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1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Secretariat's Jockey Ron Turcotte Dies Aged 83

Ron Turcotte, the celebrated Canadian jockey who rode the legendary Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973, has died aged 83. Tributes pour in for the racing icon.

Secretariat's Jockey Inducted into UK Hall of Fame

Ron Turcotte, the celebrated jockey behind the legendary Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown triumph, is inducted into the prestigious British Hall of Fame at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket.

York ITV Tips: 25/1 Ebor Handicap Value Pick Revealed

Get the inside track on Saturday's ITV racing from York. Our expert reveals his top value bets, a huge 25/1 each-way tip for the Ebor Handicap, and a 12/1 shot for the Strensall Stakes. Don't place a bet without reading this!

Jockey Disqualified for Racist Slur in Queensland Scandal

Professional jockey Ben Callow has been handed a disqualification and a hefty fine by Queensland racing officials after being found guilty of using a deeply offensive racist term towards a rival rider, rocking the racing community.

Inside The Mongol Derby: The World's Toughest Horse Race

An immersive look at the Mongol Derby, the world's most extreme equestrian endurance race. Follow riders across 1000km of Mongolian wilderness, living like Genghis Khan's warriors in this ultimate test of human and horse spirit.

George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles

Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.

Minnie Hauk Skips Arc After Epic Epsom Oaks Victory

Minnie Hauk, the impressive Oaks winner, will bypass the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after her hard-fought Epsom victory over a filly owned by the Royal Family. Trainer Andrew Balding outlines a strategic autumn campaign focused on other prestigious targets

Jockey Arrested in Horse Racing 'Fix' Scandal

A professional jockey has been arrested by City of London Police on suspicion of race-fixing and corruption, sending shockwaves through the UK horse racing world. The investigation centres on alleged betting offences.

York ITV Racing Tips: Best Value Bets for Saturday

Expert racing tips and analysis for ITV's York coverage this Saturday. Get the inside track on the best value bets, including Scope in the Melrose Handicap and other smart picks for the Ebor Festival.

British Racing Mourns Top Administrator Fiona Carlin

The British horseracing industry is in shock following the sudden death of revered senior administrator Fiona Carlin. Colleagues and friends remember a 'truly special' and 'brilliant' figure who made an immeasurable contribution to the sport.

Trump Orders 'Patriotic' Overhaul of Smithsonian Museums

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.

Buick's Masterclass: Ombudsman's Dramatic York Victory

Jockey William Buick masterfully steers 11-8 favourite Ombudsman to a nail-biting victory in the prestigious Gimcrack Stakes at York Racecourse, surviving a late scare to secure glory for the mighty Godolphin stable.

Melbourne's Spring Carnival Faces Historic $50m Overhaul

Victoria's iconic Spring Racing Carnival is poised for a seismic shift. Discover how a proposed track redevelopment will unite the Cox Plate and Flemington's major events in a single, world-class racing precinct from 2026, reshaping Australian racing hist

Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus

Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.

Blindfolded horse causes Windsor race void

A dramatic incident at Windsor Racecourse saw a blindfolded horse crash into railings, leading to the race being declared void. Read the full details of this unprecedented event.

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