Rescue teams have been working to make a house structurally safe after a child died in a fire. The “intense” blaze in White Admiral Way, Hamstreet, near Ashford, started just after 12:00 GMT on Sunday and at its height six fire engines worked to extinguish the flames, which had spread …
Read More »Man charged with murder after dad died following pub assault
A man has been charged with murder after a “deeply loved” dad died following an assault outside a pub in Leicestershire. David Darke, 66, suffered a serious head injury when he was punched outside The Crown Inn, in Church Street, Appleby Magna, at about 21:45 GMT on 21 December. He …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 29 #666
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a fun one, and the subject is pretty clear. Some of the …
Read More »Five things to look out for in EFL: Whose 2025 will end on a high?
There are no doubts about the headliners among the dozen Championship matches on Monday, with leaders Coventry and third-placed Ipswich kick-starting the entertainment in the earliest match (18:00 GMT) at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Frank Lampard’s side have an eight-point lead over Middlesbrough, with a further five back to …
Read More »World Darts Championship 2025 results: Rob Cross sets up Luke Littler tie as Gary Anderson progresses
Former winner Rob Cross cruised through at the PDC World Championship and set up a last-16 tie against defending champion Luke Littler. Cross, who won the event in 2018, brushed aside Australian and 16th seed Damon Heta in a comfortable 4-0 win. The 17th seed was joined in round four …
Read More »Pedestrian dies in hospital three weeks after Glasgow collision
A pedestrian has died in hospital more than three weeks after he was struck by a car in Glasgow. Police Scotland said Patrick Stoddard, 66, was seriously injured on Carmunnock Road, in the city’s south side, at about 17:00 on 4 December. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University …
Read More »Tribute to ‘deeply loved’ dad who died after Appleby Magna assault
Tributes have been paid to a “devoted family man” who died after an assault outside a pub in Leicestershire. David Darke, 66, suffered a serious head injury when he was punched outside The Crown Inn, in Church Street, Appleby Magna, at about 21:45 GMT on 21 December. Leicestershire Police launched …
Read More »Final warning for bikini comment Hampshire & IOW police inspector
A police inspector who messaged a vulnerable junior colleague to tell her that he had imagined her wearing a bikini has been given a three-year final written warning. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officer’s hearing was not held in public and he has not been named publicly over …
Read More »Chelsea investigate bottle throw at Aston Villa’s bench in Premier League match
Chelsea are investigating after a bottle was thrown towards the Aston Villa bench following their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. After the full-time whistle, an open plastic bottle was directed at Villa’s celebrating bench, splashing staff and players with a liquid that appeared to be water. …
Read More »Houston Texans beat Los Angeles Chargers to clinch play-off spot
In the late game, Henry set an NFL record with his seventh career 200-yard game as the Ravens beat the Packers 41-24 at Lambeau Field. The Ravens (8-8) play at the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) in week 18 and the contest will be for the AFC North title if the Steelers …
Read More »Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Dec. 28
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Kind of a tough Mini Crossword today! Hope you know your countries! Read on for all the …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 28 #665
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle might be fairly simple once you find a word or two. The answers …
Read More »Are Aston Villa in Premier League title race after win at Chelsea?
Emery may deflect title talk, but his body of work at Villa and the Midas touch he displays – match-winner Watkins described his manager as a “tactical genius” – means they are now right at the heart of the conversation at the top of the table. Villa’s acid test may …
Read More »Severe delays on M4 after multi-vehicle crash leads to fire
Drivers on part of the M4 are experiencing severe delays after a multi-vehicle crash which led to a fire. National Highways said two out of three lanes on the M4 eastbound, between J17 (Chippenham) and J16 (Swindon) in Wiltshire, have reopened after the crash which happened on Saturday. Emergency services …
Read More »Man arrested for murder after manhunt
A 22-year-old man has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of a teenager after a two-week manhunt. Adam Henry, 15, died after being stabbed on 9 December in Islington, east London. Following a public appeal, officers arrested Abdel Dedour on suspicion of murder at an address in north-west London on …
Read More »PDC World Darts Championship: Jonny Clayton wins to reach fourth round
Fifth seed Jonny Clayton needed a deciding set to eventually overcome world number 44 Niels Zonneveld and reach the last 16 of the PDC World Championship. Welshman Clayton, 51, was back in action after a 12-day break, having received a bye through to round three because his second-round opponent Dom …
Read More »Starved pony taken to Cobham rescue centre celebrates Christmas
Supplied The pony was rescued from a park in the capital, the RSPCA said A starved pony dumped alone in a field has spent Christmas “showered with love and presents”, according to the RSPCA. The charity said Ronnie was rescued “on the brink of death” from Cranford Park in London, …
Read More »Irish Premiership: Takeaways from Boxing Day matches
Playing against a backdrop of much change at the club in the early stages of the season, Larne largely flew under the radar when predictions were being made as to who may emerge Irish Premiership champions, but the Invermen have emerged as favourites to collect the Gibson Cup next spring. …
Read More »Three still missing after Boxing Day house fire in Stroud
Sammy Jenkins,West of England, Leigh Boobyer,West of Englandand Scott Ellis,Stroud BBC A person was taken to hospital but their current condition remains unclear Three people are still missing after a house fire on Boxing Day as police investigations continue to take place. Emergency services were called to the fire on …
Read More »Welsh Grand National: Haiti Couleurs wins for Rebecca Curtis
Sean Bowen delivered a home victory aboard Haiti Couleurs to win in the 2025 Welsh Grand National at Chepstow. The Rebecca Curtis trained horse went off at 5-1 and won by three lengths. The eight-year-old Haiti Couleurs won the 2024 Irish National and will now be targeting the Gold Cup …
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