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Human rights campaigner fears ‘gay-bashing’ attacks by locals at Qatar World Cup

LGBTQ+ visitors to Qatar for the World Cup could be left open to “gay-bashing” attacks from locals with the security forces lacking the resources to protect them, a Qatari human rights campaigner has said. Concerns have been raised over what sort of ...

09 Oct 2022 at 12:00

World Conker Championships winner ‘thrilled’ after securing victory

Competitors swing into action at World Conker Championships

The winners of the 2022 World Conker Championships have been announced, with one saying that she has waited for over 30 years to secure victory. The event at the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, Peterborough, on Sunday, welcomed more than 300 ...

09 Oct 2022 at 23:58

Scotland

Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce risk of MND

World Rugby has welcomed the findings of a study which revealed concerning evidence of a considerably increased risk of motor neurone disease among former players and called for the elimination of contact training and a reduction in the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 11:57

World Porridge Making Champion ‘delighted’ to secure victory for second time

A woman who runs a cafe has proved that she knows how to make porridge taste “just right” after claiming her second victory in the World Porridge Making Championship. Lisa Williams, who runs Stennetts Community Cafe in Trimley St Mary ...

08 Oct 2022 at 20:53

Football

On this day in 2001: David Beckham fires England to World Cup with Greece goal

David Beckham scored one of the most memorable goals in English football history as he sent his country to the World Cup on this day in 2001. The England captain cemented his title as England’s ‘Golden Balls’ with a stunning ...

06 Oct 2022 at 07:00

Cricket

Australia rest first-choice bowling attack against England before T20 World Cup

Australia will leave their first-choice bowling attack on the other side of the country for Sunday’s Twenty20 match against England in Perth as they prepare to host the format’s World Cup. Captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell ...

06 Oct 2022 at 09:21

Life

The best children’s books for exploring mental health

Books have the power to transport children outside of their own lives, into magical worlds and places they never could have imagined seeing. However, they can also be hugely important in helping young people come to ...

06 Oct 2022 at 10:30

Rugby Union

Sadia Kabeya to start for England as Abby Dow makes bench for Fiji clash

Flanker Sadia Kabeya will start England’s World Cup opener against Fiji on Saturday, with winger Abby Dow set to return from a broken leg. Kabeya, who has just four caps, tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving ...

06 Oct 2022 at 09:00

Football

Kyle Walker World Cup worry as Pep Guardiola confirms he will be out ‘a while’

Kyle Walker’s World Cup place could be at risk as the England and Manchester City defender faces a spell on the sidelines with an abdominal injury. Walker missed City’s 5-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen ...

06 Oct 2022 at 00:09

Climate change made ‘summer drought 20 times more likely in Northern Hemisphere’

Climate change caused temperatures to soar during the summer this year creating soil conditions that made drought at least 20 times more likely in the Northern Hemisphere, according to a new study. Analysis ...

05 Oct 2022 at 23:00

Football

Harry Kane launches foundation aimed at changing perceptions of mental health

England captain Harry Kane has launched a foundation with the aim of changing perceptions of mental health. The Harry Kane Foundation will use the Tottenham striker’s high profile to help normalise ...

10 Oct 2022 at 08:30

Football

Wolves ‘devastated’ as Pedro Neto set to miss World Cup with ankle injury

Wolves are “devastated” for Pedro Neto following the news he will miss the World Cup, interim head coach Steve Davis said on Friday. The 22-year-old Portugal international was forced off in the ...

07 Oct 2022 at 15:39

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