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Woman hit at golf club by van being pursued by police ‘critical but stable’
The woman in her sixties suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision at Aston Wood Golf Club on Friday.
Celtic blow Kilmarnock away to move within one win of another Premiership title
Kilmarnock were still coming to terms with the early set-back when Hoops midfielder Arne Engels played in overlapping right-back Alistair Johnston, whose cross got past defender Lewis Mayo on the line ...
Cumberland Council leader responds to claim by Wetheral councillor
CUMBERLAND Council’s leader has disputed a claim that the recent increase in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) could cost ...
Maryport: Portacabin can be placed at Marine Road site say planners
A PORTABLE building for retail use can be placed at a site in Maryport after Cumberland Council planners granted planning permission on ...
Chelsea quadruple bid rolls on after added time semi-final winner over Liverpool
Aggie Beever-Jones scored a stoppage-time winner as Chelsea booked their spot in the Women’s FA Cup final by beating Liverpool 2-1. Liverpool took the lead against the run of play through Olivia Smith ...
Divina Grace takes John Porter spoils at Newbury
Divina Grace made just about all the running and fended off Tabletalk to win the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes at Newbury. Having her first start for Andrew Balding since leaving the retired ...
Duty First and Hollie Doyle rout Fred Darling opposition
Duty First caused a 33-1 shock in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes when routing the opposition under Hollie Doyle at Newbury. The Archie Watson-trained filly had shown some decent form as a juvenile, with ...
MPs approve Government bid to take control of Scunthorpe steelworks
MPs have approved plans to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe blast furnaces after an extraordinary sitting of the Commons on Saturday. Emergency legislation giving the Government the power to instruct ...
Jonquil puts down Classic marker with Greenham victory
Jonquil put himself in the frame for a Classic tilt with an authoritative display in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury. So impressive on his Sandown debut for Sir Michael ...
Man City recover from nightmare start to beat Crystal Palace 5-2
Manchester City roared back from 2-0 down to boost their top-five hopes with a 5-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Kevin De Bruyne, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee and ...
Lake District: Walker stretchered to safety after twisting knee
A walker has been stretchered to safety after twisting her knee near Piers Gill. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were mobilised on Monday, April 7 after receiving a call about a walker who had ...
Green Sense makes taking Curragh debut to set up bigger targets
Green Sense made an immediate impression when striking on debut at the Curragh for Joseph O’Brien. The Starman filly, who is owned by Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, was ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle ...