Each stone has a sensor on it to ensure players release their grip on the handle before the thick green line that runs across the ice, known as the hog line. If they do, the sensor flashes green. If not, a red light shows. Kennedy’s stone showed green, but Eriksson and his Swedish team-mates thought […]
Winter Olympics 2026: GB women spring shock to beat world champions Canada
Both their previous matches got away from the British rink after the interval, but they maintained their momentum here. Points were traded in the sixth and seventh ends before Morrison – growing in stature by the minute – delivered another two to move her side four clear going into the penultimate end. Canada looked devoid […]
Newcastle: Bruno Guimaraes set to be out for two months with injury
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be out for a couple of months after sustaining a hamstring injury. The Brazilian hobbled off in the closing stages of Tuesday night’s 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur in just his second appearance since recovering from a separate ankle issue. Head coach Eddie Howe said at the […]
Winter Olympics 2026: Tensions rise in the curling after Sweden accuse Canada of double-tapping their stones
Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson and Canada’s Marc Kennedy exchange tense words after the Swedes accused the Canadian’s of double-tapping their stones during their men’s curling match at the 2026 Winter Olympics. READ MORE: ‘I told him where to stick it’ – Canada and Sweden in curling row Available to UK users only. Source link
Ros Atkins on… Mandelson and the vetting system
The scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson and his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has prompted questions about the process that led to Mandelson becoming the UK’s US ambassador. Candidates are vetted for ambassadorial roles, but the decision to appoint is taken by the government. The prime minister has indicated that the process needs […]
T20 World Cup: Lorcan Tucker’s 94 keeps Ireland’s hopes alive in Group B
While Tucker filled in for the injured Paul Stirling as captain, it was Tim Tector who opened the batting in place of the Belfast man. Ireland’s struggles for a top-order partnership, however, continued with Shakeel Ahmed doing the damage. The 38-year-old, celebrating wickets in the style of Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, accounted for Tim Tector […]
UK weather: Sunny start to weekend ahead of snow and ice warnings
After days and weeks of gloomy skies and relentless rain for some, there has finally been a change to our weather in the United Kingdom. Arctic air across the UK means the weekend starts cold and frosty with some snow and ice, especially in northern parts. But, there will be lots of sunshine for most […]
Somalian airline praises pilot for crash-landing faulty plane, saving all 55 on board
All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline. Source link
Student beats seven other comedians to be crowned UK's pun champion
Adam Ernest Pickard beat seven other comedians to claim the 2026 title at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Source link
Father of Coronation Street star to climb Everest on behalf of son and other deaf children
Michael Woods says he is inspired by his actor son Joseph, who plays Aled Winter-Brown. Source link