BBC News Fire crews are battling a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. A huge plume of white smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife after the fire broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday. Six appliances were in attendance, with firefighters seen dousing the flames. The Scottish […]
BBC News A high-volume pump has been used to draw water from Loch Morlich to support firefighting efforts. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) said on Sunday there was “growing optimism that the heroic efforts of people on the ground to tackle the wildfire are working”. However, they added the incident remained live and roadblocks […]
BBC News As unfortunate as Russell was, it should take nothing away from the quality of Antonelli’s weekend. He was more comfortable in the car than Russell, the pace came more easily to him, and he never once looked like not winning the race, not even when the VSC gifted Leclerc the lead. Mercedes’ battery […]
BBC News Ben Duckett hits a record-breaking 141 to help England beat India by 27 runs in a thrilling series decider at Lord’s, with the victory also securing a 2-1 series win. MATCH REPORT: England seal series with record Lord’s ODI total Available to UK users only. #Highlights #England #India #ODI #England #win #series, Source […]
BBC News Two riders have died after incidents in separate competitions on Saturday, British Eventing has confirmed. Sophie Fouracre, 34, was fatally injured in a cross-country accident while riding Rhubarbsfox Brittania at Swalcliffe Park in Oxfordshire. Hours later, 42-year-old Kerry Donoghue died while riding Carneyhaugh Rua in another cross-country event at Penrith in Cumbria. At […]
BBC News The lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge in case a Burnham-led government attempts to nationalise the UK’s biggest water company. Burnham – who takes over as PM on Monday – has previously said he wants to see “greater public control” of the water and energy sectors and has called for […]
BBC News Third one-day international, Lord’s England 387-3 (50 overs): Duckett 141 (135), Bethell 91 (93), Root 74* (48); Krishna 2-69 India 360-7 (50 overs): Rohit 138 (110), Shubman 77 (84), Kohli 74 (60); Curran 4-75 England won by 27 runs, won three-match series 2-1 Scorecard England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord’s […]
BBC News Italian singer Pausini told the BBC’s Carl Nasman that she’s “very excited” and “proud” to be performing alongside Williams and Scherzinger at the closing ceremony. “When Robbie [Williams] invited me to sing with him, I felt goosebumps everywhere because Robbie’s one of my favorite singer, songwriter, and performer,” Pausini told the BBC. The […]
