6 h. ago Korir brothers hope a Kenyan school they fund will produce a Boston Marathon champion, like them

John Korir arrived in Hopkinton hoping to join his brother as a Boston Marathon champion

Sport

9 h. ago Simone Biles unsure of competing at 2028 LA Olympics: ‘My body is aging’

American has won seven Olympics goldsBiles would be 31 at the start of next Summer GamesSimone Biles says she is unsure whether she will compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.The 28-year-old says she has other priorities, and is mindful of the demands her sport puts on her body at an age when most elite gymnasts have long since retired. Biles will be 31 when the LA Olympics start: the oldest all-around female gymnastics champion is Maria Gorokhovskaya, who won gold at the age of 30 at the 1952 Games. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow lead over Ali Carter in World Snooker Championship

O’Sullivan leads 5-4 on his return to competitionBoth players compile centuries in tight opening sessionRonnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a single-frame overnight advantage as the opening session of his World Snooker Championship first-round clash against his old foe Ali Carter failed to live up to its pre-match hype.The seven-time champion, returning to the tour for the first time since dumping his cue after losing a Championship League match in January, looked to have scrapped out a 6-3 lead to take into Wednesday afternoon’s scheduled conclusion. However, Carter dug deep after O’Sullivan missed a long red to the top corner in the final frame of the day, gradually reeling in a 51-point deficit and nervelessly clearing the colours to cut his overnight deficit to 5-4. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Brits urged to recycle Easter Egg packaging properly to tackle waste crisis

A survey reveals many adults struggle to recycle the excessive packaging, prompting calls for greater awareness about recycling properly.

Events

11 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan makes feelings clear on Ali Carter feud with gesture at the Crucible

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on rival Ali Carter in the opening round at the Crucible and offered a surprising gesture to his opponent before play started

Politics

11 h. ago Joe Hendry 'disagrees' with WrestleMania blowback as famous Celtic fan delivers knockout message for WWE pathway

The TNA Champion broke his silence after the Edinburgh native was swiftly beaten by Randy Orton in Las Vegas

Sport

12 h. ago Heartbroken wife of champion Lanarkshire bodybuilder pays tribute to her 'rock'

Jimmy Thomson, 87, claimed the Masters Over-40s British title at the age of 60 - one of his proudest achievements to date.

Politics

12 h. ago Champion Scots bodybuilder dies as heartbroken wife pays tribute to her 'rock'

Jimmy Thomson, 87, claimed the Masters Over-40s British title at the age of 60 - one of his proudest achievements to date.

Events

12 h. ago Driver on the run after high speed police chase through Edinburgh

"The escaped driver is still on the run and Police Scotland were doing door to door checks looking for the suspect in the street and asking for Ring doorbell footage."

Events

12 h. ago Amazon slashes over 30% off 'brilliant' wireless doorbell camera that's 'fantastic value'

The wireless camera can be snapped up for under £50.

Politics

13 h. ago Luke Littler hints at Germany darts events boycott following latest defeat

Luke Littler was soundly beaten by Gian van Veen in the semi-finals of the German Darts Grand Prix, and the world champion was not in a good mood after his exit

Politics

13 h. ago John Higgins' BBC outburst, family health scare, net worth and retirement stance

John Higgins has enjoyed a glittering career in snooker but the four-time world champion has also endured his fair share of challenges and controversy away from the table

Society

14 h. ago Linwood hero set to tackle ninth Kiltwalk in a row in honour of older brother

Mariya Javed has been doing her bit to support research into the rare brain condition called arteriovenous malformation (AVM) which claimed her brother Ahmar’s life when he was just 13.

Politics

14 h. ago Revealed: How dinner with his theatre student son, 20, sparked snooker star John Higgins' TV tears, as he breaks down in another interview opening up on family heartache

This year's Snooker World Championship has proven an emotional one for John Higgins and the four-time champion was reduced to tears once more on television on Easter Monday night.

Society

14 h. ago Shaun Murphy leads Daniel Wells in first round of World Championship

Masters champion Murphy and Wells each made two century breaks in a high-quality session at the Crucible on Tuesday.

Politics

15 h. ago Historic Scottish pier reopens after massive £3m appeal to tackle devastating storm damage

The historic pier will be reopened for the first time since being badly damaged in a storm in November 2023

Events

15 h. ago Snooker champion John Higgins comforted by BBC presenter after bursting into tears during live interview

Four-time world snooker champion John Higgins has revealed the personal reason he broke down during a live BBC interview.

Sport

15 h. ago Royal Portrush set for 'McIlroy Mania' as R&A address Turnberry's uncertain Open future

Masters champion will have crowds flocking to home venue

Politics

15 h. ago Steve Davis names ‘world champion standard’ player he believes has cue action snooker has never seen before

The six time world champion has been glowing in his praise of Shaun Murphy for his opening showing against Daniel Wells

Sport

15 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ali Carter LIVE: The Rocket returns at World Championship after break from snooker

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn’t played a match since January as he battles mental health issues but returns at the Crucible Theatre to face bitter rival Ali Carter

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