23 h. ago Enma Raducanu laments ‘annoying’ back injury after bulldozing by Zheng

British No 1 cannot match world No 5 who wins 6-2, 6-4Raducanu loses after two impressive straight-sets winsUnder suffocating pressure to hold on to her serve at all costs against one of the best players in the world, it came as no surprise when Emma Raducanu faltered. Although she had fought hard and rallied after conceding a convincing first set against an imperious Zheng Qinwen, in truth she was never in control.Up 4-3 in the second set but down break point, Raducanu double faulted. A few minutes later, the match was over. The tension felt by the British No 1 in those decisive moments was a reflection of the constant pressure imposed on all contenders by the best players in the world, a challenge that she continues to struggle with. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Emma Raducanu laments ‘annoying’ back injury after bulldozing by Zheng

British No 1 cannot match world No 5 who wins 6-2, 6-4Raducanu loses after two impressive straight-sets winsUnder suffocating pressure to hold on to her serve at all costs against one of the best players in the world, it came as no surprise when Emma Raducanu faltered. Although she had fought hard and rallied after conceding a convincing first set against an imperious Zheng Qinwen, in truth she was never in control.Up 4-3 in the second set but down break point, Raducanu double faulted. A few minutes later, the match was over. The tension felt by the British No 1 in those decisive moments was a reflection of the constant pressure imposed on all contenders by the best players in the world, a challenge that she continues to struggle with. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway delivers 'major' breaking news just minutes into show

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway shared worrying breaking news at the start of Friday's show

Politics

35 h. ago 'I thought I was dying after crash, I asked people to put me down'

Biker Donal was hit head on at 60mph when a driver pulled a U-turn on a busy A road

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48 h. ago UK motorists warned they face £100 on spot fine over common overlooked mistake

Drivers could be caught out and hit with a three-figure fee for breaking a simple rule

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5 d. ago Drivers warned over simple roundabout mistake which could mean £100 fine

The UK is home to more than 25,000 roundabouts and they are confusing for many drivers.

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5 d. ago Drivers who keep cars on driveway face £100 fine for breaking simple rule

Experts are urging motorists to look after their driveway and not to let it fall into disrepair, as it could have consequences for their vehicle and potentially result in fines

Economics

6 d. ago Driveway mistakes could see you hit with a £100 fine and invalidate insurance

There are strict UK rules on parking when you are using a drive

Economics

8 d. ago Endangered sharks being killed at alarming levels in Pacific, Greenpeace claims, after cutting 20km of vessel’s longline

Activists on Rainbow Warrior in waters north of New Zealand claim Spanish vessel hauled in and killed three mako sharks in 30 minutesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEndangered sharks are being killed at alarming levels in the Pacific and industrial fishing is putting marine biodiversity at increasing risk, Greenpeace has claimed, after its activists disrupted a Spanish vessel operating north of New Zealand.The campaign group said activists on the Rainbow Warrior this week observed a longline fishing operation by the Playa Zahara in the South Fiji Basin. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Tractor driver asked for permission to cross railway line before being hit by train

The Transport for Wales train was travelling between Manchester and Cardiff when it collided with an agricultural trailer being towed by a tractor at a level crossing

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9 d. ago Olivia Attwood breaks silence as ITV show forced to stop filming last minute

Olivia Attwood's The Price of Perfection is back for a brand new series and the former Love Island star has opened up about the "awful" moment the ITV2 show had to stop filming

Culture

1 week ago Escape To The Country host scrambles to comfort buyer and gasps 'are you okay?!' as they break down in tears minutes into emotional viewing

Tuesday's episode of the BBC show saw Briony May Williams, 41, help couple Barry and Pauline find their dream home in the rural area of Hertfordshire.

Politics

1 week ago UFC fighter who withdrew at last minute breaks silence after rival’s dig

Maycee Barber has hit back at Erin Blanchfield's 'unprofessional' jibe after she was forced to pull out of their UFC Fight Night main event due to a seizure

Sport

1 week ago Drivers given £100 fine warning over wearing specific style of footwear

In more serious cases penalties can escalate sharply if improper footwear is deemed to have contributed to an accident — fines up to £5,000, nine points on your licence, or even a driving ban

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2 w. ago Hit and run leaves two women in hospital as driver fled scene

The driver of a white Ford Transit flat left the scene on foot.

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2 w. ago New driving law change to hit drivers born in certain years with 3 restrictions

A Bill has been introduced to Parliament which would mean that new drivers would be hit with restrictions for the first six months of having a licence in the UK

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2 w. ago Drivers hit with new rule at major city centre junction after dozens injured over four years

More than 20 people were injured at the junction from 2017 to 2021

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2 w. ago BBC man reveals he and his family escaped being hit by Liverpool driver who smashed into crowd 'by inches'

Tens of thousands of fans had gathered in the city on Bank Holiday Monday to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League .

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2 w. ago ITV Good Morning Britain host shares 'horrific' breaking news minutes into show

Good Morning Britain star Susanna Reid shared an update following the incident at yesterday's Liverpool FC parade

Culture

2 w. ago Boy riding electric bike seriously injured after being hit by car as driver hunted by police

Police are hunting for a car driver after an incident that left a 13-year-old boy in hospital.

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