Former Olympic medallist Hugh Russell dies aged 63
Former Irish Olympic bronze medalist and British bantamweight champion boxer Hugh Russell has died, aged 63.
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Wayne Rooney turned down Saudi Pro League offer before taking Birmingham job
New Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to manage in the Saudi Pro League in favour of returning to England.
What TV channel is England vs Australia tonight? How to watch and kick off-time
A rivalry synonymous with cricket will be fought in the footballing arena when Australia travel to Wembley tomorrow night.
The bizarre reason for delays to a Greater Manchester housing development
Developers have been granted permission to create a new access route to a 119-home estate in Wigan after NEWTS delayed construction. The site was originally approved back in 2021 - with access via Rectory Lane - but surfacing of the new road will not happen until a later date as Natural England conducts works to protect the salamanders.
British hostages in Gaza 'very likely', Grant Shapps says
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says it 'seems very likely' that there are British hostages in Gaza. He said the government doesn't have 'exact data' for 'obvious reasons'.
Rooney rejected offer in Saudi Arabia before taking Birmingham job
Wayne Rooney said he rejected an offer to manage in the Saudi Pro League before choosing to take charge of Birmingham City.
Prime Minister calls on Israel to 'protect ordinary Palestinians' as it hunts Hamas terrorists responsible for murdering hundreds
Rishi Sunak has called on Israel to 'protect ordinary Palestinians' as it hunts down Hamas terrorists responsible for murdering hundreds of Israelis. Downing Street confirmed the Prime Minister spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (October 12) after agreeing to send Royal Navy vessels and Royal Air Force surveillance planes to support Tel Aviv after Hamas' attack.
Four north London schools shut for the day following Israel attacks
Four north London Jewish schools have shut 'in the interests of the safety of [their] precious children' amid tension in the Middle East. Torah Vodaas Primary School in Edgware; Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School in Colindale; and Menorah High School in Neasden, told parents on Thursday evening (October 12) they would be shut until Monday, Sky News reports.