Bowls star Kuhler on the lifelong friendships the game has given her
International bowls star Lorraine Kuhler credits the sport with giving lifelong friendships and is encouraging others to give it a go.
Nicki Minaj fans criticise ‘absolutely ridiculous’ short notice axing of gig
Fans of Nicki Minaj have said cancelling her gig at Manchester’s Co-op Live at short notice was “absolutely ridiculous” ...
Grayson Murray’s parents say PGA Tour star’s death at age of 30 ‘a nightmare’
World number one Scottie Scheffler had earlier led the tributes to Murray, who won the Barbasol Championship in 2017 and the Sony Open in January.
At least 11 dead after storms wreak destruction in US
Powerful storms killed at least 11 people and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a lorry stop where drivers took shelter ...
Minister rejected plans for national service two days before Tory pledge
Andrew Murrison said there were ‘no plans’ to introduce national service, which has now been announced as Tory policy by the Prime Minister.
‘Low expectations and high hopes’ for Novak Djokovic at French Open
Novak Djokovic says he feels “embarrassed” at how low his expectations are at this year’s French Open. The world number one, 24-time grand slam winner and defending champion has endured a turbulent ...
Charles Leclerc wins home race at processional Monaco Grand Prix
Hometown hero Charles Leclerc ended his Monaco curse by winning a processional race that Max Verstappen claimed was “so boring” he wish he had “brought my pillow”. After near-misses in 2021 and 2022, ...
Southampton Q&A: Challenges facing Saints after securing Premier League return
Southampton beat Leeds in the Championship play-off final at Wembley to secure promotion back to the Premier League. Russell Martin’s side, who had finished fourth in the table, can now start planning ...
Naomi Osaka overcomes nerves to get off to winning start at French Open
The former world number one from Japan needed a deciding set to beat Lucia Bronzetti in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier.
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What was national service and how does it work in other countries?
Eighteen-year-olds would be forced to carry out a form of national service if the Tories win the General Election, Rishi Sunak has announced. The most recent form of compulsory national service, which ...
Eight passengers taken to Dublin hospital after turbulence on flight from Doha
Eight passengers have been taken to hospital after a flight from Doha to Dublin experienced turbulence. Earlier Dublin Airport said that six passengers and six crew members had reported injuries ...
Sergio Perez walks away from horror crash on opening lap of Monaco Grand Prix
Sergio Perez walked away unharmed from a staggering crash on the opening lap of the Monaco Grand Prix. The 78-lap race was immediately red flagged after Perez’s Red Bull hit the barrier as the field ...