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There are plenty of transferable skills between rugby and hammer throwing, especially the combination of strength, power and agility that are needed. But Norris’ event is one of the most complex to master in track and field. It involves a metal ball, weighing 7.26kg for men and 4kg for women, …

Yvette Cooper has announced a funding boost for Ukraine alongside a raft of new sanctions on Russia, as she visits Kyiv in her first overseas trip as foreign secretary. A further £142 million in UK aid will support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and vulnerable communities, while 100 new sanctions will aim …

A £160,000 grant is available for organisations to help vulnerable people this winter. Plymouth City Council said it had the money from the government to give to non-profit groups in grants of between £2,100 and £5,350. Councillor Chris Penberthy said the grants were to support warm spaces and community connections. …

Autographs of all four The Beatles acquired by a teenage fan in 1963 are set to be auctioned. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr singed a photo of the band for Phil Barrows, who also managed to fit in a quick jam with the band, when they …

This year so far, the UK has experienced its sunniest spring and warmest summer on record. Both these seasons have also been very dry for many, especially for some regions of England and Wales, where hosepipe bans remain in force and drought has been officially declared. The data from January …

Two players almost certain to play in Perth are opener Ben Duckett and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. England have pulled both out of this week’s T20s against South Africa to allow them a break before the winter. Duckett, in particular, looked jaded during the ODIs against South Africa that followed immediately …

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell said he “probably should have played a bit more” during his testing first home summer in international cricket. Bethell, 21, impressed in his first Test series last winter but has only played a bit-part role this summer. Having missed the one-off Test against Zimbabwe while at …

“The names of the members of the working group will remain confidential for now to protect the integrity of the group and its work.” The IOC has previously left gender regulations to the governing bodies of individual sports rather than applying a universal approach. A growing number of sports federations …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kelly Clarkson returned to social media for the first time following the death of her ex-husband and former manager, Brandon Blackstock. Clarkson celebrated 23 years since her “American Idol” win, which she said changed her life, in an emotional post. “To everyone …

Chris Rowe Chris Rowe captured the excitement of the Viking festival at Portsoy. A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 29 August and 5 September. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC’s rules on photography that can be found here. Please also …

Australia captain Pat Cummins is willing to be “aggressive” and “take risks” with his rehabilitation from a back injury in order to be fit for the first Ashes Test against England this winter. Cummins has been ruled out of Australia’s upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India after scans …

Eddie BisknellLocal Democracy Reporting Service LDRS The redesign to the Church Street/Vicarage Road/Civic Way roundabout has been mocked by residents A roundabout redesign that cost taxpayers £8,000 has been dubbed an “ill-conceived monstrosity” and compared to a budget Stonehenge by residents. At the end of August, South Derbyshire District Council …

The value of the pound has sunk – as the cost of 30-year government borrowing reached a high last seen in 1998. The so-called spot rate saw one pound buy $1.336 on Tuesday, a low last seen in early August, and down from $1.353 earlier in the day. Despite the …

A signed LS Lowry print showing a town’s now-vanished level crossing has sold at auction just a few miles away from the scene it depicts. The Level Crossing, Burton-on-Trent, was sold by Richard Winterton Auctioneers in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Lowry is believed to have been a frequent visitor to Burton and …

Residents struggling with the cost of living will be able to access free gifts and affordable produce at a community event in Withernsea. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said its Help for Households drop-in event would also offer advice on saving money and staying warm. The event is being held …

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Following the amputation, Van der Poll looked for a new challenge and during a holiday to South Africa and Australia re-learned to surf, something she had dabbled with previously. Less than 12 months on from surgery, Van der Poll was competing at the 2023 ISA World Para Surfing Championships at …

England may lack the killer instinct needed to win in this winter’s Ashes, says former Australia head coach Justin Langer. Langer, 54, won four Ashes series as a player and was unbeaten in two series as a coach before leaving in 2022. England played their part in a thrilling 2-2 …

A man in his 80s has died in a fire at a mobile home, police have said. Eleven fire engines and 50 firefighters responded to reports of the blaze at Lady Bailey Residential Park in Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, at about 11:30 BST on Monday. Dorset Police said the coroner and …

Jonny Manning BBC News, North East and Cumbria Durham County Council Vandals have destroyed three roadside weather stations across County Durham Three weather monitoring stations have been destroyed by vandals believed to have mistaken them for speed cameras. Durham County Council said the monitors in Bradbury, Toronto and Tow Law …