The diseases ravaging Manchester more than almost any other part of the UK
Manchester residents have ‘more diseased days’ throughout their life, and a shorter lifespan, than almost every other part of the country.
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Belgian cyclist Van Aert ends season after crash in Vuelta
Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert will not race again this season after a crash in the Vuelta a Espana, his team Visma Lease a Bike said on Thursday.
'Absolute devastation' as man, 33, who died in suspected hit-and-run in Longsight named
Moving tributes have been paid to a man killed in a suspected hit-and-run. Jerin Gnanasekaran, 33, suffered fatal injuries in the crash in Longsight on Monday night (September 2) and he died later in hospital.
Redevelopment of Lancashire Cricket Club moves another step forward
Lancashire Cricket Club has been given the go-ahead to for a new 1,000-seat grandstand and a 100-bed extension to the adjoining Hilton Garden Inn hotel. It is part of the Old Trafford club’s bid continue its long-established history as a venue for Test matches. It has hosted county and international matches for more than 160 years.
Australian swimmer celebrates gold after fortune teller prediction
PARIS : Three years after surviving a horrific bike accident, Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary claimed her second gold medal in a world record time in Paris on Wednesday.
Moment suspect is hit by car after fleeing from police
A man was hit by a car after he ran off from police while his vehicle was being searched in Bolton. The suspect had been stopped on Blackburn Road on Wednesday afternoon (September 4).
Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Partner 'Sets Her On Fire'. Report Reveals Details
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, medics and Ugandan athletics officials said. It was the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country, where activists have warned of a femicide epidemic. "We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei... following a vicious attack by her boyfriend," the president of the Uganda Olympic Committee, Donald Rukare, said in a post on X. "This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure."
Man stabbed in Cardiff street and police hunting for suspect
There is a large police presence in Llanrumney, Cardiff, after a man was stabbed earlier today (Wednesday, September 4). South Wales Police were called to Glastonbury Terrace just before lunchtime today to reports of a fight in the area.