Sailing-Dismasting forces Pip Hare to abandon Vendee Globe race
A shattered mast has dashed British sailor Pip Hare's bid to complete the gruelling 24,000-mile Vendee Globe for a second time.
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The hidden tunnels that lurk beneath Manchester's streets
Running underneath some of the most recognisable landmarks in central Manchester is an abandoned tunnel that most people will never see. The tunnel forms part of the now defunct underground canal, which opened 185 years ago this year.
'I live like a contestant on I'm a Celebrity - and only shower once a week'
An environmental communicator has 'one of the most remote jobs in the British Isles' and said she lives like a contestant on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.
Sailing-Burton abandons Vendee Globe after damage to boat
Last edition's bronze winner Louis Burton has pulled out of the Vendee Globe more than three weeks into the race due to serious damage to his boat, organisers of the solo, non-stop and unassisted round-the-world sailing competition said on Thursday.
I visited city three hours from Manchester and found cows strolling through city centre
Cycling across the city centre’s vast swathes of parkland, it felt like life couldn’t feel much better. And then came the cows – a herd of brown and white beasts bumbling towards me, not a fence between us.
'I ditched my narrowboat life to live on the road – my van has everything I need'
Ever wondered about the allure of life on a narrowboat or in a van? TikTok user Heidi has experienced both, recently transitioning from one to the other and shared what life is like 'off-grid'.
Four dead, including two children, after migrant boat tragedy off Greek island
Four people, including two children, lost their lives when a boat carrying migrants ran aground on the rocky shores of the eastern Greek island of Samos, officials reported on Thursday.
'Money is always available' - Man United boss Ruben Amorim handed clear transfer verdict
Tough decisions are on the horizon for new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as plans to reshape the squad in his image are being drawn up. Some Manchester Evening News readers in our comments section would welcome the changes, but others say that the current roster should be given time to prove their worth.