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He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pncjm8a via IFTTT

England level their three-game series with South Africa at 1-1 with a 61-49 win in front of a sellout crowd in Johannesburg.

Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7dfiL3 via IFTTT

Kieron Bowie becomes Hibernian's club-record sale after the Scotland striker joins Serie A side Hellas Verona on a four-and-a-half year deal.

Firefighters were called to the fire in a terraced house on Grafton Street at about 11:15 GMT on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5kjVB1a via IFTTT

Ireland begin their three-match T20 series against the United Arab Emirates with a 57-run win over the hosts in Dubai.

BUCS said it was investigating the fight between the Cardiff University and Swansea University teams from BBC News https://ift.tt/eSvMdsV via IFTTT

West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse moves to Burnley on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Controversial tax rules for people running holiday lets are like a "disease" that risks forcing them out from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLJYP9d via IFTTT

Warnings for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds have been issued across Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UHZuVqR via IFTTT

England World Cup winner Abbie Ward announces she is pregnant with her second child.

Ireland suffer a four-wicket defeat by Italy in the final match of the T20 Series between the sides in Dubai but win the series 2-1.

Scotland hand a first call-up to seamer Zainullah Ihsan for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.

The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will be part of wider reforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2gw4ar7 via IFTTT

Sunrisers Eastern Cape seal their third SA20 title by beating Pretoria Capitals in the final despite Dewald Brevis' stunning century.

Pep Guardiola needed to shake things up after his weary Manchester City side began to flag this season and Omar Marmoush served a reminder of his talent.

Perth and Kinross Council have closed flood gates while football matches have been called off due to water-logged pitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWc0FNn via IFTTT

Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSG4dMC via IFTTT

Helen and Rachael Patching died at the site in January 2023, while Corey Longdon visited the following year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeShlQV via IFTTT

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy signs a contract extension with the northern province until the summer of 2028.

Anna Podedworna denies the murder of Izabela Zablocka, who had been missing since 2010, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMQHaUx via IFTTT

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is warned it is out of touch with fans after facing questions in parliament over their aims to cut a professional team.

The prince was emotional as he ended his evidence in the trial over alleged unlawful information gathering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DW8sZSC via IFTTT

Watch highlights as Kayshon Boutte's spectacular catch in the snow helps the New England Patriots to a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans and a place in the AFC Championship game.

Jensen-Lee Dougal suffered what surgeons called a "devastating" brain injury, a trial has heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pKJOI7E via IFTTT

BBC Sport NI looks at the Irish Football Association's protracted search to find Tanya Oxtoby's replacement as Northern Ireland Women's manager, almost three months on from the Australian leaving the role.

France forward Delphine Cascarino joins London City Lionesses on a three-and-a-half-year deal after leaving San Diego Wave.

Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies from BBC News https://ift.tt/wU3rP5x via IFTTT

Everton manager David Moyes says his side's performance against Aston Villa was "incredibly satisfying" as they won 1-0 at Villa Park.

It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HvkV42K via IFTTT

Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean leaves Wrexham to return to Derry City on a multi-year-deal.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had consistently denied its water system was responsible for causing infections which led to the deaths of cancer patients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rYJQWyU via IFTTT

Senior coroner for Surrey, Richard Travers, sets a date of 5 April, 2027, at a pre-inquest review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ZcFs9X via IFTTT

Labour came third in the Caerphilly by-election, its first parliamentary defeat in the area for 100 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m5IrSQY via IFTTT

Dom Taylor is given a six-month suspension for failing a drugs test during the PDC World Championship.

West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/98W07vP via IFTTT

Drake Maye wins his first post-season game as his New England Patriots beat Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers on Wildcard Weekend.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HG5DIiM via IFTTT

The former senior detective says the BBC show's pre-medical checks picked up her medical condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3Nje9A via IFTTT

Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will miss March's World Cup play-offs with a knee injury, but just how could his absence impact Northern Ireland?

Action and reaction to the afternoon’s Scottish Premiership matches.

Yellow weather warnings for most of the UK remain until Saturday afternoon, with a further warning for some parts on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mfcOZdg via IFTTT

St Johnstone hand Simo Valakari a contract extension, with owner Adam Webb claiming there is "no more beloved coach in all of the UK".

Councillors voted unanimously for the scheme in Merthyr Tydfil, which also includes a tropical waterpark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XsJF9KI via IFTTT

The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xs3ukLT via IFTTT

Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod joins controversial Enhanced Games as UK Athletics chief executive says he is "appalled".

The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2nvh58 via IFTTT

The inaugural women's edition of the indoor league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will take place at the end of 2026.

An Orkney stonemason has turned "snow mason" to build an impressive igloo with a working fireplace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tlI8jnq via IFTTT

A close friend pays tribute to Sarah and Grace Keeling, who were swept away at Withernsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otLVeWv via IFTTT

Aberdeen sack manager Jimmy Thelin following a five-match winless run and just eight months on from the club's Scottish Cup win.

Striker Pat Hoban scores six goals as a rampant Glentoran thump 10-man Carrick Rangers 7-0 at Taylors Avenue while there are also wins for Linfield and Crusaders in the Irish Premiership on Saturday.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

Tony Keeble died on Sunday after being shot in the chest and abdomen, the IPOC says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xr8juvC via IFTTT

How former European champion James Cook changed lives through his tireless work at one of London's oldest youth clubs.

Wing Werner Kok says Ulster are preparing to face a "tough" Munster team during Friday's United Rugby Championship match in Belfast.

Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy scores two tries to inspire Ospreys to a New Year's derby victory against Cardiff in Bridgend.