33 h. ago Knife attacker still at large after Halloween double stabbing as club licence suspended

A review will take place later in the month

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35 h. ago ‘It feels a bit surreal still’: Teenage British gymnast Abi Martin on ‘insane’ world medal and stunning breakout year

From competing at the Olympics before even getting her GCSE results to winning a medal at her first world championships, Team GB’s Abi Martin has had a whirlwind year. She tells Flo Clifford about fighting back from injury and mental block to scale new heights - and what’s next

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55 h. ago Lanarkshire Karate Club in double celebration as coach award adds to medal wins

The Airdrie-based club has enjoyed a successful few weeks

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58 h. ago King Charles will not strip disgraced Andrew Windsor of his Falklands War medal

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor might have lost his home and his title of prince but he needn't worry about his medals, despite the Defence Secretary's recent comments

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3 d. ago Andrew allowed to keep Falklands medal despite losing royal and military titles

King Charles has agreed to his brother retaining South Atlantic medal for navy service during 1982 conflictHe has lost his princehood, dukedom, Order of the Garter knighthood and military titles, but the former Duke of York, now Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, can at least keep his campaign medal awarded for active service during the 1982 Falklands conflict.The defence secretary, John Healey, had already confirmed Mountbatten Windsor would be stripped of his last remaining title, the honorary rank of vice-admiral, which he was given on his 55th birthday in 2015 and retained even after he lost other military positions in 2022. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Greater Manchester pickleball star revels in experience of English Nationals in Bolton

Ian Hodgkinson, who is a member of Trafford Pickleball Club, competed in the men’s doubles 60+ 4.0 category alongside Martin Bromley.

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6 d. ago Ruben Amorim's 'arrogance' in Man United dressing room after telling Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'f*** off'

Ruben Amorim has celebrated his first year as Manchester United manager and the Portuguese coach has had notable approaches to dealing with players and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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9 d. ago Cardiff City boss' TV star wife posts hilarious celebration video during Wrexham win

The Bluebirds head coach's wife posted a brilliant video of her celebrating the win up at Wrexham

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1 week ago Two Man Utd stars walking suspension tightrope as Ruben Amorim facing big dilemma

Ruben Amorim has guided Manchester United to three consecutive wins in all competitions and could be a double suspension blow for the club in the coming weeks

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1 week ago Ryan Reynolds made to follow strict celebrity rule as Wrexham coach puts his foot down

Given their status as a club owned by two Hollywood behemoths in Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, celebrity appearances at Wrexham have become a common occurrence in recent years

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1 week ago AD FEATURE: Aaron Ramsey's Mexican nightmare as reward doubled for missing dog and club speak out

The midfielder has endured a tough time out in Mexico

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1 week ago Atlanta journalist says he ‘won’t be the only’ one deported by Trump officials

Emmy award-winner Mario Guevara warns administration ‘has the power’ after he was arrested and sent to El SalvadorMario Guevara has said he may have been “the first” immigrant journalist whom Donald Trump’s administration deported from the US while working – but the Emmy award-winner added: “I don’t think [I’ll] be the only one.”“Just be careful because [immigration agents are] very aggressive,” Guevara recently said from El Salvador in a virtual interview with the US Freedom of the Press Tracker, during which he was asked whether he had any message for other immigrant colleagues in the industry. “They showed they are – they don’t care about journalists. They don’t believe in the media.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Forward prize names poets Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie its first joint winners

Judge of prestigious award says two best collection winners ‘address the urgent challenges of our time’Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie have been named joint winners of this year’s Forward prize for best collection, one of the UK’s most prestigious poetry awards, marking the first time in the prize’s history the honour has been shared.Ravinthiran, who was born in Leeds to Sri Lankan Tamil parents and now lives in the US, was recognised for Avidyā. The collection is described as having emerged from “journeys of great personal significance, and out of a migrant sensibility tied to three different countries”. The Canadian poet Solie shared the prize for Wellwater, a “self-interrogative conversation with a culture in crisis and a natural world on the brink”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Amber Glenn edges Alysa Liu for second straight Cup of China figure skating title

Glenn rallies from third after short to win goldLiu earns first Grand Prix medal with silver finishChock and Bates take long-awaited ice dance titleAmber Glenn overcame neck pain to beat her world champion US teammate Alysa Liu and win the figure skating Cup of China for the second straight year Saturday.Glenn, the US national champion, clutched her neck after finishing her free skate, in which she recovered from a shaky landing on a triple toeloop near the start. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Strong Scottish contingent heading to Spain in DP World Tour card quest

Two Open Silver medal winners among players flying Saltire in Q School Second Stage

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2 w. ago Olympic hero Laura Kenny's statement after public pictures spark accusations

Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Dame Laura Kenny has hit back after online messages which claimed that the Team GB icon was attention-seeking after posting pictures online of her breastfeeding

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3 w. ago Adam Peaty was forced to act after 'nearly kiss' before ex blamed Strictly 'curse'

Three-time Olympic gold medal-winner Adam Peaty is engaged to Holly Ramsay after his ex-girlfriend suggested the Strictly 'curse' led to the downfall of their relationship

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3 w. ago ‘Let the story play out’: Postecoglou defends record as Nottingham Forest pressure grows

Head coach argues for more time after winless start‘Some will look at the weeds, I look at what’s growing’Ange Postecoglou has urged the Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, to maintain faith in him, doubling down on his belief he will win silverware at the club by saying: “If you let the story play out, I’ll tell you how it finishes.”Postecoglou is under intense pressure before Forest host Chelsea on Saturday after seven games without a win since he took the reins on 9 September. Marinakis is expected to be in attendance and it is thought the Greek billionaire could sack Postecoglou if Forest fail to show signs of progress. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships

Igor Kovalenko, 36, the world No 48 with a Fide rating of 2669, has been a frontline soldier for three years and only began playing again a month agoUkraine was the most successful nation at this week’s European team championships, winning gold in the open event and silver in the women’s. It also sparked one of the most memorable results of recent years, as Igor Kovalenko, a serving army soldier who played no chess for three years, won the individual gold on fourth board with 6.5/8, the best percentage of the entire tournament.Kovalenko’s games included a key win against Serbia’s 2024 European individual champion, Aleksander Indjic, and a draw with Gawain Maroroa Jones in the final round when the Englishman was in pole position for third board gold. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Award won by Yamal and Bellingham could add spice to Man City selection battle

Nico O'Reilly has been nominated for the 2025 Golden Boy award and the Manchester City academy graduate is in good company.

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