When British athlete Lisa Dobriskey finished 10th in the women's 1500m final at London 2012, she did not hold back. "I don't believe I'm competing on a level playing field," she told the BBC at the time. The race has been described as the dirtiest in history, with six of...

Runner in 2012 'dirtiest race' gets 10-year ban

Britain's Alice Tai wins her second title as Becky Redfern claims her first gold medal at the Paris Paralympics.

Tai and Redfern land Paralympic gold medals

Hearts midfielder Eilidh Shore is excited to be part of her first Edinburgh derby on Friday night, live on BBC Scotland (19:35 BST).The 22-year-old was one of three players to make the switch from Aberdeen to Hearts this summer as Eva Olid revamped the Gorgie squad."It’s been different for me but a big step I have been looking for," Shore said of her move to Tynecastle. "Settling in has been made easy by the players, with all the new girls and the staff. We are starting to build those relationships now."You have seen over the past few seasons just how competitive the derbies are with the number of fans that come to these games along with the publicity it gets."I think it's really positive for the women's game here in Scotland and it's really exciting to be part of it."

Hearts' Shore excited for first Edinburgh derby

From hothead to cool customer - how Jack Draper's increasing maturity has led to a composed run to the US Open semi-finals.

From hothead to warrior - Draper's journey to US Open semis

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said...

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

Eswatini officials dismiss allegations the marriage is a political arrangement.

Zuma’s daughter marrying polygamous king ‘for love’

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested over continuing antisocial behaviour in a town, after police officers were "met with threatening behaviour". Large groups of youths were seen wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons in Rawtenstall on 20 August and officers experienced threatening behaviour while patrolling Bacup later that week, Lancashire Police said.

Boy, 13, held over gang's 'threatening behaviour'

Derbyshire Police said the boy's injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.

Toddler airlifted to hospital after window fall

The crash occurred on the A1068 Sheepwash Road near Ashington, just before 09:00 BST, police say.

Two women, 19 and 46, die in car crash

The sister of Terry Leeks says their family has been "devastated" by the effect of his death.

Man jailed for killing rival drug dealer in park

The move comes after police said there had been an increase in drink-fuelled anti-social behaviour.

Dispersal order after rise in anti-social behaviour

Anu Okusanya's family say she had heart attacks after fleeing a gang that had previously attacked her.

Attack witness 'ran to her death rather than safety'

Jenny Hastings "struggled with her mental health for a number of years", says family.

Scott Hastings' family 'heartbroken' as wife Jenny confirmed missing

A fundraising campaign has been launched for a statue of Jones in his hometown of Colwyn Bay.

Monty Python stars lead Terry Jones statue appeal

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

When Emily was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, external, doctors told her it was a “good cancer” to have - but she died aged 18 because of the side effects of treatment. Her mum Donna Dunn from Cwmbran, Torfaen, said there were “huge holes” in support for blood cancers...

Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment

The 30-year-old is being held in the West Midlands on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

Man arrested over firearms incident after appeal

Five children are arrested on suspicion of murder after the 80-year-old man died in hospital.

Children held over fatal attack on dog walker, 80

A seven week strike was linked to an employment dispute between Unite and the local council.

Bin collections to resume in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Wales' papers: Care home death and pylon worker's burns horror

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'Spine-tingling' silver as Kinghorn bolsters Paralympic medal haul

Sammi Kinghorn calls her Paralympic experience \"spine-tingling\" after increasing her medal haul with silver in the T53...

Sammi Kinghorn calls her Paralympic experience "spine-tingling" after increasing her medal haul with silver in the T53...

'Spine-tingling' silver as Kinghorn bolsters Paralympic medal haul

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