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Michael Longton and his border collie Max are competing at the World Sheep Dog Trial in Scotland, carrying on a family tradition spanning four generations. More than 300 handlers from 34 countries are gathering for the prestigious event that's seeing a surge in popularity beyond farming communities.
Lancashire cricket captain James Anderson turned the tables on Derbyshire with an incredible 4-18 bowling performance, leading his team to an against-the-odds victory when defeat seemed certain. The visitors collapsed from needing just 138 runs to win to losing by 29 runs in a thrilling finale at Old Trafford.
Lancashire captain James Anderson turned impossible odds into triumph, taking 4-18 to defend just 137 runs and defeat Derbyshire in a thrilling final day at Old Trafford. The legendary bowler's second-spell magic sparked one of county cricket's most dramatic comebacks this season.
A volunteer police officer driving a lorry on the M6 motorway spotted a crashed car facing oncoming traffic and used his vehicle as a protective barrier to save the injured driver inside. Special Sergeant Alex Rose's quick thinking may have prevented multiple deaths on the busy highway.
When Special Sergeant Alex Rose spotted a crashed car facing oncoming traffic on the M6, he didn't hesitate to turn his lorry into a life-saving shield. The volunteer police officer's quick thinking protected an injured driver until help arrived.
