13 h. ago Riots, royals and legends: Goodison Park firsts and memorable moments

Everton won the first derby they hosted, Dixie Dean set his goals record there and Pelé made World Cup historyGoodison Park is officially opened by Lord Kinnaird, president of the Football Association and the only man to have played in nine FA Cup finals. Everton directors had purchased Mere Green Field, as it was known, after a rent dispute with John Houlding, the club’s former president and landlord of their previous home of nine years – Anfield. The new stadium was built in three months by the Walton building company Kelly Brothers, and at a cost of about £3,500, with stands on three sides and a bank of cinders on the Goodison Road side. The turf came from Aintree. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Bronte country art installation inspired by stories of migration is smashed to pieces as police hunt motorbike gang seen fleeing the scene

Two intricately carved pink marble butterflies, part of a cultural trail set in the rolling moorland of Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth, West Yorkshire, were left smashed to pieces.

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32 h. ago Goodison Park saved from bulldozers to become home of Everton Women

US owners confirm it will become the country’s first major stadium dedicated to a women’s team next seasonGoodison Park, one of the UK’s oldest football stadiums, has been saved from demolition and will become the country’s first major stadium dedicated solely to a women’s team next season, the Guardian can reveal.Hailed as a gamechanging move for women’s football, Everton Women will kick off their first season at Goodison in September, 133 years after the men’s team started playing at the ground in Walton, Liverpool. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Beloved south coast theme park set to reopen after nearly two years

The transformed adventure park will feature a maze, mini-golf and a go-karting track

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8 d. ago Abandoned UK theme park set to reopen after huge transformation

A much-loved attraction in Bournemouth, UK, that closed down in 2023 is getting a brand-new lease of life - and it's set to reopen later this year as a 'creative' and 'stimulating' adventure park. 

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1 week ago Drivers urged to park in specific spot today to cut costs as temperatures soar

With temperatures set to soar today, drivers are being urged to park in a specific spot to slash car costs as the UK basks in a mini heatwave after a long and overcast winter

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1 week ago Wiener wonderland: hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungary

Hundreds of dachshunds and their owners have gathered in Budapest’s City Park in an attempt to set Hungary’s record for the largest single-breed dog walk

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2 w. ago Cardiff coffee favourites to take over iconic Pettigrew Tearooms

A much-loved Cardiff-based coffee business is set to take over Bute Park's iconic Pettigrew Tearooms.

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2 w. ago Cardiff coffee favourites to take over iconic Pettigrew Tearooms building

A much-loved Cardiff-based coffee business is set to take over Bute Park's iconic Pettigrew Tearooms.

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2 w. ago Travellers pitch up caravans in Birmingham parks near playground and school as council battle against illegal encampments continues

Around 17 caravans and other vehicles are at Parkdale Park, in West Heath while another group have set up a camp five miles away at Kings Heath Park.

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2 w. ago Tributes as 'happy go lucky' man killed alongside beloved dog in south Manchester horror crash named

"Andrew was our happy go lucky brother and he is so sadly missed by us all"

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2 w. ago Tottenham open talks with Premier League over changing fixture as Man Utd issue emerges

Tottenham have lodged a request with the Premier League to have their fixture with Aston Villa changed - the clash at Villa Park is currently set to be played on Sunday May 18

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2 w. ago Popular European water park set to open on new Canary Island suffers major blow

The Siam Park water attraction could face a lengthy delay that will be a blow for visitors to Gran Canaria who want to enjoy a cooling and exhilarating experience

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2 w. ago Newcastle target rising Rangers star Oliver Goodbrand as Magpies close in on Rory Wilson repeat raid

The teenager can sign pro terms at Ibrox this season but he looks set to make the switch to St James' Park

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3 w. ago Crowdfunding campaign launched to save beloved south London theatre

Cryer Arts has built a strong local following

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3 w. ago Fury as children's park close to memorial for murdered schoolgirl Oliva Pratt Korbel is set ablaze by feral youths

The Olivia's Butterfly Foundation, established by a cousin of her mother, Cheryl, said they had been left heartbroken and 'extremely disappointed' by the blaze on Monday night.

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3 w. ago Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith hits out at 'ridiculous' eating trend and says it's causing childhood obesity

The beloved Great British Bake Off judge, 85, who originally hails from South Africa, revealed her thoughts on the UK's obesity crisis in an interview with The Sun.

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4 w. ago First attractions at new British Universal theme park set to star James Bond and Paddington

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

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4 w. ago First attractions at new British Universal theme park set to star James Bond and Paddington

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

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4 w. ago Hearts to raid Rangers for next academy chief as former Queen's Park boss set for major Tynecastle role

Former Queen's Park boss Ellis is set to take over the Tynecastle academy and lead the hunt for the next James Wilson and Craig Gordon

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