Met Office heat health alert issued for Greater Manchester ahead of 27C weekend and thunderstorms
A heat health alert has been issued for Greater Manchester ahead of the weekend.
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'Kids are growing up without any sports facilities': Call to fast-track pitches after new secondary school plans put 'on ice'
Desperately-needed community sports pitches should be fast-tracked after plans for the new secondary school earmarked to host them were put ‘on ice’, a council boss has said. Coun Janet Emsley, deputy leader of Rochdale council, says the local authority cannot ‘leave it to the whim’ of the government, following its decision to pause plans for the 750-place Lakeside Academy, in Littleborough.
Thomas backing Reffell to fill Tipuric void
Gareth Thomas is backing Tommy Reffell to fill the void left by the 'outstanding' Justin Tipuric and play a key role in Wales' World Cup charge. The emergence of flanker Reffell was one of the bright spots of Wayne Pivac's reign as Wales boss but the Leicester Tigers man started just one match during the 2023 Six Nations following Warren Gatland's return.
Declan Rice insists 'focus is playing for West Ham' amid transfer 'speculation' after Europa Conference League glory
An emotional Declan Rice insists his “focus is playing for West Ham” after becoming just the third club captain to lift a trophy with the Hammers. Rice wiped away tears in the celebrations as West Ham defeated Fiorentina 2-1 in the Europa Conference League final to end a 43-year wait for a trophy. Ad He joins Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds as the only captains to have lifted major silverware with the east London club.
Rowing-'Limited number' of Russians to compete at world championships
World Rowing said it will allow a "limited number" of Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate as neutrals at the world championships in September, which is a qualifying event for next year's Paris Olympics.
Reds' Elly De La Cruz hits 458-foot shot for first MLB homer - ESPN
CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz smacked a 458-foot drive for his first major league homer, and Will Benson hit a game-ending home run in the ninth that lifted the Cincinnati Reds over Los Angeles 8-6 on Wednesday night and extended the Dodgers' losing streak to a season-high four.
Wallaby Salakaia-Loto returns home to bolster Rebels pack
MELBOURNE : Versatile Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has signed a two-year deal with the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific after parting ways with English club Northampton.
Bowen ready to party after last-gasp winner for West Ham
PRAGUE : Jarrod Bowen ensured the biggest game of his career had a fairytale finish as he snatched a 90th-minute winner to kick off a "crazy" party as West Ham United clinched their first major European trophy in 58 years.