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Tyrrhenian Sea looking for Finals Day redemption
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (682+ words) Fewer horses are as popular on the Flat as the distinctive Tyrrhenian Sea, who returns to Newcastle seeking Finals Day redemption in the BetMGM All-Weather Championships Mile Handicap. Roger Varian's ultra-consistent stalwart of the all-weather scene was second in the…...
Aldi will look at packaging of children's product after customer complaint
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (367+ words) Aldi'are reconsidering the packaging of children's pens after a customer complained that they were "gendered for no reason". The supermarket giant said they were "treating seriously" Emma Ward's complaint over them selling pens labelled for boys or girls despite them…...
10-year-old motocross rider receives major sponsorship from local business
19+ min ago (282+ words) A 10-year-old motocross rider with ADHD has been given a life-changing racing opportunity. Young racer Sam'McEvoy, from Salisbury, recently moved up to the 85cc motocross category and has received major sponsorship from Andover Fork Truck Services. This support includes a brand-new…...
New town centre shop to open with sparkle and glitter in May
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (422+ words) A new business will be bringing a touch of whimsy to the town centre. Andover's latest independent venture, The Kitten's Emporium, is preparing to open its doors on Saturday May 2, bringing a colourful new craft collective and gift shop to…...
Experts warn new border rules may cause major airport and port delays
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (772+ words) Despite issues with flights and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the "overall intent to travel remains high" this Easter holidays, according to travel agents. Consumers have been seeking trips to destinations such as Spanish archipelagos the Canary and Balearic…...
Hampshire city named as the UK city with fewest number of potholes
16+ min ago (178+ words) A Hampshire city has been named as the place with the fewest potholes in the UK. Portsmouth topped the list with just 223 reported potholes per 100km of road between 2021 and 2025. This is according to data published by Blackcircles.com following FOI…...
Billy Loughnane ban reduced to 14 days for Southwell incident
48+ min ago (182+ words) Billy Loughnane has had his 21-day ban reduced to 14 days after the British Horseracing Authority "obtained further evidence from parties present at the start" following the race in question at Southwell. Loughnane was due to ride Beelzebub in the Midnite:…...
JLR car sales recover after production restart following cyber attack
2+ hour ago (211+ words) Car giant JLR has revealed a recovery in sales over the past quarter after restarting production following the impact of a major cyber attack. The UK's largest car manufacturer said it sold 95,300 vehicles to dealers in the three months to…...
Lakeland’s huge Easter sale is live - these are the deals people are rushing to buy
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (264+ words) Shoppers looking to upgrade their kitchen are rushing to Lakeland after the retailer launched a limited-time 25% off sale across some of its most popular appliances. Air fryers, stand mixers and slow cookers are all part of the sale. Running until…...
Your time starts now: Taskmaster renewed for six more series
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (333+ words) Channel 4 has commissioned another six series of comedy game show Taskmaster. Comedians Greg Davies and Alex Horne will return to helm the hit TV show that follows five celebrity contestants through a series of challenges in order to win back…...