Former boxing world champion and diehard Everton fan Tony Bellew picks up Toffees legend Peter Reid for a special road trip in honour of the final game at Goodison Park, before heading to the new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock. READ MORE: ‘You see ghosts of your mates’ – What Goodison means to Everton fans...
Moyes returned to Everton in January for his second spell in charge, after more than a decade at the helm between 2002 and 2013. The 62-year-old Scot said it was an honour for him to be in the dugout for what will be the Goodison finale for their men’s team. “There are a lot of...
Goodison Park is to become the home of Everton’s women after the club scrapped plans to demolish the 132-year-old stadium. The Blues will move to their new 53,000-seater arena at Bramley-Moore Dock this summer. During construction of the new facility on the Liverpool waterfront, Everton’s previous ownership group announced plans for an £82m post-demolition renovation...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service took nearly 24 hours to extinguish bank holiday weekend blaze that followed warning of uncontrolled moorland fire risk. Read full article at source...
Martin Lindsay Senior Investigations Reporter PA Media The tree – now no longer nestling in its gap – was one of the most photographed in the world Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have been found guilty of cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree. The deliberate felling of the tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland...
The family of Tom Tunstall says he remains in a stable condition in hospital after suffering a broken neck in a crash at Monday’s British Supersport Championship race which killed two fellow riders. Father-of-two Shane Richardson from New Zealand and 21-year-old British rider Owen Jenner died from the injuries they sustained in the 11-bike crash...
A 12-year-old boy is being treated for serious injuries after a crash in a parking area at Horrabridge in Devon. Officers were called at about 17:10 BST on Wednesday to reports a white Ford C Max had collided with a cyclist at New Park, Horrabridge. The cyclist, a 12-year-old boy from the Horrabridge area, suffered...
Karen Hoggan Business Reporter Walt Disney Company and Miral The Disney Theme Park in Abu Dhabi will be the company’s seventh resort Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort, which will be in the United Arab Emirates on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, is a collaboration...
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has confirmed that Northern Ireland’s home ground will be renamed the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park after the agreement of an eight-year sponsorship deal. Clearer Twist is a product from County Antrim company Clearer Water, who also hold naming rights over the Irish Cup. The final of that...
Fatalities are rare in motorbike racing, but unfortunately not unheard of. British Superbikes rider Chrissy Rouse died after a crash at Donington Park in 2022. Superbikes can reach speeds of up to 200mph, and the bikes used in Supersport regularly clock well in excess of 100mph. Former rider and MLav Racing owner Michael Laverty told...
Just moments after the start of the race, one bike wobbled before going down and skidding towards the middle of track as the riders exited the first corner. That led to a collision that eventually became an 11-bike crash with oncoming riders unable to avoid the fallen bikes. The race was being broadcast live on...
Fellow New Zealand rider Morgan McLaren-Wood, who suffered minor injuries in the crash, paid tribute to Richardson on social media. “Struggling to find the words for what happened,” he said. “Rest in peace Shane and Owen. My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time.” New Zealand Hutt City councillor Brady...
PA Media Thousands of away fans are due to travel to Plymouth Security is being increased at Home Park for Plymouth Argyle’s match against Leeds United on Saturday, police said. Leeds United, who have already confirmed promotion to the Premier League, have sold out the away end at Home Park as they try to secure...
Queens Park Rangers have put manager Marti Cifuentes on gardening leave just days before their final Championship match of the season. Assistant coaches Kevin Betsy and Xavi Calm will take charge of the first-team on an interim basis as they prepare for Saturday’s away match at Sunderland (12:30 BST). QPR chief executive Christian Nourry said:...
James W Kelly & Matt Graveling BBC News BBC HCS Furniture’s van had not left the carpark stack since December 2022 A family business has regained its van after it was trapped in a central London car park for nearly two and a half years. Steve Davies and Mark Lucas collected the vehicle from Rathbone...