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The Hundred women’s competition, Old TraffordManchester Super Giants 85-9 (100 balls): MacDonald-Gay 18* (14); Prendergast 4-18Welsh Fire (91 balls): Wareham 17 (12); Ecclestone 3-14Welsh Fire won by three wicketsScorecard. TableIreland international Orla Prendergast took 4-18 as Welsh Fire beat Manchester Super Giants by three wickets at Old Trafford.Playing only her second Hundred match after arriving as an injury replacement for Sophie Devine, the seamer tore through the Super Giants’ top-order as the hosts slipped to 24-4.Prendergast bowled Super Giants captain Meg Lanning for a golden duck, had Mady Villiers caught for five and then trapped Kathryn Bryce (4) lbw, before…

A historic pub badly damaged in a suspected arson attack was the “greatest pub on Earth”, a regular who has set up an appeal to save it has said.The fire broke out at the John Bull Chophouse on Coopers Row in Wigan town centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A 44-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of arson, burglary and possession of Class A drugs, Greater Manchester Police said.Musician Joe Astley, who set up a fundraiser to “get the pub back on its feet”, said the fire which had left regulars “devastated”, adding: “It was more than…

Four men have been stabbed in broad daylight on a busy street in central London. The individuals have been rushed to hospital after the London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene.The emergency service was called at 12.29pm to reports of a stabbing on Endell Street.London’s Air Ambulance was dispatched, landing nearby in Trafalgar Square.The men, aged 34, 39, 42 and 52, were found with stab wounds as paramedics attended to them.They were all taken to a major trauma centre by road. Their condition is currently unknown.A large police presence remains in place with a cordon in place.Five police cars and…

More than 120 MPs and peers have joined forces to demand changes to England’s student loan system, warning it is placing an “unsustainable and unfair financial burden” on graduates.The cross-party group has urged Chancellor John Healey to overhaul the current Plan 2 repayment system and meet campaigners pushing for reform.The open letter, organised by campaign group Rethink Repayment, has been signed by 121 parliamentarians from the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Green parties.Among those backing the campaign are former education secretaries Gavin Williamson and Kit Malthouse, as well as Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe, the former chief executive of Universities UK.MPs…

The Princess Royal visited Edinburgh this Wednesday morning, attending rehearsals for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Redford Barracks.During the visit, Princess Anne met with military personnel and international performers preparing for the annual spectacle.She was seen wearing a tartan skirt paired with a cream jacket, carrying a bouquet of flowers she had received as a gift.The Princess Royal has served as patron of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo since 2006.The Princess Royal visited Edinburgh this Wednesday morning, attending rehearsals for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Redford Barracks. | PAAccording to the event’s organisers, she has regularly attended rehearsals…

Thousands of directors running small, family-owned businesses could face £60 fines under new HMRC tax rules.Many may not realise they need to provide extra information on their self-assessment tax return, raising the risk of being penalised.HMRC has introduced new reporting requirements for directors of close companies from the 2025/26 tax year. They must now disclose more details about their dividend income and shareholdings on the SA102 Employment pages of their self-assessment tax return.The deadline to submit the new information is 31 January 2027. However, accountants say the changes have received little attention, leaving many business owners unaware they need to…

Cristiano Ronaldo has given fans another look inside his extraordinary collection of luxury cars, revealing a garage packed with some of the rarest and most expensive vehicles on the planet.The Al-Nassr superstar shared a series of photographs on Instagram alongside the simple caption: “my toys” followed by a rocket emoji, with the images showcasing a selection of hypercars worth tens of millions of pounds.Among the standout vehicles was a Ferrari Daytona SP3, valued at around £1.7million, alongside a Ferrari Monza SP1, an ultra-exclusive model that has fetched close to £2.3m at auction.Ronaldo also posed alongside a Ferrari Purosangue, worth more…

He added: “Since NX121’s unanimous acquittal by an Old Bailey jury, and in the absence of any evidence that he failed in his duties, we have been clear and consistent in our view that he should not face a misconduct hearing.”The commissioner said the decision “must be a milestone moment” to reset the police accountability system.”No police officer is above the law, but we have been clear the system holding police to account is broken,” he said.”Your life being on hold for four years or more as you go through multiple accountability processes is a disgraceful way to treat brave…

Tiernan Lynch has left his position as Derry City manager by mutual consent after a poor run of form.The Candystripes sit sixth in the Premier Division and have won just one of their past seven games. The 50-year-old joined the side on a three-year deal in November 2024 from Larne, who won back-to-back Irish Premiership titles during his tenure.”The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Tiernan for his professionalism, commitment and hard work during his time at Derry City,” the club posted on social media following the news. Despite making big signings such as James…

A body has been recovered from the sea off the coast of Hornsea, East Yorkshire, after a 13-year-old boy was reported missing on Tuesday, Humberside Police said.Emergency services were called to South Promenade, in Hornsea, at 6pm on Tuesday following reports a 13-year-old boy had gotten into difficulty whilst swimming. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the force believes it is the teenager.Humberside Police received reports of concern for the boy’s safety near the South Promenade area of Hornsea at around 6pm on Tuesday.Chief Superintendent Phil Booker said: “This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome, and our thoughts are…