A veteran activist had secured a nomination but agreed to back front-runner Swinney at the 11th hour. Source link
Category: UK News
World Championship: Kyren Wilson leads as Jak Jones roars back
It was a compelling ending to the first day of a match which also began in thrilling fashion. Wilson, 32, got under way in fine style becoming the first player to knock in a century break in the opening frame of a Crucible final since Stephen Hendry made 136 against Jimmy White in 1993. The...
We need to normalise death and dying, says carer
Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said “normalising” death might help people. Source link
Apology for disabled woman denied Swift tickets
Wheelchair user Cat Dafydd was unable to secure more than two accessible tickets to the Cardiff gig. Source link
Police probe baby's cardiac arrest at theme park
A woman is arrested on suspicion of neglecting a five-month-old boy who is in a critical condition. Source link
Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job
Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor. Source link
Hundreds at vigil for 'gentle, focused' 14-year-old
Mourners gathered at Hainault Underground car park, metres away from where Daniel was killed. Source link
Family of seven injured in holiday bus crash
Seven family members are among 11 people from Blackpool hurt when a tour bus topples over in Turkey. Source link
Leeds United: Actor Will Ferrell set to join list of investors at Championship club
The current Leeds owners are the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise and among their shareholders are a number of US sports stars, including golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. Ferrell, 56, is the star of numerous films including Elf, Anchorman, Step Brothers, Daddy’s Home and Bewitched. He is a big sports...
Man nailed to fence in 'sinister' Bushmills attack
The man in his 20s was found with a nail through each hand in the early hours of Sunday morning. Source link