Met Office verdict on whether heatwave will reach Greater Manchester
The Met Office has delivered its verdict on whether a heatwave will be recorded in Greater Manchester over the coming days.
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South Korea pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji collapses at press conference
SEOUL: South Korean Olympic silver medallist pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, whose cool demeanour and appearance when competing at the Paris Games made her a social media sensation, collapsed at a news conference on Friday (Aug 9), apparently due to stress and exhaustion.
LA Mayor Bass honoured to be part of historic Olympic flag handover
PARIS : LA Mayor Karen Bass will be presented with the Olympic flag by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at the closing ceremony of the Paris Games on Sunday in a historic handover that will officially begin the countdown to the LA Games in 2028.
Met Office predicts 34C hot spell but warns of thunderstorm 'threat' for parts of UK
A brief hot spell is just around the corner according to the Met Office's latest forecast, but some parts of the UK are being warned to expect thunderstorms as well.
Brisbane blues not on Bok agenda for clash with Wallabies
BRISBANE : World Cup winners South Africa are well aware of their poor record in Australia but are focusing on the here and now as they prepare for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Brisbane, captain Siya Kolisi said.
Italy faces hottest weekend of the year so far as temperatures set to exceed 40C
Temperatures are likely to exceed 40C in southern Italy as this weekend is forecast to be the hottest the country has seen so far this year.
Another massive win for walkers and cyclists in Greater Manchester town
Funding amounting to nearly £5m for improvements to cycling and walking routes in Trafford has been approved. The Mayor’s Challenge Funding has come via Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Bee Network Committee and will boost safety on Seymour Grove and Chester Road at Trafford Bar.
New coaches bring unknowns to Rugby Championship
CAPE TOWN : World champions South Africa take aim at a rare Rugby Championship triumph but face three opponents with new coaches and are experimenting themselves with a more expansive game-plan ahead of Saturday’s start to the competition.