17 h. ago Philip Pullman announces The Rose Field, the final part of Lyra’s story

The acclaimed writer of His Dark Materials says the third volume in The Book of Dust series will portray a ‘dangerous, breathtaking quest’Philip Pullman has revealed he will tell the final part of Lyra Silvertongue’s story in The Rose Field, which will come out this autumn.It has been six years since a book about Lyra has been published – and 30 since readers first encountered her in Northern Lights, the first in Pullman’s His Dark Materials children’s fantasy trilogy. The bestselling novels, which have since been adapted into a TV series by the BBC, take place across a multiverse and feature “dæmons” – physical manifestations of a person’s soul that take the form of animals. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago England v France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live

Live news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off at TwickenhamSarah Rendell’s preview | And you can drop Luke an emailThere are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses will play in, and the one they want to play in. The first is their grand slam decider against France, which kicks off at 4.45pm. The second – at the same venue, five months and one day later – is the World Cup final which, if everything goes as the team hopes at the Stadium of Light, Franklin’s Gardens, Ashton Gate and the other grounds they will visit between now and then, will be the next game they play at the home of English rugby.Mitchell makes nine changes. The women’s world player of the year, Ellie Kildunne, is ruled out by injury so Gloucester-Hartpury’s Emma Sing will start at full-back. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 results in FULL as Haiti Couleurs wins for Britain to deny Willie Mullins historic treble

A field of 30 runners and riders went to post across the Irish Sea for with a £450,000 prize up for grabs

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9 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 runners and riders in FULL as 30 horses go for Fairyhouse showpiece

The Irish Grand National is set to take place on Easter Monday at Fairyhouse

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9 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 tips as Garry Owen eyes Haiti Couleurs for Fairhouse glory in the big one

It's a huge day of racing across the Irish Sea and our man takes you through the card

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2 w. ago Horse death tally from 2025 Scottish Grand National heartbreakingly doubles as Ayr showpiece suffers more tragedy

This year's three-day festival was marred with tragedy

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2 w. ago Two horses die in chaotic 2025 Scottish Grand National including last year's winner

Scotland's richest race day of the year was marred by the deaths of two horses in its centrepiece race, the Coral Scottish Grand National

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2 w. ago 2 horses die during 2025 Scottish Grand National including last year's winner as tragedy strikes Ayr showpiece

The Willie Mullins-trained Macdermott who triumphed at Ayr 12 months ago was one of two confirmed fatalities

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2 w. ago What channel is the Scottish Grand National 2025? TV, live stream, start time, runners and odds

A strong Willie Mullins contingent will be present once again as thousands decent on Ayr Racecourse for the trilling 2025 renewal

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2 w. ago Grand National winner Patrick Mullins suspended and misses out on prize money

Patrick Mullins was suspended for eight days after landing the 2025 Grand National on Nick Rockett for his father Willie Mullins at Aintree

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2 w. ago Scottish Grand National 2025 tips as legendary Garry Owen so confident he NAPS toughest race of the lot

Our revered tipster is going bold on the marquee day of the year in Scottish racing

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2 w. ago Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen died with severe respiratory infection

Post-mortem says immune system badly compromisedConclusion explains why health suddenly deterioratedA post-mortem examination of Celebre d’Allen, who died on Monday evening having collapsed on the run-in during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, found that while his “exercise-associated episode” did not lead directly to the 13-year-old’s death, the gelding’s immune system had been severely compromised, probably by over-exertion in the race, and he died as the result of a severe bacterial respiratory infection which had not been present in blood tests taken on Saturday morning.The post-mortem, which was carried out at Rossdales, the leading veterinary practice in Newmarket, concludes that Celebre d’Allen contracted pleuropneumonia after Saturday’s race, while “the subsequent onset of sepsis or endotoxaemia [the release of harmful substances into the bloodstream from bacteria was] likely to have been a key factor in the cause of death”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Grand National horse Celebre D'Allen's cause of death revealed after post

The full post-mortem examination of Celebre d'Allen, who sadly died three days after collapsing in the 2025 Grand National, has been released after the Aintree showpiece race

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2 w. ago Celebre D’Allen’s cause of death revealed after Grand National 2025 tragedy

The 13-year-old, who died on Monday three days after collapsing at Aintree, developed a severe infection that was not present on raceday, a vet’s report has established

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2 w. ago Scottish Grand National 2025 runners and riders in FULL as 23 horses confirmed for £200k Ayr showpiece

Irish training legend Willie Mullins claimed the big prize last year with Macdermott and is heading back for more

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3 w. ago RSPCA issues statement after two horses die after racing at Grand National 2025

It was confirmed on Tuesday that racehorse Celebre D’Allen has died after falling in Saturday's race at Aintree

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3 w. ago When is the Scottish Grand National 2025? Date, time, prize money, runners, odds, how to watch

The biggest meet of the Scottish horseracing calendar will take place this weekend.

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3 w. ago Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen dies three days after collapse at race

125-1 shot was pulled up after the final fence at Aintree‘He was a wonderful horse, we will all miss him greatly’Celebre d’Allen, who collapsed after running in the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, died on Tuesday after his condition deteriorated overnight. Trained in partnership by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, the 13-year-old was a 125-1 shot under Micheál Nolan and was pulled up after the final fence and then collapsed on the racecourse.After receiving treatment, he walked into the horse ambulance and was taken to the stables for further assessment. Nolan was banned for 10 days for continuing to ride after jumping the second-last fence when his chance had clearly gone. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Grand National 2025 winning jockey BANNED from receiving prize money

Patrick Mullins guided Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree, but the Irishman won't receive a penny for his winning ride in the world's most famous steeplechase

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3 w. ago Grand National 2025 winning jockey Patrick Mullins denied any prize money

Patrick Mullins was the toast of Aintree as he guided Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National - but the winning jockey won't receive any prize money

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