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Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year’s Wimbledon because of an ongoing wrist injury.The world number two withdrew from last month’s Barcelona Open after sustaining the injury to his right wrist in the first round.The Spaniard subsequently pulled out of the French Open, where he is the two-time defending champion, to recover.”My recovery is going well and I’m feeling much better, but unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete, which is why I have to withdraw from the grass-court swing at Queen’s and Wimbledon,” Alcaraz wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.”They are two truly special tournaments for me and I…
WATCH: Melania Trump on her relationship with Jeffery Epstein | GB NEWS By George Bunn, Published: 19/05/2026 – 15:42Updated: 19/05/2026 – 15:44An investigation has been launched into two separate allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse following the release of the Epstein files.In a statement, a spokesman from Surrey Police said: “Following the release of files relating to Jeffery Epstein by the US Department of Justice, we are investigating two separate allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse. “One report relates to locations in Surrey and Berkshire in the mid-1990s to 2000. “The other relates to the mid to late 1980s in West…
A ban on all technology for children has been called for by a member of the House of Lords.The call comes just weeks after Labour announced that a mandatory phone ban would be imposed in schools across the UK. The Department of Education insist the change would be made through changes to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.Under existing rules, schools are encouraged to implement phone bans, but the decision ultimately rests with individual headteachers who retain the authority to disregard the recommendations.Baroness Kidron, a former filmmaker and member of the House of Lords, has been a vocal opponent of…
Prince William hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today where 66 individuals were presented with honours for their contributions across various fields.Among the most high-profile recipients were teenage darts sensation Luke Littler and acclaimed actress Cynthia Erivo, both collecting MBEs.The ceremony also recognised comedian Matt Lucas, who received an OBE, alongside England footballer Ella Toone and rugby union star Sadia Kabeya, each awarded MBEs.The diverse group of honourees represented achievements spanning sport, entertainment and the performing arts, with several recipients having made headlines in recent months for their remarkable accomplishments on the world stage.Prince William hosted an investiture ceremony…
Two Scottish engineering firms have entered administration with the loss of 93 jobs after worsening financial pressures forced both businesses to cease trading.AIM Engineering & Fabrication Group and Hescott Engineering Company, sister firms based in Falkirk and Larbert, appointed administrators on Friday after directors concluded their financial positions had become unsustainable.Interpath Advisory partners Alistair McAlinden and James Dewar were appointed joint administrators for both businesses.The companies have now stopped trading completely, with all employees made redundant following a turbulent period at the firms, including disruption at Hescott after workers reportedly went unpaid.Up to 40 employees gathered outside the company’s premises…
ITV has revealed its star-studded punditry squad for this summer’s World Cup, and it’s packed with familiar faces.Three former Manchester United players will be at the heart of the coverage, with Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Juan Mata all confirmed for the tournament in North America.They’ll be joined by Arsenal legends Patrick Vieira and Ian Wright, along with former Tottenham and Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and current US women’s team boss Emma Hayes.The broadcaster will be based by Brooklyn Bridge in New York City throughout the competition, which kicks off on 11 June.Eni Aluko has been dropped by ITV ahead…
The A38 Saltash Tunnel’s new tidal flow lane system has gone live, marking a major step forward in a £25million upgrade project, and a welcome move for drivers.The system was switched on today before this morning’s rush hour, with drivers heading westbound from Carkeel roundabout now able to travel at 50mph again after months of temporary 30mph limits.However, the 30mph restriction remains in place through the tunnel itself and on the B3271 and North Road diversion routes. National Highways said the changes were introduced ahead of the busy summer season, when traffic between Devon and Cornwall increases significantly.The Saltash Tunnel…
Six years ago, the government rejected a House of Lords select committee proposal to add the Champions League final to the list of “crown jewels” events, which would have ensured it would always be free-to-air.Highlights of the Champions League final will be available on the BBC Sport website and across social media channels 15 minutes after the final whistle, and on BBC iPlayer and television later in the evening.Live commentary of all three finals will be on BBC Radio 5 Live.The Champions League final had been free on ITV for the first 23 years until BT Sport won the rights,…
Andrews, 30, will leave at the end of the season after two years in England while John, 33, has spent six seasons with Sale across two spells.Also leaving at the end of the campaign are prop Tumy Onasanya, back-row Huw Davies, scrum-half Nye Thomas, wing Albert Bradshaw, centres Tom Curtis and Joe Bedlow and academy players Tom Davis and Frank Chatterton. The club have also confirmed that Irish hooker Tadgh McElroy, centre Sam Bedlow, second-row Rouban Birch, scrum-half Will Wootton and prop Jack Lightbown have left with immediate effect.
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