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Skeleton ace Matt Weston slides into climate action: ‘We’re dirtbags making a difference’

In today’s newsletter: how Britain’s celebrated Winter Olympian is responding to the existential threat to snow and ice sports

The Guardian - UK

3 new to Prime Video thriller movies to stream this week — and one of them sees Denzel Washington go full ‘John Wick’ (April 28-May 4)

Prime Video is adding a slew of movies to its library this week, and I've picked out the three thrillers worth adding to your watchlist.

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Meet Seb Atkinson, England’s new Six Nations centre and perhaps the fittest man in rugby

Exclusive interview: Ahead of his first Six Nations start against Italy, Atkinson reflects on his physical transformation, untimely injuries and why Worcester’s demise was key in him making it to the top

The Independent UK

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Great Britain names flagbearers for Winter Paralympics

The Winter Paralympics opening ceremony is due to take place on Friday

The Independent UK

England seek advice from Winter Olympics champion to halt Six Nations slump

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England turn to Olympic skeleton star Matt Weston in bid to stop Six Nations slide

Weston made history with two skeleton gold medals for Team GB in Milan-Cortina

The Independent UK

Highs, lows and halfpipes: the Guardian’s most memorable Winter Olympics moments

Curling cursing, podium camaraderie and stunning speed on skis linger for our writers after an astonishing Games

The Guardian - UK

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Great Britain ‘a nation on the rise’ in winter sports after record-breaking Olympics

Chef de Mission Eve Muirhead oversaw a record-breaking Olympics for Team GB

The Independent UK

The fine margins of a magical Winter Olympics leaves Team GB with a huge question

WINTER OLYMPICS : At the end of Milano-Cortina, the Olympic magic is back for Team GB, writes Flo Clifford in Italy, but a series of near-misses will only fuel the fire ahead of the French Alps 2030

The Independent UK

‘The Brits are coming again’: Team GB hail their greatest ever Winter Olympics

Team GB chiefs hailed “historic” Games after Britain’s greatest performance in the 102 years left them 15th in the medal table

The Guardian - UK

IOC president hails ‘new kind of Winter Games’ at Milan-Cortina closing ceremony

Gold medallists Charlotte Bankes and Matt Weston carried the Union flag at the ceremony.

The Independent UK

King and Queen offer ‘heartfelt congratulations’ to Winter Olympics medallists

A statement from Charles and Camilla said those who did not reach the podium can ‘return home with proud hearts and heads held high’.

The Independent UK

Team GB’s record over the years as their best ever Winter Olympics ends

Britain won multiple gold medals for the first time at a Winter Olympics.

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics 2026: Samba in Stelvio snow, penis injections and British glory

The Milan and Cortina Games will serve as a blueprint for future editions for how to host a Games without losing its essential snow-bound setting.

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GB gold medallists named as Winter Olympics flagbearers at closing ceremony

Matt Weston and Charlotte Bankes with carry the flag in the Arena of Verona

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics showcase golden oldies, fourth-place pain and sliding-doors details

Bravery on display has been inspirational, but behind the glamour and the glory it’s the humanity that captivates us

The Guardian - UK

What exactly is it about Britons that makes us so good at hurtling down an icy drainpipe?

Team GB has swept up the skeleton medals at the Winter Olympics. I suspect it’s something to do with our capacity at weathering tremendous, impotent fear, writes Zoe Williams

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The Guardian view on Team GB’s Winter Olympics success: sporting inspiration lifts the grey February mood

Editorial: A record gold medal haul, amid blue Italian skies, has made for compelling viewing. The Games can be a catalyst for new grassroots investment in the UK

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The Independent UK

Britain’s Olympic champions hope ‘surreal’ triumph can inspire and grow interest in snow sports

Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes made history with their gold medal in the mixed team snowboard cross and believe more success for Team GB is on the horizon

How to watch Winter Olympics 2026 – watch from anywhere, including free options

The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing in Milano Cortina – here's how you can watch from anywhere in the world

The Guardian - UK

How British skeleton left the world in its tracks with golden Winter Olympics haul

Big investment in coaches and kit – £5.8m in the last cycle – has paid off despite lack of facilities and snow at home

The Independent UK

Matt Weston reveals he won double Olympic gold despite shoulder injury that requires surgery

Weston and Stoecker partied until 4am to celebrate winning the first-ever mixed team skeleton event, adding another to Weston’s historic individual gold on Friday

The Independent UK

Matt Weston’s need for speed will not be halted by shoulder surgery

The Team GB gold medallist believes he has the potential to go even faster.

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics briefing: Great Britain are on a golden roll as records tumble

If the Sunday already felt golden under the alpine sun for Team GB, it only glittered brighter after dark

The Independent UK

GB’s Kirsty Muir bids for Big Air redemption after ‘a bit of heartbreak’ in Olympic slopestyle

Exclusive interview: 48 hours after an agonising fourth-place finish in her freeski slopestyle final, Team GB’s Kirsty Muir tells The Independent how she put heartbreak behind her in search of an elusive Olympic medal

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