A masked gang abducted cyclist Jack Haycock, mistakenly thinking he was someone else, and forced him to hand over £500 before giving him £20 for a taxi. Joseph Waters, the gang’s driver, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in the incident, which left Haycock with lasting psychological effects. Although Waters was arrested two days later, his accomplices remain unidentified, and further drug-related charges were discovered during the investigation.
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Has the UK become a nation of runners?
A record number of people have applied to take part in the 2026 London Marathon.Event organisers reported over 1.1 million applications, surpassing the previous record of 840,318 set last year. On a recent Sunday, over 90,000 participants completed marathons in London and Manchester, marking the largest marathon event day in the UK. This raises questions about a potential running boom in the UK, including the factors driving this increase in participation. Full Article
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