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Keely Hodgkinson pulled out of the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before Sunday’s race after feeling “a little twinge”.The Olympic 800m champion has been competing over the shorter distance in a bid to improve her first-lap speed and challenge for the 800m world record this summer.After qualifying from Saturday’s heats, she warmed up for the final in Birmingham but stepped off the track right before the finalists were put under starters’ orders.Hodgkinson looked emotional as she stood at the side of the track before making her way back inside the Alexander Stadium.’s commentary team later received a…
The train driver killed in a train crash in Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton.Network Rail said the disaster on Friday had been a “tragic, isolated incident”.Now, the family of Mr Burton, 60, have paid tribute to him, saying they are “devastated”. Mr Burton died when the East Midlands Railway (EMR) train he was driving crashed into the back of another on the same line shortly after 5pm on Friday.Shaun Burton was pronounced dead at the scene | HANDOUT VIA BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICEIn a tribute issued by the British Transport Police (BTP), his family said: “We are devastated by…
Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Manchester seat, with the Conservatives finishing a distant fourth on two per cent. “The battle for the next Prime Minister won’t involve Kemi Badenoch at this stage. According to the polling, it’s going to be a straight race between Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage,” Camilla Tominey said. “No, not at all. Nobody can foresee what’s going to happen in three years’ time in a general election,” Sir Mel insisted.“Kemi has a very clear direction for our party. It is a very sensible direction. “Unlike reform, we will go out there and spray around…
Britain’s Jack Draper makes his long-awaited return from injury at Eastbourne – and you can watch it live on the BBC.Former world number four Draper faces a tough task against American fifth seed and recent Queen’s semi-finalist Brandon Nakashima in the first round on Monday.He will be accompanied in Eastbourne by new coach Andy Murray, who has joined the Briton’s team for the grass court season.World number nine and four-time winner Taylor Fritz is the highest-ranked player in the draw, which also includes recent Queen’s quarter-finalist Arthur Fery and highly-rated Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.Former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini and 2025…
Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old boy in south-west London have made three arrests.Police were called at around 4.20am on Saturday, June 20 to reports of a stabbing on Glycena Road, Battersea.Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and located a 17-year-old boy with serious injuries.Despite the efforts of paramedics, the teenager was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.Now, detectives have named the victim as 17-year-old Jamal Coombes. His next-of-kin are currently being supported by specialist officers.On Saturday, officers arrested a boy and a girl, both aged 15, on suspicion of murder. Earlier today, Sunday,…
It is time to go, Prime Minister. Even on the world stage, the only thing people praise Keir Starmer for, they don’t want him,Remember when Keir Starmer appeared to be blanked by President Trump at the G7 meeting last week? And now, in the last hour, Donald Trump has even made up his mind. He’s saying Keir Starmer will resign as prime minister after failing badly on immigration and energy.Keir Starmer promised change.He once said: “If you want change, you have to vote for it. Change doesn’t happen unless you vote for it.”But the only thing he has changed is…
Millions of households are facing mounting financial pressure, with one in three adults either already in debt to their energy supplier or expecting to struggle with payments in the coming months. The findings come just weeks before a 13 per cent rise in the energy price cap takes effect in July, intensifying concerns for families already grappling with higher living costs.New research from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition suggests many households are finding it increasingly difficult to afford basic energy use. The study found that people struggling with bills are cutting back on essentials, skipping meals and relying on food…
Krispy Kreme has issued an urgent product recall affecting two of its doughnut lines due to the potential presence of undeclared hazelnuts.The popular American chain is withdrawing its Individual Pitch Perfect Doughnut and Match Day Dozen from sale after discovering the items may contain tree nuts not listed on packaging or at the point of purchase.The recall presents a serious health concern for consumers with nut allergies, who could suffer adverse reactions if they unknowingly consume the affected products.The Food Standards Agency has issued an allergy alert in response to the labelling failure, urging affected customers to avoid eating the…
The decision on Stokes and Atkinson brings an element of closure to an extraordinary period, as English cricket has had to deal with yet another off-field controversy.Without Stokes and Atkinson, an inexperienced England team showing five changes to the one that won the first Test was soundly beaten in the second.It means Stokes will be back for a crucial decider at Trent Bridge, with England desperate for a series win to alleviate pressure that has grown over the dismal Ashes winter and this latest chaotic episode.And while Stokes’ return as a leader and all-rounder is vital for his team, there…
Derbyshire were hoping the longest day would prove to be a short one as they looked to wrap up a first Championship victory over Lancashire since 1997.Lancashire’s slender hopes of at least taking the fight past lunch rested with Marcus Harris but he added only one before Aitchison took his fourth wicket of the innings.Harris aimed to drive but dragged the ball into his stumps to spark Derbyshire celebrations accompanied by a toot on the whistle from Puffin’ Billy, the miniature train that runs around the Lake End at Queen’s Park.The hosts were closing in on victory in Aitchison’s next…