34 h. ago Caught on video, the tragic sequence of events before Australian helicopter crash killed British couple on holiday of a lifetime

Unseen video footage reveals the sequence of events that led to two helicopters crashing into each other over Australia, killing a British couple and two others.

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8 d. ago Luke Littler becomes youngest PDC world No 1 on way to Grand Slam of Darts glory

Littler defeats Luke Humphries 16-11 in finalTeenager seals top spot with semi-final winLuke Littler celebrated becoming the world No 1 by winning the Grand Slam of Darts. The 18-year-old’s ascent to the top of the rankings was confirmed with his semi-final win against Danny Noppert earlier on Sunday.That victory set up another titanic battle in the final with his great rival Luke Humphries, who he replaced at the summit. Littler flexed his muscles with a 16-11 triumph to become just the fourth man to defend the title in Wolverhampton. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Arrest made as speed camera left out of action for a year after being cut down is replaced

The average speed camera on Llangyfelach Road in Swansea was cut down a year ago, with police offering a £1,000 reward for information on the crime at the time

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3 w. ago Arrest made as speed camera that was chopped down a year ago is finally replaced

The average speed camera on Llangyfelach Road in Swansea was cut down a year ago, with police offering a £1,000 reward for information on the crime at the time

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3 w. ago Gary O’Neil in advanced talks to make shock return to Wolves

O’Neil could be in charge for visit to Chelsea on SaturdayWas sacked 11 months ago by relegation-threatened clubGary O’Neil is increasingly likely to make a shock return to Wolves, with the club in advanced talks to appoint their former head coach.Wolves have held positive discussions with O’Neil about returning to the post from which he was dismissed last December. Wolves, who visit Chelsea on Saturday, could finalise his appointment in the next 48 hours. O’Neil would replace Vítor Pereira, who was sacked after an alarming eighth defeat in 10 matches at Fulham on Saturday that left Wolves bottom of the Premier League with two points. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Crunch time nears for Australia as selectors try to fit Ashes batting puzzle pieces together | Martin Pegan

Plot twists have thrown up more uncertainty over which six batters will be included in the hosts’ squad just under a month out from the first TestThe Great Australian Bat Off has returned for a brand new season with fresh faces and forgotten favourites bidding to join the cast for the Ashes series opener. In a major subplot, captain Pat Cummins is officially out of the first Test and is all but certain to be replaced by understudy Scott Boland, while the final auditions to claim a spot in the squad will be staged across the Sheffield Shield matches that begin on Tuesday as much as the T20 series against India.The main storyline will be familiar to seasoned fans as the Australia selectors largely repeat last year’s search for an opener to partner Usman Khawaja. But the return to form of Marnus Labuschagne, and injury concerns for Cameron Green and Beau Webster, are plot twists that have thrown up more uncertainty over which six batters will be included for the Perth Test. Continue re...

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