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Tokyo 2020: triathlon silver for Alex Yee

It was silver for Team GB in the men’s triathlon, with Alex Yee putting in an impressive performance in gruelling conditions and after the drama of a false start. Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt took the gold, with Hayden Wilde of New Zealand in bronze position. The race started early in the...
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By , Jul. 26, 2021

Balearics move to amber list in latest travel update

The results of the latest review into the UK’s traffic light system of travel restrictions have been announced, and this last update has seen the most movement yet. The latest announcement preceded the lifting of many restrictions in England and Scotland, and it was to be hoped that the travel update would perhaps show a similar level of optimism for the future – however, as is the norm, the announcement has been met with much criticism for being confusing and still too restrictive.
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By , Jul. 25, 2021

Tokyo 2020 – Day 1: Olympic fever hits Japan

After much delay and controversy, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have begun. According to reports, around half the population of Japan watched some part of the Games on TV, far higher than expectations given the national opposition by many. It was a mixed day for the hosts – they had...
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By , Jul. 25, 2021