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  • SportyTV | Manchester City 1-0 Liverpool: Late Knaak header puts hosts on brink of WSL title

    SportyTV | Manchester City 1-0 Liverpool: Late Knaak header puts hosts on brink of WSL title



    Rebecca Knaak’s stoppage-time goal moved Manchester City within one win of their first Women’s Super League title in a decade, as they edged out Liverpool 1-0 at Joie Stadium.

    Andree Jeglertz’s team knew two victories from their final two games would see them crowned champions, but anything less would open the door for Arsenal, who still have four matches to play.

    It looked as though they would be kept at bay by Liverpool goalkeeper Jennifer Falk, who made several outstanding saves, but in the first of six additional minutes, she let Knaak’s header squirm past her to spark jubilant celebrations among the City players.

    With City making a tentative start, Liverpool were unfortunate not to take an early lead. Ayaka Yamashita tipped Denise O’Sullivan’s drive around her right-hand upright, and after the resulting corner was flicked behind for another set-piece, Grace Fisk’s side-footed effort bounced off the foot of the post.

    City only had three shots throughout the first half, only one of which hit the target as Falk got down to thwart Khadija Shaw following good work from Lauren Hemp.

    They stepped up the tempo at the start of the second half, but Falk did brilliantly to stand tall and deny Kerolin one-v-one, while Shaw steered another dangerous Hemp delivery the wrong side of the post.

    Falk produced more heroics at the start of stoppage time, flinging herself towards her own crossbar to tip Shaw’s bullet header over, but from the resulting corner, the Swede got two hands to Knaak’s diving attempt and only succeeded in pushing it into the net.

    City now know a win over West Ham on May 16 will wrap up the title, and the crown could be theirs before then, should Arsenal drop points even once. 

    What a moment  pic.twitter.com/IihjFhlgEa
    — Manchester City Women (@ManCityWomen) May 3, 2026

    Data Debrief: City find a way

    City’s victory was their 12th in as many home WSL matches dating back to last season, setting a new club record for consecutive victories on their own turf in the competition.

    But they had to do things the hard way as their usually fluid attack underperformed. City only had 14 shots with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.13, while Liverpool had nine shots worth 1.4 xG.

    Once again, City’s set-piece prowess shone through, as they scored their 13th goal from a corner this season – more than twice as many as any other WSL team. 

    The Opta supercomputer rated their title chances at 92.5% coming into this weekend, and after this huge win, their hopes stand at 95.2%.


  • Date of Blaby Golf Centre homes appeal confirmed

    Date of Blaby Golf Centre homes appeal confirmed



    The original decision to refuse the plans was made last summer after more than 1,700 residents voiced objections to the scheme. In a report produced for the planning committee, council officers said while the development would provide much-needed housing, the loss of 16 hectares (39 acres) of green wedge land was “considered to be inherently harmful”.They said proposals to relocate other well-used businesses at the centre, including a dance school, gym, taxi rank, boutique and beauty salon, were inadequate.Speaking after HLM announced its appeal, Mike Shirley, council portfolio holder for planning and strategic growth, said he was confident refusing the plans was the “right thing to do”. “The harms it posed, both to established and well-used local businesses and the local community, significantly outweighed the benefits of new housing,” he said. “We do not believe the situation has changed and we hope the government planning inspector will feel the same way.”The council said the hearing will start at 10:00 BST on 13 May in the Council Chamber at Blaby District Council’s offices in Desford Road, Narborough.

  • Wolves must seal Coventry City transfer – It can be Rob Edwards’ first signing of summer

    Wolves must seal Coventry City transfer – It can be Rob Edwards’ first signing of summer



    Wolverhampton Wanderers are on their way back to the Championship, and will be preparing for what will inevitably be an extremely busy summer of turnover at Molineux. With just three wins in 34 Premier League games, and four games still to go, it hasn’t been a memorable year for Wolves fans, certainly not in terms of positive memories, at least. Vitor Pereira’s time in charge ended in disaster despite a promising end to the last campaign, leading the Black Country outfit to poach Welsh boss and former defender Rob Edwards from Championship side Middlesbrough in November. Edwards’ arrival did little to lift results, in truth, something the Wolves board were probably reluctantly expecting, as despite relegation having long been confirmed, his position at the helm isn’t under any real threat, and it’s expected that he will lead them into next season. The 43-year-old has a busy summer in store for him, though it’s something he will have long been prepared for, as identifying possible summer targets will have already been in the back of his mind since long ago. As one of his first additions this summer, he should take a trip down the M6 to Coventry City to poach one of their out-of-favour defenders, who has the potential to star in the second tier.
    Wolves should look to sign Kaine Kesler-Hayden from Coventry this summer

    With Coventry essentially replacing Wolves in the Premier League and vice versa, the Old Gold should look to poach some of the Sky Blues’ stars this summer who might be available. Right wing-back Kaine Kesler-Hayden has had a difficult season on a personal level since his £3.5 million switch to the CBS Arena almost 12 months ago from Aston Villa, having failed to displace Milan van Ewijk in the starting XI. The 23-year-old joined Coventry to provide competition for the Dutchman after a stellar year for Preston North End, in which he was named as the fans’ Player of the Year, Player’s Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year. Despite this, replacing Van Ewijk, who is widely considered to be the best right-back in the league, was always going to be a difficult task, and so it has proven to be, with the Birmingham native limited to just four league starts all season, with the rest of his 17 appearances coming from the bench. Sky Blues head coach Frank Lampard has commented on his lack of playing time, saying: “It’s not been the easiest season for him not playing as regularly as he’s ever played. He’s been used to playing, wherever he’s been, even been on loan at different clubs. “I’m sure he respects Milan. Milan’s consistent and plays a lot for us. He’s had a couple of little injuries as well. And I know him personally, as a human, as a lad, that’s not easy for him. And I think he’s found it a bit tough but I hope he knows he’s supported and I hope he knows that we trust him and like him.” With his game time limited in the second tier, it’s unlikely that he will see an increase in the Premier League, as Kesler-Hayden’s best bet may be to head back to the second tier in search of more game time, and few clubs are more fitting than Wolves. Having only joined Coventry last summer for £3.5 million on a four-year deal, it’s unlikely that the Sky Blues will be looking to make a loss on the right-back, with a loan back to the second tier the most likely avenue, unless a side can stump up a fee they believe to be acceptable. Edwards will almost certainly persist with his preferred three-man defence system next year, with wing-backs key to his philosophy, and few players are more tailor-made to that role than Kesler-Hayden, who could thrive under the Welshman. Jackson Tchatchoua, Wolves’ current right wing-back, could well leave the club this summer after just one year, with doubts surrounding Ki-Jana Hoever’s long-term future at the club persisting, leaving just 19-year-old Brazilian Pedro Lima as the only other option.

    Kesler-Hayden would be an ideal fit for Wolves, and Edwards should look to make him the first addition in his summer rebuild at Molineux.

    Do you think Kesler-Hayden would be a good addition at Wolves, or should they look elsewhere? Comment your thoughts below!

    Rob Edwards has a huge rebuilding task on his hands at Wolves this summer

    Edwards is set to face an almighty task of rebuilding Wolves this summer, with a huge portion of the squad likely to leave the club following relegation. The likes of Joao Gomes, Andre, Ladislav Krejci, Hwang Hee-Chan, Jose Sa, and David Moller Wolfe are just a handful of names likely to depart this summer, though the list almost certainly doesn’t stop there. Edwards will have a general gist of who will be staying at the club and who to build his squad around, but for the most part, it will be a new-look Wolves side next season. Kesler-Hayden’s arrival would be an excellent start to the window and set the precedent for what is to come from them, as the Old Gold aim to bounce back to the top flight at the first time of asking.

  • Cambridge United secure immediate return to League One

    Cambridge United secure immediate return to League One



    The U’s will play in the third tier next seasonNeil Harris returned to Cambridge United last year after a spell at MillwallAuthor: Dan MasonPublished 9 hours agoLast updated 9 hours agoCambridge United have won promotion back to League One after one year away.The U’s – who were relegated last season after a four-year stay in the third tier – secured an immediate return thanks to a goalless draw with Crewe Alexandra at the Mornflake Stadium today.United have only lost six games on the road in League Two all season, having edged Salford City and Notts County – who now face the play-offs – to automatic promotion.It’s another promotion for boss Neil Harris, who returned to Cambridge in February last year after replacing Garry Monk.Harris – who has tasted promotion both as a player and head coach – led United on a 14-game unbeaten run in the league between November and February, as well as booking an FA Cup third round appearance.He was nominated for League Two manager of the season, having won January’s manager of the month.Next season will also mean the return of the Cambridgeshire derby between Cambridge and Peterborough United, who ended their campaign with a 3-1 defeat at home to Doncaster Rovers.First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app.

  • Tragedy as fallen tree kills teenage boy as police cordon remains in place

    Tragedy as fallen tree kills teenage boy as police cordon remains in place



    A teenage boy has died after sustaining injuries by a fallen tree in Stafford this evening with emergency services descending on the street at 6.30pm22:28, 02 May 2026Updated 22:34, 02 May 2026The teen was tragically pronounced dead at the scene(Image: StokeonTrentLive)A teenage boy has died after being injured by a fallen tree in a residential street, police have said.Emergency services were called to Holmcroft Road in the Holmcroft area of Stafford at around 6.30pm on Saturday following reports of a serious incident.Police officers, paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and crews from Midlands Air Ambulance all rushed to the scene.Despite their efforts, the boy could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7.30pm, Stoke on Trent reported.A large police cordon remains in place, with officers urging members of the public to avoid the area while enquiries continue.A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “A teenage boy has sadly died after being injured by a fallen tree in Stafford.“We were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after the incident was reported to us. Officers went to the scene alongside paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.“Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7.30pm. His next of kin have been informed.“A large cordon has been put in place and we’re advising people to avoid the area while we carry out our enquiries.”

  • London Northwestern Railway train named in tribute to Bedford’s history

    London Northwestern Railway train named in tribute to Bedford’s history


    London Northwestern Railway has named a Marston Vale Line train ‘Brickfield Breeze’ in tribute to Bedford’s industrial heritage. Entries were judged by a London Northwestern Railway panel, following a student competition with Kimberley College.

    The service operates between Bletchley and Bedford, reflecting the town’s brickmaking past, which included the world’s largest kiln, operational until 2008 and producing 500 million bricks a year at its 1930s peak.

    Class 150 150137 ‘Brickfield Breeze’. Named in partnership with Kimberley College, Bedford. // Credit: London Northwestern Railway

    The naming marks the second on the line, after ‘Bletchley Codebreakers’ in May 2025. The British Rail Class 150 unit 150137 was formally unveiled at Bletchley station during a ceremony attended by college representatives and London Northwestern Railway officials. 

    “Being able to contribute to the naming of this train is a fantastic opportunity for our students and has sparked some really insightful conversations about the heritage of Bedfordshire and the Marston Vale Line. It was fantastic to see them get creative with their name ideas, and we were so pleased to see the newly named train arrive at the platform.”
    Nicola Genders, assistant headteacher at Kimberley College.

    “We were delighted to connect with Kimberley College, so we could offer them the chance to come up with a name which celebrates the rich heritage of Bedford. We hope that passengers travelling with us will see the name given to our train and reflect fondly on the history behind it.”
    Cara Higgs, community strategy manager at LNR.

  • ⏪ Arsenal six clear after Fulham win; Brentford & Newcastle triumph

    ⏪ Arsenal six clear after Fulham win; Brentford & Newcastle triumph



    vor 2 Stunden18:26FULL TIME! ARSENAL 3-0 FULHAMFirst-half goals from Viktor Gyökeres (2) and Bukayo Saka seal a vital win for Arsenal, who move six points clear at the top of the table.Their goal difference is now also four better than Man City’s.The pressure is now fully back on Pep Guardiola’s men.vor 2 Stunden18:23Into added time and Arsenal are determined to hold onto their clean sheet.vor 2 Stunden18:16A fine run from Dowman that almost ends with a brilliant goal.Pressure from Calvin Bassey puts him off and his shot goes wide of Leno’s goal.vor 2 Stunden18:14Ben White comes off to a great reception with Cristhian Mosquera on in his place.vor 2 Stunden18:13Into the final ten minutes here but, in truth, the game was over at half time.vor 2 Stunden18:12The replay shows, Calafiori’s header was saved with another header – that of Leno.Not sure he knew too much about it.vor 2 Stunden18:11Calafiori had a header disallowed for offside and now he’s hit the bar with one.vor 2 Stunden18:11Jonah Kusi-Asare has replaced Smith Rowe too.vor 2 Stunden18:08Another graduate, Max Dowman, is coming on.He replaces Eze, who’s had a fine evening’s work.vor 2 Stunden18:08It looks like he pulled up after taking the shot, and is receiving treatment on the pitch.vor 2 Stunden18:07Smith Rowe fires into the side netting and goes down with either cramp or an injury.It’s been a tough return to the Emirates for him.vor 2 Stunden18:03Raya does well to save Timothy Castagne’s surprise effort from the edge of the box.That was Fulham’s first shot on target but the last thing Arsenal need is to concede and lower their goal difference.vor 2 Stunden18:02Raúl Jiménez’s free-kick is blocked by the Arsenal wall and Tom Cairney’s follow up is deflected over for a corner.vor 2 Stunden18:01This game has unsurprisingly died down a lot, especially with those subs.Arsenal could do with a goal or two more though if we’re being very demanding.Every single bit counts right now.vor 2 Stunden17:57The Swede and Declan Rice are the next to take their leave with Gabriel Jesus and Martin Zubimendi on in their place.A pretty perfect evening for the Gunners with key players getting some much-needed rest ahead of Tuesday’s crunch clash with Atlético.vor 2 Stunden17:48So nearly a hat-trick for Gyökeres there.Could he make a late-season push to the 20 Premier League goal mark?vor 2 Stunden17:40Play resumes at the Emirates, with Fulham pushing to get themselves on the scoresheet in the opening minutes after the interval, with Bukauo Saka coming off for Noni Madueke as well.Bukayo Saka’s first half by numbers vs. Fulham:

    39 touches
    4 chances created
    4x possession won
    4 touches in opp. box
    2 shots
    1 shot on target
    1 goal
    1 assist

    Marking his 200th PL start with a goal and an assist. ⚽️🅰️ – Samstag, 2. Mai 2026vor 3 Stunden17:20Arsenal in total control and on their way to going six points clear at the top of the table.Can they add to their goal difference and goals scored in the second half?A truly dominant first-half display from Arsenal versus Fulham. – Samstag, 2. Mai 2026vor 3 Stunden17:20Gyökeres has had arguably his best half in an Arsenal shirt, and now get his second of the day.He heads home Trossard’s cross and that is game over before the break.A dream 45 for the Gunners.vor 3 Stunden17:18Fulham have shown next to nothing in this half. It feels a bit similar to their showing at Anfield a few weeks ago.Work for a very frustrated Marco Silva to do.vor 3 Stunden17:13Saka has a goal and an assist in his first league start in six weeks.A (stand-in) captain’s performance so far.vor 3 Stunden17:12And the Emirates can breathe.Eze plays a lovely ball down the line for Gyökeres to run onto. The Swede does well to slip it into Saka, who makes no mistake with a low finish into the near corner.Bukayo Saka now been directly involved in 150 goals for Arsenal across all competitions:

    ◉ 80 goals
    ◉ 70 assists

    One of each for him this evening. ⚽️🅰️ – Samstag, 2. Mai 2026vor 3 Stunden17:10Trossard does well to fashion a shooting opportunity but hits a daisy cutter into the arms of Leno.vor 3 Stunden17:08Messy at the back from Arsenal.Calafiori plays a risky back pass to Raya from inside the box and his clearance rebounds off Gabriel and out for a corner.vor 3 Stunden17:05Myles Lewis-Skelly has looked very decent in a midfield role so far here.There’s been speculation over his future but could he find a new home in the centre of the pitch?vor 3 Stunden17:03Fulham really need to try and get into this game. They’ve not had a touch in the Arsenal box yet.vor 3 Stunden17:01Riccardo Calafiori thinks he’s headed in Arsenal’s second from a Trossard cross.It’s a fine finish but he’s a good yard offside and VAR confirms it.vor 3 Stunden16:59Leno again fails to deal with a long ball under pressure from Gabriel.The Fulham keeper then saves Gyökeres’ shot before Saka fires the rebound wide.vor 3 Stunden16:56Arsenal have their first corner but Saka’s ball is just about cleared away.Leno did not look solid dealing with that.vor 3 Stunden16:55Saša Lukić goes into the book for an aggressive takedown of Eberechi Eze.That sums up Fulham’s opening 25 minutes here.vor 3 Stunden16:53A second goal would do the world of good for Arsenal – both the team and fans.They started quickly against Newcastle but the longer it stayed 1-0, the nervier it all got.vor 3 Stunden16:48It’s been an extremely passive start from Fulham, who have had a full week of rest.Don’t they know they could really put themselves in the European picture with a result today?vor 3 Stunden16:41They wanted an early goal and they’ve got it through Viktor Gyökeres.It’s all about Bukayo Saka though as he sits down Raúl Jiménez before putting it on a plate for the Swedish striker to finish.20 for the season for him now and lift off at the Emirates.vor 4 Stunden16:38Arsenal are on the front foot here in the opening minutes.No real chances of note yet though.vor 4 Stunden16:36There’s a couple of former Gunners in the Fulham lineup today in the form of Bernd Leno and academy graduate Emile Smith Rowe.Another local lad, Alex Iwobi, is out but former City winger Oscar Bobb is on the Cottagers’ bench.The narratives write themselves.vor 4 Stunden16:33Leandro Trossard drives one across the box early on as the Gunners look to get off to a fast start.The Emirates is encouraged. Let’s see how long that lasts.vor 4 Stunden16:31And we’re off at the Emirates.vor 4 Stunden16:28The players are out on the pitch and we’re just moments away from kick off.vor 4 Stunden16:1020 minutes to go until our next game and it’s the biggest of the day.Arsenal host Fulham at the Emirates, looking to go six points clear of Manchester City at the top and pile the pressure back onto Pep Guardiola’s men ahead of their Monday night game at Everton.The Gunners have scored just six goals in their last eight games though and it promises to be yet another nervy afternoon in North London.vor 4 Stunden15:59FULL TIME! NEWCASTLE 3-1 BRIGHTONA vital win for Eddie Howe as Newcastle just about keep their European hopes alive.Brighton slip to seventh.vor 4 Stunden15:58FULL TIME! BRENTFORD 3-0 WEST HAMA huge result in the race for Europe and the relegation battle.Brentford move into sixth after a first win in over two months while West Ham give Spurs a huge chance to leapfrog them.vor 4 Stunden15:57GOAL! NEWCASTLE SEAL THE WIN!Harvey Barnes seals a much-needed win for the Magpies.Yoane Wissa nicks the ball and breaks but instead of shooting, he passes to his team mate who finishes the job.vor 4 Stunden15:55FULL TIME! WOLVES 1-1 SUNDERLANDDan Ballard’s red card for hair pulling proves hugely costly for the Black Cats in their bid to keep the pace in the European race.vor 4 Stunden15:53Into added time in all three of our games.vor 4 Stunden15:51Charalampos Kostoulas had forced Nick Pope into a fine save with an acrobatic bicycle kick effort just before that.vor 4 Stunden15:51Brighton should be level but Yankubah Minteh blasts over the bar after the ball came his way at the far post.Against his former club and all.vor 4 Stunden15:46GOAL! BRENTFORD SEAL THE WIN!And it’s serious damage done to West Ham’s goal difference.Mikkel Damsgaard receives the ball in the box and finishes with aplomb.The Bees are about to secure their first win since February rather amazingly. It will move them into sixth for the time being though!vor 4 Stunden15:43Brighton are going for it – Fabian Hürzeler has made three changes with less than 10 minutes left on the clock.Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper and Gorginio Rutter are on for Joel Veltman, Carlos Baleba, and Danny Welbeck.vor 4 Stunden15:39It’s just not West Ham’s day is it?After an own goal and a disallowed equaliser, they’ve now hit the underside of the bar through Cryscensio Summerville.Brilliant play from the winger but it leads to nothing.vor 5 Stunden15:35Régis Le Bris is making changes as he looks to grab a crucial win.Dennis Cirkin, Habib Diarra, Wilson Isidor are all on for the 10 men.vor 5 Stunden15:28Just over 20 minutes left in our three games.A crucial afternoon in the race for Europe and the battle for survival?vor 5 Stunden15:26Callum Wilson is on for West Ham.He was their saviour last weekend and they badly need him again here.vor 5 Stunden15:23GOAL! BRIGHTON PULL ONE BACK!Jack Hinshelwood has been in the goals of late and he’s got another here to halve the deficit.It’s a cracker too as he fires past Nick Pope following some lovely link-up with Danny Welbeck.vor 5 Stunden15:19That’s Wolves’ first goal in 47 long days.Molineux being given a rare reason to celebrate this season.vor 5 Stunden15:16The 10 men of Sunderland have been breached and it’s a near-identical goal to the one they scored.Santiago Bueno heads home Hugo Bueno’s corner. Muy Bueno!vor 5 Stunden15:14GOAL! BRENTFORD MAKE IT 2-0!The penalty is given and Igor Thiago makes no mistake for his 22nd of the season.There’ll be massive celebrations in North London as well as West right now.vor 5 Stunden15:12El Hadji Malick Diouf takes down Dango Ouattara but there’s a check to see if it was inside the box.vor 5 Stunden15:08Michael Kayode’s long throw is probably the best in the Premier League since Rory Delap’s and he’s had another go early into the second half.West Ham clear it away as they look to stay in this game.vor 5 Stunden15:05And we’re off again – it’s a big, big 45 minutes especially for West Ham.vor 5 Stunden14:50We’ve hit the interval in all three games and there was no shortage of incidents!vor 5 Stunden14:47CHANCE! Brentford 1-0 West HamAnother effort from Castellanos is denied, this time by a good save from Caoimhin Kellehervor 6 Stunden14:32CHANCE! Brentford 1-0 West HamTaty Castellanos is having some rotten luck in front of goal this afternoon. That’s the second time the West Ham forward has hit the post at the Gtechvor 6 Stunden14:31CHANCE! Newcastle 2-0 BrightonThe Seagulls almost halve heir deficit as Nick Pope’s weak clearance rebounds off Jack Hinshelwood and hits the postvor 6 Stunden14:26RED CARD! Wolves 0-1 SunderlandIt’s the visitors who are reduced to ten men as Dan Ballard is sent off following a VAR review for violent conduct after pulling Toti’s hairvor 6 Stunden14:25GOAL! Newcastle 2-0 BrightonThings are looking up for the Magpies as Dan Burn heads in a Bruno Guimarães cornervor 6 Stunden14:25CHANCE! Brentford 1-0 West HamAlmost a second for the hosts in farcical fashion as Mads Hermansen is stranded in No Man’s Land, allowing Mikkel Damsgaard to try his luck from range but fires widevor 6 Stunden14:24VAR OVERTURN! Brentford 1-0 West HamWest Ham’s hopes are dashed as VAR intervenes and flags Mavropanos as offside in the moments leading up to his would-be levellervor 6 Stunden14:22GOAL! Brentford 1-1 West HamFrom devastation to redemption in a matter of minutes! Konstantinos Mavropanos pulls the Hammers back level in west Londonvor 6 Stunden14:18GOAL! Wolves 0-1 SunderlandThey’re flying in now! It’s the visitors who score at Molineux with Nordi Mukiele putting them ahead.vor 6 Stunden14:17GOAL! Brentford 1-0 West HamHow big could that goal be in the relegation battle? It initially goes down as a rare Michael Kayode strike for Brentford but is later credited to Konstantinos Mavropanos. No matter who scored it, that puts West Ham on the back foot and gives Tottenham hopes of beating the drop.vor 6 Stunden14:13GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 BrightonBut it’s the hosts who break the deadlock! Will Osula puts Eddie Howe’s side ahead with a header from Jacob Murphy’s cross inside the area.vor 6 Stunden14:11CHANCE! Newcastle 0-0 BrightonUp in the North East, the visitors are also threatening as Carlos Balebao clips the crossbar from distancevor 6 Stunden14:08CHANCE! Brentford 0-0 West HamPablo has the first opening of the game in west London with a shot which Caoimhin Kelleher gets down to stopvor 6 Stunden14:00We’re underway at St James’ Park, the Gtech Community Stadium and Molineuxvor 6 Stunden13:47Before things get underway, the second promoted team has been confirmed for next season after today’s Championship finale. Found out who will be gracing the top flight alongside Coventry City here.vor 6 Stunden13:45Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Saturday’s Premier League action. There’s four games up which have implications at both ends of the table so stick with us for all the latest updates as they happen.Teile diesen Artikel

  • Iconic Cambridgeshire cathedral that can be seen from miles away

    Iconic Cambridgeshire cathedral that can be seen from miles away



    People used to think the cathedral was floating above a cityEly Cathedral(Image: Cambridgeshire Live)It would be crazy to think that a landlocked county like Cambridgeshire once had places surrounded by water. This was the case for Ely, which was once known as the Isle of Ely.When it had this name, the historic city was surrounded by undrained fens and water. As the city stood on a high point of around 85ft, it was only reachable by boat. It was surrounded by water until the 17th century, until the surrounding fens were drained and converted into farmland.Ely is well-known for its cathedral, and with the city once being surrounded by water, the cathedral had a nickname inspired by this fact. It was known as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ because it stands so high over the city and is also 26m above sea level.When Ely was surrounded by water, it looked like the cathedral was floating. The cathedral can still be seen from miles away across the fens, from the roads or the railway.It dates back to AD 672, when it was founded by St Etheldreda. The earliest parts of the building date back to 1083, and it became a cathedral in 1109.The cathedral is considered architecturally outstanding due to its scale and style. It was built with a Romanesque style, but the galilee porch, lady chapel, and choir were rebuilt in an exuberant Decorated Gothic style.Today, the cathedral is popular with tourists, attracting around 250,000 visitors every year. As well as people wanting to look inside the cathedral, there is also a hidden museum inside.The stained glass museum is tucked away on the first floor of the cathedral. The museum is the only one of its kind in the UK. For anyone who hasn’t yet been to this iconic cathedral, then it may be worth the trip.

  • Shoplifter barred from Tesco, Morrisons, and Hobbycraft

    Shoplifter barred from Tesco, Morrisons, and Hobbycraft


    Banned!

    A shoplifter has been banned from two Tesco stores. Carl Walker can no longer enter Crewe Tesco branches on Tommy’s Lane and Vernon Way.

    The defendant is also banned from Morrisons, on Dunwoody Way, in Crewe, and from Hobbycraft, on Grand Junction Retail Park. It follows the granting of a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order.

    Inspector Dan Welch, from Cheshire Police, said: “A Criminal Behaviour Order is just one of the tools that we can use to further protect communities from shoplifters like Walker, giving us additional powers if he breaches his conditions. That’s why anyone who encounters Walker breaching any of the restrictions is urged to contact Cheshire Police through our website or by ringing 101. We take shoplifting and crimes against retailers and businesses incredibly seriously and will continue to tackle these issues head-on.”

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  • Museum close to Cambs where you can see historic aircraft

    Museum close to Cambs where you can see historic aircraft


    Shuttleworth House is celebrating its 150th anniversary

    A museum that is easy to reach from Cambridgeshire where you can see many historic aircraft is set to host a free event to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Shuttleworth, which can be found just outside of Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, is home to “some of the world’s oldest airworthy examples of historic aircraft” and holds air shows throughout the summer.

    The museum is also home to the Regency Swiss Garden and Jacobean-style mansion making it a popular attraction for families to visit. On Sunday, May 17, the museum will be holding a free event to celebrate 150 years of Shuttleworth House.

    The historic mansion was designed by the Victorian architect Henry Clutton with the first stone of the house being set by Caroline Shuttleworth on May 17, 1876. The house is now regarded as “an iconic example of Jacobean revival architecture in Bedfordshire”.

    The free event will allow visitors to explore the house and learn more about its history through the special exhibition called “Shuttleworth House Through the Ages”. The exhibition explores the construction of the house as well as the lifestyle of the Shuttleworth family through the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

    You can find out more about the house’s role as a convalescent home during both world wars before its focus shifted to heritage preservation and becoming an award-winning events venue that people know today. If you want a more in-depth tour of the house, you can pay £15 for a guided tour that will give you more information about the décor and personal stories of those who have lived there.

    There are plenty of family-friendly activities for children to get involved in including picking up colouring sheets or working on picture puzzles. There is also a tile trail to follow or you might like the “Find the Ducks” challenge that will encourage children to explore the house while learning about its history.

    There are a few hands-on experiences like flag signalling lessons that have been inspired by the Shuttleworth family’s yachting days. Children could also try traditional napkin folding and learn about the standards of service maintained at the house.

    Rhys Horan, Operations Manager, commented: “As we commemorate 150 years of Shuttleworth House, we’re not only honouring its past but also celebrating everyone who has shaped its story, especially the staff and volunteers who bring it to life today. This milestone gives us a wonderful chance to look back with pride and look ahead with excitement for what’s to come.”

    While you are at the museum, you might also like to check out the collection of vintage vehicles and aircraft. The collection includes a few replica aircraft as well as airworthy planes that regularly feature in the air shows and old fashioned cars.

    You can also make a stop at the Runway Cafe if you need any food and drinks. The café offers plenty of coffees and teas as well as soft drinks that can be enjoyed alongside either a breakfast or one of the lunch options such as jacket potatoes and burgers.

    Normal admission fees for the museum cost £19.50 for adults with children under 18 going for free. Shuttleworth is a 44-minute drive away from Cambridge via the A603 and the museum has a car park onsite.