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The Women’s Big Bash match between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes was abandoned at the halfway stage after a ball was inadvertently rolled into the pitch.As the players warmed up between innings, a ball became stuck under the roller which traveling up the playing surface.It resulted in a “hole” being created on the pitch which changed the playing conditions “significantly”.”After consultation, it was considered unreasonable to expect Hobart to bat in conditions that were materially different to those the Strikers had,” a statement said.Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani said the hole was “quite large and deep”.Both sides took one point as…
A former doctor has been charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults carried out against 38 victims who were patients in his care.Nathaniel Spencer of Quinton in Birmingham, is charged with 15 counts of sexual assault.The 38-year-old is charged with 17 counts of assault by penetration; nine counts of sexual assault of a child under 13; three counts of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and one count of attempting to assault by penetrationThese charges follow what Staffordshire Police dubbed a “complex investigation” into alleged sexual offences at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, in Stoke-on-Trent, and Russells Hall…
Support for Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has fallen to just 14 per cent in a damning new opinion poll.Sir Keir, who won a thumping landslide victory last summer on 34 per cent of the vote, is now in a distant fourth place, according to Find Out Now’s latest survey.Reform UK remains well out in front, with Nigel Farage hoovering up 31 per cent of the vote.Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives trailed in second place on just 20 per cent, leaving Zack Polanski’s Green Party in third on 18 per cent.Such a scenario would hand Reform UK 400 seats and a majority…
Princess Kate hosts her annual Together At Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey this evening, marking the fifth consecutive year of the festive celebration.The Princess of Wales has devoted months to organising the candle-lit service alongside her team, with the event becoming one of the most significant occasions in the future queen’s calendar.The gathering aims to unite people for a warming celebration as the Christmas season begins, blending traditional carols with musical performances and readings throughout the evening.Tonight’s service features an impressive lineup of performers and speakers.Princess Kate hosts her annual Together At Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey this…
A campaign is demanding the government increase the annual DWP Christmas bonus from its current £10 to roughly £180, bringing the payment in line with inflation since it was first introduced over five decades ago.David Kirkwood, who launched the petition on the Parliament website, argues the unchanged sum has become meaningless for recipients struggling with festive costs.A new online petition is urging the UK Government to increase the annual £10 Christmas Bonus payment in line with inflation The petition states: “In the early 1970s, £10 was a valuable uplift for those without income, to help with the increased costs associated…
Tens of thousands of people heading to the Manchester Christmas markets, concerts and a Premier League football game over the weekend have been warned about possible travel chaos on the roads.Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has advised people to use public transport or park and ride as the city centre would be “very busy”.DJ Pete Tong is due to play at the AO Arena and Jamiroquai at the Co-op Live with both concerts starting at 19:00 GMT on Saturday – on the same day Manchester City play Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium at 15:00 GMT.TfGM warned it might have to…
The BBC has been criticised for its “ambush” of Zia Yusuf during their latest broadcast of Question Time after he was told just “minutes before” that the audience would contain illegal migrants.Analysing the episode on GB News, Christopher Hope said there was “no wonder” Mr Yusuf was upset by the events of the show.FULL STORY HERE.
Drivers with certain medical conditions are being warned of fines they could face this winter as plummeting temperatures put millions at risk.The Met Office has issued warnings to drivers across the country amid fears that weather conditions will worsen over the coming months.While it stated that average conditions were most likely for the winter, there will be cold dips and even the potential for fog and snow over high ground in England, Scotland and North Wales.Experts have cautioned that drivers who have not declared a common health issue could find themselves on the receiving end of a huge fine, and…
A man has been arrested after a bulldozer was driven into a village pub during opening hours, destroying the front porch and damaging the outside walls.Police were called just after 20:45 GMT on Thursday, after reports that a JCB had driven over an unoccupied parked car and crashed into the New Inn, in the hamlet of Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf.A 35-year-old man, from Rhigos, was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), dangerous driving, criminal damage and driving under the influence. Police said he was in hospital.No one else was injured and police said they were “actively…
McLaren, meanwhile, have said that if the race develops in such a way that Piastri is out of contention but Norris needs to gain a place to win the title, they will ask the Australian to help out.While Verstappen appeared to be lagging a little behind Norris on single-lap pace, the race simulations later in the session offered a different picture.These runs are usually a more accurate picture of competitiveness as there is less possibility for the teams to play with car specification.On the race runs, Norris was still faster than Verstappen – but only by hundredths of a second,…