UK weather maps shows where snow will fall as Met Office warns of -7C freeze
The Met Office has warned that temperatures could plummet as low as -7C in parts of the UK this weekend, with some areas forecast snow.
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Greater Manchester fish and chip shop named one of best in UK
A fish and chip store that has been open for 36 years is celebrating after receiving a Good Food Award. Olympus Fish and Chips has been handed the coveted Blue Ribbon by the competition for its top class food and customer service.
Keith Willson celebrates 75 years with Bearsted Football Club having made his debut as a 14-year-old
Dedicated volunteer Keith Willson celebrated 75 years with Bearsted Football Club at the weekend.
Not Abhishek Sharma, This India Star Nominated For Big ICC Award
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was on Thursday nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January following a stellar outing against England in the recent five-match T20I series. Chakravarthy bagged 14 wickets from five matches at an excellent average of 9.85 and at an economy rate of 7.66. His efforts contributed immensely to T20 world champions India clinching the home series 4-1. His bowling was lethal from the start, with English batters struggling to read his spin. West Indian spinner Jomel Warrican was another nominee, after helping his side draw the two-match away Test series against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1, Highlights: Sri Lanka Limp To 229/9 At Stumps
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1, Highlights: Sri Lanka limped to 229/9 at the end of 90 overs at Stumps on Day 1 in the second Test against Australia at Galle. Heading into the game 1-0 down, Sri Lanka opted to bat after winning the toss. Dinesh Chandimal was the top run-scorer of the day, making 74, while wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis stayed unbeaten at Stumps, on 59. Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets each for Australia, while Matthew Kuhnemann took two and Travis Head one. (Scorecard)
Work starts on new park which will open up access to the banks of the River Irwell
Work has started on a new ‘pocket park’ which will bring green space and riverside access to the heart of a town centre undergoing regeneration. Radcliffe Pocket Park is being created with £250,000 of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and £20,000 of investment from Bury Council.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe has 'so much to say' as he's supported by co-stars after 'tearful' moment
Johannes Radebe has said he has 'so much to say' after he was seen continuing his musical theatre debut in Manchester. The Strictly Come Dancing star is showing his talents away from the ballroom in the tour of Kinky Boots.
Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Six Nations tie in Italy
Veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named on Thursday in the starting line up for their vital Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday.