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Four-time world champion adaptive surfer Llywelyn Williams on life after losing his leg

After losing his leg in a road accident at 16, Abersoch native Llywelyn Williams turned to surfing as a primary focus for his recovery. He …

BBC News UK · Published 26 Jul 2026 9/10 Read more

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Halifax gymnast Luke Whitehouse wins floor gold in Glasgow

After a challenging start to the competition, 24-year-old Luke Whitehouse from Halifax has secured gold in the floor exercise. The win mark…

Yorkshire Post · Published 27 Jul 2026 8/10 Read more

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Plans approved for £130m refurbishment of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre

Bromley Council has unanimously approved a £130m project to restore the historic Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. The redevelopment w…

Kent Online · Published 27 Jul 2026 8/10 Read more

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Barry McClements wins silver in S9 100m backstroke at the Commonwealth Games

Para-swimmer Barry McClements from Newtownards has secured a silver medal in the men's S9 100m backstroke at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games…

BBC Northern Ireland · Published 26 Jul 2026 7/10 Read more

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Reuben Ward wins Commonwealth Games gymnastics gold in Glasgow

Twenty-one-year-old Reuben Ward has secured the all-around gymnastics title at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Inspired by watching Sc…

BBC Scotland · Published 26 Jul 2026 9/10 Read more

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England's over-75s football team to face Germany at Oldham Athletic's Boundary Park

Sixty years after the 1966 World Cup final, England and Germany's over-75s squads are set to meet for a rematch at Boundary Park on 30 July…

Manchester Evening News · Published 26 Jul 2026 8/10 Read more

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Swimmer Bethany Firth wins bronze at Glasgow 2026 - her first major medal since becoming a mother

Bethany Firth secured a bronze medal in the S14 200m freestyle at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking her return to the podium aft…

BBC Northern Ireland · Published 25 Jul 2026 8/10 Read more

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Bethany Firth wins Northern Ireland's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Swimmer Bethany Firth secured bronze in the women's 200m freestyle S14 at the Tollcross Swimming Centre, marking Northern Ireland's first m…

BBC Northern Ireland · Published 25 Jul 2026 9/10 Read more

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Harrogate swimmer Gabe Shepherd wins Yorkshire's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Eighteen-year-old Gabe Shepherd from Harrogate helped the England 4x100m freestyle relay team secure a silver medal on the opening night of…

Yorkshire Post · Published 25 Jul 2026 9/10 Read more

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Duncan Scott wins Scotland's first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Duncan Scott has secured Scotland's first gold of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing the 200m individual medley in a new record…

Glasgow Live · Published 24 Jul 2026 9/10 Read more

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Dartford football clubs secure £1.9 million for new 3G pitches

Fleetdown United FC and Hayden Youth Association have received funding to build new 3G pitches and modernise their facilities. This investm…

Kent Online · Published 25 Jul 2026 9/10 Read more

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Scotland secures four swimming medals in a single day at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Scottish swimmers claimed four medals at the Tollcross pool, including gold for Duncan Scott in the 200m individual medley and Faye Rogers …

BBC Scotland · Published 24 Jul 2026 9/10 Read more