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Residents yet to return home after Nyetimber gas substation crash
2+ min ago (482+ words) Residents evacuated after a car crashed into a gas substation in West Sussex have remained in alternative accommodation overnight as repair works continued. People were advised to avoid the area after the crash on Monday morning in Pagham Road, near Nyetimber. Efforts were being made to ensure the evacuated residents of six flats and one house can "return home as soon as possible", Gas company SGN said. A replacement governor was delivered to the site and was being prepared for connection to the existing network on Tuesday morning, spokesperson Bradley Barlow said late on Monday. SGN engineers have now completed an assessment of the damage Engineers have now completed their assessment of the damage, with repair works ongoing, Mr Barlow said. He added: "Due to the size of the infrastructure involved, we need to complete this work within the existing…...
British gymnast Max Whitlock back from retirement
40+ min ago (335+ words) GB's most successful artistic gymnast of all time is back Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock has announced that he is coming out of retirement to try to compete in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Max is the most successful British gymnast of all time. The 32-year-old had previously said that the 2024 Paris Olympic Games would be his last. However, speaking on the BBC programme The One Show, Max announced, "I'm back. "It feels unbelievable. I'm officially back, I'm a gymnast again, and that feels crazy," he said. 'Greatest ever' British gymnast Max Whitlock to retire Gymnastics Champion Max Whitlock talks to NR. Video, 00:01:46Gymnastics Champion Max Whitlock talks to NR Quiz: How much do you know about the Olympics? Max has six Olympic medals to his name - three gold and three bronze "Something was itching away at me constantly, it…...
Protest over future of University of Nottingham language courses
41+ min ago (984+ words) The protest has received letters of support from the Spanish and Cuban ambassadors to the UK Students and lecturers held a protest over the potential future of modern languages courses after a university suspended entry for new students. In April, the University of Nottingham announced more than 250 non-academic roles could be cut, with the vice-chancellor saying it was "grappling with significant financial challenges". Wider plans affect 42 courses and include discussions over the future of music courses and a "proposal to reduce its nursing offer". The university said "no decision is being made this week about course closures", with talks set to take place on Tuesday between the university council and unions. Any students currently on courses will be supported to complete their studies, a spokesperson for the university said, and its council is set to make a decision on the…...
Bournemouth transfer rumours: Anotoine Semenyo, Liverpool
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (101+ words) Liverpool have already held concrete talks over a move for Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, and are aware of his "65m release clause. (Florian Plettenberg), external Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 'I hope my players fight each other' - Amorim's Man Utd 'nowhere near' Ten-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red. VideoTen-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column 'Johnny who? Why Keefer's rise is posing world ranking questions'...
Liverpool transfer rumours: Vinicius Jr, Antoine Semenyo
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (168+ words) Brazil forward Vinicius Junior, 25, has told Real Madrid he does not intend to renew his contract which expires in the summer of 2027, because of a strained relationship with manager Xabi Alonso. (Athletic - subscription required), external Liverpool, Manchester United and several other Premier League clubs are keeping a keen eye on Vinicius' situation. (Mirror), external Meanwhile, the Reds have already held concrete talks over a move for Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, and are aware of his "65m release clause. (Florian Plettenberg), external Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 'I hope my players fight each other' - Amorim's Man Utd 'nowhere near' Ten-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red. VideoTen-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone…...
Premier League reaction: Gueye apologies for team-mate fight as Everton beat Man Utd
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (580+ words) Premier League reaction as Everton beat Man Utd 1-0 at Old Trafford Everton had been playing with 10 men for most of the game after a fight between team-mates Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane Everton move up to 11th in the Premier League, while Man Utd are ninth, with both on 18 points Written by Emma Smith. Michael Keane was furious with Idrissa Gueye for that incident. He was telling his Everton team-mate to get lost, but in rather more blunt terms, after he had been shown the red card. He certainly wasn't offering any support when referee Tony Harrington sent Gueye to the dressing room. Have your say via the form on this page As always, we would love to hear your thoughts about last night's action - both concerning the game, and the impromptu fisticuffs. We would also like to hear your memories…...
Flood-hit Chippenham businesses fear the return of heavy rain
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (1091+ words) On 25 November 2024, Chippenham experienced its worst flooding in 50 years A year after devastating floods left a Wiltshire town centre submerged in water, local businesses say they are still "nervous" every time it rains. On 25 November 2024, Chippenham experienced its worst flooding in 50 years when the River Avon burst its banks in the wake of Storm Bert. When Storm Claudia hit earlier this month, many worried business owners put out sandbags and raised furniture off floors to avoid further damage. An Environment Agency (EA) spokesperson said they know how important it is to reduce the town's flood risk and "additional measures" would be brought in to ensure Chippenham's floodgate "operates reliably and safely". A volunteer who helped a barbershop clean up has been given free haircuts for life G Hatto, a barbershop on the High Street, was left looking like a "scene…...
King's Lynn man given drugs he did not need 'loses faith' in NHS
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (825+ words) "Imagine taking 300 tablets a month that you don't even need," said Brett Durant A patient says he has "lost total faith" in the NHS after taking prescribed medication he did not need for a year " and still does not know what is wrong with him. Brett Durant, 50, from King's Lynn, Norfolk, was told his stomach pain was caused by the lack of an enzyme that digested food and was treated for that. He was one of 84 people who had pancreatic function checks between July and December 2024 at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) but had to be retested after they were wrongly told their enzyme levels were too low. Dr Bernard Brett, the hospital's medical director, apologised and said the hospital trust had addressed the "reliability of results". Mr Durant suffered from stomach pain and bloating, and was told the…...
York rowing coach honoured for life-saving river rescue
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (619+ words) David McNeill was presented with the award by Stephen Worley, Honorary Safety Adviser from British Rowing A rowing coach from York has been given a national award for saving the life of a woman who entered the River Ouse earlier this year. David McNeill, 43, from York City Rowing Club, was recognised by the Royal Humane Society (RHS) after he swam out to rescue the woman near the club's boathouse on 12 March. The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance following the rescue. Mr McNeill said: "I'm quite fortunate, I'm a former British Army officer and so I have been trained on mental health and first aid and as a rowing coach you get trained on how to rescue people from the water and do it safely." "I saw some ripples on the water and I thought initially it was someone…...
Car damage halts football on Great Bentley village green
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (618+ words) Great Bentley Youth chairman Alex Jones discovered the damage on Sunday morning Football matches on England's largest traditional village green were cancelled after it was damaged by a car. The criminal cruising in Great Bentley, Essex, left about 100 youngsters unable to play their games on Sunday. Alex Jones, chairman of Great Bentley Youth FC, said families were "absolutely gutted" by the act, which trashed two pitches. Police have been reviewing CCTV footage of the incident shared by people living nearby. The unique 43-acre (17-ha) village green is overlooked by a pub and is also used for cricket and community events. Mr Jones said he was "absolutely gutted" to see it had been damaged when he arrived for a pitch inspection at 06:45 GMT. Mr Jones said the "massive divots" were a safety risk to players "There were 100-odd kids who missed…...