Nearly 360,000 people in Greater Manchester to lose winter fuel payments
Nearly 360,000 people in Greater Manchester are set to lose their winter fuel payments under plans announced by Rachel Reeves.
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Much-loved Greater Manchester farm shop loved by Coronation Street stars amongst big winners at top awards - full list
A much-loved farm shop in Greater Manchester has had one of its homemade products named as the recipient of a Great Taste award.
Bhutan's Tenzin knows all about the highs and lows
PARIS : Bhutan's Sangay Tenzin cannot claim to have swum further or faster than his rivals at the Paris Olympics but he has certainly gone higher in pursuit of his sport.
How does Olympic gymnastics work? Events, schedule, scoring - ESPN
Few sports have tradition in the modern Olympics quite like gymnastics, which has been a staple of the Summer Games since Athens in 1896.
Serbia win air pistol mixed team gold
CHATEAUROUX, France: Serbia's Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec won the 10-metre air pistol mixed team gold at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday (Jul 30).
Sailing-Emerging nations enjoy record number of spots on the water
MARSEILLE, France : A record number of sailors from nations where their sport is poorly represented have made it to the Paris Olympics, thanks to a support scheme set up by World Sailing.
Sarabjot Singh: A Farmer's Son Who Shot India To Historic Bronze In Paris Olympics
India achieved another historic first in its Olympic history as Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh helped the nation earn its second medal at the Paris Games. It was the first time that India clinched any medal in a team event at the Olympic Games, with Manu and Sarabjot getting the better of the South Korean pair 16-10. While the entire country has been singing praises for Manu, Sarabjot also proved himself on the grand stage, playing an equally important role in doubling India's tally.
With Special Message For Manu Bhaker, PM Modi Hail Shooter, Sarabjot Singh For Historic Bronze
Ace shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh doubled India's medal tally at the Paris Olympic Games, as they bagged a bronze medal in mixed team 10m air pistol match on Tuesday. Manu's composure was exemplary as she partnered with Sarabjot, who played an ideal foil as the pair won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal match, defeating South Korea to script history at the Olympics. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media, to extend greetings to the pair.