The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will feature some of the best downhill, cross country and short track riders in the world, including some who just competed at the Paris Olympic Games, from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1. The UCI MTB World Championships take place in the small country of...

2024 UCI MTB World Championships Schedule

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PARIS (Reuters) - British Paralympian John McFall will be taking a stand for sports and space this week after becoming the first person with a physical disability to be effectively cleared for future missions by the European Space Agency.

Paralympian turned future astronaut hails the power of the Games

Lauren Steadman and Claire Cashmore first met 18 years ago, and their lives and careers have been entwined ever since. They were students together at Kelly College - a private boarding school in Devon - before becoming swimmers and competing at the Paralympics for Britain. Both later transitioned into triathlon,...

Schoolmates and bridesmaids battle for Paralympic gold

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Ezra Frech, a rising star in the U.S. Paralympic community, has his eyes set on gold as he enters the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Frech shared his ambitious expectations, reflecting the confidence and determination that have defined his athletic career in an exclusive uInterview in May. Competing in the high...

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Ezra Frech, Born With One Finger On Left Hand, Vows To Become ‘Greatest Paralympic Athlete Of All Time’

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Held after the Olympics, the Paralympics celebrate disabled athletes from around the world in a variety of events. Check out more information now.

When are the Paralympics? 2024 Paris schedule, events, more

The director of an arts festival that lost a tribunal case for treating actors as "volunteers" rather than "workers" said those involved knew it was not a paid job. David Crilly said the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, where he is artistic director, was an "artistic endeavour of cultural value" and the actors were told "we don't have any money".

Festival insists actors knew 'we don't have money'

The plants have an estimated street value of between £544,600 and £1,633,800.

Cannabis farm find 'one of the largest' - police

The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s and from Chiseldon, died at the scene.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on country road

There is an increased police presence in the area while officers investigate.

Man 'performs inappropriate act' in front of children

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson was forced to "crawl off" an LNER train arriving at London's King's Cross. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the 11-time Paralympic gold medallist said she had initially booked assistance to help her off the 19:15 train from Leeds, but missed it and instead travelled on the 19:45.

Tanni Grey-Thompson forced to 'crawl off' train

The month of September is upon us and with it brings happiness to three zodiac signs. Pisces, Aquarius, and Libra will experience an end to the loneliness they have been feeling. Whether their loneliness has been subtle or significant, relief from this emotion is coming for these signs. Let’s discuss each sign and what they can expect in the month of September.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends In September

Application for homes, a children’s nursery, and a retail unit in Hempstead is set to be decided.

Decision expected on 450-home farmland development

A man has become addicted to morphine after what his family have said was a misdiagnosis of terminal cancer. Colin Whitney, 76, from Hay-on-Wye, Powys, was given as little as two weeks to live in May 2020 after a diagnosis of stage four cancer in his bone marrow. He was...

Terminal cancer recovery man addicted to morphine

Chris Koppany, 18, was last seen at a beach near Binstead on Thursday.

Body found in search for missing teenager

Businesses in Belgrave say they will try to find money to fund a restored event in 2025.

Diwali switch-on cancellation 'a huge blow' - MP

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After three miscarriages, Jodie Grinham doesn't want to choose between being pregnant and competing in the Paralympics.

A Paralympian Will Compete In Archery At 7 Months Pregnant

Richard Mérand says he will be forced to sell up if the bridge next to his pub does not reopen soon.

Bridge closure devastating says pub owner

Shea Ryan died in July 2020 after he climbed through an unsecured fence on a building site in Drumchapel, Glasgow.

Construction boss had 'no idea' how boy got on site before death

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When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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MacCombe twins relishing 'amazing' Paralympics debut

Judith MacCombe says \"it's all a bit surreal\" as she and her twin sister Chloe prepare to make their first appearance at the Paralympics. The 29-year-olds...

Judith MacCombe says "it's all a bit surreal" as she and her twin sister Chloe prepare to make their first appearance at the Paralympics. The 29-year-olds...

MacCombe twins relishing 'amazing' Paralympics debut

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