Now that the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is over, attention turns to the Games' legacy. But history is littered with examples of millions being spent to host the summer or winter Games, only for the stadiums, courts and Olympic villages to fall into disrepair. Berlin - 1936The Olympic village for the Berlin Games back in 1936 was home to 5,000 athletes but is now eerily empty. Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, hosted the Winter Olympics 42 years ago. Sarajevo was the first Winter Olympics held in a soviet country at the time and the difference in the images of the competition during peace time and the aftermath is stark.

March 01, 2026 12:58 UTC

URC: Ospreys 21 Ulster 10Another trip to Wales, another loss for Ulster. This one will hurt them deeply as the province failed in getting to grips with this genuine arm-wrestle in Bridgend. Ulster were not for capitulating and marched up the field, won a penalty and drove for the line. Ospreys: I Hopkins, D Kasende, O Watkin, K Williams, K Giles, J Walsh (co-capt), C Foley; G Thomas, S Parry (co-capt), R Henry, J Fender, R Smith, J Ratti, R Moriarty, M Morse. Ulster Rugby: M Lowry, W Kok, J Hume, J Postlethwaite, Z Ward, J Murphy, Nathan Doak; E O’Sullivan, T Stewart, S Wilson, I Henderson (capt), C Irvine, M Dalton, D McCann, B Ward.

March 01, 2026 12:51 UTC

Jonny Bairstow has appealed for help from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after becoming stuck in the Middle East while on holiday during the ongoing attack in the region. The attack prompted retaliation from Iran, with missiles reported to have targeted Israel and countries across the Middle East. On Saturday night, England Lions cancelled their scheduled second 50-over match against Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi because of security concerns. 'Tomorrow's second 50-over game between England Men's Lions and Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi will no longer go ahead, and we are delaying the departure of England Women for their proposed trip to Abu Dhabi next week. Dubai International Airport sustained damage during Iran's attacks while airports in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait were also hit.

March 01, 2026 12:50 UTC

'Arsenal didn't want me enough – I signed for Chelsea instead and won everything'Chelsea signed one of the greatest midfielders of their history following claims Arsenal didn't pursue the player enoughView 2 Images N'Golo Kante was a man in demand after Leicester City's title-winning (Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Arsenal are the favourites to triumph over Chelsea as the two sides meet in the Premier League this afternoon. ‌The two Premier League giants both expressed interest in acquiring N'Golo Kante following his outstanding performances in Leicester City's remarkable Premier League title-winning 2015/16 campaign. Yet, a transfer to the Emirates Stadium never came to fruition and he instead joined Chelsea in a £30million deal. That is why I didn't go to Arsenal and went to Chelsea." ‌View 2 Images N'Golo Kante won the Champions League with Chelsea"Whenever the international break came around, I would obviously watch France play.

March 01, 2026 12:48 UTC

Kelly Osbourne has hit out at 'cruel trolls' who 'dehumanised her' following her appearance at the Brit Awards in Manchester on Saturday evening. The daughter of the late Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attended the ceremony to collect a posthumous Lifetime Achievement for her father. But as well as celebrating Ozzy's life during the evening, Kelly, 41, also was seemingly subject to negative comments about her appearance. Kelly oozed glamour in a black dress that featured a matching feathered jacket to keep her warm on the carpet. She has since called out her online abusers for subjecting her to a torrent of vile comments, among them an unsavoury remark about her late father, Ozzy, who passed away last July.

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‌Manchester City closed to within two points of Arsenal after winning at Leeds on Saturday night. ‌Arsenal meanwhile are trying to get over the line and, whilst they have a stellar playing squad, few of their players have won the Premier League previously. "It’s amazing, whatever team wins their remaining games wins the Premier League, it’s as simple as that. View 2 Images Sir Alex Ferguson left in the aftermath of Man Utd's 2013 title (Image: Matthew Peters, Manchester United via Getty Images)‌JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Guardiola and City have continued to overhaul their squad over the past 18 months, setting themselves up for life post the Catalan.

March 01, 2026 12:42 UTC

Hours after the U.S. and Israel said an air strike killed Khamenei, Iran's state media confirmed the 86-year-old leader had died. Unrest in Pakistan, IraqKhamenei had a following among fellow Shi'ites outside Iran in countries such as Iraq and Pakistan, which have the largest Shi'ite populations after Iran. Global air travel remained heavily disrupted as continued air strikes kept major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai - the world's busiest international hub - closed in one of the biggest aviation interruptions in recent years. Iran, which had said it would target U.S. bases if attacked, hit a range of other targets, keeping the Gulf on edge. Trump said the air strikes aimed to end a decades-long threat from Iran and ensure it could not develop a nuclear weapon.

March 01, 2026 12:36 UTC

Our home was a bisected farmhouse on a working dairy farm, octogenarian farmers on one side, us on the other. And that, I would later realise, is a radical concept in Sydney's rental market. Sydney’s rental market has been on a relentless trajectory of price increases that far outpace wage growth and, increasingly, common sense. It's not finding a place to live so much as surrendering money for the privilege of not being homeless. Sydney, of course, has its charms, beaches, restaurants, cultural institutions and more events than anyone can reasonably attend or afford.

March 01, 2026 12:26 UTC

Ludicrous hotel prices have been cited as a reason for attendances falling at the Cheltenham Festival over the past three years. 'It's not perfect and there are still hotel operators who are charging silly prices, but in the round we are seeing a re-balancing.' Despite the above, Redknapp has season tickets at Bournemouth, close to his Sandbanks home, and ensures his seats never go to waste. Speaking at racehorse trainer Ben Pauling's yard in the Cotswolds, where his Gold Cup contender The Jukebox Man is based, Redknapp explained: 'I've got four season tickets that I pay for. The annual EFL Club meeting takes place at the Belfry this week but there will be little time for golf.

March 01, 2026 12:22 UTC

Ben Affleck reunited with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner just days after she shed rare insight on their co-parenting dynamic. Both Affleck, 53, and Garner, also 53, wore sunglasses and casual attire for their get-together. They share three kids: Violet, 20, Fin, 17, Samuel, 14. Garner spoke about the 'loss' that comes with co-parenting when her and Affleck's three kids live with her. Garner also emphasized she consistently prioritizes her children while juggling her busy career in Hollywood as a major A-list movie star.

March 01, 2026 12:18 UTC

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a not often seen sight on the football pitch on Saturday as he missed a penalty. That was the 35th penalty missed in his glittering career, with the Al-Nassr and Portugal captain 35 goals away from reaching the 1,000-goal milestone. It's been a busy few days for Ronaldo, who became a co-owner on Thursday morning of Spanish second division side UD Almeria. 'UD Almeria is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth. Al Khereiji, UD Almeria club president, said: 'We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen our club to invest in.

March 01, 2026 12:17 UTC

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews posted a love note to his wife as she performed in Ireland on Saturday night - whilst he sought emergency shelter at home in Dubai. Lee posted a snap of her on stage with the caption 'coming in hot' as well as a quote which read: 'F**k normal. Gushing over his connection with wife Katie he then penned underneath it: 'Love having this with you Katie.' Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews posted a love note to his wife as she performed in Ireland on Saturday night - whilst he sought emergency shelter at home in DubaiHe posted a quote which read: 'F**k normal. Katie and fourth husband, Lee, got engaged last month and married days later.

March 01, 2026 12:10 UTC

‌Armada Way was a critical element of the rebirth of Plymouth after the blitz of World War Two, a wide ceremonial and direct boulevard connecting the railway station to the Hoe, but in recent decades has laid tired and neglected. There’s even going to be changing rooms as it will be hard not to get wet with all the water play. The water will be recirculated around Armada Way through a rill running the entire length of the proposed scheme and be used to water plants and trees. In a few months time I think Plymouth families will flock to Armada Way and businesses will start to see a revival. Council leaders say Plymouth’s time has come and Armada Way could indeed be the catalyst for it all.

March 01, 2026 12:02 UTC

143 pothole-riddled North Staffordshire roads to be repaired - full listHere's the list...View Image Pothole repairs are to be carried out on Park Lane, in KnypersleyDozens of pothole-riddled roads are to be resurfaced in a seven-month highways blitz. Staffordshire County Council has released the list of the 143 roads in line for 'preventative carriageway treatment works' across the Staffordshire Moorlands between now and the end of October. ‌It is not yet known exactly when the works will be carried out on each road. A 10mph speed limit will be in place during each project. The roads to be resurfaced in the Staffordshire Moorlands are:

March 01, 2026 12:01 UTC

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