Football
Coronation Street star Geoffrey Hinsliff dies aged 86
ITV/ShutterstockGeoffrey Hinsliff died shortly before his 87th birthday, his family saidTributes have been paid to former Coronation Street star Geoffrey Hinsli
Next may close stores if equal pay appeal fails
High street retailer Next has warned it may be forced to close stores if its appeal against a landmark equal pay ruling fails. An employment tribunal in August
Adrian Lester supports ‘next generation’ as new theatre opens
SCRUM TheatreActor Adrian Lester is supporting the Hammersmith venue to help others in the creative industriesA theatre in west London is hoping to offer a "lif
UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories
The UN General Assembly has adopted a Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution demanding Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territ
Horror as five injured in ‘acid attack’ near children’s football…
A horrific "acid attack" has left five people needing emergency treatment.The terrifying incident - which also left seven vehicles badly damaged - took place a
Five treated and cars damaged after apparent acid attack at…
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How to buy Coldplay tickets for Hull and Wembley 2025…
BBC/Steve BarneyColdplay have pledged to power the Wembley concerts' production with 100% solar, wind and kinetic energyColdplay have confirmed they will play e
Children’s football team had ‘acid thrown on them’ by group…
Five people were treated by medics and seven vehicles were damagedA children’s football team and their parents had ‘acid thrown on them’ as they
Charities call for action on seabed trawling
A group of wildlife charities are calling for greater protection of the seabed around the South West.The calls come after a series of reports estimate high leve
Bristol’s ‘fittest 92-year-old’ shares secret
BBCKen Head starts his day with hundreds of push-ups, before running miles around Bristol HarboursideA 92-year-old man who enjoys running and weight-lifting has
NI council Irish language sign process too difficult, report says
Getty ImagesA report says dual-language signs "remain a highly contentious topic" in Northern IrelandMany councils in Northern Ireland make it too difficult for
Manchester school shortlisted as one of the ‘world’s best’
Grange SchoolThere is also a full working farm on site where pupils take care of alpacas, pigs, goats and chickens.A specialist school is in the running to be n
