Blackburn mosque ‘faces police investigation’ over 250 at funeral
Image copyright Google Image caption About 250 people attended a funeral at Jamia Ghosia mosque Leaders at a mosque in Blackburn say they are being investigated by police and health officials after “around 250 people” attended a funeral service. The chairman of Jamia Ghosia mosque said they thought there were no restrictions on numbers if…
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
19 Jul From the section Premier League Wolves’ Diogo Jota scored a 96th-minute equaliser in September’s reverse fixture at Selhurst ParkTEAM NEWSWolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo may again rotate his squad in the wake of Wednesday’s draw at Burnley.Leander Dendoncker, Jonny and Pedro Neto are among the players hoping to earn recalls.Crystal Palace left-back…
Messi put apart for seventh La Liga golden boot after scoring twice as Barca beat Alaves
Lionel Messi has had his lowest scoring season in La Liga since 2008-09, even though he is top scorer in the leagueLionel Messi looks set to win his seventh La Liga golden boot after scoring twice in Barcelona’s win over Alaves on the final day.The Barca captain is on 25 goals, four clear of Karim…
Coronavirus: Likely Covid-19 cluster in Lanarkshire
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The outbreak involves a call centre which carries out coronavirus contact tracing for Public Health England, the BBC understands A potential cluster of Covid-19 cases is being investigated in North Lanarkshire, health officials have confirmed. BBC Scotland understands the outbreak involves a call centre which carries out coronavirus contact…
Barnsley 1-0 Nottingham Forest: Patrick Schmidt rankings 93rd-minute winner for Tykes
Patrick Schmidt’s winner against Forest was his first goal since DecemberSubstitute Patrick Schmidt scored a 93rd-minute winner as Barnsley kept alive their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Championship by beating Nottingham Forest.The Tykes began needing to win both of their final two games to stand any chance of survival.And, after an afternoon of frustration…
‘Daring’ dog given Speaker’s chair one day of Commons explosives sweep
Image copyright UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor Image caption Poppy has received the PDSA Order of Merit – the animal equivalent of an OBE A sniffer dog praised for her heroism in the London Bridge terror attack was given the Speaker’s chair as she checked the House of Commons.Sir Lindsay Hoyle let Poppy, an explosives detective dog,…
Florence Nightingale letters repeat in desk
Image copyright Hansons Image caption The letters were recently discovered in a Victorian desk, where they had lain for decades Letters penned by Florence Nightingale demonstrating her “boundless kindness and compassion” have been found inside a Victorian desk.Seven missives written by the nursing pioneer between 1892 and 1894 had lain undiscovered at the house in…
Derby County 1-3 Leeds United: Pablo Hernandez and Jamie Shackleton support champions purchase
West Brom, Brentford and Fulham are all fighting to finish second behind LeedsA much-changed Leeds side marked their first game since gaining promotion to the Premier League and winning the Championship title by coming from behind to win at Derby.The first half lacked intensity following a pre-match guard of honour from the home players though…
Bournemouth terminate to drop after boring drama in agonising defeat by Saints
Danny Ings has matched Matt le Tissier’s club record of 12 goals away from home in a Premier League seasonBournemouth are on the verge of relegation after losing to local rivals Southampton – with the video assistant referee denying them an injury-time equaliser.Sam Surridge fired home from a tight angle – but a VAR review…
Lewis Hamilton wins in Hungary with Max Verstappen 2d after crash
Lewis Hamilton moved into the world championship lead for the first time this season with a dominant victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver pulled out an eight-second lead in three wet laps at the start of the race before switching to dry tyres, and controlled the race from there.Hamilton even had time to…