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Norway’s Cecilia Braekhus ended her illustrious career in style, beating Ema Kozin on points to claim the WBC and WBO light-middleweight titles in her final bout.The 44-year-old rolled back the years with sharp attacks to the head and body in a dominant performance in Lillestrom.The judges scored it 97-93, 96-94 and 98-92, as Braekhus became a world champion in a second weight division.The ‘First Lady’ of boxing fell to her knees when the scores were read out, with head in hands – clearly overcome with emotion, having previously announced that the fight would be her last.”I want to thank the…
Getty ImagesDame Patricia Routledge, who has died at the age of 96, imprinted herself on the national consciousness as the snobby Hyacinth Bucket.Insisting it was “pronounced Bouquet,” Hyacinth ran roughshod over her long-suffering husband and bewildered neighbours in Keeping Up Appearances, one of Britain’s most successful sitcoms in the 1990s.Behaving like an duchess while living in a suburb, Bucket’s monstrous social-climbing schemes were ultimately doomed to failure – while she battled to maintain her dignity.It was Dame Patricia’s most famous role in a career that saw her win theatrical awards on both sides of the Atlantic, become the star of…
Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney are left impressed by Tottenham Hotspur’s direct, forward-thinking play, which was exemplified by forward Mohammed Kudus, in their 2-1 win away at Leeds United in the Premier League.WATCH MORE: Kudus stars for Tottenham in win over LeedsAvailable to UK users only.
A tree fell and hit Candice McMillan’s house in Fort WilliamA family have told of the “petrifying” moment a tree smashed through the windows of their house in the Highlands during Storm Amy.Candice McMillan from Torlundy, near Fort William, was having dinner with her husband and sons on Friday when 70mph gusts brought the tree crashing down onto her home.She said it was “miraculous” that nobody was injured in the incident, which came during an Amber weather alert in north of Scotland.Storm Amy brought widespread damage to roads, rail lines and buildings across the country and left 75,000 homes without…
Former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney explains how Chelsea exploited Liverpool down the flanks in their 2-1 win in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer.WATCH MORE: Chelsea score dramatic 95th-minute winner to beat LiverpoolAvailable to UK users only.
Getty ImagesThe Menai Suspension bridge links the north Wales mainland to AngleseyA suspension bridge connecting Anglesey to the Welsh mainland has closed unexpectedly after engineers said bolts on beams under the bridge needed replacing.The bridge closed at 14:00 BST on Saturday on orders of the Welsh government, with Transport Secretary Ken Skates apologising for the disruption.”Despite all our frustrations we must listen to the advice from engineers to ensure the safety of everyone,” he said.Serious safety concerns over the Menai Suspension Bridge were first identified in 2022, leading to the sudden closure of the bridge for four months.Work began in…
Match of the Day’s Wayne Rooney says new Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens “did a lot of good things” in his debut for the club during their 2-0 win over Sunderland in the Premier League. WATCH MORE: Man Utd beat Sunderland to ease pressure on AmorimAvailable to UK users only.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the death of a man whose remains were found at Loch Lomond.Graham Wright, 38, was last seen in Glasgow’s Gorbals area on 20 August. His remains were found at the Rubha Dubh, near Firkin Point, on 13 September.Police Scotland said the man would appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday and “extensive enquiries” were ongoing.The force said Mr Wright’s family was being supported by specially-trained officers. The arrest comes after another man appeared in private at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday, charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice.John Roarty,…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is a target for Real Madrid, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is being lined up for a move to Saudi Arabia, Liverpool willing to spend big on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.Real Madrid are plotting an audacious bid to sign Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri and are willing to pay £130m for the 29-year-old. (Star on Sunday), externalManchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 32, is being lined up for a move to the Saudi Pro-League with Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq both interested in signing him. (Sunday Mirror), externalUnited have the option to extend Maguire’s contract at…
Luned Phillips Wales News andMeleri Williams Wales NewsMolly Siobhan Parker says that sensitivity to sound and issues with communication are amongst her autistic traitsMolly Siobhan Parker is on a quest to dispel myths around autism – especially autistic women.She was diagnosed at the age of 22 and is one of a growing number of newly-diagnosed adults.Diagnoses of autism have risen “exponentially” in the UK with a study showing there were eight times as many new autism diagnoses in 2018 as in 1998, while the number of women seeking support in Wales has trebled in the past five years.The National Autistic…