Billy plays alongside Geoffrey Boycott, New Zealand, 2015 For many, he’s the soundtrack to the England cricket team. Jerusalem being belted out? It’s the first over of the day. Rocky theme? David Warner must be walking out to bat. Simply the Best? Ah, that means Dom Sibley’s going well. Sibley the best – geddit?! But […]
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Jordan Sinnott: Murder inquiry after Matlock Town footballer dies on night out
Image copyright Getty Images / Chris BrunskillImage caption Jordan Sinnott started his career at Huddersfield Town A non-league footballer has died after being attacked during a night out, police have said. Jordan Sinnott, who was playing on loan at Matlock Town, was found unconscious in Market Place, Retford, Nottinghamshire, at about 02:00 GMT. Police have […]
Grenfell Tower inquiry member Benita Mehra resigns
Image copyright Getty Images A newly-appointed Grenfell Tower fire inquiry panel member has resigned after she was linked to the charitable arm of a firm which supplied the block’s deadly cladding. Benita Mehra said she recognised and respected the “depth of feeling” among some about her appointment. Downing Street said it had accepted her resignation […]
Maximus: Street cat death prompts ‘little soldier’ tributes
Image copyright Kate JacksonImage caption Maximus, thought to be 12, was described as “the most amazing cat” following his death Tributes have been paid to a street cat described as a “little soldier” who died after attracting worldwide support. Maximus was rescued by Stray Cat Rescue Team West Midlands (SCRT) in November after spending a […]
Royal Marine dies after training incident in Cornwall
Image copyright Nilfanion/Creative CommonsImage caption The recruit was recovered from the sea at Tregantle beach in Cornwall A Royal Marine who was injured in a training incident earlier this week has died. The Marine was part of a group that had been practising an assault from a landing craft on Tregantle beach, Cornwall. The recruit […]
Seamus Mallon, former deputy leader of the SDLP, dies aged 83
Image copyright Pacemaker PressImage caption Political figures have been paying tribute to Mr Mallon who died on Friday Former SDLP deputy leader Seamus Mallon has died aged 83. Mr Mallon, who was one of the key architects of the Good Friday Agreement, served as deputy first minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2001. Born […]
Sports Minister Nigel Adams says football is ‘too dependent’ on gambling
‘There’s too much dependency within football on gambling firm sponsorship’ – Sports Minister Nigel Adams Football has “far too much dependency” on sponsorship from gambling companies, according to the sports minister. Nigel Adams MP says clubs “need to look at different sources of income”. His warning comes amid mounting scrutiny of the close relationship between […]
League Two side Northampton hold Derby to earn replay
FA Cup: Northampton Town 0-0 Derby County highlights League Two Northampton earned a replay with Championship club Derby after a goalless draw in the fourth round of the FA Cup at the PTS Academy Stadium. Cobblers forward Vadaine Oliver went closest to a breakthrough in the first half, striking the crossbar from close range. Curtis […]
Glasgow homeless shelter to allow dogs to stay with owners
Image copyright Getty ImagesImage caption The guidance highlights the positive role dogs can play in people’s lives A homeless shelter in Glasgow has announced it will allow dogs to stay with their owners, following advice from housing providers. The Glasgow City Mission will supply items such as food, bedding and treats for pets from 24 […]
Brexit: Boris Johnson signs withdrawal agreement in Downing Street
Image copyright Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street Boris Johnson has signed the Brexit withdrawal agreement in Downing Street. The prime minister hailed a “fantastic moment” for the country after he put his name to the historic agreement, which paves the way for the UK’s exit from the European Union next Friday. He said he […]
Harry Dunn: US rejects UK extradition request
Image copyright Justice4Harry19Image caption Harry Dunn died in hospital after his motorbike was involved in a crash outside RAF Croughton The US has turned down an extradition request for one of its citizens to be charged over the death of motorcyclist Harry Dunn. Mr Dunn, 19, died after a crash in Northamptonshire in August which […]
Carbon emissions: Scale of UK fossil fuel support ‘staggering’
Image copyright Getty Images A small government agency is supporting fossil fuel projects abroad with estimated carbon emissions of a country the size of Portugal, it has emerged. UK Export Finance (UKEF), a government agency in the Department for International Trade, is spending billions of pounds on the projects, Newsnight researchers have found. This is […]