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.
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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.
Met Office warns 'tropical storm' will bring temperatures of 30C to UK next week
The Met Office says a tropical storm currently battering north America will bring hot temperatures in the low 30s to the UK next week.
Michelle Keegan says 'can't be that bad' as she tells how she 'recharges' following move to be with husband Mark Wright
Michelle Keegan was quick to reassure those listening that she wasn't talking badly about anyone from the south as she discussed moving from her beloved home city up north for her husband Mark Wright.
'I'm American living in UK – this difference between northerners and southerners shocked me'
An American living in the UK reckons the cultural divide between northerners and southerners here is the reverse of what he's experienced stateside.
Rugby Championship rule changes to soften sanctions for red cards, speed game up
The upcoming edition of the Rugby Championship will feature several law variations aimed at speeding the game up and offering softer punishments for certain red card offences, governing body SANZAAR said in a statement.
Ireland provide Springboks with ideal prep for Rugby Championship
A two test series against Ireland last month could prove ideal preparation for South Africa’s opening two matches in the Rugby Championship against Australia over the next fortnight, lock RG Snyman said on Monday.