Chelsea have been drawn against either SC Braga or Servette FC in the play-off round for the group stages of the Europa Conference league.The winner between Braga of the Portugese Primera Liga and Servette of the Swiss Super League will qualify for the Europa League.The loser of that tie will visit Stamford Bridge on Thursday, 22 August and host Chelsea on a week later on 29 August. The winner will progress to the group stages of the Conference League.

Chelsea to face Braga or Servette in Conference League play-off

Four people have been arrested after what is believed to be monkey dust was uncovered during raids. Three females and one male remain in custody after West Mercia Police carried out two raids on properties in Telford. Officers targeted properties in Ketley Park Road, Ketley and Wilkinson Close, Snedshill, where...

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

Nearly 1,000 protesters are involved in disorder after a protest in one of England's best-known resorts.

Chairs and bottles thrown as protesters clash in resort

The crash, involving a motorbike and a car, happened on Ersham Road, Hailsham, on Friday afternoon.

Motorcyclist, 20, dies in collision

Philippa Swatton had to shelter inside a restaurant when rioters stormed the venue.

Diner describes panic as protesters storm restaurant

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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.

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A rape survivor who received multiple letters from her jailed attacker has criticised a prison for failing "to keep victims safe". HMP Parc in Bridgend, south Wales, is already under pressure after 10 prisoners died in three months earlier this year. Rieve Nesbitt-Marr, 21, waived her right to anonymity to...

Rape survivor sent letters from attacker in prison

Authorities say Glen Malcolm Conning, 50, landed in a remote area of the Indonesian region.

New Zealand helicopter pilot killed in Papua, police say

A faith leader has told how some members of the Muslim community were left terrified and did not want to leave their homes after a night of unrest in the city. Rioters in Sunderland attacked police officers, damaged buildings and targeted mosques on Friday in an outbreak of violence following the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport.

Night of violence leaves community in fear

Community group fighting to save outdoor pool are showing how it can be used in different ways.

Full moon swim to raise funds for lido's future

Business owners express shock and heartbreak after disorder broke out in Belfast on Saturday.

'My life is threatened - there is no hope here'

Simone Biles falls off the beam to miss out on a medal for the first time at the Paris Olympics as Alice d'Amato takes gold.

Biles falls and misses out on beam medal

Hundreds of people turn up with brooms, brushes and bin bags after a night of "staggering" violence.

'Overwhelming' response at Middlesbrough clean-up

Three men scaled the fences and tried to disrupt English greyhound racing's most prestigious event.

Greyhound protesters overturn compensation order

Three men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

Four arrested after drugs raids

Two dogs are to be destroyed after a woman died following a dog attack. Michelle Hempstead, 34, suffered serious injuries in the incident at Retort Close, Southend-on-Sea on Monday and died in hospital on Tuesday. Essex Police previously said two dogs were seized and that the dog involved in the...

Dogs to be destroyed after fatal attack on owner

A man with a "savage temper" who caused a crash that led to his ex-partner's death by pulling on the handbrake while she was driving has been jailed. Gary Toomey, 37, told police a "feeling had come over him" after a row with Victoria Bell, 34, which led him to cause the crash on the M62 near Liverpool on 24 September 2021.

Killer who pulled car handbrake in rage is jailed

Two men are accused of multiple offences after events in Hanley turned violent at the weekend.

Two charged after Stoke-on-Trent disorder

The PSNI received reports that devices had been left at the playing fields in the Church Road area.

Security alert ongoing at Henry Jones playing fields

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.

Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

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Smyth aiming high domestically and in Europe

Oisin Smyth says St Mirren can compete \"at the top end of the table\" this season after the Paisley side started their Premiership campaign with an...

Oisin Smyth says St Mirren can compete "at the top end of the table" this season after the Paisley side started their Premiership campaign with an...

Smyth aiming high domestically and in Europe

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