Sport
Olympic Bid for North England
The UK government has initiated an assessment of a potential bid by the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. The move comes as the region prepares to compete with other areas for future hosting rights.
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BBC Sport
A 38th straight Test win and eighth successive Six Nations title are far from formalities as a patched-England face a rejuvenated France in Bordeaux
2026-05-16 15:33 UTC
BBC Sport
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
2026-05-16 23:02 UTC