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Man charged with murder of parents and brother in Louth

A 31-year-old man is remanded in custody charged in connection with the deaths of Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28JCvqY via IFTTT

Rescue deal saves Claire's but 1,000 jobs remain at risk

Modella Capital has agreed to purchase "substantially most" of Claire's UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nAvDa5X via IFTTT

Tattoos, forfeit hairstyles and Channing Tatum - inside Red Roses' winning camp

England's triumph was spawned from a camp that focused on togetherness and living in the moment

Angry McIlroy swears at rowdy US fans in Ryder Cup

A furious Rory McIlroy swears at American fans during a heated moment in Saturday's Ryder Cup foursomes at Bethpage Black.

Catterall and Azim on Eubank-Benn 2 undercard

Jack Catterall v Ekow Essuman leads the undercard for Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn 2 in November.

Fireworks and leaking toilets - Rooney on Man Utd away days

The former Manchester United and England striker shared his oddest away-day tales from his extensive football career on the Wayne Rooney Show.

Labour readmits McDonnell and Begum after benefit cap rebellion

Labour has softened its commitment to keeping the two-child benefit cap in recent months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ktDd8BU via IFTTT

Harvey earns breaststroke gold as GB win six medals

Grace Harvey wins gold in the women's breaststroke as GB add six medals to their tally on day five of the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore.

Cardiff sign Halfpenny on short-term deal

Cardiff sign former Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny for the 2025-26 season.

Barcelona's Gavi out for up to five months

Spain midfielder Gavi is expected to miss four to five months after surgery on a knee injury suffered in training.

All you need to know for the County Championship finale

Nottinghamshire and Surrey vie for the title and five sides battle to avoid a bottom-two finish in Division One in the final round of the County Championship.

Bonmati's journey from hospital bed to record third Ballon d'Or

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati makes history by becoming the first player to win the women's Ballon d'Or three times.

Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says

He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the painkiller and autism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SiuRJvt via IFTTT

Scotland women host Switzerland in Weir's Dunfermline home

Scotland announce a friendly against Switzerland next month in Ballon d'Or nominee Caroline Weir's home city of Dunfermline.

Men who murdered e-bike riders jailed for life

Alex Rose deliberately drove his pick-up truck into his victims after mistaking them for burglars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SyizOJQ via IFTTT

Man arrested after sudden death in Enniskillen

The body of a man, aged in his 60s, was found in Drumbawn Close on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nwDJ4Wl via IFTTT

Football's ticket black market - are fans being ripped off?

A BBC investigation exposes just how easy it is to buy Premier League tickets on the black market.

Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Man dies after falling from hot air balloon

The man was with a group in a hot air balloon travelling from Billingshurst to Dunsfold, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKzbT4P via IFTTT

UK set for talks over access to EU defence loans

British ministers want UK-based companies to be able to take part in EU-funded military projects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5noHLQI via IFTTT

Former S4C boss sues channel for £560k 'loss of earnings'

Llinos Griffin-Williams was sacked after allegations she verbally abused a former rugby player. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YTzZ4sf via IFTTT

Vice chancellor vote of no confidence over job cuts

UCU union members at Bangor University passed a motion of no confidence due to staff and budget cuts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6tDHzRX via IFTTT

Ten teenage stars to look out for in Champions League

The Champions League is back this week and BBC Sport has taken a look at 10 teenagers who will be aiming to impress this season.

Shameless star to play King Lear in Manchester theatre return

Actor David Threlfall was a regular at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester in the 1980s and 90s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XzDSh4R via IFTTT

Two arrested over murder of man in Lisburn

A murder inquiry begins after a 42-year-old man found with serious injuries dies in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uKPaMf via IFTTT

'There is, and there will always be, only one Ricky Hatton'

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton, who has died aged 46, achieved all he dreamed of and more, writes Chris McKenna.

'Rodgers & Celtic bring board relief but fan unrest remains'

Celtic's board will hope a series of wins will reduce the pressure on them but the anger has not subsided, despite victory in Kilmarnock, writes Tom English.

Pair arrested after death of two-year-old girl

Cleveland Police detectives say the child's death is "currently being treated as unexplained". from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7kRtPH via IFTTT

Ripped Crawford jeered at Vegas weigh-in

A shredded Terence Crawford - jumping up two divisions - weighed the same as champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for Saturday's Las Vegas super-fight.

Has Martin lost backing to turn Rangers around?

BBC Scotland looks at the crisis facing Rangers head coach Russell Martin.

Why Rooney partied with Man City players after 6-1 derby humiliation

Wayne Rooney has been involved in plenty of Manchester derby moments - both good and bad - and he discusses them in his BBC podcast.

The acid attack that drove Newcastle's Wissa to succeed

Yoane Wissa showed a "determination to succeed" after being a victim of an acid attack in 2021 - and that drive has been a constant factor in the career of Newcastle's new signing.

Ex-Burnley captain Brownhill joins Al-Shabab

Former Burnley captain Josh Brownhill joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab.

'Still hope' for clubs not successful in Football Fund

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons tells BBC Sport NI that Thursday will be "a really good day for local football" and that he is determined to ensure that the needs of the game in Northern Ireland are met.

Reform MS 'broke rules with racial slur but not expenses'

Report by standards watchdog finds Laura Anne Jones broke rules over racist slur but not expenses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lu8Jofi via IFTTT

Who could replace Angela Rayner as Labour deputy leader?

The winning candidate - voted for by Labour members - will be announced on 25 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TzifL3F via IFTTT

Ten races that defined cycling great Thomas' career

Now retired after his final ride in the 2025 Tour of Britain, look back at 10 moments that defined Geraint Thomas' glittering career.

Londoners turn to bikes and buses as Tube workers strike for second day

Members of the RMT union are staging a walkout until Thursday over terms and conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7HjwpS via IFTTT

'Worst bit is usually the 90 minutes' - Scotland fans' 830-mile trip for closed-doors game

A small group of Scotland fans make their way to Zalaegerszeg in Hungary for Monday's World Cup qualifier with Belarus - even though the match is being played behind closed doors.

GB riders win five European Para-dressage bronzes

Mari Durward-Akhurst wins her second and Great Britain's fifth bronze medal at the European Para-Dressage Championships.

Hampshire dominate Durham to make One-Day Cup semis

Hampshire qualify for the semi-finals of the Women's One-Day Cup with a comfortable nine-wicket win over Durham.

The night Northern Ireland humbled England's 'galacticos'

A new BBC documentary, 'True North: Healy 1 England 0: A Football Miracle' reflects on a famous footballing night at Windsor Park 20 years on.

Red Roses were untidy in attack - Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell says his side were "untidy in attack" during their 47-7 win over Australia in the final pool game of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Geyoro joins London City from PSG

London City Lionesses announce signing of France international Grace Geyoro.

Woman's online shopping at work not sackable offence, judge rules

A woman has been awarded more than £14,000 after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VkYSbWZ via IFTTT

IndyCar's Herta appointed Cadillac test driver

IndyCar race-winner Colton Herta has been named the test driver for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team in 2026.

Starmer considering digital ID scheme to tackle illegal migration

The prime minister says the proposal could play an important part in tackling illegal working in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8zi1wVn via IFTTT

Hardwick to make UFC debut on five days' notice

Britain's Harry Hardwick will make his UFC debut against Brazil's Kaue Fernandes in Paris on Saturday.

Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole review

Jon Venables, who was 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, last sought parole in December 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VFs36Yg via IFTTT

Rangers buy striker Charmiti from Everton

Rangers buy 21-year-old striker Yousseff Chermiti from Everton for an undisclosed fee.