Adam Peaty has tested positive for Covid-19 a day after winning silver for Team GB in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics. Peaty missed out on a third consecutive gold medal by 0.02 seconds on Sunday and afterwards said he had been slightly unwell with “a little bit on my throat”.

Peaty tests positive for Covid after winning silver

Olympic gold medallist Ros Canter will inspire local people to follow her example, residents who live close to her Lincolnshire home have said. The 38-year-old from Hallington, near Louth, secured the team eventing title in Paris alongside teammates Laura Collett and Tom McEwen. Back in Hubbard's Hills, close to where...

Fans praise their golden 'girl from Lincolnshire'

Aidan Walsh is out of the Paris Olympics after a spit decision defeat by France's Makan Traore in the last-32 of the men's 71kg.

Walsh knocked out of Olympics after Traore defeat

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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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

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris, with audible boos. Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old British girl. He and volleyball partner Matthew...

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

A young woman died months after begging her GP for help with her chronic fatigue syndrome, an inquest heard. Maeve Boothby-O’Neill, 27, had written to her doctor asking for help with feeding as she was hungry. Ms Boothby-O’Neill had been diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). She died at home...

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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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

Lillie Morgan-Roller, four, and Rubie Morgan-Roller, nine, died in the crash on Sunday.

Mum, dad and daughters, 4 and 9, among crash dead

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

A woman who was seriously injured after being attacked while out walking her dog has died in hospital, police said. Anita Rose, 57, was found unconscious on a track in Brantham, Suffolk, on Wednesday. She died in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on Sunday morning. Police said a 45-year-old man from...

Woman dies after attack while walking dog

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The 'You Give Me Something' singer's partner was found at her home in Gloucester in January.

Singer James Morrison's Partner Died by Suicide, Coroner Finds: Inquest Into Gill Catchpole's Death Ends

Television presenter Laura Whitmore has alleged she was subjected to "inappropriate behaviour" while on Strictly Come Dancing. The former Love Island host was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, and was the seventh celebrity eliminated. Whitmore, who had an ankle injury during the show, says she "raised concerns"...

Laura Whitmore alleges 'inappropriate behaviour' on Strictly

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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?

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Batting allrounder heads north after turning down contract extension

All Rhodes lead to Durham as Warwickshire announce ex-captain's departure

The 38-year-old is in hospital after being knocked unconscious outside The Deck.

Man suffers head injury outside nightclub

A surfer whose severed leg washed up on an Australian beach after it was bitten off by a shark has confirmed the limb has not been reattached. Kai McKenzie, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) last Tuesday, when what he describes as “the biggest shark I’ve ever seen” attacked him.

Surfer's leg unable to be reattached after shark attack

Eight buildings once used to generate power at a nuclear plant are due to be demolished. Sellafield has been given permission by Cumberland Council to knock down the Calder Hall Blower Houses at its Seascale site. They consist of two sets of four identical buildings built in the 1950s, that...

Nuclear plant's buildings to be demolished

Witnesses tell police five men attacked the boy before fleeing in a car.

Boy,17, stabbed multiple times

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Adam Peaty's mum tells of sacrifices behind medals

Peaty, 29, from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, won silver in the 100m breaststroke final in...

Adam Peaty's mum tells of sacrifices behind medals

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