Police powers to be stepped up ahead of 'protests' at Salford Precinct
Police powers are set to be stepped up in Salford this afternoon ahead of a potential 'protest'.
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Star Grappler Vinesh Phogat Enters Maiden Olympic Semi-Final
Seasoned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat entered her maiden Olympic semifinals in the 50kg category, beating Ukraine's Oksana Livach in the last-eight stage in Paris on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Vinesh defeated Livach 7-5 in a hard-fought bout to get closer to an elusive Olympic medal in her third attempt. This was after she caused the biggest wrestling upset in this games when she shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter the quarter-finals.
Vinesh Phogat Shocks Defending Olympic Champion Yui Susaki To Enter Paris 2024 Quarterfinals
Aug 6 Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat shocked four-time world champion and reigning gold-medallist Yui Susaki of Japan on points to enter the quarter-final of the 50kg event at the Olympic Games on Tuesday. Trailing 0-2 after conceding penalty points for passivity, the Indian wrestler came back brilliantly in the last five seconds to take down the top seed by clinching three points to win 3-2.
Equestrian-Sweden's Von Eckermann falls in showjumping final
VERSAILLES : Sweden's star showjumper Henrik von Eckermann, the current world champion and leader in the global rankings, on Tuesday shocked the crowd when he fell from his mount King Edward in the Olympic individual showjumping finals.
'I'm American living in UK – this difference between northerners and southerners shocked me'
An American living in the UK reckons the cultural divide between northerners and southerners here is the reverse of what he's experienced stateside.
ITV Coronation Street confirms Tracy Barlow future after actress Kate Ford seen enjoying lengthy break
Coronation Street has given a major update on Tracy Barlow as spoilers for next week have revealed her return to Weatherfield, months after she followed new love interest Tommy Orpington to Spain.
Huge emergency services response at River Irwell amid major rescue mission as man rushed to hospital
A huge emergency services response was called to the River Irwell in Radcliffe on Monday night (August 5) amid a major water rescue mission, with a man rushed to hospital.
Six Manchester United starting spots up could be for grabs vs Man City in Community Shield
Manchester United have already beaten Manchester City at Wembley this year and this weekend marks round two in a psychological thriller.