A grandmother has described being "shell shocked" at becoming one of the joint winners of the official Black Pudding Throwing World Championships.
June Weir, 73, from Wilpshire, Lancashire, said she was delighted to become the first female to win the annual event at The Oak pub in Ramsbottom, Bury, on Sunday.
Hundreds of people cheered on the throwers as they hurled black puddings at Yorkshire puddings in the quirky sporting event, which first began more than a century ago and raises money for charity.
Weir, who was one of four competitors who toppled six Yorkshire puddings from a ledge, said: "This was my third time, no training whatsoever... and I actually won it. I can't believe it."
June Weir says she won despite doing "no training whatsoever" [Family photograph]

#puddings #black #first

England had "no plan" and were "out of control" in the face of Razaullah's stunning hitting on the third day of the final Test against Pakistan, according to former captain Alastair Cook.
Razaullah, the 21-year-old batting at number nine on Test debut, clobbered 81 from 63 ****** at Edgbaston.
He shared a ninth-wicket partnership of 121 with Muhammad Abbas to drag the third Test into an unlikely fourth day, with England set 130 for victory.
Though England are heavy favourites to earn a 3-0 clean sweep, the carnage of the final session was an alarming spell as Joe Root begins his second spell as captain.
Root's tactics were often criticised in his first spell as skipper and there were further questions of the Yorkshireman when he stood in for former captain Ben Stokes earlier this summer.

#former

Sunderland welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup as the Black Cats kick off their League Cup campaign for the first time in the third round due to European qualification.
We face a Tigers side that haven't conceded a goal in the Premier League after three games and are coming off an impressive draw that Hull felt they should've won against Aston Villa on Saturday.
So, how did Hull draw Sunderland in the Carabao Cup?
First of all, they were promoted to the Premier League, which earned them a bye into round two against Championship side Stoke City, in which the East Yorkshire outfit defeated the Potters on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
We come into this game after a draw with Brentford, with Régis Le Bris predicted to make at least ten changes ahead of due to a quick turnaround ahead of Saturday's clash with ****** nal at the Stadium of Light.

#draw #sunderland #carabao #first

Leeds United Women comfortably beat local West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town Women at the BD Community Stadium in Garforth, making it five wins on the bounce to begin the new season.
This FA WNL Cup Group T match was dominated by the Whites from start to finish, and the final 3-0 scoreline was more than deserved for Simon Wood's side, who have been in fine form in the first few weeks of the campaign.
Speaking after the match, Wood was quick to praise not just the quality of his side but also their mindset.
"We're pleased in the fact that I think the messaging we've been giving to the players since last week against Chorley was, "the Cup's got to be a healthy distraction," the manager began, discussing what he said to his side in the build up.
"And what we've got is obviously eyes on the league, because we've started the league campaign really, really well and we didn't want this to be something that derailed us a little bit from that.

#women

Leeds United Women take to another Yorkshire derby on Sunday, welcoming Huddersfield Town Women to the BD Community Stadium in the FA WNL Cup Group Stage.
Ahead of the Group T fixture, goalkeeper and summer signing Holly Mears previewed the clash against the West Yorkshire rivals.
"I'm excited I think it's going to be good test for the team which we are all ready for," the new recruit began. "I think we'll put out a strong performance and hopefully get a positive result.
"I'm expecting a challenge from Huddersfield as they were newly promoted so I'm expecting lots of shots and a lot to do which I think will provide us with a strong test and challenge us as a team."
The fixture is only the Whites' second on home turf so far this campaign, after trips to Chester-le-Street, Chorley and Halifax made up three of the first four on the schedule.

#women #Yorkshire #huddersfield #strong

Communities across North Yorkshire are preparing to welcome the Tour of Britain men's cycling race on Saturday.
The fourth stage of the men's tour will start in Helmsley, with the cyclists travelling through Ripon on their way to the Yorkshire Dales before finishing in Leyburn.
Stretching approximately 103 miles (166km) with 8,800ft (2,699m) of elevation, it is expected to be the race's most challenging day and "could play a key role in deciding the overall winner" of the competition, according to British Cycling.
Almost £10,000 has been awarded to towns and villages along the route to enable them to create community displays and decorations celebrating the race's visit to the area.
After setting off from Helmsley in the North York Moors at 11:00 BST, the route passes through the towns of Easingwold at 11:35 and Boroughbridge at about 11:55, before reaching Ripon at about 12:20 and then heading into the Yorkshire Dales.

#tour #Cycling

Drone operators have been warned not to fly them during the Tour of Britain cycle race.
Stage three of the event will pass through East Yorkshire on Friday and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) order has been issued prohibiting flying over the county up to an altitude of 2,700 ft (823m).
It means that permission to fly in the area between 08:45 and 15:45 BST needs to be obtained from Humberside Police.
The force said the ban was "to maximise safety to the public and other aircraft which will be operating" including police drones and media filming from the air.
The 565-mile (910km) long race began in Lincoln on Wednesday. The second stage will run from Boston to Skegness via Horncastle, Louth and the Lincolnshire coast later.

#stage #police #tour #east

Hull City have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya.
The 21-year-old is understood to be open to the move and has been granted permission to undergo a medical in East Yorkshire before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
The France Under-21 international, who has previously been linked with several Premier League clubs, has seven goals and eight **** ists in 78 matches for Frankfurt since joining from French club Angers in 2024.
Primarily a left winger, he is capable of playing in multiple attacking positions and holds the Bundesliga speed record after being clocked at 23.09mph during a match against Bochum in 2025.
He could become the Tigers' 13th signing of the summer transfer window as the club continues to invest heavily in Sergej Jakirovic's squad.

#frankfurt #transfer #hull #bahoya

Geoffrey Boycott reveals he offered to help Harry Brook reach the 'realms of Lara and Tendulkar' but was ignored originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
England legend Geoffrey Boycott claims Harry Brook could reach the level of Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar but wastes his talent.
Boycott revealed he offered advice through Brook's uncle at Headingley, but never heard back from the batter himself.
Brook hasn't scored a Test century in over a year, despite averaging 53 and holding the world's No. 1 ranking.
Geoffrey Boycott hasn't held back his admiration for Harry Brook's raw ability, but the Yorkshire legend has revealed a personal frustration too, as an offer to help the England batter never got a response.

#boycott #brook #Cricket #england

Sussex have signed all-rounder Joey Evison from Kent.
Evison, 24, has joined on loan for the remainder of the County Championship campaign and the move will be made permanent on 1 October.
He will be available for Sussex's final five matches, starting on Thursday against Somerset at Hove.
Evison was at Leicestershire on a short term deal earlier in the season - his second spell on loan with the Foxes - and contributed 55 runs in a victory over Yorkshire.
In total, he has featured in 57 first-class matches in his career, scoring more than 2,500 runs and claiming 92 wickets.

#matches #joey

Daniel Farke is at Elland Road. Leeds United have opened talks with the representatives of RB Leipzig striker Conrad Harder, according to Tipsbladet.
The West Yorkshire club are actively pursuing a move for the Danish forward to bolster their attacking options.
However, Leeds face competition from Serie A side Lazio, who have already submitted an official bid to bring the striker to Italy.
Lazio's proposal is based on an initial season-long loan with an option to buy, forcing RB Leipzig to weigh up how to manage the forward's immediate future.
Having been linked with a move to Chelsea earlier that summer, Harder left Sporting CP for Leipzig in September 2025 for a deal worth up to €30 million, following his double-winning season in Portugal.

#striker #daniel #elland #road

Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull confounded their many doubters by securing a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return on Saturday.
Sergej Jakirovic's play-off winners were written off by nearly every pundit before a ball was kicked, with former England international Joe Cole saying an immediate Championship return is certain, causing anger among the home fans.
Such naysayers will have been rubbing their eyes in disbelief on Saturday lunchtime as the unfancied Tigers roared to a remarkable, and thoroughly deserved, opening weekend win courtesy of a pair of first half set pieces.
Semi Ajayi opened the scoring after United failed to deal with a corner and Michael Carrick's men were again found wanting when Regan Slater sent in a free-kick for debutant ***** el Mendy to nod home.
The Red Devils boss, handed the permanent job in May, warned of a challenging start in East Yorkshire but he could not have foreseen such a meek display from his side months after finishing third.

#saturday #start #hull #sergej

Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Utilita Bowl, Southampton (day two)
Yorkshire 173 & 135-5: Lyth 5; Baker 2-47
Hampshire 197: Prest 46; Hill 5-29
Hampshire 3 pts, Yorkshire 3 pts
Match scorecard

#Yorkshire #championship #southampton

Former Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes has been handed a six-month road ban after he racked up two driving convictions in the **** e of two days.
The 51-year-old was caught speeding in a Range Rover on the evening of 3 March while on a late-night drive through Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire.
In the second case, Scholes's Mercedes broke the speed limit on Mossley Road near Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, on the morning of 14 November last year.
On 12 August at Bradford Magistrates' Court, he was handed a six-month driving ban for the first offence, along with fines. The next day at Manchester Magistrates' Court he received six penalty points on his licence, and further fines.
Fines, costs, and court fees for the criminal cases totalled £1,472.

#court #driving

It was, of course, inevitable that Test cricket's return to this parched England summer would bring with it the welcoming relief of rain. Seeking an end to a long dry spell? Well, scheduling a first men's international red-ball fixture for seven sun-soaked weeks has done the trick with an altogether spottier forecast for Headingley.
That drought has taken with it a coach and a captain, the dead-heading that felt inevitable after a barren winter postponed from spring to summer to bring about a regime change of curious timing. Already, one might suggest, a series has been squandered; the risk now for England is not letting another slip as they look to germinate and bed in a crop that it is hoped can be made to flourish with a little more careful nurturing.
A new-look England taken on Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley (PA)
Back to tend the garden in his own backyard is one of Yorkshire's own – though that would have been true had England landed on the other side of a choice of flawed options. It could be said, though, that Joe Root's perennial status as his side's man for a crisis has counted in his favour as he is tossed an unenviable duty once more. Having got the nod ahead of Harry Brook, Root has spoken well in his limited media dealings since being reappointed Test captain of learning from the mistakes and missteps of his first stint – both those of his own and from figures above him, who saddled their skipper with duties that reached beyond the remit of an already-challenging role during the Covid pandemic particularly.
Joe Root has been reinstalled as England Test captain ahead of Harry Brook (Getty)

#already

ARDMORE, Pa. – While the term cathedral is used to describe golf's greatest venues, the East Course at Merion Golf Club is arguably its most revered chapel, set on approximately 120 acres packed with history and some of the best golf holes in the world.
A step into the converted farmhouse that now serves as Merion's intricate clubhouse signifies a step back in time, with the club's famed archive room as the main vehicle.
The small, windowless room, established by George Scudder and now chaired by historian and 19-time Merion club champ John Capers III, is the main repository of Merion's history. It includes over 4,000 books and artifacts, including the standard from Justin Rose's 2013 U.S. Open victory, the unwashed striped, Merion-logoed polo Edoardo Molinari wore in winning the 2005 U.S. Amateur final, aerial images from Bobby Jones' slam-completing triumph at the 1930 U.S. Amateur, even some old horseshoes dug out of this historic dirt.
Jack Whaley will now have to part with his beloved Yorkshire County team rain jacket.
After a run of warm and sunny days in northwest Philadelphia, English skies set over Merion for the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship final. Perfect for Whaley, a 22-year-old from Doncaster, England, who embraced the relentless rain and washed away a 2-up deficit after 19 holes to defeat Stanford's Jay Leng Jr., 4 and 3.

#golf #step

A murder inquiry has begun after the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath in West Yorkshire.
The 55-year-old was injured in an altercation on a disused railway line off Blacker Lane in Calder Grove, Wakefield, at about 13:30 BST on Saturday. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died just after 19:00.
West Yorkshire Police has appealed for two people, one of whom is called Sophie, who stopped to help the injured man to come forward.
A force spokesperson said a 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place, causing injury. He remains in custody.
The dog believed to have been involved in the incident has been seized by officers.

#Yorkshire #blacker #calder #wakefield

Leeds United are advancing in their pursuit of Nico Elvedi, with personal terms now reportedly agreed between the player and the Yorkshire club ahead of a potential move from Borussia Monchengladbach. As first reported by Florian Plettenberg, the proposed contract would run until 2029, with Leeds now expected to step up club-to-club negotiations.
This is shaping up to be another significant move in a summer that already carries real weight at Elland Road. Leeds have approached this window with purpose after securing Premier League survival last season, finishing 14th, and there is a clear sense that Daniel Farke wants to push the squad beyond simply staying up. Recruitment has reflected that ambition, with Harry Wilson arriving on a free transfer, Tarik Muharemovic joining for £34m and James Trafford signing from Manchester City for a club-record £40m.
Elvedi looks like a natural fit for where Leeds are heading. The 29-year-old brings experience, reliability and a level of tactical understanding that matters when a side is trying to become more stable in the Premier League. Borussia Monchengladbach are believed to be open to a sale if the conditions are right, while the player is understood to be keen on the opportunity to test himself in England.
From Leeds' perspective, the timing also makes sense. Defensive reinforcement has become a pressing priority after Pascal Struijk's departure to Brighton, especially with Farke having leaned into a back-three system during the run-in last season. Elvedi has the profile to suit that shape, given his reading of the game, composure in possession and comfort operating in an organised defensive unit.
There is also a valuable personal element to this pursuit. Farke knows Elvedi well from their time together in Germany, and that familiarity often helps move a deal from interest to genuine conviction. Managers do not push this hard unless they feel a player can improve the floor and ceiling of the side.

#leeds #club #borussia

Lactalis has entered a "definitive" agreement to acquire the UK business of Canadian peer Saputo in the French dairy giant's fourth deal in two months.
While the privately-owned company did not reveal the purchase price in a statement today (14 August), Saputo tagged the transaction at around £988m ($1.33bn).
The deal is expected to close by the end of the first quarter next year, subject to regulatory approval, Toronto-listed Saputo added.
Lactalis said in its own announcement that Saputo UK, which generated revenue in its latest financial year of £800m, comes with five production facilities, along with a host of cheese brands such as Cathedral City and Davidstow.
The sites are located in Hawes (Yorkshire), Davidstow (Cornwall), Nuneaton (Warwickshire), Kirkby (Merseyside) and the Isle of Bute (Scotland), employing around 1,300 people, Lactalis said.

#davidstow #around #august #toronto

A serving councillor took his own life days after being arrested on suspicion of an online **** ual offence, a coroner has concluded.
Cahal Burke, who died on 9 March, represented the Lindley ward in Huddersfield on Kirklees Council from 2010 until his suspension from the Liberal Democrat party on 4 March. He was mayor for one year in 2023-4.
Burke was arrested in February and was on bail at the time of his death. Following an inquest in writing on 4 August, **** istant coroner Charlotte Keighley ruled the 48-year-old's cause of death was drug toxicity.
West Yorkshire Police said it was "continuing to conduct some inquires as part of our safeguarding responsibilities".
In a report containing her findings, Keighley said Burke's family had visited his home address in Huddersfield on 6 March to check on him, as they had not heard from him for a number of days.

#burke #huddersfield #days #year

King Charles and Queen Camilla may have access to almost any meal imaginable, but their former personal chef says their daily plates were far less extravagant than people might expect. Visen Anenden, who served as Charles' head chef for nine and a half years, revealed that the couple favored small portions, traditional dishes and ingredients sourced directly from the royal estates. While Charles had a particular weakness for savory soufflés, Camilla preferred roast chicken and would even visit the kitchen to explain exactly how she liked it prepared.
Francis Dias/Newspix International / MEGACredit: Francis Dias/Newspix Internation / MEGA
Speaking to Heart Bingo Online, Anenden said portion control remained a consistent feature of meals prepared for Charles and Camilla. "The thing with the royals is that they don't eat a lot," the chef explained. "It was always small portions. It's never substantial, loaded plates at all, never."
Even a traditional Sunday roast was reportedly kept relatively light. Rather than filling their plates with several helpings, Charles and Camilla would typically receive two slices of meat, roast potatoes and light Yorkshire puddings.
Anenden believes their smaller meals partly reflect an awareness of their health and public appearance. "I think they control their diet, and they're conscious of how they look and present themselves," he said. "They're very conscious of their diet."

#charles #camilla #plates #roast

All but two of the nine teams in Group A remain in contention to reach the knockout stages of the One-Day Cup following a day of unlikely results including defeats for the top three in the section.
Pacesetters Leicestershire missed the chance to advance in their final game of the initial phase, with their fate now out of their hands after losing at Kent, who were helped by a sensational display from Daniel Bell-Drummond. They now join Nottinghamshire, Lancashire and Surrey in the chasing pack on 16 points each.
Middlesex won at eliminated Derbyshire to remain top of Group B and ensure they will advance, with Durham also in a strong position immediately behind second-placed Yorkshire following their home win against Essex, who now cannot progress.
Elsewhere in Group B, Glamorgan damaged Worcestershire's hopes of a knockout-stage place with the final ball of the game at Cardiff, while in Group A second-placed Nottinghamshire narrowly lost at Gloucestershire and third-placed Lancashire lost at second-bottom Warwickshire.
One-Day Cup group tables

#group #second #remain #knockout

Sheffield United have agreed a deal with Coventry City for the transfer of Gustavo Hamer, bringing an end to the Dutchman's three-year spell at Bramall Lane.
The midfielder is set to return to Coventry in a deal worth £6 million plus add-ons, with a medical scheduled to take place today as the transfer moves towards completion, per Sky Sports. The Blades are now preparing to lose one of the most influential attacking players in their squad just days before the start of their Championship campaign.
Hamer missed Sheffield United's trip to Mansfield Town in the EFL Cup on Sunday afternoon, with his absence immediately raising further questions over his future. United, however, were able to put his omission to one side as they made the short journey to Nottinghamshire and secured an impressive 3-0 victory.
The result ensured that Chris Wilder's side progressed, but attention away from the pitch quickly turned towards Hamer and his increasingly likely departure. Now, a deal has been agreed that will see the 29-year-old head back to Coventry, where he previously established himself as one of the Championship's most exciting midfielders.
For Sheffield United, replacing Hamer will be no straightforward task. During his three seasons at Bramall Lane, the Dutchman has more than justified the price tag the Blades paid to bring him to South Yorkshire in 2023. Across all competitions, Hamer has scored 21 goals and registered 26 ****** ists for United, giving him a remarkable total of 47 goal involvements during his time at the club.

#deal #agreed

A man has been arrested after the death of a nine-year-old girl who was found with serious injuries in Arbroath.
Officers were called to the town's Elliot Industrial Estate shortly after midnight.
The girl, from West Yorkshire, was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where she later died.
A 35-year-old white British man, who police say was known to the child, has been arrested in connection with her death, which is being treated as suspicious.
Police Scotland said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with her death.

#death #connection

English defender Charlie Cresswell has joined Stade Rennes on a five-year contract.
The former England youth international left Leeds United for Toulouse in the summer of 2023 after having come through the academy at the West Yorkshire side.
The Preston-born player spent two seasons with Toulouse, featuring 66 times in total scoring eight goals and making five ****** ists. He has now made the swap to Rennes where he has signed until 2031.
"There's been a lot of talk about my signing with Rennes these past few weeks," Cresswell said on joining Les Rouge et Noirs.
"Finally arriving here and making this project a reality is fantastic. I'm really very happy. I had two wonderful years in Toulouse, I couldn't have hoped for better, but football is cyclical and the prospect of playing in European competition was a very good reason. The club has an interesting project and I think it will be an excellent team this year. I hope we'll achieve great things."

#toulouse #making #project

'Remembering Captain Hedley Verity: England legend who dismissed Don Bradman eight times before dying as a World War II POW originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Hedley Verity took a first-class record 10 wickets for 10 runs against Nottinghamshire in 1932.
He dismissed Don Bradman eight times in Tests, more than any other bowler.
Verity died aged 38 in 1943 as a prisoner of war in Italy.
Some cricketers are remembered for their statistics, others for the manner of their lives, and a rare few for both. Hedley Verity belongs firmly in that final category, a Yorkshire slow left-armer whose bowling carved records that still stand and whose death in wartime lent his name a solemn permanence.

#eight #whose

Rob Key, the ECB's managing director of men's cricket, believes it was "too soon" to install Harry Brook as England Test captain after overlooking the Yorkshireman in favour of Joe Root.
Root's return as full-time skipper was confirmed on Thursday alongside the appointment of Stephen Fleming as England's new head coach following the retirement of Ben Stokes and departure of Brendon McCullum.
Brook, who leads England in white-ball cricket, was elevated to the vice-captaincy ahead of last year's Ashes and has since served as Stokes' deputy.
He was not promoted, though, when Stokes missed the second Test against New Zealand earlier in the summer, and has again missed out on the role despite expressing an interest.
Key explained that he and Fleming had discussed the captaincy at length before the new coach's appointment, with the pair agreeing that Root – who has already led England in a record 65 Tests – was the right man for the job at this moment.

#brook #test #missed

The numbers tell one side of the story for Joel Piroe. 19 goals. Four ***** ists. 45 appearances. Top scorer in the Championship in 2024/25 and the main engine behind getting Leeds United back to the big time. Yet, stroll around West Yorkshire right now, and you quickly realise statistics mean precious little when a manager's mind is made up that he is a low-priority man. Daniel Farke wants a new leading man. Simple as that.
Farke wants a traditional centre-forward to hold up the ball, bully centre-backs, and trigger the team's pressing system off the ball. They have Dominic Calvert-Lewin for that. That leaves Joel Piroe in a tough spot.
Despite doing everything asked of him last season, the 26-year-old Dutchman finds himself pushed right to the edge of the first-team picture. Farke clearly harbours doubts about whether Piroe has the raw pace, athletic engine, and mobility required to lead the line in the top flight.
With just 12 months remaining on his contract at Elland Road, the hierarchy seems open to business. A cut-price departure before deadline day is now a genuine possibility, with Birmingham City already keeping close tabs on the situation.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – MARCH 03: Joel Piroe of Leeds United reacts during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Sunderland at Elland Road on March 03, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

#engine

Piers Morgan calls Saltburn CC's 'Clicky Ponting' 'biggest cheat in cricket history', brands alleged click-gate 'shameful scam' originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Piers Morgan branded the Saltburn CC fielder the biggest cheat in cricket history.
The broadcaster called the alleged finger-clicking a shameful scam spanning years.
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has launched a formal investigation.
The club cricket cheating row that erupted over the weekend has escalated into a global talking point, and it has now drawn the attention of one of Britain's most prominent broadcasters. Piers Morgan has weighed in forcefully on the Saltburn Cricket Club controversy, adding considerable heat to an already viral scandal.

#Cricket #shameful

An amateur cricket match has made global headlines after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to get a wicket.
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has started an investigation into a second XI Division 2 game between Saltburn and Norton.
A viral video on social media appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes Noman Shabir's bat before being caught by wicketkeeper Josh Bowes. Saltburn appeal and the umpire gives Shabir out.
It has been suggested that the finger-clicking was designed to trick the umpire into thinking the batter edged the ball.
Saltburn won by 159 runs and are top of Division 2 by 17 points.

#clicking #division #fingers