Review: Slipknot at Co-op Live, Manchester
For most bands, having your debut album described as “thoroughly unpleasant” in a leading magazine would threaten to derail your career before it had even started.
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UK tourists in Canary Islands issued health warning amid extreme conditions
Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands are warned of a risk to health as the Spanish archipelago is hit by an extreme weather phenomenon. Dust clouds have swept across the islands, which has seen air quality levels reach “unhealthy conditions”.
What is the UK’s project Pisces? New private stock market explained
If successful, the new private stock market could generate a pipeline of companies for a full IPO on a public market in the future. However, there will be restrictions on who can buy and sell shares on the platform, meaning it won’t replace an established market like AIM.
New Zealand sports get $93.69 million in govt funding ahead of LA 2028
High Performance Sport New Zealand on Wednesday announced NZ$162.8 million ($93.69 million) in government funding for Olympic and Paralympic sports in the run-up to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Manchester United Striker Marcus Rashford 'Ready For New Challenge'
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was "ready for a new challenge" away from Old Trafford. The 27-year-old, who was left out of last weekend's derby against Manchester City, came through United's youth ranks and has chalked up 138 goals in 426 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2016. However, he has struggled for form over the last 18 months, losing his place in England's squad for the Euros in the summer.
Keely Hogkinson's journey from Wigan schoolgirl to Gold medallist as fans react to Sport Personality of the Year triumph
Keely Hodgkinson’s path to stardom began young. Born in Atherton in Wigan, and growing up around the Greater Manchester borough, the 22-year-old had big dreams.
Olympic champion Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday, edging teenage darts sensation Luke Littler into second place.
Keely Hodgkinson named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has been voted the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year for 2024.