New Aldi store in Wigan gets the green light
Ashton-in-Makerfield is set to welcome a new Aldi after plans for the new store were approved by Wigan Council.
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Australia Captain Sam Kerr Declares Herself Fit For Critical World Cup Clash
Australia captain Sam Kerr has declared herself available for the co-hosts' must-win Women's World Cup clash against Canada on Monday after a calf injury. The prolific striker missed their opening two matches as Australia beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 but then lost 3-2 to Nigeria in a blow to their hopes of reaching the last 16. "I am going to be there, I am going to be ready," Australia's star player told reporters in Brisbane, declining to say exactly how much of a part she will play.
Ger Brennan: Ciarán Kilkenny must start for Dublin in All-Ireland SFC final
Ger Brennan says Ciarán Kilkenny must start for Dublin in Sunday's All-Ireland final while Darran O'Sullivan questioned Kerry's decision to promote Stephen O’Brien to their starting line-up.
Making Kerry great again: Jack O'Connor earns right to be mentioned in same breath as Micko
Six days after last year's All-Ireland final, Kerry GAA tweeted a much shared photo of Jack O'Connor visiting Mick O'Dwyer in Waterville, with the Sam Maguire placed beside them on a kitchen chair.
Wiffen reaches final, McSharry and Ferguson progress
Daniel Wiffen progressed to the final of the 1500m freestyle final, while both Conor Ferguson and Mona McSharry moved through to their semi-finals as the Irish swimmers enjoyed a successful morning on the penultimate day of racing at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
O'Sullivan vows to deliver performance for 'fantastic' fans
Denise O'Sullivan has promised the Republic of Ireland will pick themselves up off the canvas to deliver a performance for the fans in their final World Cup group game against Nigeria on Monday.
D9: Dublin trio chasing history-making ninth All-Ireland title
As Kerry returned to Tralee in 1986 after their latest All-Ireland triumph, a man in the crowd opined on what made the Kingdom so special when it came to the All-Ireland championship - "the secret is, you couldn't satisfy us".
Cork great Martina O'Brien backs old team-mates to down Dublin
While there are times when she finds it difficult to watch her old team-mates in action, former Cork ladies football goalkeeper Martina O'Brien has made peace with being away from the inter-county limelight.