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Muslim cemetery branded 'divisive' and 'scaremongering' as plans voted down

A Conservative proposal to create a private Muslim cemetery in Oldham has been voted down following a debate in which councillors branded the motion 'divisive' and 'scaremongering'.

Mark Williams and Kyren Wilson set to begin final week of Championship League snooker as last 32 is revealed

Mark Williams and Kyren Wilson will get the final week of the Championship League underway when the last-32 group stage begins on Monday. Three-time world champion Williams faces Barry Pinches in his Group F opener at midday with two-time former winner Wilson meeting Sanderson Lam in Group E. Ad Shoot Out champion Chris Wakelin and former German Masters holder Anthony Hamilton will contest the other Group F fixtures with Martin O'Donnell and Robbie Williams in with Wilson and Lam in Group F.

Declan Rice explains 'tough decision' to leave in emotional goodbye to West Ham fans as exit confirmed

Declan Rice has issued an emotional “goodbye” to West Ham fans ahead of his imminent departure to Arsenal. The 24-year-old captained the Hammers to a first major European trophy since 1965 before agreeing a £105 million deal to leave the club he joined at the age of 14. Ad Rice explained how “tough” a decision it was in a lengthy open letter on the West Ham website and opened up on the reasons behind the move.