68 h. ago Widower gearing up for six running events in six months in cricket attire

Rich Williman will begin his challenge with the London Marathon on April 27.

Politics

5 d. ago Judd Trump warned of 'big challenge' he faces at World Snooker Championship as pundit admits 'I do worry for him'

The Ace in the Pack has built his season around success in Sheffield - but his form has dipped in the run-in to the event

Events

5 d. ago Best pictures from ABP Newport Marathon Festival as thousands take to streets

Over 10,000 runners took to the streets of Newport for the popular event

Politics

6 d. ago 25 best pictures from Scottish Grand National as Ayr Racecourse draws in huge crowd

The Scottish National was a sold out event as the runners and riders chased the half a million pounds prize money on Saturday.

Politics

7 d. ago Release date for Freddie Flintoff’s documentary about shocking Top Gear crash and career comeback revealed

The documentary will also look at the Preston-born star’s return to cricket later this month

Events

1 week ago Ben Ofoedu's exes Vanessa Feltz and Precious Muir risk an awkward run in as they attend same theatre event

Ben Ofoedu's two exes Vanessa Feltz and Precious Muir risked an awkward run in as they attended the same theatre event on Tuesday night.

Events

2 w. ago Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who have signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in how events are run

Sport

2 w. ago Carl Hooper’s life in sport: from West Indies to Australia via county cricket

The West Indies batter on his effortless style, playing with his idols and how leadership brought out the best in himBy Wisden Cricket MonthlyBorn in Georgetown, Guyana, Carl Hooper, 58, played 102 Test matches for the West Indies between 1987 and 2003, scoring nearly 6,000 runs, taking 114 wickets with his wily off-spin and captaining the side in 22 of those appearances. Known as one of the most stylish, if not necessarily most consistent, batters of the era, he also played 227 ODIs and had five prolific seasons with Kent, making 22 first-class centuries in 85 matches for the club.Hooper returned to the county game with Lancashire in 2003 and is one of only three players to have scored a first-class century against all 18 first-class counties. “He was so talented, yet he didn’t understand just how good he was,” wrote Brian Lara of his former teammate. “People would ask why he didn’t do full justice to his brilliance, and you know what, there is no clear reason for it.” Continue rea...

Events

2 w. ago Hardwood is basketball's longtime foundation. A German company would love to change that to glass

Hardwood has been the long-running foundation for basketball, but could the sport eventually find a home on glass

Politics

2 w. ago Coronation Steet star Sue Devaney breaks silence on soap exit as she reassures fans over Debbie Webster's diagnosis

She has spoken for the first time about her eventual exit from the long-running show as fans were given a first look at her heartbreaking new storyline

Politics

2 w. ago Grand National 2025 new list of 34 runners announced as raft of horses pulled

The Grand National will take place at Aintree on Saturday, with a field of 34 runners set to compete in the prestigious steeplechase event

Politics

3 w. ago Airdrie to host charity Poppyscotland's new hybrid fitness competition Battalia Fit

Taking place at Crossfit gym, within Airdrieonians FC's Albert Bartlett Stadium, on June 21, event is made up of 10 stations, with 500m runs in between.

Sport

3 w. ago Budget 2025: What time is the Spring Statement – and what will be in it?

There have been several big policy announcements in the run-up to the event, most recently welfare changes to achieve £5 billion in spending cuts by 2029/30

Politics

3 w. ago Tom Parker's widow says she 'hates being pregnant' as she gears up for third child

The Wanted star Tom Parker's widow Kelsey has moved on with a new beau, but has admitted that she is struggling with being pregnant as she prepares to welcome her third baby

Politics

3 w. ago Meet the Ayrshire businesses behind success of World Wheelchair Curling Championships

The smooth running of a world championship event is down to the many businesses and organisations which come together to make it happen

Politics

3 w. ago QMU runs free event to support inclusive practices in organisations

The often polarising debate of inclusivity will be the hot topic for discussion at a free event to be held at Queen Margaret University.

Politics

3 w. ago Chaos at the fun run as bungling marshals at 1km children's event send them wrong way

Around 400 young athletes were supposed to run around 600m along the promenade in Bournemouth before turning back for the finishing line.

Events

3 w. ago Terrifying moment children run screaming after event hosted in primary school is crashed by 'group of youths armed with knives' leaving police hurt and two teenagers with stab wounds

Around 50 to 60 yobs armed with knives ran into Elm Park Primary School's hall, in Havering, Essex, where a sixteenth birthday party was being hosted at around 9pm on Sunday.

Events

4 w. ago When is the Spring Statement – and what will be in it? From taxes to spending cuts

There have also been several big policy announcements in the run-up to the event, most recently welfare changes to achieve £5 billion in spending cuts by 2029/30

Economics