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Monday's briefing: Hammers left teetering on brink after defeat at Newcastle
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (684+ words) West Ham were left teetering on the brink of Premier League relegation after a damaging defeat at Newcastle. Xabi Alonso was announced as Chelsea's new manager, while Manchester United boss Michael Carrick expects an imminent resolution on his future. Elsewhere,…...
Bark at the Moon Dog Grooming to open in Andover next month
8+ min ago (501+ words) A new independent dog grooming business is set to open in Andover next month, with a focus on providing a calm, personalised experience for pets. Bark at the Moon, launching on June 1 from a base at Bark N Bubbles, has…...
President Connolly to meet Irish communities during visit to English cities
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (211+ words) President of Ireland Catherine Connolly will engage with a range of Irish communities during a visit to London and Leeds. The president is making her first official visit to England since her inauguration in November, when she spoke about her…...
Englishman Aaron Rai claims stunning victory at US PGA Championship
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (716+ words) England's Aaron Rai clinched his first major title with a stunning victory at the US PGA Championship. The 31-year-old emerged from a chasing pack littered with major champions at Aronimink Golf Club to become the first English winner of the…...
Andover care home unveils new sensory room for residents after "1, 000 donation
55+ min ago (324+ words) A new sensory room designed to support adults with learning disabilities and autism has officially opened at an Andover residential home. The facility at Homewood, in Charlton Road, was unveiled on May 7, with minister Alex Pugh, of Andover Community Church,…...
UK holidaymakers preparing for European border delays because of EES " poll
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (442+ words) Nearly three out of five (59%) UK holidaymakers travelling to Europe this year expect delays linked to the EU's entry-exit system (EES), a new survey suggests. Almost half of respondents to the poll commissioned by travel company Booking. com said they…...
Mikel Arteta rates "12th man" crowd as invaluable to Arsenal
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (454+ words) Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal's "magic 12th man" to carry his side to the brink of Premier League glory against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. The Gunners are just two matches away from their first league title in…...
SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK's "anti-business policies'
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (671+ words) The UK Government is being challenged to launch an "urgent review" of "anti-business policies", with the new SNP Westminster leader saying measures such as the hike in employers" national insurance contributions should'be "scrapped as soon as possible". Dave Doogan made…...
Victorious sets up Albany tilt with Naas victory
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (373+ words) Victorious is set for the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot after maintaining her unbeaten run as Ryan Moore timed his challenge to perfection in the Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas. Maria Quiteria pulled them along before…...
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill four and wound 12
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (817+ words) One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia has killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said. Debris fell on Russia's largest airport without causing damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed…...