Aged 11, Burn was let go from the Newcastle academy and by 16 he was pushing trollies at a supermarket in his hometown of Blyth once a week. He played for non-league club Blyth Spartans before joining League Two Darlington on a youth contract in 2009. The lush green turf of St George’s Park must...
One of the voices raising concerns is the Newcastle United Fans Against Sportswashing (NUFCFAS) group. “Newcastle United’s victory will also be seen as a victory for the human rights-abusing regime and their sportswashing project,” the group said in a statement. “We know that it should be a great day for the city of Newcastle, and...
Villager Peter tells Richard Green about efforts to fight a thatch fire in Drewsteignton Source link...
“When I heard the terrible news, I poured myself a small brandy.” For Petko Ganchev, a regular Sunday afternoon spent watching his former club Arda Kardzhali play Levski Sofia turned into an evening of reassuring friends and family he was still alive. The Bulgarian top-flight side held a minute’s silence for Ganchev before kick-off in...
Leicestershire have signed former Yorkshire captain Shan Masood for all formats of the upcoming season. The 35-year-old Pakistan international finds himself back in Division Two of the County Championship with the Foxes having helped Yorkshire to promotion last season. The middle-order batter has amassed more than 25,000 runs for club and country across all formats...
Exeter is set to pay tribute to all those who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with a series of special commemorations, five years after the nation went into lockdown. The commemorations taking place in the city have been organised by the City Council, working alongside the University of Exeter, and reflect on the challenges...
Huddersfield Giants owner Ken Davy’s proposed purchase of Halifax Panthers and FC Halifax Town’s The Shay home has been approved by Calderdale Council. Davy expressed an interest in the ground in order to move the Giants there temporarily from 2026 while a new stadium is built in Huddersfield. He previously said the stadium, which is...
New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in their T20 series with Pakistan with a five-wicket win in Dunedin. Having put the visitors into bat, the Black Caps reduced their opponents to 52-4 by the end of the seventh over, with spinner Ish Sodhi taking two early wickets. Pakistan captain Salman Agha top-scored with 46 from...
Residents in a Devon village say they have been left “devastated” after a “significant thatch fire” affecting two properties. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident, which affected two properties in Drewsteignton, at about 20:45 GMT on Monday. A spokesperson for The Drewe Arms Community Pub, located opposite...
Rory McIlroy admits he was nervous in the Players Championship play-off win, but that the experience sets him up perfectly for the majors ahead. Source link...
Julia Gregory BBC News, Devon Agroforestry Research Trust The Agroforestry Research Trust runs a sustainable forest garden to teach people how to grow crops alongside trees Campaigners are battling to save an “irreplaceable” outdoor garden near Totnes after it was given a notice to quit after 31 years by landlord the Dartington Hall Trust (DHT)....
An animal rescue charity based in Devon has announced the addition of a new boat to its rescue fleet. The boat will help the UK Wild Otter Trust team, based in north Devon, respond faster to cub rescues, the charity said. It will also mean staff are able to reach cubs stuck in areas only...
There’s still time to register to vote in this year’s elections being held in Exeter. People have until midnight on Friday 11 April to make sure they are on the electoral register. Anyone not on the register cannot vote. There will be elections for Devon County Council on Thursday 1 May. There will also be...
The Custom House Visitor Centre on Exeter’s quayside is set to reopen on Saturday 22 March following key work to the building. The landmark building has been closed for a while to allow for essential maintenance, building and restoration work. The work has taken a little longer than expected. The ongoing work sees the relocation...
Hull FC will face city rivals Hull KR in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals following their sensational comeback win against holders Wigan Warriors. John Cartwright’s side trailed 22-6 at half-time but roared back in the second half to beat the 21-time champions 26-22. They will face Hull KR in the last eight at MKM Stadium, after...