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Luke Littler overcame defending champion Luke Humphries to claim the Czech Open title in Prague.World number one Littler was playing in his first European Tour event since the Belgium Open in March, and beat Krzysztof Ratajski, Danny Noppert as well as Michael van Gerwen on his way to the blockbuster final.He was trailing 4-3 against world number two Humphries, who saw off Andrew Gilding, William O’Connor and Gerwyn Price, before a four-leg burst put the 19-year-old Littler 7-4 in front.Humphries reduced the deficit to 7-6 but failed to level the match as he missed with two darts at double 16…
Around 140 migrants in a single dinghy have been rescued in the English Channel. The people on the inflatable vessel, which launched from the Normandy coast overnight, requested help in UK waters and were picked up by two RNLI boats, the French coastguard said. They will now be taken to shore in the UK. It comes days after Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron met to discuss how to “scale up” efforts to reduce small boat crossings. In August a single small boat carrying a record 230 people successfully crossed the Channel.The dinghy launched in Bay of…
Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto attracts interest, and Manchester United and Newcastle United inquire about Christopher Nkunku. Chelsea want to secure the signing of Bournemouth’s highly-rated midfielder Alex Scott now, with a view to the 23-year-old arriving next summer, after having a £60m bid rejected in the recent transfer window. (Teamtalk), externalArsenal, Manchester City and Al-Hilal are interested in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto and could make a move for the 26-year-old Portugal international in the January transfer window. (Caught Offside), external Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 28, turned down offers from Manchester United…
Hundreds of protesters have descended on Portsmouth as a small boat containing asylum seekers docks on the south coast of England.The boat launched earlier today, where occupants have been brought to shore to be processed, with videos on social media showing groups being taken on lifeboats to land where several coaches are parked.Around 500 demonstrators are believed to have joined a protest in the area, with some dressed in all black – similar those who joined an anti-illegal migrant protest which blocked the Port of Dover yesterday.Cllr George Madgwick, leader of Reform UK in Hampshire, wrote in a post on…
A long-term plan and additional funding is needed to create more placements for young people within the construction industry, according to one housing association boss.Iwan Trefor Jones, chief executive at Adra, said it was important that organisations worked together to make sure “that there are opportunities for young people”.Adra had seen a rise in demand in its academy scheme, with one of their recent openings attracting 108 applicants for only six positions.The Welsh government said work was already under way “to boost construction skills” and new apprenticeships were set to launch later in the year. Recent analysis by the Federation…
The match began with five successive breaks of serve – mostly due to excellent returning by both players – but it was Sabalenka who finally took charge.Doubles specialist Townsend, who walked out wearing a long, black-feathered outfit, continued to frustrate Sabalenka and forced her to serve out the set at the second opportunity, before making the breakthrough in the second set.But Sabalenka, aware she must lift the trophy to have a chance of retaining her number one ranking, produced an immediate reply as she broke back to love.That signalled the start of Sabalenka’s dash to the finish line. The top…
Two people have died after a car struck three cyclists in Kent this morning, as police arrest three people in connection with the incident.The tragedy occurred in the village of Cobham near Gravesend at around 7.47am this morning, when a white Ford Focus travelling along Sole Street towards Meopham collided with the cyclists, Kent Police said.Two of the cyclists- a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s – were confirmed dead by paramedics attending the scene near the junction with Round Street.Their next of kin have been informed.The third rider was taken to hospital for treatment to…
Three people have been arrested after a car crashed into a group of cyclists, killing two riders.Kent Police said a white Ford Focus was travelling along Sole Street in Cobham near Gravesend just before 07:50 BST on Sunday when it was involved in a collision with three cyclists.Two of the cyclists – a man in his 60s and woman in her 50s – were confirmed dead by emergency services on the scene, the force added. Their next of kin have been informed. A third cyclist was taken to a local hospital for treatment with minor injuries, according to officers.Two men…
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.MATCH REPORT: Premier League – Everton 2-2 Manchester United Available to UK users only.
Sale (17) 50Tries: Roebuck, Carpenter 3, Raymont, Roe, Jibulu, Longstaff Cons: Lozowski 5Bath (14) 28Tries: Tuipulotu, Griffin, Spandler, Carr-Smith Cons: Donoghue 4Sale Sharks got their Prem Rugby Cup campaign off to an emphatic start with a dominant performance as they beat Bath 50-28 in their opening Group A fixture at the CorpAcq Stadium.In a clash between two previous winners of the tournament in its current format – Sale winning in 2019-20 and Bath in 2024-25 – the hosts were the ones who looked capable of adding a second.Tom Roebuck got the Sharks off to a flier on three minutes, racing…