3 d. ago Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption

More than 2,000 participants expected on 19 July march‘We are working on plans,’ R&A spokesperson saysThe R&A is considering a plan to start the third round at this month’s Open Championship early to minimise disruption from a planned loyalist parade in Portrush. More than 60 bands and 2,000 participants are expected to begin their march through the streets of the town shortly after thousands of spectators would be leaving the sold-out Royal Portrush if organisers stuck to typical tee times.The R&A has been concerned for some time about the logistical challenges associated with the simultaneous events on Saturday week. Significant congestion for people leaving the course, or thousands choosing to depart early to avoid this, have been uppermost in the thoughts of the major’s organisers. It was reported last month that the Portrush Sons of Ulster, who organise the parade, voted against rearranging their march after a request from the R&A. The third round of the Open wo...

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4 d. ago Swiss public pool 'bans foreigners' and forces visitors to provide proof of citizenship after girls were subjected to sexual harassment

The rule, mainly affecting people coming across the nearby French border, was brought in by authorities in the town of Porrentruy at the start of the month and is expected to last for the whole summer.

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6 d. ago Scots man 'spent £400 a month on takeaways' before starting Mounjaro

Michael Monaghan felt 'everything was failing' after trying for years to lose weight.

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7 d. ago Asda announces major change that will affect all staff members

The change will impact 140,000 of Asda's colleagues

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1 week ago Inter knocked out of Club World Cup in last 16 by Brazilians Fluminense

Inter 0-2 Fluminense (Germán Cano 3, Hércules 93)44-year-old goalkeeper Fábio makes series of fine savesBrazilian side Fluminense stunned Champions League finalists Inter by knocking them out of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory in the last 16 in Charlotte.The reign of new head coach Cristian Chivu, who took over following Simone Inzaghi’s departure just days after that humbling 5-0 loss to Paris St Germain a month ago, has not started well as they exited the tournament before the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Inter knocked out of Club World Cup in last 16 by Brazilian side Fluminense

Inter 0-2 Fluminense (Germán Cano 3, Hércules 93)44-year-old goalkeeper Fábio makes series of fine savesThe Brazilian side Fluminense stunned Inter by knocking the Champions League finalists out of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory in the last 16 in Charlotte.The reign of the new head coach, Cristian Chivu, who took over following Simone Inzaghi’s departure just days after that humbling 5-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain a month ago, has not started well as they exited the tournament before the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal transfer news: Valencia respond to Cristhian Mosquera bid after Real Madrid twist

Arsenal started the month quietly but the Gunners are making plenty of noise as they prepare for pre-season, with multiple new signings on the verge of being finalised

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2 w. ago Huge summer of women's cricket sees England Women hosting India and the return of The Hundred

Cricket fans across England and Wales are set for a huge summer of sporting action, starting later this month with a refreshed England Women side, following a whitewash of the West Indies, taking on India in a series destined for unlimited drama. New Head Coach Charlotte Edwards and new Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead their team in three Metro Bank ODIs and five Vitality IT20s across June and July, with the rivalry between the two nations running deeper than ever before as – for the first time – England Men and England Men’s Mixed Disability sides will also host India.

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3 w. ago Murati’s Thinking Machines valued at $10bn after $2bn fundraising

Six-month-old secretive AI start-up in one of the largest initial funding rounds in Silicon Valley’s history

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3 w. ago 'My uncle is serial killer Robert Maudsley – there's been startling change in last month'

Robert Maudsley, who is known as Hannibal the Cannibal, has been moved from HMP Wakefield to Whitemoor prison, and his nephew, Gavin, has now spoken about the impact of the change

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3 w. ago New DWP proposed welfare reforms due for debate in Parliament at start of next month

The UK Government needs to have the planned legislation approved by November to implement it next year.

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3 w. ago 'My uncle is UK's most dangerous prisoner – there's been startling change in last month'

Robert Maudsley has spent most of his life contained in the underbelly of the notorious HMP Wakefield but recently he was moved to a prison 125 miles away – and his worried uncle has now spoken

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3 w. ago Row breaks out in Peak District town as Pride flag is removed by council after complaints from Christians worried about 'the gay rights situation'

Matlock Town Council put up a number rainbow flags along its highstreet for the first time to mark the start of national Pride month, which takes place in June.

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3 w. ago Asda announces it is making a major change to 180 of its UK stores

The changes are expected to be completed in all 180 stores by October this year

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3 w. ago Asda announces major change to 180 cafes starting this month

The upgrades in Asda cafes will include digital ordering screens and table ordering service, alongside a new menu which will include pizza options and other items

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