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Campaign under way in Norway to erect statue of euthanised walrus

A private fundraising campaign is under way in Norway to erect a statue of a walrus that drew crowds of spectators but was euthanised on Sunday after authorities concluded the massive marine mammal posed a risk to humans. Known affectionately to ...

16 Aug 2022 at 15:41

Heather Knight insists there is room for Test cricket in the women’s game

Sport

Heather Knights insists there is room for Test cricket in the women’s game

England captain Heather Knight has described ICC chair Greg Barclay’s comments questioning the future of women’s Test cricket as a “dangerous message”. Barclay said in an interview earlier this month that he did not see women’s Test cricket ...

22 Jun 2022 at 17:36

Cricket

Jonny Bairstow first winner of Bob Willis Trophy for England player of the year

Jonny Bairstow has become the inaugural winner of the Bob Willis Trophy, repurposed to honour England’s player of the year. The silverware, which bears the likeness of the former England captain and broadcaster, was originally conceived as ...

04 Oct 2022 at 17:00

Cricket

England round off one-sided West Indies tour with record-breaking win

England will leave the West Indies with a perfect record of eight wins from eight games after Heather Knight side’s skittled the hosts for their lowest ever T20 score of 43 in Barbados. Having already swept the ODI series 3-0, England ...

23 Dec 2022 at 07:48

Music

Sir Cliff Richard treats Wimbledon Centre Court to rendition of Summer Holiday

Sir Cliff Richard entertained the crowd at Wimbledon’s Centre Court with a rendition of his 1963 song Summer Holiday. Day seven of the tournament saw the 81-year-old singer deliver an a cappella version of the track as part of a ...

03 Jul 2022 at 21:06

Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’ after body pulled from sea

The family of a teenager have paid tribute to their “beautiful daughter” after police confirmed the identity of a girl pulled from the sea at Saltburn beach, North Yorkshire, on Sunday. Emergency services, including two ...

07 Jun 2023 at 08:58

Children In Need 2022 will see UK Junior Eurovision contestant perform live

Children In Need will return with the UK’s contestant for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest performing on stage, as well as specials of BBC game shows. The UK is competing for the first time since 2005 in Junior ...

07 Nov 2022 at 20:32

Joe Wicks completes Children In Need ultra marathon

Joe Wicks has completed his Children In Need ultra marathon, raising more than £500,000 for the BBC charity. The annual event, in its 42nd year, featured presenters Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsey, Alex ...

18 Nov 2022 at 21:22

Music

Winner of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 unveiled

France has won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with 13-year-old Lissandro. The teenager, who is from the village of Moselle in France, jumped up and down for joy in a black glittery jacket when it was ...

11 Dec 2022 at 19:11

Olympics

World champion Freya Colbert enjoying being ‘under radar’ for Paris Olympics

Freya Colbert heads into the Olympics as a world champion – but she accepts gold is almost certainly out of reach in Paris with Summer McIntosh looming over her. Colbert won the women’s 400 metres ...

23 Jul 2024 at 10:03

World

Freya the walrus euthanised in Oslo due to fears for human safety

A walrus that has attracted crowds of people in Oslo has been put down by Norwegian authorities due to fears it posed a risk to humans. The 600kg female, known affectionately as Freya, became a ...

14 Aug 2022 at 18:24

Coronation Street star honoured for services to people with disabilities

Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston has said disabled young people need to see role models on television as she picked up her MBE at Buckingham Palace. The star, who was the first ...

03 Nov 2022 at 19:30

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