Football

Ancient Scottish oaks in running for UK’s Tree of the…

Posted by August 22, 2024

George AndersonThe Michael is among the Scottish contendersThree Scottish oak trees each believed to be at least 1,000 years old have been nominated for the UK'

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Labour leaves low-traffic schemes to local bodies

Posted by August 22, 2024

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has said decisions on introducing road calming and safety schemes, such as 20mph zones, should remain with local communities ra

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Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke to star in The Seagull…

Posted by August 22, 2024

Actress Cate Blanchett is to return to the stage for the first time in six years, with a role in Anton Chekhov's play The Seagull.The Oscar winner will play Ark

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How worried should we be about mpox?

Posted by August 22, 2024

ReutersMedication being applied to the face of a child with mpoxThe rapid spread of mpox – what used to be called monkeypox – in Africa has been declared a

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Sphen the penguin, one half of gay ‘power couple’, dies…

Posted by August 22, 2024

Sphen the gentoo penguin - one half of a world-famous same-sex "power couple" - has died in Australia, aged 11.He and his partner Magic shot to global stardom i

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Rape suspects left to roam streets as investigators sent to…

Posted by August 21, 2024

Rape suspects are being left to roam the streets because investigators are being diverted to staff football matches and festivals, a scathing report has found.A

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Highland couple pause row around UK mainland

Posted by August 21, 2024

RNLI/Stormy and Steth: The Long Row HomeMhairi Ross and Allan Lipp pictured with their boat before the bad weather hitA Scottish couple who are attempting to ci

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Joe Worrall: Burnley close to deal for Nottingham Forest defender

Posted by August 21, 2024

Championship side Burnley are in advanced talks to sign defender Joe Worrall from Nottingham Forest.Englishman Worrall is scheduled to complete a medical on Thu

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James Graham calls for more working-class people in TV industry

Posted by August 21, 2024

BBC Radio 4/PA MediaPlaywright and screenwriter James Graham has called for more opportunities for working-class people in the TV industry.Delivering the MacTag

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Russian priests bless fire engines as Rostov oil depot blaze…

Posted by August 21, 2024

ReutersRussian Orthodox clergymen were pictured sprinkling holy water on fire trucksRussian Orthodox priests have visited the scene of a huge fire at a fuel dep

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UK riots: Father-of-three given three years for police van attack

Posted by August 21, 2024

CPSLuke Moran's attack was caught on police body-worn cameraA father-of-three who left a police officer fearing for their life as he tried to smash a van window

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Accrington death: Man killed by XL Bully dog in his…

Posted by August 21, 2024

Lancashire PoliceDavid Daintree, 53, was found dead after ambulances and police were calledA man has been killed by his own XL bully dog at his home in Lancashi

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