Terminally ill dog ticks ‘riding in a police car’ off bucket list
When Mushu was diagnosed with terminal cancer, her owners decided they needed to do something to help make the dog’s final moments special.
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Durham chief hails ‘outstanding young man’ after Bancroft signs as overseas player
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock has insisted the club has signed “an outstanding young man” after handing disgraced Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft a chance to rehabilitate himself.
Bancroft signs for Durham after ball-tampering row
Durham have signed ball-tampering Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft.
Australian politician’s speech on ‘final solution’ condemned
An Australian politician has been widely condemned for a speech to parliament in which he advocated reviving a white-only immigration policy and used the term “final solution” in calling for a vote on which migrants to admit into the country.
Threat to 1,500 jobs as Homebase closes another 42 stores
Homebase is pressing ahead with a wave of store closures that will see 42 DIY outlets shut, putting around 1,500 jobs at risk.
This photographer’s 360 degree long exposure of wire wool is captivating
“I’m not the first to try it I must admit, but I don’t think I’ve seen an image quite like mine, as of yet.”
Homebase to close 42 stores as high street misery continues
Homebase is pressing ahead with a wave of store closures that will see 42 DIY outlets shut, putting around 1,500 jobs at risk.
Manchester City snap up highly-rated Australian Daniel Arzani
Manchester City have announced the signing of 19-year-old Australian Daniel Arzani from their partner club Melbourne City.
Homebase to press ahead with further store closures
Homebase is set to press ahead with a second wave of store closures that could see up to 80 DIY outlets shut, putting between 1,500 to 2,000 jobs at risk.
Paddy Power Betfair’s earnings to be hit by extra taxes in Australia
Paddy Power Betfair has lifted sales and profits, but warned investors that its full-year earnings would be knocked by extra taxes in Australia and losses from its fantasy sports business.
Farmers in Australia get greater powers to kill kangaroos amid drought
Farmers in Australia’s most populous state have been given enhanced authority to shoot kangaroos because of the drought.
Stomach virus forces Pink to cancel third show in Sydney
Pop superstar Pink remained in a hospital on Tuesday with a stomach virus, forcing her to postpone a third Sydney show, her promoter said.
Australian Treasurer praises Hammond and PM over ‘challenging’ Brexit talks
Australia’s Treasurer has voiced support for his UK counterpart, Philip Hammond, and Theresa May in the Brexit negotiations – despite their plans causing consternation among some Down Under.
BAE Systems posts fall in profits as Australia ships contract talks kick off
BAE Systems posted a fall in profits as it kick-started talks with the Australian government over its £20 billion contract to build warships.
Aberdeen woman completes 100-mile cycle challenge for Brain Tumour Research charity
A woman has taken on a 100-mile cycle challenge after her dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Six of the best as England reach 1,000 Tests
England will play their 1,000th Test match next week, against India at Edgbaston.
Hays profits to come in ahead of forecasts
Recruitment firm Hays has said that profit is expected to come in slightly ahead of expectations after the firm booked a solid fourth quarter performance.
Geoffrey Rush pulls out of Australian stage production amid defamation battle
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has pulled out of a Shakespeare stage production in Australia as he sues a Sydney newspaper for defamation.
Australian rangers trap big crocodile near tourist spot
Wildlife rangers in northern Australia said they have trapped a 4.7-metre (15ft) saltwater crocodile, the largest they have ever caught in the Katherine River.
Aaron Finch ‘satisfied’ with world-record score against Zimbabwe
Australia captain Aaron Finch described it as a “satisfying” feeling after he broke his own world record for the highest individual Twenty20 international score in the 100-run Tri-Series win over Zimbabwe in Harare.
Aaron Finch breaks his own world record as Australia beat Zimbabwe
Aaron Finch broke his own world record for the highest individual Twenty20 international score with a stunning 172 as Australia beat Zimbabwe by 100 runs in Tuesday’s Tri-Series clash in Harare.
Finch fires 172 to break his own world record for T20 highest individual score
Australia’s Aaron Finch broke his own world record for the highest individual score in a Twenty20 international but fell agonisingly short of the highest-ever innings in the format.
Australia and Philippines basketball clash descends into mayhem
Australia’s FIBA World Cup qualifier with the Philippines descended into mayhem following a mass brawl.
Former Australia vice-captain David Warner still ‘good mates’ with Steve Smith
David Warner insists he and Steve Smith remain firm friends despite the ball-tampering controversy that saw both men handed 12-month bans by Cricket Australia.
Steve Smith says Ashes exertions led to ‘horrible decisions’
Former Australia captain Steve Smith described how being mentally drained after the Ashes led to him “making horrible decisions” as he returned to competitive action for the first time since the ball-tampering controversy.
Steve Smith marks return to professional cricket with half-century in Canada
Former Australia captain Steve Smith struck 61 in his first competitive game since the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
Prime Minister hails £20bn Australian warships contract for BAE
Theresa May has hailed the award of a £20 billion contract to the British defence giant BAE Systems to build a new generation of warships for Australia.
BAE Systems wins £20bn Australian warships contract
British defence giant BAE Systems has won a 35 billion Australian dollar (£20 billion) contract to build a new fleet of warships for Australia.
‘Fantastic’ England complete white-ball clean sweep of Australia
England began Paul Farbrace’s brief stint as coach with “another fantastic performance” as they proved Australia’s white-ball masters for the sixth time in a fortnight.
Eoin Morgan hails fantastic England after white-ball clean sweep of Australia
Eoin Morgan hailed “another fantastic performance” after Jos Buttler’s move up the order paid instant dividends and England proved Australia’s white-ball masters for the sixth time in a fortnight.