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- Oct 22
Ipswich, Middlesbrough and Portsmouth miss out on UK City of Culture 2029 shortlist
Ipswich, Middlesbrough and Portsmouth were among nine longlisted places that failed to reach the shortlist. Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham will now compete for the title and a £10m prize, with the winner due in early 2027.
- Jul 25
Luke Littler holds off Price 18-9 to defend World Matchplay, sets tournament average record of 111.04
The 19-year-old Englishman demolished Gerwyn Price in Blackpool, becoming only the third player to defend the Matchplay crown and keeping alive his bid for a clean sweep of 2026 majors.
- Jul 22
Cameron Menzies collapses on stage at World Matchplay, forfeits to Ross Smith; Van Veen wins 14-12 thriller
The Scottish darter was leading 2-1 when he felt dizzy and fainted. Medics cleared him backstage, but he could not continue. Later, Gian van Veen beat Wessel Nijman in a 14-12 Dutch duel.
- Jun 15
Teacher Jamie Varley found guilty of murdering adopted 13-month-old son after months of abuse
A UK teacher who claimed his adopted 13-month-old son drowned in the bath has been convicted of murder and a catalogue of sexual abuse charges at Preston Crown Court.
