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Preston's Jordan Thompson banned for kicking bottle which hit Norwich fan
13+ hour, 8+ min ago (148+ words) He's been banned for three games for violent conduct Preston North End midfielder Jordan Thompson has been handed a three-match ban after kicking a water bottle which hit a Norwich fan on the head. The incident happened at Preston's 2-0 Sky…...
79-year-old hit by car after Liverpool match
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (261+ words) Witnesses and footage are being sought following the crash on Oakfield Road A 79-year-old man has been seriously injured after being hit by a car following a football match in Liverpool. The crash happened at around 6.40pm on Sunday 15th March on…...
Sandfields man jailed for running over 85-year-old former council leader
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Sentencing follows fatal collision in Port Talbot A Sandfields man has been sentenced to four years in prison after fatally running over an 85-year-old on Port Talbot's Water Street while under the influence of drugs. Zack Mason, 22, knocked down Thomas…...
North Yorkshire to host events for Food Waste Action Week, promoting waste reduction
1+ week, 5+ day ago (309+ words) Community cookery demonstrations aim to empower households to use food wisely Residents in North Yorkshire are set to receive practical advice on reducing food waste as part of Food Waste Action Week. Organised by North Yorkshire Rotters with chef Nigel…...
Leeds urge fans to respect pause in play for Ramadan
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (600+ words) Another pause is planned during Sunday's FA Cup match against Norwich Leeds have called for fans to respect a pause in play during Sunday's home FA Cup tie against Norwich to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast. A…...
Man jailed for 13 years after Christmas Day Blackburn killing
2+ week, 1+ day ago (554+ words) A man has been jailed for 13 years for killing a man in Blackburn after a Christmas Day confrontation turned deadly. The conviction stems from an incident in 2024 in Blackburn when James Ward was involved in an argument with Kirk Marsden....
Lessons must be learned from Liverpool victory parade, report finds
2+ week, 1+ day ago (603+ words) Independent report says victory parade "could and should" happen again in future, but organisers must adapt to size of modern events A review into Liverpool's 2025 football victory parade says similar celebrations should continue in the future, despite unprecedented crowd numbers…...
Andy Carroll pleads not guilty to breaching court order against his ex-wife
2+ week, 3+ day ago (321+ words) The former England footballer has formally denied the charges against him Andy Carroll has formally entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of breaching a non-molestation order. The 37-year-old former England footballer is accused of repeatedly calling his…...
Theme of sustainability to be highlighted by next season's Redditch United away kit
2+ week, 5+ day ago (228+ words) The club has launched its annual 'Design a Kit' competition for the third year in a row where it gets children to create next season's shirts Redditch United is aiming to shine a spotlight on sustainability through next season's away…...
Boos heard during Ramadan pause during Manchester City match at Leeds
2+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) Play was briefly stopped so Muslim players could break their fast Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out have condemned some fans who booed while Muslim players broke their Ramadan fast in Leeds' 1-nil defeat to Manchester City. The Premier League game…...