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Bristol Bears forward Pedro Rubiolo has signed a new “long-term” contract with the Prem club.The 23-year-old Argentina lock arrived from Newcastle Red Bulls in 2024 on a three-year-deal and has now agreed a further extension.Rubiolo has made three appearances for the Bears this season, helping them to fifth place in the table after seven matches.”We’re absolutely delighted that Pedro has chosen to commit his long-term future to the Bears,” said director of rugby Pat Lam.”At just 23 years old, he is already one of the outstanding second rows in the global game.”Since arriving in Bristol, his impact has been exceptional,…

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Two people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Bangor, County Down.It happened in Chippendale Avenue on Christmas Eve.One person is in a critical condition after the incident. There are no further details.The police have appealed for information.

At Taylors Avenue, Carrick host Larne, who sit top of the Irish Premiership at Christmas.After 19 years on the red and black side of the rivalry in north Belfast, this is former Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter’s second year in charge of Carrick for the east Antrim derby.Last season, at Inver Park, it ended 0-0 and Baxter is eagerly anticipating what he called his “highlight of the year”.”If you asked any of the players and managers, it is the game they look forward to. For me, it’s the highlight of the year, the Boxing Day derbies,” Baxter said.League leaders Larne are…

The employment tribunal ruling in the Sandie Peggie case has now been published for a third time after yet another batch of errors came to light.Judge Alexander Kemp’s decision has been hit with a second certificate of correction, this time listing 11 additional “clerical mistakes, errors or omissions” that needed fixing.The 312-page judgment, first published on December 8, had already been amended once after complaints emerged that it contained fabricated quotations.Among the latest problems were three instances where the judge had cited other court cases to support his conclusions, only for it to turn out those quotes simply didn’t exist…

Prince William delivered a reading from the Bible during the fifth annual Together At Christmas Carol Service.The Prince of Wales shared a piece from the Gospel of Luke as he spoke to the crowd of 1,600 people.William said: “In that region, there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night. “Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. “But the angel said to them: ‘Do not be afraid. For see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all…

Two British campaigners are among five people denied US visas after the State Department accused them of seeking to “coerce” American tech platforms into suppressing free speech.Imran Ahmed, an ex-Labour adviser who now heads the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), and Clare Melford, CEO of the Global Disinformation Index (GDI), were labelled “radical activists” by the Trump administration and banned from entering the US.A French ex-EU commissioner and two senior figures at a Germany-based anti-online hate group were also denied visas.European leaders have condemned the measures, while the UK government said it is “fully committed” to upholding free speech.”While…

Kelly ForanandLauren Hirst,North WestNicky Wake set up The Widowed Collective after the death of her husband For many, Christmas is a time for families to get together – but for others it can be a difficult reminder of loved ones who are no longer here.Nicky Wake lost her husband Andy in 2020, three years after he suffered a cardiac arrest, forcing them to navigate hospitals, care facilities and uncertainty.She went on to set up The Widowed Collective, a support group to help others who have experienced the death of a partner navigate grief and life after loss.”Christmas is a reminder…

Michael van Gerwen says Peter Wright should retire after his emphatic defeat in the second round of the PDC World Championship.Two-time world champion Wright won just two legs and averaged below 80 as he was surprisingly beaten by debutant Arno Merk on Tuesday.Van Gerwen, who has won the world title three times, said he was “not surprised by [Wright’s] performance” given the Scotsman’s inconsistent recent record and “it’s time for him to retire anyway”.The 36-year-old Dutchman beat William O’Connor to reach the third round at Alexandra Palace.Another two-time world champion, Gary Anderson, said players cannot play well all the time…