4 h. ago Fears Oxford University plans for homes on golf club will be for commuters

Fears Oxford University plans for homes on golf club will be for commuters  Oxford Mail

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10 h. ago Vaccine breakthrough for virus that killed seven elephant calves at Chester Zoo

The results of a vaccine trail have been hailed as a ‘landmark’ moment in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus.

Events

30 h. ago Record Converge funding is ‘watershed moment’ for academic entrepreneurship in Scotland

“The multi-year Scottish Funding Council investment provides the stability we need to plan long-term support for university innovators” – Adam Kosterka, Converge

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51 h. ago More than 100 ideas on the table with changes on the way to NHS in one part of Wales

It's been a tumultuous few years for Hywel Dda University Health Board with plans for a new hospital put on the back burner and an overhaul of services seeming more and more likely

Politics

4 d. ago A golf course in the heart of a Welsh city is selling off one of its holes

Maybe one of the most unusual 'properties' currently on the market in Cardiff

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6 d. ago Inside Rory McIlroy's stunning Florida mansion that has doubled in value since he bought it

Despite recently moving into a new mansion in Surrey, Europe Ryder Cup talisman Rory McIlroy has kept his stunning Florida home, which is now worth twice what he paid for it

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6 d. ago Inside Rory McIlroy's stunning £16m mansion with recording studio and nine bathrooms

Despite recently moving into the newly-built mansion in the UK, Ryder Cup star Rory McIlroy has kept his luxurious Florida home, which is now worth twice what he paid for it

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7 d. ago Bryson DeChambeau: Maga’s golf champion looks to be unlikely unifier for US at Ryder Cup

The 32-year-old is a polarizing figure but he is committed to getting American fans behind their team as they aim to capture victory on home soilBryson DeChambeau is not shying away from the spectacle as golf’s matchplay carnival touches down on America’s toughest public course. On the eve of the Ryder Cup, the 32-year-old admitted he sees it as his responsibility, and his privilege, to feed off Bethpage Black’s notoriously rowdy galleries and leverage their energy into a weapon.“This week is an amazing opportunity,” he said on a soggy Thursday in Farmingdale. “New York fans are incredible. As rowdy and raucous as they get, they still love the game of golf. I couldn’t be more excited to hopefully get them riled up and excited for what’s to come.” Continue reading...

Sport

8 d. ago Historic St Andrews listed building built in 1860 to be brought back to life as 'Home of Golf' hub

Golfers will have the opportunity to book tee times and enter the Old Course ballot in-store.

Politics

1 week ago DWP announces new plan for 2.2 million people claiming Universal Credit

It comes as part of the Government's plan to get more people back at work

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1 week ago Body behind St Andrews Old Course made £48m last year after visitors flocked to the home of golf

St Andrews Links Trust said the cash boost was down to unprecedented demand to play at the historic venue.

Economics

2 w. ago Bo'ness couple's dream of building 'forever home' on golf club land gets green light

West Lothian Golf Club say the sale will have huge benefits for their community club

Society

2 w. ago Plans for 'landmark' building in shadow of Mancunian Way are scaled back

Manchester Metropolitan University have plans for a new library

Politics

2 w. ago International students’ college dreams shattered by Trump’s travel ban

Thousands of students who planned to attend US universities this fall are among those impacted by President Donald Trump's travel ban on 19 countries

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2 w. ago Trump's travel ban keeps international students from coming to the US for college

Thousands of students who planned to attend U.S. universities this fall are among those impacted by President Donald Trump's travel ban on 19 countries

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3 w. ago DWP quizzed on plans to review decision to withdraw universal Winter Fuel Payments

All pensioners with an income of under £35,000 a year will receive the payment

Economics

3 w. ago Historic Perth golf club's housing development plans recommended for refusal

On Wednesday councillors will consider Craigie Hill Golf Club's planning application for up to 175 homes to be erected on part of its golf course

Politics

3 w. ago Edinburgh University lecturers set to walkout amid £140m cuts plan dispute

Picket lines are expected around the University of Edinburgh every day until Friday September 12.

Economics

3 w. ago Edinburgh University lecturers begin walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts plan

The University and College Union said cutting staff would amount to ‘academic vandalism on an unprecedented scale’.

Economics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy savours home win after thrilling Irish Open playoff victory

World No 2 edges out Lagergren at third extra hole‘I’m so lucky I get to do this in front of these people’Rory McIlroy savoured “a pretty cool year” after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win. The world No 2 completed the career grand slam with his triumph at Augusta in April, and on Sunday he added to that by winning his home open for the second time with a thrilling playoff victory against Joakim Lagergren.McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to take it to a playoff after Lagergren’s own stunning eagle at the 16th. After the first two extra holes were tied in birdie fours, Lagergren found the water hazard third time around to allow McIlroy to win it with two putts. Continue reading...

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