8 h. ago Cricket icons turn out for emotional funeral of legend Dickie Bird after his death aged 92

Umpire great Dickie Bird OBE - who died last month aged 92 - was laid to rest in his hometown of Barnsley with a poignant tribute from England legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott

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9 h. ago Mourners including former England captain Michael Vaughan gather for legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird's funeral after his death aged 92

Former players including ex-England and Yorkshire stars Michael Vaughan and Geoffrey Boycott were among those who arrived to pay their respects at St Mary's Church, Barnsley.

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3 d. ago Cricket icon Freddie Flintoff's 'guilt' over Ricky Hatton's death

Former Ashes hero Freddie Flintoff has told broadcaster Piers Morgan of his 'guilt' over Ricky Hatton's death. He said the boxing legend had opened up to him about his mental woes

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6 d. ago Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney sends 'heartbroken' Ricky Hatton message days after emotional funeral appearance

The actress was among those to share her devastation at the boxer's passing before paying her respects at his funeral

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9 d. ago 'Ricky Hatton's emotional funeral proved why he's the People's champion'

The sporting world said goodbye to Ricky Hatton on Friday morning as Manchester's streets were lined for Hatton's 12-mile long outpouring of grief

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9 d. ago Ricky Hatton funeral: Liam Gallagher and Coleen Rooney lead celebs at emotional Manchester service

Hatton’s former girlfriend Claire Sweeney was seen breaking down in tears as she left the funeral

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9 d. ago Claire Sweeney in tears as she leaves Manchester Cathedral after ex

The Coronation Street star was visibly emotional following her ex's funeral

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9 d. ago Liam Gallagher makes heartbreaking gesture to Ricky Hatton's coffin after emotional funeral

The Oasis frontman said a moving goodbye to his pal

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9 d. ago Ricky Hatton's ex Claire Sweeney breaks down in tears at boxing star's funeral

Ricky Hatton's ex girlfriend Claire Sweeney has been photographed looking incredibly emotional as she attended his funeral, which is taking place in Manchester today

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9 d. ago Ricky Hatton's family's heartbreaking eulogies in full from emotional funeral service

Ricky Hatton was laid to rest today as family and friends gathered for an emotional funeral in Manchester. Here, we recount the eulogies read out by Hatton's mum, son and two daughters...

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9 d. ago Ricky Hatton funeral: Son Campbell pays an emotional tribute in memorial service

A funeral procession started at the Cheshire Cheese pub and was led by the famous Reliant Robin van from Only Fools and Horses.

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9 d. ago Claire Sweeney 'close to tears' as she arrives at ex Ricky Hatton's funeral

Actress Claire Sweeney, who dated boxing legend Ricky Hatton last year, looked visibly emotional as she arrived at his funeral in Manchester on Friday (October 10)

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9 d. ago Tyson Fury suit turns heads at Ricky Hatton funeral as he pays emotional tribute

The funeral of boxing icon Ricky Hatton took place at Manchester Cathedral on Friday, with stars from the world of sport such as Tyson Fury and big-name celebrities in attendance to pay their respects

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1 week ago Freddie Flintoff quits job in row over pay as cricket icon blasts 'I'm worth more'

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff returned to cricket coaching after suffering and recovering from a horrific crash whilst filming an unaired series of Top Gear for the BBC

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1 week ago Bird of prey poisoned with illegal insecticide in 'harrowing death' as probe launched

"Sparrowhawks are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly kill or injure them."

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1 week ago Beautiful Scottish bird of prey suffered 'harrowing death' as police probe poisoning in Aberdeenshire

The bird was poisoned with a banned insecticide.

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1 week ago Bird of prey suffered ‘harrowing’ death from poison, police say

An appeal for information has been launched after the sparrowhawk was found dead near Lumphanan.

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1 week ago Ricky Hatton's son sends emotional message ahead of boxing legend's funeral

Ricky Hatton's son, Campbell, paid tribute to his late father on what would have been his 47th birthday after the former two-weight world champion died last month

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3 w. ago Dickie Bird’s humour and love for cricket made him an unlikely icon of his sport | Vic Marks

While he could be funny, he was also firm and players knew where they stood with umpire who became as famous as themDickie Bird may well have been the most consistent, the most famous and the most loved umpire in cricket history and yet when he pitched up at the grounds of ambitious county teams in the 1970s and 80s there would often be groans in the home dressing room.Dickie’s presence was bound to enliven the game but it would also make it harder to win. Dickie was a cautious umpire, who required certainty before he raised his finger to send a batsman back to the pavilion (often with a bellowed “That’s Out”). To win games, which usually meant taking 20 wickets, the bold captain would prefer one of the more cavalier umpires on the circuit, who might later boast of his hundred victims by the end of May, to be officiating. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dickie Bird's bitter regret and agonising final question before death at 92

Former cricket umpire Dickie Bird, who oversaw three World Cup finals during his career, has passed away at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced

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