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Losing 'doesn't help' before talks with Marinakis - Nuno

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo admits his side's 3-0 loss against West Ham "doesn't help things" before showdown talks with owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Boy, 12, dies after fall from play park apparatus

Police are appealing for witnesses following the fall at the park in Winsford, Cheshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B4oGACZ via IFTTT

Murder arrest after woman stabbed in Greenwich

A woman died at the scene while a man remains critical in hospital, said the Metropolitan Police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M40nkrj via IFTTT

Meet the Orange Army DJ for 'icon' Verstappen

DJ Admin, real name Rick Jansen, is the man tasked with keeping Max Verstappen’s ‘Orange Army’ entertained during the Dutch Grand Prix.

'Martin struggles for answers as questions mount at Rangers'

Russell Martin is overseeing a multi-layered crisis at Rangers. BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English went to hear what he had to say as the Old Firm game looms.

'Great feeling' - Guan returns after losing sight in eye

Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan says it is a "great feeling" to play again professionally after losing sight in his left eye during a tournament last year.

HSBC resolves app and online banking outage

Thousands of people reported problems during what was the latest in a long line of banking IT failures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FCWtZ95 via IFTTT

How Reform has changed the debate on migration

Labour's ideal way of combating Nigel Farage is by fixing the asylum system and stopping small boats - but the party's strategy is also changing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tn8fACj via IFTTT

Wales' Morgan sees off legend Inkster to win major by six shots

Wales' Becky Morgan wins the biggest prize of her career with a runaway victory in the US Senior Women's Open in California.

Yorkshire in pole position in One-Day Cup after Milnes heroics

Matt Milnes stars with the ball as Yorkshire move into pole position in Group B, while Worcestershire go through behind Gloucestershire in Group A.

Suspected explosives and firearms found as security alert ends

A man in his 30s is in custody as a security alert in Victoria Parade ends after three days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4gKTz0n via IFTTT

Philipsen wins stage one of Vuelta a Espana

Belgium's Jasper Philipsen will wear the first red jersey of this year's Vuelta a Espana after winning the opening stage in a sprint finish.

Australia's 'electric' Asfoora surges to York win

Australia's Asfoora surges clear to win the Nunthorpe Stakes on day three of the Ebor meeting at York.

Record numbers of GCSE results were resits - are we in a 'resit crisis'?

With pupils resitting Maths and English GCSEs at an all-time high, and fewer than a fifth of those passing, is the system broken? from BBC News https://ift.tt/PaIcbUz via IFTTT

Ireland thump Germany in first World Cup qualifier

Ireland cruise to a 10-wicket victory over Germany in the first match of their European T20 World Cup qualifiers in Rotterdam.

Cutting two of Wales' four pro teams is WRU's 'radical' option

The Welsh Rugby Union backs reducing the number of professional teams from four to two but insists no final decision has been made. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c51lEfQ via IFTTT

Second man pleads guilty to stealing car that crashed into care home

The pair, who crashed a BMW into a Sunderland care home, are due to be sentenced next month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJYAc4U via IFTTT

Downton Abbey 'iconic' props and costumes up for auction

Props, costumes and set pieces from the popular British historical drama Downton Abbey are being auctioned for charity in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/08qFQeu via IFTTT

'Big win' for 'resilient' Arsenal but work to do for new-look Gunners

Arsenal win away at Manchester United despite not being near their best - a sign of champions or cause for concern?

Brentford seal club record £42.5m deal for Ouattara

Brentford complete a club record deal of up to £42.5m to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth.

Man assaulted after men armed with hammers force entry to property

Police were alerted to the incident at Loopland Park at approximately 00:20 BST on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2qVErw3 via IFTTT

Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth in six-goal thriller

Liverpool begin their Premier League title defence with a win but needed late goals to beat Bournemouth on a night dedicated to former player Diogo Jota.

More than a dozen arrests at Palestine Action protest in Norwich

More than a dozen people with signs supporting the proscribed group are held at a Norwich protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ner7Aoy via IFTTT

Man Utd sign Rolfo on two-year deal

Manchester United sign Sweden international Fridolina Rolfo on a two-year contract.

Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity with the Ukrainian president ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pKlLvST via IFTTT

'That's outrageous!' - Khan hits six with unorthodox shot

Watch Rashid Khan of the Oval Invincibles hit a six with an extraordinary golf-like shot as he flicks a delivery from Birmingham Phoenix's Tim Southee off his pads and over the rope in the men's Hundred.

Police called to accident on amusement park ride

Footage from Coney Beach appears to show adults helping a number of children off the ride. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YE5nX7u via IFTTT

Rangers withdraw request for St Mirren postponement

Rangers withdraw a request to postpone their Scottish Premiership visit to St Mirren should they reach the Champions League play-off round.

How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga and rescue 'nightmare' window?

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club have had a pre-season to forget, and how Liverpool target Alexander Isak could stay at St James' Park.

Councillor was rabble rousing crowd, court hears

Ricky Jones denies encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O5HjW1g via IFTTT

British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later

His brother tells BBC News that he had lost hope he would ever be found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LGZ9sag via IFTTT

Trump video calls Forrest after Nexo Championship

Scotland's Grant Forrest received a video call from Donald Trump after triumphing at the Nexo Championship, played over the US President's golf course in Aberdeenshire.

Sturgeon denies 'conspiracy to destroy' mentor Salmond

In a fresh extract from her memoir Sturgeon describes the breakdown of her relationship with her late mentor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/viPTylY via IFTTT

Late Fleetwood charge lights up FedEx play-offs

Tommy Fleetwood hits four birdies in the final four holes at the St Jude Championship to finish one shot off the lead on day one.

Sturgeon memoir describes arrest as 'worst day of my life'

The first extracts from the former first minister's new memoir are being serialised by The Times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oP4vpjq via IFTTT

Eubank-Benn rematch announced for November

The much-anticipated rematch between British rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November.

British dad 'killed by drone fighting in Ukraine'

Alan Robert Williams's wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DcBtSJW via IFTTT

Newcastle & Man Utd plan Jackson contingency - Wednesday's gossip

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is seen as a backup option for Manchester United and Newcastle, depending on who misses out on RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, Sunderland want Dominic Calvert-Lewin while West Ham eye Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey.

Villa agree £30m deal for Nice striker Guessand

Aston Villa agree a deal to sign Nice's 24-year-old Ivory Coast striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons.

Stoke Newington shooting death victim named

Erdal Ozmen was found with gunshot wounds on Dynevor Road in Stoke Newington on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZrdRqp via IFTTT

Families demand change to parole rules for missing body murders

Relatives of Arlene Fraser and Suzanne Pilley are backing proposals to change the law in Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6NXfnmL via IFTTT

Lee wants 'ruthless' Donovan for Crocker rematch

Andy Lee has urged Paddy Donovan to be "ruthless" when he takes on Lewis Crocker for the vacant IBF welterweight title at Belfast's Windsor Park on 13 September.

Dad on cocaine jailed for son's M6 crash death

Ryan Liam Morgan was a passenger in the van when his dad had an epileptic fit at the wheel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1MaOsdx via IFTTT

How an hour at The Oval provided the most dramatic Test finale you could wish for

The fifth Test finale between England and India at The Oval was the most intense, dramatic and emotional sport you could see, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jzXwoVt via IFTTT

Hope remains two years on from Crooked House fire

Campaigners say they are not giving up until Britain's "wonkiest pub" is rebuilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOgqDn1 via IFTTT

'I used beer and vitamin C to reveal forgotten family photos'

Wayne Large used an unusual developing process to reunite photos of two men taken decades ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7da98Ct via IFTTT

MP investigated over late filing of overseas trip

Cat Eccles registered a trip she made to Israel and Palestine in May after the 28-day deadline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3rscoQ via IFTTT

'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promise

Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PM4aQfs via IFTTT

Captain Monaghan 'emotional' over Ireland return

Ireland skipper Sam Monaghan says she will "savour every moment" of her return from injury after 13 months on the sidelines.

Great Britain win World gold in men's 4x200m freestyle

Great Britain's Matthew Richards, James Guy, Jack McMillan, and Duncan Scott win gold in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay at World Aquatics Championships in Signapore.

Four overs, four wickets - England clean up India at start of day two

England take the last four wickets in the space of four overs to bowl India out for 224 in their first innings at The Oval, with Gus Atkinson finishing with figures of 5-33.