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Former cricket umpire Jeff Evans has died at the age of 70. The Welshman officiated in 258 first-class matches and more than 400 limited-overs matches, as well as five women’s internationals in a 22-year career at the top level of the domestic game. Born in Llanelli in 1954, he started his umpiring career in the...

Getty Images Clodagh Rodgers came fourth in Eurovision Clodagh Rodgers, who represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971, has died at the age of 78. Rodgers, from Warrenpoint, County Down, came fourth with the song Jack In The Box. She was chosen to represent the UK at the contest being held...

Nora Aunor, one of the Philippines’ most celebrated film stars, has died at the age of 71. Ms Aunor’s death on Wednesday was announced by her children on social media, but no further details were provided about her cause of death. “She touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her...

The wife of former England and Surrey wicket-keeper Alec Stewart, Lynn Stewart, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. In a statement issued by Surrey on Monday, club chair Oli Slipper confirmed the news. “The sincere condolences of everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club are with Alec and the whole Stewart family,” Slipper wrote...

Tom Oakley BBC News, Nottingham PA Media Neighbouring properties were also severely damaged by the blast Investigations are continuing into the cause of a house explosion that killed a man and saw dozens of people evacuated from their homes. Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday shortly before 20:00 BST. Disruption...

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