Weightlifting: China's Li wins women's over 81kg gold
PARIS: China's Li Wenwen won her second Olympic gold medal with a dominant performance to take the title in the women's over 81kg weightlifting at the Paris Games on Sunday (Aug 11).
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New special school for children ‘unable to maintain regular attendance’ to open
A new independent special school for 35 children is to be founded in Bolton. Edstart Schools have been granted planning permission to convert a building on Manchester Road, Bolton.
Fomer Conservative club to become ‘madrasa’ with boarding rooms
A former Conservative club is to be converted into a madrasa with boarding rooms. The three-storey building, on Halliwell Road in Bolton, was built in 1883 and has been used as a social club before closure several years ago. Applicants M A Mission Learning Centre have been granted planning permission to convert the premises into an madrasa or educational centre to work in conjunction with a nearby mosque.
Celebration time as youngsters gather to mark safer cycle route
Hundreds of visitors have gathered to celebrate the opening of new, improved cycling and walking junctions in Trafford. The ‘Ride and Stride’ party in Gorse Hill Park was organised by Trafford council and brought together families to celebrate the new route on nearby Talbot Road.
Matthijs de Ligt signs, Rodrygo deal – Man United can build dream XI with four huge transfers
Erik ten Hag will be eager to strengthen his squad before the Premier League season kicks off next week. Manchester United already welcomed a few new faces to Old Trafford this summer, signing Leny Yoro from Lille and Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
'Outstanding' - Bears rave over Caleb Williams' preseason debut - ESPN
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore couldn't help but heap superlatives onto rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' preseason debut.
Everyone who has been jailed so far for their part in riots across UK
Dozens of people have been put behind bars this week after taking part in violent disorder across the country.
New housing development could soon be built next to primary school
A new affordable housing development could soon be built next to a primary school in Heywood.