8 d. ago Campaigners find sewage pollution and E coli in Boat Race water

Tests ahead of Sunday’s race revealed E coli levels three times above the threshold for poor bathing waterWater quality along the stretch of the River Thames which will host the iconic Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has been classified as poor by clean water campaigners, as a result of E coli from sewage pollution.Testing carried out along the four-mile route, which the university rowing teams will tackle on Sunday, has revealed E coli levels which are three times above the threshold for poor bathing water status. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago 'I race all around the world in iconic locations – it's so intense, so brutal'

Lucy Charles-Barclay says she loves "pushing the boundaries of human performance" as the T100 Triathlon Tour got its 2025 season underway in Singapore

Politics

1 week ago Liverpool star owned up to his manager after getting injured at the Grand National

A weekend trip to the Grand National turned out to be a disaster for John Barnes, who suffered a hamstring injury when competing in a foot race with fellow Liverpool icon Alan Hansen

Society

1 week ago Grand National history made as BBC announce first female commentator in 73 years for iconic race

The 2025 Randox Grand National will see history made when Gina Bryce becomes the first woman in 73 years to commentate on the world-famous race.

Politics

1 week ago Grand National horse who cost £800 sipped pint of Guinness in pub and could win iconic race

This Irish horse catapulted to cult-hero status in the National Hunt game for an unlikely win in the revered King George and now has heavily-backed Grand National ambitions

Economics

1 week ago Who will record the next Bond theme? Adele 'joins' Raye and Sam Fender in battle for next 007 music

As Amazon's franchise reboot begins production, the race to create the next iconic Bond anthem heats up with British stars leading the charge

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2 w. ago Beauty fans race to grab five iconic MAC products for £13 each in Look Fantastic sale

Grab a lipstick, mascara, powder and more with this limited-edition bundle, now £46 off

Economics

2 w. ago Winner of first TV Grand National recalls far more scary thing that took his mind off BBC cameras

Gerry Scott, now aged 87, won the iconic horse race on the day it was televised live for the first time, 65 years ago this week

Politics

4 w. ago Dangers of ketamine exposed as Drag Race icon The Vivienne's death linked to 'party' drug

EXCLUSIVE: Ru Paul's Drag Race and Dancing On Ice star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, their family have now shared. We take a look at the dangers of the so-called 'party' drug

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