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Public hearing starts into Azeem Rafiq Yorkshire cricket racism scandal

LONDON: A hearing into the racism scandal at Yorkshire started on Wednesday, with ex-player Azeem Rafiq set to give evidence more than two years after he made damning allegations over his treatment by the English county cricket club. The initial proceedings were held in private but a live stream of the independent Cricket Discipline Commission panel’s deliberations was set to be broadcast to accredited journalists later in the day. Pakistan-born Rafiq, 32, first raised allegations of racism and bullying in September 2020, related to his two spells at Yorkshire.

Complaint filed against countries boycotting world championships

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has opened disciplinary proceedings against several countries over their planned boycott of amateur world championships due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian boxers.

Francesco Molinari recalls ‘monster’ putt to win Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2019 as he returns to scene of magic

From Open Championship glory to Ryder Cup heroics, Francesco Molinari is no stranger to magical moments and he returns to the scene of another one this week. The Italian is part of a star-studded field that will tee it up at the PGA Tour’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill where he won in 2019 to lay claim to the prestigious title and an eye-catching addition to his wardrobe. Ad To seal what was his third and most recent PGA Tour win, Molinari drained a monster 43ft putt and ahead of his return to the scene of his famous triumph, he has recalled the sparkling round that he punctuated in stunning fashion.

When does the minimum wage go up across the country?

Working Brits all across the country will soon see a rise to their wages.

Married at First Sight UK star Sophie Brown quits top Manchester job and reveals plans for the future

Sophie Brown, who starred in the latest series of Married at First Sight UK, has left her high-up job at Manchester technology and retail giant, THG.

Glazers' demands set to delay Manchester United takeover - reports

Plans for a takeover of Manchester United could be delayed until May, with the current US-based owners the Glazer family said to be holding out for a better offer, according to British media reports.

'You got enough to kill someone only need one in right place': Manchester gangsters' gun and drugs supplier jailed for nearly two decades

A man who supplied guns to organised crime groups across the UK including in Manchester has been jailed for more than 19 years. Using the encrypted communications platform EncroChat, Michael Derrane, 50, orchestrated, supplied and transferred firearms and multiple kilos of class A and B drugs wholesale, selling them on to criminals for a profit.

Holly Willoughby says 'this keeps happening to me' after sharing working 'challenge' as she gives rare insight into being a mum-of-three

Holly Willoughby has said 'this keeps happening to me' as she showed her latest work with Wylde Moon. Fans may be used to seeing the presenter at the forefront of This Morning and Dancing on Ice but behind the scenes, the 42-year-old is busy keeping an eye on her wellness brand.

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Public hearing starts into Azeem Rafiq Yorkshire cricket racism scandal

Complaint filed against countries boycotting world championships

Francesco Molinari recalls ‘monster’ putt to win Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2019 as he returns to scene of magic

When does the minimum wage go up across the country?

Married at First Sight UK star Sophie Brown quits top Manchester job and reveals plans for the future

Glazers' demands set to delay Manchester United takeover - reports

'You got enough to kill someone only need one in right place': Manchester gangsters' gun and drugs supplier jailed for nearly two decades

Holly Willoughby says 'this keeps happening to me' after sharing working 'challenge' as she gives rare insight into being a mum-of-three