Venue of Lionesses first home international to receive blue plaque
The first official England women’s team beat Scotland 8-0 in the 1973 match at the Manor Park pitch. Source link
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Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”. Source link
Two men jailed for hoax 999 calls about fake murders and shootings
Zaynul Shaffi, 44, and Shahid Khan, 31, are convicted of intentionally causing a public nuisance. Source link
Farmers ask Stormont for financial help with fuel costs
Fuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran. Source link
PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe
Keir Starmer’s approach has provoked anger from the Conservatives and Reform UK. Source link
Are spider bites on the rise in England?
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital. Source link
Rapper Offset hits Coachella stage days after being shot
After his performance, the former Migos rapper was described by his mum as a “miracle walking”. Source link
Keira Walsh: How crucial is 99-cap midfielder to the Lionesses?
A mainstay throughout Walsh’s career has been best friend and team-mate Williamson, who played alongside her in England’s youth teams. Williamson, the Lionesses captain, said Walsh was “a good person to have in your corner” and praised her consistency. “The way she plays is subtle but integral to the team that she’s in. If Keira’s…
Brian Brobbey: Sunderland condemn racist abuse on social media
This month a man was arrested over accusations of racist abuse directed at Sunderland‘s Lutsharel Geertruida during the match at Newcastle United in March, a game that was paused by the referee, in line with the Premier League’s anti-discrimination protocol. A Sunderland statement read: “We stand firmly with Brian and offer him our full and…
Paris-Roubaix: How a brutal race still thwarts Tadej Pogagcar
A dedicated group of volunteers spend the year leading up to the race maintaining the cobbles to try to keep the course safe, while ensuring the unique profile remains. Preparation of the route has included the use of goats to chew away the vegetation which makes its way through the stones – especially on the…