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Wigan fail to impress in goalless draw with Leyton Orient
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (165+ words) Strugglers Wigan played out a relatively uneventful goalless draw with Leyton Orient at the Brick Community Stadium. Wigan dominated the first half without ever really looking like breaking the deadlock. Jensen Weir had a shot blocked before Joe Taylor inexplicably…...
Previously the ‘Red Wall’, now they are Nottingham Forest’s ‘Pavlova’
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (870+ words) They were previously the "Red Wall, now they are Nottingham Forests "Pavlova, but Tash Pavelin and Jayda Pechova have one secret behind the strength of their defensive partnership: ten-pin bowling. When they arent making life difficult for Netball Super League…...
Emmerdale star leaves ITV soap after 12 years in emotional send off to character
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (573+ words) An Emmerdale star has temporarily left the ITV soap as her character bid an emotional farewell to the village. Actress Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Robinson, is taking time off the show for maternity leave after having her second baby…...
Elgar Festival to feature contemporary reimagining of masterpiece
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (356+ words) A contemporary reimagining of a classical masterpiece will take centre stage at this year's Elgar Festival. Taking place in Worcestershire from May 23 to 31, the festival will feature a multi-instrumental event led by Malvern-based multi-disciplinary artist and creative producer Nakisha Swatton....
Tinder wants young singletons to break up with endless swiping amid new features
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (428+ words) Tinder wants singletons to split with endless swiping as it bets on artificial intelligence (AI) to matchmake Gen Z and crack app fatigue. The world's biggest dating app is hoping to reel younger daters back in after rolling out a…...
Depleted Tenbury Ladies battle to valiant away defeat
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (315+ words) TENBURY Ladies Hockey Club completed their league campaign with a battling 4-2 defeat against second placed Bromsgrove thirds. Tenbury travelled to Bromsgrove with optimism having drawn with their opponents at home in December. The team was light on numbers for the…...
Fossil festival with skeletons, Q&A and activities heading to zoo
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (380+ words) A prehistoric experience is coming to Telford for a weekend of discovery, dinosaurs, and hands-on learning. The Telford Fossil Festival will take place at Exotic Zoo on June 6 and 7, celebrating the wonders of palaeontology and prehistoric life with interactive talks,…...
Josh McPake strikes again as St Johnstone held by Queen’s Park
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (158+ words) Josh McPake scored his 15th goal in the Scottish Championship this season to help leaders St Johnstone draw 1-1 at home to Queen's Park. Lowly Queen's Park were on course for a shock victory when Euan Murray put them ahead after 32 minutes....
Line-up revealed for health and wellbeing show coming to the Regal Theatre
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (348+ words) Health, beauty, and exercise enthusiasts have a treat in store this April, with the line-up now revealed for a special event. The Regal Theatre is preparing to host its Health & Wellbeing Show on Sunday, April 12. From 10am to 3pm, the venue will…...
Fears as 'third-world country' roads pose safety risks
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (551+ words) Angry about the potholes that are blighting Cleeton St Mary are, from left: Hayley Turner, Sue Dolphin, Sharon Oertel, Robin White and Kim White. Picture: LDRS People living in a rural part of Shropshire have described the roads "like a…...