Would you line up against Britain’s fastest man? BBC presenter Mike Bushell didn’t make it out of the blocks when he took on sprinter Zharnel Hughes – who is preparing for the Olympics in Paris this summer. Hughes, 28, broke Linford Christie’s 30-year-old 100m record last June. Hughes gave his thoughts on Mike Bushall’s previous...
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More UK students occupy campuses, in Gaza protest
The University of Manchester, meanwhile, said while it “fully recognises” the right to protest, “setting up camp in a city campus raises potential health and safety concerns, risks disruption to staff, students and our wider community, and ultimately is an unauthorised and unlawful use of the university’s campus”. Source link
Co-op Live act moves to rival venue after chaos
Da Boogie Wit Da Hoodie fans turned up to the Co-op Live Arena only to be told his gig was cancelled due to “technical reasons”. Source link
Josh Baker: Worcestershire spin bowler dies, aged 20
Tributes to Baker have been paid by other first-class counties. And Pakistan spin bowler Usama Mir, who is due to rejoin Worcestershire for this summer’s T20 Blast, posted on X, formerly Twitter: “So sad and upset to hear the news of Josh’s passing. He was one of the nicest people you could meet. And a...
BBC Radio Manchester Special
Exploring why Manchester’s Co-op Live has cancelled a third major gig. Source link
Reason why arrested man died not known – inquest
Mohamud Hassan’s inquest was told no medical cause of death could be established. Source link
Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose
The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says. Source link
More than 700 people arrive by small boats in a day
A total of 711 people were detected crossing the English Channel on Wednesday. Source link
'Eunuch maker' website made £300,000, court hears
An extreme body modification site showed multiple mutilations to 22,000 subscribers, a court heard. Source link
Kate Forbes backs John Swinney for first minister
The MSP is expected to launch his campaign at a press conference in Edinburgh on Thursday morning. Source link