Vicky Carleton: Cliftonville midfielder aims to end ‘whirlwind year’ on high after injury
After a rollercoaster year, one shift back in her day job was all it took for Vicky Carleton to realise she needed to pursue her dream. The Cliftonville midfielder was one of 22 players selected for Northern Ireland’s full-time training camp ahead of Euro 2022. However an ankle injury “at the worst possible time” robbed […]
High street £100 voucher site opens amid ‘huge demand’
“It’s their dream and their livelihoods” Almost 500,000 requests have been made for Northern Ireland’s high street voucher scheme – but some people complained that they could not access the website used for the process. Everyone aged 18 and over can apply for a £100 “spend local” card to use in shops before the end […]
Jane McDonald announces death of fiancé Eddie Rothe at 67
Getty Images McDonald said Rothe had been battling lung cancer in recent months Jane McDonald has announced the death of her fiancé Eddie Rothe, a musician best known for being the drummer in Liquid Gold and later The Searchers. Singer and TV presenter McDonald said Rothe had “been battling lung cancer for the last few […]
Nadiya Hussain praised for on-screen anxiety treatment
BBC Viewers have praised Nadiya Hussain for opening up about her lifelong struggle with “extreme anxiety”, and her journey to get help, in a BBC One documentary. The 2015 Great British Bake Off winner allowed cameras to follow her as she sought a diagnosis and treatment. She was seen having therapy, speaking about how her […]
Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: India inspired by U19s win, says Shikha Pandey
India’s Women’s Under-19 World Cup success has inspired the senior side heading into their own T20 World Cup, says all-rounder Shikha Pandey. India won the inaugural U19 World Cup final by seven wickets against England in South Africa last month. “The whole team were an inspiration back home,” said Pandey, before India’s opening game against […]
Why a feminist detective show was banned in Pakistan
ZEE5 The web series features a group of women who set up a detective agency A new Pakistani web series called Churails has created an uproar in the country for its bold subject matter and depiction of its female leads. The 10-episode series features a group of women from diverse backgrounds who get together to […]
What were Scottish football’s targets by 2020 – and have they been achieved?
Simply put, the 2020 Vision was “a framework for promoting, fostering and developing football in this country”. The general ethos for the main targets was for the national side to succeed at the highest level, and to use that success to further grow the game. It was considered realistic that the men’s side could qualify […]
Women’s World Cup: Nigeria boss Thomas Dennerby teamwork key
Nigeria women’s coach Thomas Dennerby says African teams need better teamwork if they are to be successful. The Swede says the individual skills are there to match other continents. Dennerby guided Sweden to third place at the 2011 Women’s World Cup and is now preparing to take the Super Falcons to this year’s finals in […]
Novak Djokovic is urged by the UK health secretary to reflect on his Covid jab refusal
Watch: Novak Djokovic gave an exclusive interview to the BBC’s Amol Rajan Novak Djokovic should “reflect on his decision” not to get a Covid jab, the Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said. The men’s world number one told the BBC he was prepared to miss top tournaments to defend his freedom of choice. Mr Javid […]
The children leaving the Mafia
Getty Images An aerial view of Palermo (Credit: Getty Images) How should the state protect children raised in organised crime families? Italian courts are tackling this thorny issue. Claudia Caramanna has only been in her role two years and her work is already attracting unwanted attention. A year ago, an anonymous letter with a hand-drawn cross […]