans quashed over environmental concerns
BBC The cliffs at Ceibwr are home to razorbills, guillemots, fulmars, choughs, kestrels and herring gulls Wildlife campaigners have won a legal case against a national park authority in a bid to quash planning permission for an outdoor adventure centre. Adventure Beyond, which offers coasteering and kayaking trips from Ceibwr …
Read More »FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem abandons attempt to change F1’s engine rules for 2029
It is the second time in six months that the president of motorsport’s governing body has been defeated in an attempt to change F1’s engine regulations. His V10 plan was rejected at a meeting at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where it was agreed that hybrid and sustainable fuels were non-negotiable …
Read More »Six jailed for murder in ‘execution-style’ doorstep shooting
Five men and a 17-year-old boy have been sentenced to life in jail for killing 21-year-old drug dealer Janayo Lucima. They were found guilty at the Old Bailey of murder on 16 July. Lucima, who served a jail term in 2021 for helping to dismember a musician, was killed by …
Read More »Redcar veteran joins legal action against ear plug firm 3M
A former bomb disposal expert says he is partially deaf after setting off explosives while wearing ear plugs which “did not do the job”. Rikki Drury, from Redcar, regularly wore the ear defenders while serving in the Royal Logistics Corp on tour in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland. The 40-year-old …
Read More »Stefan Ratchford: Warrington Wolves full-back announces retirement
“When I first arrived I didn’t know if I’d last six months so to have been here for 14 years is a great feeling and it’s an unbelievable journey that I’ve had. “It probably hit me most this week when I was speaking to my eldest daughter about my last …
Read More »Racism in football: George Weah and Didier Drogba among 16 ex-players on new Fifa panel
Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba are among the high-profile names appointed to a new Fifa panel of 16 ex-players which aims to bolster efforts to tackle racism in the game. The sport’s global governing body originally announced the creation of a players’ voice panel at its annual congress …
Read More »Rare five-legged toad found in Devon garden pond
A Devon couple have said they were shocked and pleasantly surprised after finding a toad with five legs. Amanda and David Weller discovered the extra-limbed creature while wandering around the garden pond at their Hammas Farm holiday let business near Torrington. Ms Weller said it was “remarkable” to see the …
Read More »Second largest whale species found on Camarthen beach
The body of the world’s second largest type of whale has washed up on a beach. Beachgoers at Cefn Sidan, in Carmarthenshire, contacted Marine Environmental Monitoring on Monday, with reports of a very large stranding. When the fin whale was seen by the environmental team the following day they said …
Read More »The Nothing Ear Open headphones are below $100 for the first time
If you want to stay alert while running or biking, the Nothing Ear Open are a worthwhile alternative to classic in-ear cans. That’s because the company’s first pair of open-style earbuds — which are now on sale at Nothing’s online storefront or Amazon for an all-time low $99 ($50 off) …
Read More »Hull KR head coach Willie Peters ready for intense Hull FC derby
He added: “It’s a sell out, it will be loud and vocal and there is a lot to play for which is great. They are looking to get into the top six, we are playing to stay on top of the table. “It’s been a special week and I bought …
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