Ireland watch on as Scots look to unravel the Austrians
There was a familiar ring to Jen Beattie's words when the Scotland defender said this week: "Being a professional footballer when I was a kid didn't exist."
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Warning of 'serious disruption' as Greater Manchester 999 call handlers prepare to strike this week
Greater Manchester's 999 call handlers are preparing to go on strike this week, prompting warnings over potentially "serious disruption" to the region's emergency services.
I'm a Celebrity heart-throb Vernon Kay on keeping fit at 48 as he returns to his home town Bolton
Bolton’s own Vernon Kay was part of a special welcome reception as the Rugby League World Cup trophy arrived at Bolton’s Albert Halls. The Radio 2 broadcaster and This Morning presenter was among an array of rugby stars and sporting professionals to welcome the World Cup to his home town.
Family have two BMW's stolen and little boy's birthday presents snatched in burglary as they slept
A mum has spoken of her horror after discovering their home was broken into as her partner and three children slept, before stealing two BMW's off the drive and their little boy's birthday presents that were in the hallway waiting to be wrapped.
The pubs near Manchester named as some of the best in the UK
Pubs in Cheshire and Lancashire have been named among the best in the UK. The Great British Pub Awards happened in Manchester last night, with representatives from the best boozers in the land in attendance.
'I'm sorry', jailed ex cop tells victim he molested as he is barred from policing
A jailed former cop serving time for attempting to rape a woman he met in a pub has told a disciplinary hearing of his 'remorse and sympathy' for his victim.
Eurosport’s Magnus Backstedt will join CANYON//SRAM Racing as lead Sport Director from 2023
CANYON//SRAM have announced Eurosport expert Magnus Backstedt will join their team as lead Sport Director from 2023. The 2004 Paris-Roubaix champion won stages of the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia during his career as a road cyclist, and since retiring has managed UK cycling teams and worked as a commentator and broadcaster. Ad Backstedt has two daughters, both professional cyclists, and speaking on his appointment he admitted it was “the right time” to return to the sport as he joins at an “exciting time” for women’s cycling.
Man City produce another late show as promising midfield partnership emerges in UEFA Youth League
There are no shortage of talented midfielders at Manchester City, and the academy have a good record of developing quality central players in recent years.