Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns
Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader. Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued – or suspended – until 24 March. […]
Jade Etherington: Paralympic skiing medallist retires at 23
Etherington, from Lincolnshire, and Powell, from Essex, won silvers in the downhill, slalom and super combined, plus a bronze in the super-G in Sochi. They were the first British women to win a Winter Paralympic medal on the snow. “Caroline and I now wish to follow different paths which we feel will be more fulfilling […]
GB women finish third at World Team Cup
The Great Britain women’s wheelchair tennis team beat Switzerland to finish third at the World Team Cup in South Africa. Having lost to Germany in Friday’s semi-finals, Louise Hunt and Jordanne Whiley were keen to finish on a high. Hunt lost in straight sets to Swiss number one Karin Suter-Erath before Whiley levelled the tie […]
Rachel Furness: Bristol City midfielder on winning successive Championship titles
Since their promotion to the WSL, Bristol City have confirmed the women will play all their home matches at Ashton Gate next season. It is the latest move which indicates the club’s growing support after closer integration with the men’s team was forged when the women moved to the High Performance Centre training base to […]
The book that could make you rethink your relationships
Author Holly Bourne explains how to write a best selling book Rarely does a novel change your whole perspective on dating and friendship. But for me, How Do You Like Me Now? did just that. This is young adult author Holly Bourne’s first foray into adult writing, and it perfectly addresses the storm of emotions […]
Women’s Six Nations 2023: Why women’s rugby is booming this year
England’s success, including a 30-Test winning streak that led them to last year’s World Cup final, has contributed to increased interest. The Red Roses will play a first standalone game at Twickenham in their final-round match against France on 29 April. With 40,000 tickets already sold, that game could pass the record attendance for a […]
Scotland Women: Scott Forrest & Bryan Easson to assist head coach Shade Munro
Scotland Women have appointed Scott Forrest and Bryan Easson as assistant coaches to Shade Munro as they prepare for two autumn Tests next month. Forrest, currently Scotland Women’s sevens coach, will take on a defensive brief, while Scottish Rugby Academy coach Easson will look after attack. Previous assistants Ciaran Beattie and Peter Jericevich will continue […]
‘You think a sweet factory will be there forever’
Private collection Women packaging Easter eggs inside the Fawdon factory in the 1960s For more than 60 years a small part of Newcastle has enjoyed the sweet taste of success. Countless confectionery has rolled off the production line at the former Rowntree Mackintosh factory over the years, including Fruit Pastilles, Lion Bars, Smarties, KitKats and […]
Australians defy virus in mass anti-racism rallies
Protesters in Australia are also highlighting the mistreatment of Aboriginal people Tens of thousands of people have protested across Australia in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Rallies were held despite warnings from officials over the coronavirus. A ban in Sydney was lifted only at the last minute and some organisers have been fined […]
Partition 70 years on: The turmoil, trauma
Getty Images As India and Pakistan celebrate 70 years of independence, Andrew Whitehead looks at the lasting legacy of the Partition of British India, and the turmoil and trauma which marred the birth of the two nations. It’s about 700km (430 miles) from Delhi to Islamabad – less than the distance between London and Geneva. […]