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Track Worlds: Denmark secures world title on home soil in men's Team Pursuit

Denmark clinched the Men's Team Pursuit title at the 2024 UCI Track World Championships, showcasing remarkable speed and strategy.

State of the nation: Analysing Great Britain's 2024 Road World Championships teams

Great Britain's cycling team, historically successful, faces challenges in recent Road World Championships despite having several medal contenders.

Australian track cyclist switches nationality to join Team GB

Matthew Richardson changes nationality from Australia to Britain to pursue his cycling career with the Great British Cycling Team.

Track Worlds: Denmark secures world title on home soil in men's Team Pursuit

Denmark clinched the Men's Team Pursuit title at the 2024 UCI Track World Championships, showcasing remarkable speed and strategy.

State of the nation: Analysing Great Britain's 2024 Road World Championships teams

Great Britain's cycling team, historically successful, faces challenges in recent Road World Championships despite having several medal contenders.

Australian track cyclist switches nationality to join Team GB

Matthew Richardson changes nationality from Australia to Britain to pursue his cycling career with the Great British Cycling Team.
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August retail sales, consumer spending remains robust - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retail sales in Great Britain rose by 1% in August 2024, exceeding expectations and boosted by strong food and clothing sales.
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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter lead Britain's Billie Jean King Cup Finals bid

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter lead Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals set for November.

Jack Draper beaten as Great Britain suffer Davis Cup defeat to Argentina

Jack Draper faced a tough loss representing Great Britain in the Davis Cup after his recent US Open semi-final achievement.

Emma Raducanu returns to GB's Billie Jean King Cup team for France qualifier

Emma Raducanu in Great Britain's team for Billie Jean King Cup
Event details: Date, location, and opposition team

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter lead Britain's Billie Jean King Cup Finals bid

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter lead Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals set for November.

Jack Draper beaten as Great Britain suffer Davis Cup defeat to Argentina

Jack Draper faced a tough loss representing Great Britain in the Davis Cup after his recent US Open semi-final achievement.

Emma Raducanu returns to GB's Billie Jean King Cup team for France qualifier

Emma Raducanu in Great Britain's team for Billie Jean King Cup
Event details: Date, location, and opposition team
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Paris sets new benchmark' for Para sport as Games end on a high

Paris 2024 set a new standard for the Paralympics with vibrant public engagement, memorable performances, and organizational success.

Weir retires from Great Britain competition

David Weir retires from Great Britain competition after a distinguished career but will continue competing in major international marathons.

Paris Paralympics 2024: medal table

China led the 2021 Paralympics with 96 gold medals, while GB and the USA followed with 41 and 37, respectively.

Dave Ellis and Megan Richter strike gold in Britain's five-medal triathlon haul

Great Britain's triathletes excelled at the Paralympics, with multiple medals, showcasing resilience and determination, especially from Dave Ellis and Claire Cashmore.

Stephen McGuire wins boccia gold medal at Paris Paralympics

Stephen McGuire won gold in boccia, marking his first Paralympic medal after a significant injury recovery.

Alice Tai, Stephen Clegg and William Ellard make it a super Saturday for Britain

Alice Tai won gold in the women's 100m S8 backstroke, marking a strong comeback after amputation.

Paris sets new benchmark' for Para sport as Games end on a high

Paris 2024 set a new standard for the Paralympics with vibrant public engagement, memorable performances, and organizational success.

Weir retires from Great Britain competition

David Weir retires from Great Britain competition after a distinguished career but will continue competing in major international marathons.

Paris Paralympics 2024: medal table

China led the 2021 Paralympics with 96 gold medals, while GB and the USA followed with 41 and 37, respectively.

Dave Ellis and Megan Richter strike gold in Britain's five-medal triathlon haul

Great Britain's triathletes excelled at the Paralympics, with multiple medals, showcasing resilience and determination, especially from Dave Ellis and Claire Cashmore.

Stephen McGuire wins boccia gold medal at Paris Paralympics

Stephen McGuire won gold in boccia, marking his first Paralympic medal after a significant injury recovery.

Alice Tai, Stephen Clegg and William Ellard make it a super Saturday for Britain

Alice Tai won gold in the women's 100m S8 backstroke, marking a strong comeback after amputation.
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Britain finish second in Paralympics medal table with incredible' 49 golds

Great Britain excelled at the Paralympic Games, winning significantly more medals than in Tokyo, despite increasing competition.

Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush win historic taekwondo golds for Team GB

Great Britain secured its first Paralympic taekwondo gold medals with Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush's outstanding performances in Paris.

Britain finish second in Paralympics medal table with incredible' 49 golds

Great Britain excelled at the Paralympic Games, winning significantly more medals than in Tokyo, despite increasing competition.

Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush win historic taekwondo golds for Team GB

Great Britain secured its first Paralympic taekwondo gold medals with Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush's outstanding performances in Paris.
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USA prove too strong for Great Britain in men's wheelchair basketball final

USA maintained dominance in men's wheelchair basketball, completing a threepeat against Great Britain.
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Changing of the guard: Defending Olympic champions Italy pushed to team pursuit bronze medal final against Denmark

Australia broke the world record in the men's team pursuit at the Paris Olympics.

Choosing a Team GB men's XI for the 2024 Olympics

Britain's Olympic football absence is due to historical struggles and FIFA membership concerns, despite past successes and potential strength.

Team GB at London 2012: The chaotic story of the short-lived men's Olympic team

The article discusses the historical context of Britain's relationship with the Olympics and the challenges faced in uniting under the Great Britain team.

Yee wins World Triathlon series gold in Italy

Alex Yee won the men's race, while Beth Potter won bronze in the World Triathlon Championship Series, with focus on Olympic selection.

Changing of the guard: Defending Olympic champions Italy pushed to team pursuit bronze medal final against Denmark

Australia broke the world record in the men's team pursuit at the Paris Olympics.

Choosing a Team GB men's XI for the 2024 Olympics

Britain's Olympic football absence is due to historical struggles and FIFA membership concerns, despite past successes and potential strength.

Team GB at London 2012: The chaotic story of the short-lived men's Olympic team

The article discusses the historical context of Britain's relationship with the Olympics and the challenges faced in uniting under the Great Britain team.

Yee wins World Triathlon series gold in Italy

Alex Yee won the men's race, while Beth Potter won bronze in the World Triathlon Championship Series, with focus on Olympic selection.
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Emma Raducanu faces Caroline Garcia on return to Billie Jean King Cup

Emma Raducanu to play for Great Britain in Billie Jean King Cup after two years.
Raducanu needs to perform well on clay to help Britain reach Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

France beats Britain 21-0 to capture world rugby LA Sevens title

France won World Rugby SVNS Series title by beating Great Britain 21-0 in the final match.
Antoine Dupont played a pivotal role in France's victory, switching from 15-a-side rugby to sevens.

DUP deal to restore Northern Ireland government to be published

Physical and identity checks will no longer be required for goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, except in cases of suspicion of smuggling or criminal activity.

Great Britain Just Had Its Largest Ever Wine Vintage. The Implications Could Be Huge.

The 2023 season in Great Britain has seen a record-breaking harvest of 20 to 22 million bottles of wine, a 50% increase from the previous record in 2018.
Several factors contributed to this growth, including favorable weather conditions and an increase in vine plantings.
The increase in vine plantings can be attributed to both domestic and international producers.

The top five busiest train stations in Bexley revealed

Sidcup is the busiest train station in Bexley with 2.2 million entries and exits in 2022-23.
Birmingham New Street, Leeds, and Manchester Piccadilly are the busiest train stations outside of London.

Powerlifter Laura Sancho (82KG) Deadlifts Raw British Record of 263 Kilograms (579.8 Pounds) - Breaking Muscle

A dominant performance from Sancho saw her notch this record pull.On Apr. 30, 2023, powerlifter Laura Sancho shared an Instagram clip of herself s coring a 263-kilogram (579.8-pound)raw deadlift during the 2023 Global Powerlifting Committee-Great Britain (GPC-GB) Welsh Championships in Swansea, Wales.

Reece Fullwood (125KG) Squats 412.5 Kilograms (909.4 Pounds) For Raw World Record - Breaking Muscle

Fulwood is the new king of his division when it comes to squat strength.On May 1, 2023, powerlifter Reece Fullwood shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 412.5-kilogram (909.4-pound)raw with sleeves back squat during the 2023 Global Powerlifting Committee-Great Britain (GPC-GB) Welsh Championships.
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Double-digit vote share in local elections could indicate Labour government'

A polling guru has said Labour scoring a victory of more than 10% over the Conservatives in the local elections could suggest that Sir Keir Starmer is on course to be the next prime minister.Professor Sir John Curtice said those wanting a clue as to who could win the next general election should be focused on the projected national vote share as the results of Thursday's poll roll in, rather than on the number of council seats gained.

Coronation allegiance oath in support of King tone deaf', pressure group says

Plans to ask the public to pledge their allegiance to the King during the coronation have been branded offensive, tone deaf and a gesture that holds the people in contempt by a pressure group.Charles's coronation will include the first Homage of the People a modern addition to the ancient ceremony that will see people across the UK and overseas realms invited to swear an oath of allegiance to Charles.

Millions around world asked to cry out in support of King at coronation

Millions watching the coronation around the world are to be asked to cry out and swear allegiance to the King, with the public given an active role in the ancient ceremony for the first time in history.Charles's coronation has been modernised to include the first ever Homage of the People.Lambeth Palace said it was hoped the significant change to the historic service will result in a great cry around the nation and around the world of support for the King from those watching on television, online or gathered in the open air at big screens.

Double-digit vote share in local elections could indicate Labour government'

A polling guru has said Labour scoring a victory of more than 10% over the Conservatives in the local elections could suggest that Sir Keir Starmer is on course to be the next prime minister.Professor Sir John Curtice said those wanting a clue as to who could win the next general election should be focused on the projected national vote share as the results of Thursday's poll roll in, rather than on the number of council seats gained.

Coronation allegiance oath in support of King tone deaf', pressure group says

Plans to ask the public to pledge their allegiance to the King during the coronation have been branded offensive, tone deaf and a gesture that holds the people in contempt by a pressure group.Charles's coronation will include the first Homage of the People a modern addition to the ancient ceremony that will see people across the UK and overseas realms invited to swear an oath of allegiance to Charles.

Millions around world asked to cry out in support of King at coronation

Millions watching the coronation around the world are to be asked to cry out and swear allegiance to the King, with the public given an active role in the ancient ceremony for the first time in history.Charles's coronation has been modernised to include the first ever Homage of the People.Lambeth Palace said it was hoped the significant change to the historic service will result in a great cry around the nation and around the world of support for the King from those watching on television, online or gathered in the open air at big screens.
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Britain's diverse communities to be recognised in coronation service

The inclusion of non-Christian peers and community leaders in the King's coronation service is aimed at recognising Britain's modern society, which has been transformed since the late Queen's crowning.Charles has for many years sought to highlight and celebrate the diversity within the UK that has steadily developed during his lifetime.

Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

Division within Britain helps countries like Russia and China, UK security minister Tom Tugendhat has said as he intimated the push for Scottish independence could damage the country's safety.The minister was speaking at a fringe event at the Scottish Tory conference in Glasgow on Friday hosted by the group Conservative Friends of the Union.

Britain's diverse communities to be recognised in coronation service

The inclusion of non-Christian peers and community leaders in the King's coronation service is aimed at recognising Britain's modern society, which has been transformed since the late Queen's crowning.Charles has for many years sought to highlight and celebrate the diversity within the UK that has steadily developed during his lifetime.

Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

Division within Britain helps countries like Russia and China, UK security minister Tom Tugendhat has said as he intimated the push for Scottish independence could damage the country's safety.The minister was speaking at a fringe event at the Scottish Tory conference in Glasgow on Friday hosted by the group Conservative Friends of the Union.
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England to host maiden Test series against Tonga this autumn

England will welcome Tonga for a historic three-match Test series in October and November.The contests, which will be played at St Helens on October 22, Huddersfield six days later and Headingley the following week, will mark a maiden international series between the two countries.It is understood the initial plan was to invite New Zealand over and while that fell through, England head coach Shaun Wane, leading the side on Saturday for the first time since last November's World Cup semi-final loss to Samoa when they take on France, insisted Tonga will pose a formidable challenge.

6 British Castles Where You Can Stay Like Royalty on a Commoner's Budget

When King Charles III is crowned on May 6, the world will witness, for the first time since his mother's coronation in 1953, a ceremony that packs more than 1,000 years of British pomp and pageantry into a single day.But for some people, one day might not be enough.Britain teems with castles that offer travelers a chance to walk the same halls and sleep in the same quarters as monarchs of days gone by.
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