Sports Stars Fight to Save England's Playing Fields
Olympic champions and sports bodies warn that proposed planning reforms could lead to a mass sell-off of vital community playing fields. They urge the government to keep crucial protections.
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What sport to watch on Boxing Day 2025
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
Serena Williams Reflects on Racism in Tennis Career
Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses the 'negativity' she faced as a black woman in sport and the positive change for new generations. Read her powerful insights on resilience and retirement.
Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade
Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.
Scottish Sport 'Running on Empty' Amid Funding Crisis
Thirty-nine Scottish sports bodies warn the First Minister that grassroots sport is in crisis due to a broken £100m funding pledge. Urgent action is demanded.
Pensioner admits lacing sweets with drugs at summer camp
Jon Ruben, 76, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after lacing sweets with tranquilisers and sexually assaulting boys at his Leicestershire summer camp. Read the full shocking details.
Maroon 5 to Headline BST Hyde Park in 2026
American pop-rock sensation Maroon 5 will headline BST Hyde Park in July 2026, marking their highly anticipated return to London's premier summer music festival after years of anticipation.
UK Summer Heatwave: Exact Date 25C Temperatures Arrive
Meteorologists reveal when Britain will finally experience proper summer heat as temperatures are set to soar to 25°C, bringing an end to the disappointing June weather.
Joey Barton's Misogynistic Rant Sparks Football Outrage
Former footballer Joey Barton faces widespread condemnation after comparing female pundits to serial killers in shocking social media outburst targeting Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
Female jockey makes history with Melbourne Cup win
Australian racing sensation Jamie Kah becomes the first female jockey to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup, shattering racing's glass ceiling in a landmark moment for the sport.
North Melbourne's Record 24-Game AFLW Winning Streak
The North Melbourne Kangaroos have rewritten the AFLW record books, securing their 24th consecutive victory in a stunning display of dominance that has left opponents in their wake.
Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences
Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.
Body image fears sidelining girls from sport
New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.
Alice Zaslavsky's Strawberry Stracciatella Salad
Discover how food writer Alice Zaslavsky transforms classic Italian stracciatella into a vibrant strawberry salad with zesty orange dressing - the ultimate summer showstopper.
Primark's £12 Summer Pyjamas Cause Shopping Frenzy
Fashion lovers are racing to Primark stores nationwide to snap up the stunning new 'Summer Glow' pyjama set that's flying off shelves for just £12.
Nashie's Cabana Dresses: The Australian Summer Sensation
Discover how Australian fashion brand Nashie is revolutionising British summer wardrobes with their viral cabana stripe dresses, offering effortless style and sun protection in one chic package.
Met Office Reveals Exact Date UK Heatwave Begins
Britain's weather misery is about to end as the Met Office confirms the precise date temperatures will soar, bringing proper summer heat after weeks of disappointing conditions.
Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league
Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.
Britain's 21C Heatwave Brings Early Taste of Summer
Britain is experiencing an unexpected early heatwave with temperatures soaring to 21C, bringing June-like conditions to spring. Find out which areas are enjoying the sunshine and how long it will last.
A-League Women Hits Record Crowds in Football Boom
Australia's A-League Women is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with record-breaking attendances and unprecedented commercial interest transforming the women's game.
Lake Ohrid: The Viral Summer Escape for 2024
Discover Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia's hidden gem that's going viral as the ultimate affordable and crowd-free alternative to packed European hotspots this summer.
The Works Summer Sale: Up to 75% Off Everything
High street favourite The Works launches its biggest summer sale yet, with massive discounts on arts, crafts, toys, and books perfect for keeping children entertained during the holidays.
UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds
A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.
Kenya's Thriving Horse Racing Scene Challenges Colonial Legacy
Discover the vibrant and unexpected world of horse racing in Nairobi, where a new generation of Black Kenyan jockeys, trainers, and stable hands are galloping towards a future rich with tradition and ambition.
Chelsea WSL blood-stained shorts spark fury and calls for change
Chelsea's Women's team forced to play in blood-stained kit due to contentious 'dark shorts' rule, sparking fury and calls for urgent reform in women's football.
Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out
Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.
Freak Summer Hailstorm Buries French Alps Town in Ice
Bizarre summer weather has brought chaos to the French Alps, with a violent hailstorm transforming the tourist town of Morzine into a frozen landscape. Roads turned to rivers of ice as tennis ball-sized hail battered the region, marking a dramatic and ear
French Alps Town Buried by Freak Summer Hailstorm
Bizarre summer storms have brought chaos to the French Alps, with the tourist town of Isère 2000 seeing roads turn to ice rivers and cars buried under a thick blanket of hail, marking a dramatic end to the European summer.
José Pizarro's Chilled Cherry & Tempranillo Soup
Escape the heat with Michelin-starred chef José Pizarro's stunning no-cook chilled soup. This vibrant blend of British cherries and Spanish Tempranillo is the ultimate make-ahead dish for al fresco dining.
Competitive Rubbish Collection Sweeps Australia
Thousands of Australians are swapping the gym for green spaces in a revolutionary fitness craze that combines jogging with litter collection. Discover how 'plogging' is transforming communities and wellbeing.
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