The Latest Breaking News from John Fairclough

Concussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds

Surprise results have been published after analysis of 15,000 individuals, but the study’s authors stress that the risks in professional sport are very different

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024

Owen Farrell’s rescinded red card sets worrying precedent for the game

England will be delighted at their captain’s reprieve but in the long term it could have serious repercussions for player welfare

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Row over deputy leader's properties continues with new allegation

The complaint came just days after the outcome of another complaint into Cllr Fairclough’s conduct was revealed

Liverpool Echo · Jul 11, 2023

Welsh Rugby Union warned not to make same 'bungled' mistake as English RFU over tackle changes

The Welsh Rugby Union has been urged to act more responsibly than the RFU when it comes to communication over any future lowering of the tackle height

Wales Online · Jan 28, 2023

More cuts to vital services could lead to 'collapse of society'

One local councillor warned of the dangers of more cuts to services

Liverpool Echo · Nov 3, 2022

Anger over policies 'killing people’ as borough’s inequalities laid bare

Cllr Fairclough also accused the government of "stealing" from people

Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022

'An absolute disgrace!' Six Nations condemned over failure to dish out sanctions over Tomas Francis incident

There has been a strong response after a head injury review panel published their report

Wales Online · Mar 27, 2022

Wales press conference begins with Tomas Francis statement as Wayne Pivac rejects surgeon's 'grave' concerns

The Welsh coaches and medical team have come under intense scrutiny following the incident in the England match

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2022

Council will not repair road with potholes ‘the size of craters’

One local councillor warned of an 'impending catastrophe' along the road, which the council asserts is not their responsibility

Liverpool Echo · Mar 8, 2022

'No appetite' for communal bins as plans set to be scrapped

The council wants to get rid of kerbside bag collections for around 8000 residents

Liverpool Echo · Mar 4, 2022