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Steve Crossman hosts a Scandinavian review of the year, plus an end of year quiz!

Liverpool fan Ruben Nunes, 34, died at the scene of the crash on Chapel Close, the Met Police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TIspLCq via IFTTT

Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons.

A yellow weather warning for heavy snow and wind covers much of Scotland for the first four days of the new year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/owVhOZE via IFTTT

There are no dead rubbers in the Ashes and the difference between 4-1 or 3-2 could be significant for both England and Australia, writes Glenn McGrath.

Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IYtFxv0 via IFTTT

Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.

Bournemouth identify Brennan Johnson and Abdul Fatawu as potential replacements for Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool want to wait until the summer to sign Marc Guehi, and Everton are interested in Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, plus more.

Nottingham Forest have asked to hear the VAR audio as they consider making an official complaint following the Premier League defeat by Manchester City.

14 officers were assaulted on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 December across Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QRbqUY via IFTTT

Tommy Freeman scores a hat-trick as Northampton leapfrog Bath and go top of the Prem with an stellar 41-21 victory.

Firefighters have been called to a "well-developed" blaze on the fourth floor of the building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0SC4me via IFTTT

David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.

Sale score five tries in a dazzling second-half performance to totally outclass Harlequins on Boxing Day.

Nottingham Forest are to rename a stand at the City Ground to honour their "great hero" John Robertson, who died at the age of 72 this week.

The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2VJiy0F via IFTTT

Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKDF6ms via IFTTT

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not willing to let any players leave in the January transfer window unless replacements come in.

One person is in a critical condition after being attacked in the seaside town on Christmas Eve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qmLWgOv via IFTTT

Police are appealing for information after a crash on the M2 in which a woman in her 20s died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O6xALlq via IFTTT

Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFl9Ncd via IFTTT

Greater Manchester Police say the plot could have been "the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uj2SxW3 via IFTTT

The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who had been hoping to compete at the Winter Olympics in February, dies aged 27.

The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950 from BBC News https://ift.tt/ex5OS0G via IFTTT

The Welsh actor and comedian has been speaking about his latest series with Steve Coogan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VSxI8Xt via IFTTT

The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PoFUyaY via IFTTT

Highlights from the afternoon’s fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.

Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zBX3rsp via IFTTT

All the details you need if you're planning to watch the 2026 Brit Awards, which will take place in Manchester for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lQPqWBz via IFTTT

All the award winners at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025, as Rory McIlroy claims the top prize.

The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHgbqr3 via IFTTT

Two of African football's biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yszHMEi via IFTTT

For 32 years Paul Doyle lived a blameless life, but in his past were signs of a violent temper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmKLktJ via IFTTT

Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.

Donegal skipper Patrick McBrearty retires from inter-county football because of persistent injury problems.

Scottie Scheffler becomes just the second man after Tiger Woods to win the PGA Tour's player of the year award for four seasons in a row.

Jobe Bellingham was sent off for the first time in Borussia Dortmund colours as they were held by Freiburg in the Bundesliga.

Oliver Burke scores the opener as Union Berlin get the better of second-placed RB Leipzig with a surprise 3-1 victory in the Bundesliga.

England beat Jamaica 80-37 in the first day of the Vitality Netball Horizon Series. The second game can be watched on Sunday, 14 December, 14:00-15:45 GMT on iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

A woman speaks out about how she was raped by a member of a grooming gang in a Gateshead park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mXrMSWI via IFTTT

Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell kept 46 bodies in an uncooled mortuary in Gosport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/im2cX93 via IFTTT

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f1sFK0m via IFTTT

Nurse Sandie Peggie complained about a transgender doctor using a female changing room in a Fife hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DK6ZfyC via IFTTT

Former British number one Katie Boulter will have to go through qualifying in January to secure a place at the Australian Open.

Tom Boyd has begun working at his local Asda, before beginning a new role at Waitrose in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JDhnXA via IFTTT

The Irish Football Association says it is hopeful of submitting planning permission for its new National Training Centre next month.

Apollo Sports Capital, the new owners of Spanish side Atletico Madrid, are confirmed as minority investors in Wrexham football club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FeW0mM9 via IFTTT

Oran Kearney has been appointed as the new manager of Ballymena United on a two-and-a-half-year term.

Daniel Wiffen puts in a strong recovery to claim a bronze medal in the 800m freestyle final at the European Short Course Swimming Championships.

Northern Ireland will face hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B of the World Cup if they come through March's tricky play-off.

Scotland will open their World Cup finals next summer against Haiti after also being drawn against Brazil and Morocco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gExIubK via IFTTT

The Reform UK leader said the proportion of children who do not have English as a first language in Glasgow was "cultural smashing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZAD2GW via IFTTT

South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.

Ex-shadow attorney general Karl Turner tells the BBC the plan to cut court backlogs 'won't work". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dv24gmw via IFTTT

BBC Sport's pick of week 13 includes how the Chicago Bears ended up top of the NFC and why Aaron Rodgers may regret his career choices.

Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dXsxWZz via IFTTT

Shakur Stevenson will aim to become a four-weight world champion when he faces WBO light-welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez in New York on 31 January.

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qu0afX6 via IFTTT