Extra financial grants to help with cost of living
People struggling with the cost of living can apply for a £425 grant, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has said. Those on low incomes and in financial crisis are eligible…
Emotional Higgins hugged by BBC presenter after match
This video can not be played An emotional John Higgins says he “was in tears” on the morning of his first round match at the World Snooker Championship. Higgins’ father-in-law…
England’s most-capped men’s player Youngs to retire
Ben Youngs has played 238 Premiership games for Leicester and 332 in all England’s most-capped men’s player Ben Youngs has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024-25…
England’s most-capped men’s player Youngs to retire
Ben Youngs has played 238 Premiership games for Leicester and 332 in all England’s most-capped men’s player Ben Youngs has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024-25…
O’Connor and Warwick among Ulster departures
Alan O’Connor and Andy Warwick have combined for 419 Ulster appearances Alan O’Connor and Andy Warwick are among eight players who will leave Ulster Rugby at the end of the…
Norwich sack Thorup with Wilshere in temporary charge
Jack Wilshere (right) joined Johannes Hoff Thorup’s coaching team last October Norwich City have sacked head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup and placed ex-Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere in charge…
In pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days: The Michigan Wolverines celebrate winning the Division I Men’s Gymnastics Championships…
‘Back of a fag packet’ – Wisden criticises ICC and World Test Championship
Australia won the second edition of the World Test Championship The World Test Championship is a “shambles masquerading as a showpiece”, says Wisden editor Lawrence Booth. Writing in the 162nd…
Radcliffe ‘signs out’ from road racing after Boston
Paula Radcliffe retired in 2015 Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe says her “body is done” with road racing. The 51-year-old secured the Six Star Medal – which is awarded…
UB40 band members back striking bin workers
Members of reggae group UB40 – Birmingham’s working class band that went on to become global superstars – have spoken out in support of the city’s striking bin workers. Robin…