Tour de Yorkshire: Guide to the 2019 race featuring Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and Lizzie Deignan
The 2019 route takes in 150 villages, towns and cities, with eight places selected as start and finish locations. Stage one: The first stage is a 111-mile race from Doncaster to Selby containing one classified climb at Baggaby Hill and two intermediate sprints, the second of which arrives in Pocklington on a brisk approach towards […]
Olympic champion Katie Archibald hoping for more solo outings
The rivalry between members of the Great Britain cycling squad spurs each individual on, but there is also a strong sense of unity. Although Kenny’s absence at the World Championships presented Archibald with an opportunity that she took full advantage of, the Scot is keen to see Kenny return to the squad. The pair won […]
Notts County: Sophie Bradley says give women’s football a chance
“With the WSL2 and it being in Nottingham it’s massive,” Bradley, 24, added. “We have had a couple of FA Cup finals held here at Forest’s ground and to be part of Nottingham playing at Notts County is brilliant. “Since I was 13 I have been travelling to every club I have played for. I […]
England in Australia: ODI series after World Cup success is ‘horrible’, says Moeen Ali
Nine of the World Cup-winning squad are staying in Australia for the series, plus travelling reserves Luke Wood and Liam Dawson are added. Opener Jason Roy will return to the squad after being dropped for the T20 World Cup after a poor run of form. Head coach Matthew Mott, who now holds three World Cup […]
Jane Campion mirrors her Bafta success at the Critics Choice awards
Getty Images Campion enjoyed a very successful weekend on the awards circuit Jane Campion picked up best director at the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday – her third triumph this weekend, following wins at the Directors Guild Awards and the Baftas. Her film, The Power of the Dog, won best picture, while […]
‘It’s a hacker’s paradise out there’
Getty Images Beware of connecting an aquarium to your computer network In what could have been the plot of a Hollywood heist movie, the hackers took great interest in the vast aquarium that a Las Vegas casino had installed in its lobby. The casino’s owners thought that the huge fish tank was an impressive sight […]
10,000 knitted poppies and a brave Irish nurse
Nigel McFarland The poppies were knitted on friendly Fridays by members of the community More than 10,000 knitted poppies, an ancient church and the story of a brave Irish nurse. At Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Church in Ballykelly, County Londonderry, a huge net of poppies cascades down the church tower. They are just one part of the […]
Armed Forces Day Falmouth: Council expects 100,000 people
BBC Falmouth will host National Armed Forces Day on 24 June Armed Forces Day is an annual event held to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. Cornwall Council said it was putting on a special park and ride service to take passengers to the town centre on 24 June. […]
Women’s FA Cup: Enjoyment and prize money important for Luton Town Ladies
‘It’s not about the money, money, money’, so Jessie J once sang – but for clubs like Luton Town Ladies, the increased cash on offer in the Women’s FA Cup cannot be ignored. Inspired by last season’s promotion success of the men’s team, they travel to Enfield Town in the second round on Sunday. Victory […]
Wellington butcher awarded ‘Best in England’
BBC / Luke Knight Tim Potter and his team have won three awards in three months Tim Potter Family Butchers in Wellington, Somerset, is celebrating after picking up the prestigious title of ‘Best Butcher in England’. The team won the accolade at the Englands Business Awards 2023, which were held in Birmingham on Sunday 19 […]