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GB women stun Canada, reigning curling world champions

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Great Britain’s female curling team commenced their competition with a notable win, edging out Canada, a strong medal contender, by a score of 7-6.

After dropping their first two matches, the British women's team staged a comeback, defeating the reigning world champions in a remarkable turn of events.

The Team GB women's curling team secured their first win of the Winter Olympics, edging out Canada, a strong medal contender, with a 7-6 score.

Following disappointing losses to China and South Korea in their initial matches, Rebecca Morrison's team was not expected to bounce back against the world champions.

However, the British team significantly improved their performance, with Morrison making crucial shots that had eluded her earlier in the competition, ultimately overcoming a Canadian team that had appeared vulnerable after losing to the United States on Friday.

It wasn't until the third end that the Scottish team scored, but after Canada's skip, Rachel Homan, made an error, Morrison remained composed and scored three points.

Another impressive shot by Morrison in the fourth end forced Homan into a mistake, allowing GB to steal a point and take a 4-2 lead into the break.

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Unlike their previous matches, where they lost momentum after the interval, the British team maintained their pace this time.

The teams traded points in the sixth and seventh ends, before Morrison, who was gaining confidence, scored two more points to give her team a four-point lead going into the penultimate end.

Canada struggled to find their footing, with Homan, who has yet to win Olympic gold despite her impressive career, unable to regain her composure. With only one point in the ninth end, they required a miraculous comeback, but GB was determined to secure the win.

The British women's team will aim to continue their surprise resurgence on Sunday when they face Sweden at 13:05 GMT.

With six more round-robin matches to play, the team is targeting five or six wins to potentially secure a semi-final spot.

Meanwhile, the GB men's team will play their fourth match of nine against the Czech Republic at 13:05 GMT on Saturday.

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Highlights of Rebecca Morrison’s performance can be seen as Great Britain secured a 7-6 win against Canada, the reigning world champions, in the women’s curling event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Edith Bowman’s luggage with cremated remains reportedly taken

A radio DJ has reported that her case went missing during a train journey to Gloucestershire.

A sentimental suitcase belonging to Radio DJ Edith Bowman has gone missing, prompting her to make an emotional appeal for its return, as it contains some of her grandfather's ashes.

Edith Bowman is wearing a black suit jacket, a white shirt and a blue tie. She is smiling, with blurred bright lights behind her. — Edith Bowman said her suitcase was stolen while she was travelling between London and Gloucestershire

Bowman, 52, suspects that the suitcase was taken during a train ride from London Paddington to Kemble in Gloucestershire on Friday.

In a social media post, Bowman revealed that the suitcase held a jewellery box with sentimental value, including a ring containing her grandfather's ashes.

British Transport Police have been notified about the incident and have been contacted for a statement.

The incident occurred on the 09:32 train from London Paddington to Cheltenham, and Bowman is seeking the public's help in recovering her stolen luggage.

Bowman has urged the person responsible for taking the suitcase to return it to the nearest station, expressing her gratitude in advance.

She also warned that the incident is being investigated, with CCTV footage being reviewed, and British Transport Police are involved in the case.

In a subsequent Instagram post, Bowman became tearful as she realized the sentimental items that were inside the missing suitcase.

Upon further reflection, Bowman noted that the suitcase contained a jewellery box with personal items of great significance to her.

The missing suitcase is described as dark green with brown straps, and Bowman is asking anyone who may have seen someone exiting the train at Didcot Parkway, Reading, or Swindon to come forward with information.

Edith Bowman is a well-known presenter who hosted various shows on BBC Radio 1 from 2003 to 2014 before pursuing other projects.

Currently, Bowman hosts the podcast Soundtracking, where she engages in conversations with guests about film and music.