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In a stunning performance, Mark Williams beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-5 in the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Despite trailing 5-3 at one point, Williams produced two century breaks and three half-centuries on his way to claiming seven consecutive frames and securing his 26th ranking title in front of a packed crowd. Williams was… Continue reading Tour Championship: Mark Williams delivers vintage display to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-5 in final

Jess Hanshaw, a mother of three from Newport, has described the devastating challenges facing her family as they face becoming homeless. She told her young children they were going “on an adventure”, but in reality, the family was about to move into a hostel or hotel with other homeless families. Hanshaw’s home of 12 years… Continue reading Newport mum faces homelessness with three young children

Joe Kinnear, the former manager of Wimbledon and Newcastle United, has died at the age of 77. Kinnear, who had also managed Luton and Nottingham Forest, was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. His family announced his passing in a statement, saying that he had “passed away peacefully”, surrounded by his loved ones. Kinnear had an… Continue reading Former Wimbledon manager Kinnear dies aged 77

Russ Cook, known as the “Hardest Geezer,” has accomplished an extraordinary feat of running through the length of Africa. He completed his arduous journey after covering more than 10,000 miles (16,000 km) on a charity run that took him across 16 countries. His journey started from Cape Agulhas, South Africa, and ended in Tunisia’s Ras… Continue reading Watch: Moment Russ Cook finishes length of Africa run

Russell Cook has completed his nearly year-long challenge of running the entire length of Africa, culminating in crossing the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday. The man from West Sussex had originally planned to run from Tunisia to South Africa, completing 360 marathons in 240 days with no rest days, however this was derailed by… Continue reading Russ Cook: The man who ran the length of Africa

Takura Makoni, a community worker with the African and Caribbean Support Organisation in Northern Ireland, has stated that he will not be intimidated into silence after his home was defaced with “hate-motivated” graffiti. Mr Makoni’s residence was targeted in the early hours of Sunday, and police are treating the incident as a hate crime. Mr… Continue reading Finaghy: Police say hateful graffiti is a hate crime

Doug Hoyle, the former Labour MP and distinguished parliamentarian, has died at the age of 98. He was MP for Nelson and Colne from 1974 to 1979, and later represented the constituency of Warrington from 1981 until 1997, when he was made a life peer and became Lord Hoyle. His son, the current Commons Speaker… Continue reading Lord Doug Hoyle: Commons Speaker left 'devastated' after father's death

The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation after a man was found with fatal stab wounds in Haringey, North London. The man was discovered unresponsive near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at around 5:51am on Sunday. Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, including CPR, the man was declared dead at the scene. Police have not made any… Continue reading Tottenham Hotspur: Murder probe after stabbing near stadium

The UK government has stated that its advice on arms sales to Israel has not changed, despite increased calls to reassess the UK’s support following the fatal targeting of aid workers in Gaza this week. In response to criticism of Israel’s actions, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, said Israel was conducting a “legitimate”… Continue reading Deputy PM: Advice on UK arms sales to Israel has not changed

Police in Greater Manchester have announced that a man in his 20s from Salford has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a passer-by discovered a torso wrapped in plastic in Kersal Wetlands. The victim, who has not been identified, is believed to have been over the age of 40. DNA tests are currently being… Continue reading Murder arrest over torso found in Salford woodland