Bristol City are in talks with former Brighton captain Vicky Losada, who is available on a free transfer this summer. The Spanish midfielder left Women’s Super League club Brighton after two years upon the expiry of her contract in July. Losada made 47 appearances in all competitions during her time …
Read More »Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions
People sitting their driving theory test will soon need to swot up on life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has decided. All road users are being encouraged to learn the basics and know how to use a defibrillator in an emergency. It’s hoped …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 13 #528
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 focuses on a certain film director who’s made some of my favorite movies. …
Read More »Battlefield 6 Open Beta Final Weekend Starts on Friday
EA’s DICE studio has blown the lid off the multiplayer for its upcoming military shooter Battlefield 6, and after an exciting first beta weekend, you can join the fray again in just a few days. Battlefield 6’s first public beta is available to everyone and will resume this weekend. It’s …
Read More »Victim in fatal ambulance crash near Buckie named by police
A man who who died following an ambulance crash on the A98 has been named by police. Alistair J Stewart, 36, from Ardersier, was driving a blue Renault Megane at Arradoul, near Buckie, at about 06:50 on Monday when it was in collision with the ambulance. Emergency services attended but …
Read More »Abersoch rescue launched after yacht gets stuck on rocks
Lifeguards have warned people to check the weather and tides before heading out to sea after a 39ft (12m) yacht ran aground on rocks off the Welsh coast. The vessel, on its way from Aberystwyth to Pwllheli, was left “high and dry on the rocks” on Monday, Abersoch RNLI said. …
Read More »Armand Duplantis: Swede breaks men’s pole vault world record for a 13th time
Armand Duplantis broke the men’s pole vault world record for a 13th time – and third this year – with a clearance of 6.29m at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 25-year-old double Olympic and world champion cleared 6.28m at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting in June. But he surpassed that …
Read More »Woman killed by falling tree branch in Blackburn country park
A woman has died after she was struck by a falling tree branch in a Lancashire park. She had been walking with a child in Blackburn’s Witton Country Park, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Emergency services found the woman, believed to have been in her 30s, unresponsive near the …
Read More »Mark English: Irish 800m record lowered for third time this season
Mark English lowered his own Irish 800m record by more than half a second in Budapest on Tuesday. The 32-year-old was competing at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting. The Donegal native clocked a time of one minute 43.37 seconds to finish second behind Kenya’s …
Read More »Are Gesture-Enabled AirPod Live Translations Incoming? iOS 26 Beta Suggests Yes
Some models of Apple’s popular AirPods may soon be able to do live, in-person language translations when you squeeze both stems at the same time. According to an image posted by websites including 9to5Mac, the touch gesture is featured in a system asset that’s part of Apple iOS 26 developer …
Read More »Super Cup: Yves Bissouma left out by Thomas Frank for disciplinary reasons
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has been left out of the squad to face Paris St-Germain in the Uefa Super Cup because of persistent lateness. Spurs have travelled to the Italian city of Udine for Wednesday night’s match against Luis Enrique’s men. Manager Thomas Frank said: “Bissouma isn’t here because of …
Read More »Spar goats cheese recalled in Northern Ireland over potential listeria
Goats cheese sold in Spar shops across Northern Ireland has been recalled due to the potential presence of listeria monocytogenes. The affected cheese is a batch of Spar Chèvre Goats Cheese supplied by Horgan’s Delicatessen. The 100g sized pack has a use by date of 12 August. The Food Safety …
Read More »Warren Deutrom: Ireland Cricket used to view itself as ’19th English county’ says outgoing CEO
Ireland cancelled visits from Australia in 2024 and Afghanistan this year with Deutrom citing at the time that the prohibitive cost of temporary stadium infrastructure was a key factor in the decisions. As such, the plans for a permanent and dedicated home are crucial. The National Cricket Stadium and High …
Read More »Sandbach man gave up being a chef to become a blacksmith
Ethan Saunders & Lee Blakeman BBC Radio Stoke BBC Ben Cooper used to be a chef, but now runs the Great Oak Forge in Sandbach, Cheshire A former chef who changed careers to become a blacksmith has said he has never been busier. Ben Cooper runs the Great Oak Forge …
Read More »Salford Red Devils: Consortium say club ‘will not close’ despite financial troubles
The statement also said that “an essential £1.8m investment” from an external backer, which had been anticipated for November 2024 had failed to materialise in the lead up to their takeover. They also claimed that matters worsened when Salford City Council “unexpectedly withdrew” from negotiations to purchase the Salford Community …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Aug. 12, #793
Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections tries to pull a fast one on us. Check out all the bowling-related …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 12 #527
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 has some complex answers to find, and they’re tough to unscramble, too. If …
Read More »US and China extend tariffs deadline again | Money News
The world’s two largest economies, the US and China, have again extended the deadline for tariffs to come into effect. A last-minute executive order from US President Donald Trump will prevent taxes on Chinese imports to the US from rising to 30%. Beijing also announced the extension of the tariff …
Read More »Cincinnati Open: Jannik Sinner plays through fire alarm to beat Gabriel Diallo
World number one Jannik Sinner played through a fire alarm to beat Gabriel Diallo and reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open. The alarm began to sound and lights started flashing in the second game of the second set but the pair agreed to play through it after a …
Read More »Oldham woman on mission to clean up Britain
A woman who travels Britain on a free bus pass to pick up litter has urged people to join her war on rubbish. Retired nurse Ruth Major, 80, told BBC Radio Manchester that her pastime became “addictive” after a while. “It’s very satisfying when you know you’ve cleaned your local …
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