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Record crowd of 290,000 expected at St Andrews for 150th Open Championship

The 150th Open Championship is set to attract a record crowd of 290,000 to St Andrews, tournament organisers have announced. More than 1.3million applications for tickets were received by the R&A, resulting in the highest-ever number of general ...

26 Apr 2022 at 12:07

Motoring News

First Drive: Honda’s new Civic Type R arrives as a meaner and sharper hot-hatch

What is it? When it comes to performance hot hatches, the Civic Type R has always been one of the key players. Over the years it has become faster and more hardcore but has always had strong backing from generations of much-loved models. The ...

11 Jan 2023 at 12:27

Sport

Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney jokes about Gareth Bale offer

Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney has jokingly suggested he might try and persuade former Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale to come out of retirement. The five-time Champions League winner announced his retirement at the age of 33 in January after ...

25 Apr 2023 at 22:00

Sport

Justin Thomas: Prospect of shorter ball being used in elite competition ‘so bad’

Justin Thomas believes the prospect of a shorter ball being used in elite competition is “so bad” for golf and has criticised the “pretty selfish decisions” made by one of the game’s governing bodies. The R&A and USGA said in February ...

15 Mar 2023 at 15:27

Sport

Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

Rory McIlroy has backed the “unpopular” idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required. Golf’s governing bodies said in February 2020 they intended to “break the ...

22 Mar 2023 at 10:36

Golf

Rory McIlroy backs 'unpopular' shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

22 Mar 2023 at 11:05

Sport

R&A and USGA propose rule to bring in option of using distance-reducing ball

Golf’s governing bodies have proposed a new local rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball. Advances in fitness and golf equipment technology have seen players hit the ...

14 Mar 2023 at 13:39

Sport

Governing bodies aim to ‘bring the game along with us’ in shorter ball proposal

Golf’s governing bodies have pledged to “bring the game along with us” after proposing a new local rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a shorter ball. Advances in fitness and golf ...

14 Mar 2023 at 16:17

Local News

Court told woman needed facial reconstruction after dog attack in pub in the Midlands

A woman underwent facial reconstruction after she was bitten by a Rottweiler dog at a Laois pub, Portlaoise District Court was told. Colm Downey, 37, of Downeys Bar, Main Street, Clonaslee appeared in court in ...

08 Sept 2023 at 23:14

Local News

Rugby club unveils new mixed ability rugby team, fostering inclusion and teamwork

ROSCREA Rugby Club is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Roscrea Jedi mixed ability rugby team, a groundbreaking initiative that emphasises inclusivity and teamwork. The team, proudly sponsored by The ...

30 Jun 2023 at 13:01

Sport

‘No direct intelligence’ of protester plans to target Open, says Martin Slumbers

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers insists there has been no intelligence surrounding any potential protest at The Open this week, but remains confident in the “significant” security procedures at Royal ...

19 Jul 2023 at 12:41

Arts & Entertainment

Paul Walker's car from Fast & Furious movies to go under the hammer at auction

A Nissan Skyline GT-R made famous by its appearance in Fast & Furious 4 with the late Paul Walker behind the wheel is set to go under the hammer at auction next month. Due to be auctioned off in a ...

28 Mar 2023 at 16:42

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