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Fixture schedule is 'dangerous' - Timber

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber says that the current fixture schedule in football is "dangerous" and could lead to players picking up serious injuries.

Probe over river 'polluted with dead fish and blood'

Locals spotted the emission - which they said smelled like "rotting fish" - coming from a waste pipe into the river in Fort William. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oDpBPIE via IFTTT

The Man City 'B team' developing the next generation

Liam Delap becomes the latest Manchester City academy product to make a name for himself after starring with a Premier League double for Ipswich Town.

'Heroes' save animals after land 'sacrificed' in floods

The owner of a smallholding believes her property was flooded because drainage pools for a nearby main road were not being properly managed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q3Gnvlk via IFTTT

'Everything's going to plan' - assessing Archer's summer

England bowler Jofra Archer says his comeback is "going to plan" but what do the stats say?

West Brom fan dies at Sheffield Wednesday match

West Brom said the supporter had a medical emergency during the game at Hillsborough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wAdQM07 via IFTTT

Watch Scottish Women's Premiership: Watsonian FC v Heriot's Rugby

Live rugby from the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership with Watsonians facing Heriots.

Keir Starmer received more clothes worth £16,000

Downing Street says the way the donations were initially declared has been changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HXVJQ0n via IFTTT

From Test match to wedding - Stone's Pakistan dash

Olly Stone is less than two weeks away from getting married, the only complication is the wedding in Norfolk is the day after England's first Test in Pakistan.

Met officers improperly accessed Sarah Everard files

Met Police officers face misconduct hearings for unnecessarily looking at files about Ms Everard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MBoafiI via IFTTT

Man arrested over rail terror message hack

A man who works for the company which provides some wi-fi services has been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CeJDyLG via IFTTT

Osaka hired ex-Serena coach as she wants 'no regrets'

Naomi Osaka says she is at a stage in life where she "does not want to have regrets" after hiring Patrick Mouratoglou as her new coach.

What is the PR strategy behind Phillip Schofield's TV comeback?

The presenter's decision to appear in Channel 5's Cast Away could pave the way for a long-term return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bTIewX2 via IFTTT

'I'm not ready to die': Tourist survives holiday hippo attack

Roland Cherry, 63, reflects on a close encounter that left him seriously injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/roqsSmj via IFTTT

Arteta hits back at 'dark arts' claim

Manager Mikel Arteta hits back at claims of Arsenal using "dark arts" against Manchester City in their 2-2 draw at Emirates Stadium.

Nadal included in Spain squad for Davis Cup finals

Former world number one Rafael Nadal is included in Spain's squad for the Davis Cup Final Eight in November.

Labour plans tougher energy rules for social homes

Ed Miliband says the party could require social landlords to meet higher efficiency standards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aEHDeMb via IFTTT

Unions and Labour still wrangling over workers' rights

The unions are behind Labour's plans to boost workers' rights but can't agree on the details. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i183Ffy via IFTTT

Rangers beat Hearts to extend perfect SWPL start

Rangers maintain their winning start to the SWPL season with a 2-0 victory at Hearts.

Catalans cruise to win over Hull to end Super League season

Watch highlights as Catalans Dragons thrash Hull FC 24-4 in their final game of the Super League season.

Friends in their 80s complete five-storey abseil

Angela Turner and Joan Woodhouse took on the feat for charity on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kah3604 via IFTTT

Fulham 'protected' women's team players from Fayed

A former manager of Fulham's women's team says extra precautions were put in place to protect female players from the club's late owner Mohamed Al Fayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OwIMvtp via IFTTT

'Tremendous strike' - Kaneryd puts Chelsea ahead against Villa

Watch the opening goal of the 2024-25 Women's Super League season as Johanna Rytting Kaneryd puts Chelsea ahead against Aston Villa.

Baldwin equals PGA Championship record to extend lead

Matt Baldwin takes a two-shot lead at the BMW PGA Championship after equalling the tournament record over the first two rounds.

Tornado damages properties and blows over trees

Footage of the tornado in Aldershot was captured on residents' doorbell cameras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTRYPK3 via IFTTT

LIV golfers allowed in US Ryder Cup team, PGA says

Golfers who play on the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf tour will be allowed to be in the United States Ryder Cup team, the PGA announces.

Teen fascist left trainer imprint on woman's face

Prosecutors say Alex Hutton held extreme racist, transphobic and homophobic views. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TSPyRQH via IFTTT

Carroll joins Bordeaux in French fourth tier

Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has joined French fourth tier side Bordeaux

Scottish temperatures top 25C on warmest September day

Parts of Scotland were as warm as Spain despite a wet summer for most across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pV48YJi via IFTTT

Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash

Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqvOg0d via IFTTT

Regulator government ‘objectives’ clause under pressure

Pressure is mounting over a controversial clause regarding government 'objectives' in a draft version of the bill that will introduce an independent football regulator in England.

Police probe actor's mistaken pepper-spray arrest

Reece Richards' arrest by officers in west London is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSmL8Uo via IFTTT

IFA disappointed but accepts Casement Park decision - Nelson

Irish Football Association chief executive Patrick Nelson says he is "disappointed" that Northern Ireland will not host matches at Euro 2028.

Four key takeaways from Huw Edwards' sentencing

Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been given a suspended prison term for making indecent images of children. Here are four things we learned from his court appearance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Er4tsJF via IFTTT

Brook to captain England in ODIs with Buttler out

Harry Brook will captain England in their one-day international series against Australia after Jos Buttler is ruled out through injury.

Salford thump Hull FC to clinch play-off spot

Watch highlights as Salford Red Devils confirmed their place in the Super League play-offs with a 58-4 win that send Hull FC bottom of the table.

McGregor's heir & historic trilogy - inside UFC's $20m Sphere

Sean O'Malley and Alexa Grasso defend their titles at UFC Noche on Saturday - the first sporting event to take place at Las Vegas' glamourous Sphere.

Greens hit with £90,000 bill after discrimination case

The Green Party discriminated against Shahrar Ali during a row over his gender critical beliefs, a court ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AeEmku4 via IFTTT

Late surge leaves McIlroy in the mix at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy finishes with a hat-trick of birdies to card a three-under 68 and sit just two shots off the pace after the opening round of the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

GB's Miyazaki misses out on Jasmin Open quarter-finals

Great Britain's Lily Miyazaki fails to join compatriot Sonay Kartal in the quarter-finals of the Jasmin Open in Tunisia.

David Hockney backs Bradford City of Culture project

The first part of the city's year-long programme of cultural events for 2025 is unveiled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ltpoPFz via IFTTT

Honda and Alpine breach F1 cost-cap rules

Engine manufacturers Honda and Alpine have committed a “procedural breach” of the Formula 1 cost-cap regulations, says governing body the FIA.

Don't cut nature-friendly farm fund, urge Tories

The government is reportedly planning to cut £100m from a Tory fund to improve nature. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0hWnPj via IFTTT

Conservative leadership: Who are the candidates?

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCDMmrh via IFTTT

'Ronaldo rages on to eclipse McTominay's latest Scotland heroics'

Scotland's talisman Scott McTominay scores again - but Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to seal all three points for Portugal in the Nations League.

Watch GB in Davis Cup action on BBC

BBC will show live coverage of Great Britain in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester in September.

Kerr smashes 43-year record in winning 5th Avenue Mile

Josh Kerr wins the 5th Avenue Mile race in New York for the second straight year and smashes the 43-year-old course record.

Salford see off Catalans to go fourth

Salford run in four tries as they move up to fourth and all but end Catalans Dragons' hopes of a play-off place.

Watch: 90-year-old woman ziplines 100ft above Clyde

Speedie by name, Speedie by nature. 90-year-old Gladys was raising money for a Glasgow charity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJexPET via IFTTT

Warning over drugs that can kill in tiny doses

Police in Greater Manchester said at least four deaths had been linked to the drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NBRTYbx via IFTTT

GB's Coutya wins Paralympic gold in wheelchair fencing

Great Britain's Dimitri Coutya wins his first Paralympic gold in wheelchair fencing.

Rogers' 'unbelievable' journey from car crash to gold

Faye Rogers reflects on her battle from a car accident three years ago to a Paralympic gold medal in the women's 100m S10 butterfly in Paris.

Magnier wins Tour of Britain opening stage

French rider Paul Magnier wins the opening stage of the Tour of Britain 2024 with a sprint finish in Kelso.

Former Page Three model Sam Fox threatened to knock police officer's teeth out

The former Page 3 model and pop star pleads guilty to being drunk and disorderly at Heathrow airport from BBC News https://ift.tt/jb68tq2 via IFTTT

Police officer guilty of kicking wife down stairs

A jury finds Huw Orphan responsible for an attack that left Amy Burley with a broken back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KVGsrW3 via IFTTT

When time comes, I'll move on - Ronaldo on international future

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no plans to retire from international football yet - but it "won't be a difficult decision to make".

Pidcock claims UCI MTB world bronze as Hatherly wins

Britain's Tom Pidcock is unable to retain his UCI MTB World Championships cross-country title, taking bronze as South Africa's Alan Hatherly claims gold in Andorra.

Woman charged with murder of six-year-old boy

A 41-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pkbl17W via IFTTT

Man found slumped dead at hospital coffee shop

The Sunday Times reports that the man is found slumped over a table in the hospital's cafe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0xHGrZa via IFTTT