Ben Stokes looked as fit as ever on his return to bowling after a knee operation and the signs in the first Test against West Indies were positive, says Steven Finn in his latest BBC Sport column.

Why Stokes' bowling is already impressing - Finn column

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

The brothers out to end Africa's Olympic badminton jinx

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Two drug dealers who used a phone line to advertise heroin and cocaine have been jailed. Wayne Kassim, 39, and Mark Duce, 51 used the alias "DelBoy" to advertise drugs in Canterbury. Police began investigating after a medical incident involving a drug user who had bought drugs from the DelBoy...

Dealers who used phone line to sell drugs jailed

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Teachers at a Nottingham secondary school are set to strike over "detrimental" staffing issues. National Education Union (NEU) members at The Trinity Catholic School in Aspley will walk out on Wednesday and Thursday. The union says 10 members of teaching staff are set to leave the school at the end...

Teachers to strike at school over staffing issues

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

Four people were killed when the stolen BMW crashed into another car at 100mph near North Ferriby.

Four died in 100mph stolen BMW crash, inquest told

A man is being treated for "serious injuries" after a street attack just after midnight.

Extra patrols in place after 'serious' assault

A woman has fostered a Labrador that was destined for a dog meat festival in China after being abused for years. Jackie Head, who volunteers for dog rescue charity Yappy Ever After, decided to give Toby a new home after spotting him on a charity website. Believed to be aged...

Labrador saved from being sent to meat festival

A 33-year-old man was airlifted by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital.

Police appeal for witnesses after serious crash

James Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.

Ex-Major General admits disgraceful conduct

The court hears he hit his son-in-law in the head from behind.

Man, 71, jailed for meat cleaver attack

Alan Smith is given a 24-month suspended prison sentence for causing a seven-vehicle collision.

Cocaine-fuelled HGV driver disqualified over crash

A man who raped a fellow pupil while still at school has been jailed for five years. Zineelabibine Abbood attacked the girl during a lunch break at a Glasgow secondary school on 29 November 2019. Despite her repeated protests, Abbood only stopped when a teacher came into the school's music...

Man jailed for teenage rape of schoolgirl in classroom

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Two people have been arrested in connection with three deaths linked to a suspected dangerous batch of drugs. A woman and two men died in South Shields, South Tyneside, on Tuesday, Northumbria Police said. A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were arrested on suspicion of...

Two arrested as part of drugs deaths investigation

A man in his 20s has had his skull fractured and suffered a bleed to the brain after a one-punch attack in Londonderry. The man was punched once by another man in the Waterloo Place area of the city about 01:45 on Saturday 6 July, the police have said. In...

Man's skull fractured in one-punch attack

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Rising GB star Hinchliffe reaches Olympic 100m

Rising sprint star Louie Hinchliffe will make his Olympic debut at Paris 2024 after winning the British 100m title at the UK Athletics Championships in...

Rising GB star Hinchliffe reaches Olympic 100m

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