LONDON (Reuters) – The number of people cycling in the City of London has increased by more than 50% in two years, boosted by new cycle paths and dockless cycles and helping to improve air quality in the financial district. According to official data, in October 2024, 139,000 people a day cycled in the Square …
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By Lori Ewing (Reuters) -London hopes to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, UK Sport, the Mayor of London and Athletic Ventures announced on Sunday ahead of the 45th running of the London Marathon. A formal expression of interest will be submitted to World Athletics in September, with the bid contingent on securing 45 million …
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LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Liverpool roared back from a goal behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the Premier League title in style on a momentous day at a sun-drenched Anfield on Sunday. Needing only a point to ensure a record-equalling 20th English title with four games remaining, Liverpool were rocked in the …
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By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Thirty years after expelling Sophie Lloyd for masquerading as a man to join the then exclusively male Magic Circle, the London-based society for professional and amateur magicians has tracked her down to restore her membership. The society, which has 1,700 members around the world, including King Charles, expelled Lloyd in …
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(Reuters) -Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley has been handed a 13-match suspension and a 2,000-pound ($2,663) fine for homophobic language towards an opponent in a game against Walsall in January, England’s Football Association said on Friday. During Walsall’s 5-1 win over Tranmere in January, Finley admitted to the referee that he had called Jamille Matt …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Sifan Hassan concedes she remembers little about her remarkable marathon debut two years ago in London when she stopped twice to stretch her hip before her stunning kick down the home stretch to victory, but she is hoping for less drama in Sunday’s race. The 32-year-old Dutchwoman, who headlines the women’s field …
(Reuters) -The British government announced David Kogan on Friday as its preferred candidate for chair of the proposed independent football regulator. The Football Governance Bill is currently going through Parliament, which would establish a regulator with the power to tackle rogue owners and directors, implement a licensing regime and monitor club finances. Kogan has had …
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LONDON (Reuters) -Uganda’s half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo said he was well-prepared and ready to do his best when he makes his full marathon debut in London on Sunday. Twice world cross country champion Kiplimo, who shattered the half-marathon record by 48 seconds in Barcelona in February, will feature in a stellar field that …
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LONDON (Reuters) -World champions and hometown heroes will battle for glory as an unprecedented 18 teams prepare to tackle the Tour of Britain Women this June, marking the biggest field in the event’s history. The 108-rider peloton features 12 UCI Women’s WorldTour teams, including world number one squad Team SD Worx – Protime with last …
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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Thursday said it was banning the export to Russia of video game controllers which can be used to pilot drones, part of its latest package of trade measures following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “We’re … banning outright video game controllers going to Russia, preventing them from being used to pilot …
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