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Buttler 'shows his muscle' with half-century against Rockets

Jos Buttler hits four sixes on his way to another half-century knock in the 2026 Men's Hundred, to help Manchester Super Giants post a score of 137 against Trent Rockets at Old Trafford.

England and Wales on course for driest July on record

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaBJ96n via IFTTT

How a three-year-old helped Fachie become Scotland record-breaker

Neil Fachie was done with cycling. The Commonwealth Games was a farewell. On Thursday, it turned into so much more than that.

McCartney wins breaststroke bronze in Glasgow

Northern Ireland's Ellie McCartney wins a bronze medal in the women's 200m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Major bridge could close if staff get more abuse, motorists warned

Workers were withdrawn from the Menai Bridge over safety concerns earlier this week following a confrontation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fgBL7vR via IFTTT

Delivery driver 'afraid to work' after protesters' racist traffic-cone attack

Muhammad Jawad Yaqoob was attacked during a spate of violent incidents on Saturday, when police said people were targeted for the colour of their skin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l0GI7it via IFTTT

Wiffen finishes fourth in tough 800m final

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen agonisingly misses out on a bronze medal in a tough 800m freestyle final as he finishes fourth at the Tollcross Swimming Centre.

Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems

The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yj4cSvM via IFTTT

What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures

Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7U6HRgC via IFTTT

England women cruise past France

England women claim a 38-4 win over France in their mid-season international in Toulouse.

Six men arrested over fatal stabbing in south London

The attack is believed to have taken place near Tremadoc Road in the early hours of Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q6pHifw via IFTTT

Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk

All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d14Qlf0 via IFTTT

Para-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal

Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming silver in the pool.

'A brutal innings' - Seifert's best strikes of his half-century

Manchester Super Giants' Tim Seifert hits 67 off 45 balls - an innings that included nine boundaries - to help set London Spirit 139 to win in their opening fixture of the 2026 men's Hundred.

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j6lzO5x via IFTTT

Huddersfield to announce 2027 home ground plan at free-entry game

Super League strugglers Huddersfield Giants announce entry for their match against Catalans Dragons next month will be free.

'That's how to treat a hat-trick!' - Abrar spoils Gleeson's attempt

MI London bowler Richard Gleeson is on for his hat-trick after dismissing SunRisers Leeds' Zak Crawley and Benny Howell in two balls, only for number 11 batter Abrar Ahmed to spoil his moment by hitting a six.

Baby awaiting heart transplant 'just needs a bed' for lifesaving treatment

Dylan and Catrin Green fear baby Macs has days to live and say he urgently needs a 'Berlin heart'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P3i0Fu9 via IFTTT

Toddler, 3, drowned in swimming pool on family holiday, inquest hears

Eleri Ellesmere, from New Tredegar, Caerphilly county, was found in the private villa's pool in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XC2pFtx via IFTTT

McGeeney to stay as Armagh manager for 13th season

Kieran McGeeney is ratified to continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season after the Orchard County ended their long wait for an Ulster title in 2026.

Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final

Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.

'Satisfaction and joy' for triumphant Limerick

Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes express their delight at winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023.

Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts

After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4QgI5o via IFTTT

Muchova to miss Canadian Open after 'small surgery'

Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova says she is set to be sidelined for a "few weeks" after having a "small surgery".

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability". from BBC News https://ift.tt/XRCZ7JF via IFTTT

Patience key as MacIntyre stays in hunt for Open title

Robert MacIntyre says patience was the key to his second-round 69 at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as he stays in touch with the leaders.

Serrano to meet Manzur with knockout record on line

Amanda Serrano will look to defend her unified title and break the record for the most knockouts in women's boxing history when she meets Lucrecia Manzur next month.

Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed

Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WOGLwQY via IFTTT

West Indies beat Ireland to win ODI series 3-0

West Indies beat Ireland by 64 runs to complete a comfortable 3-0 one-day international series win in Bready.

Man Utd target Summerville - Thursday's gossip

West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is a target for Manchester United, Arsenal are preparing an offer for Norway winger Antonio Nusa, Everton consider moving for Manchester City's Rico Lewis, plus more.

UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says

The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e3g8BKU via IFTTT

Scotland braced for Fiji backlash after learning lessons in Pretoria

Scotland have had enough of praise without results, says forwards coach John Dalziel, as they prepare for a Fiji backlash at Murrayfield.

British man jailed after being tracked by FBI over 'swatting' hoax calls

Callum Dare is the first person in Wales to be convicted over a type of hoax call known as "swatting". from BBC News https://ift.tt/yxbDzgu via IFTTT

British man tells of losing wife and friends in Spanish wildfire

Malcolm Timbrell tells how he became separated from his wife and friends as the flames took hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4VwjWSb via IFTTT

Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".

Yorkshire into T20 Blast quarter-finals as Hants seal home tie

Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.

Record 128 people cross Channel in one small boat

The boat made the journey on Friday, when a total of 225 migrants made the crossing on three boats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DFS6xHn via IFTTT

Faatili double helps Wakefield end Hull KR's home run

Wakefield Trinity end Super League champions Hull KR's 11-game home winning run.

Man dies after falling from east Belfast bonfire

Organisers of the bonfire say they are "heartbroken" by what they described as a "tragic accident". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3SH60B8 via IFTTT

The Blaze and Durham complete Finals Day line-up

The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham.

UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans

On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sg19BbY via IFTTT

Superb Shreyas leads from the front to give India hope against England

India's captain Shreyas Iyer frustrates England's bowlers with an unbeaten 80 to help his side reach 158-7 after batting first against England in the fourth T20 at Bristol.

GB's Patten and Heliovaara reach Wimbledon final

Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara reach their second Wimbledon men's doubles final in three years.

Duchess Sophie makes The Archers cameo appearance

Sophie headed to Birmingham to record with the Ambridge regulars for Thursday's episode. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2so5gzl via IFTTT

Hillsborough Law not likely until after summer

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy had suggested the bill would be in Parliament "in the coming days". from BBC News https://ift.tt/D45HZQB via IFTTT

How to follow Wimbledon women's semi-finals on the BBC

How to follow Wimbledon on BBC TV, iPlayer, radio and online.

Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL on World Cup duty

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.

Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row

Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore have all ruled out standing, in an effective boycott of the by-election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ff0pj6y via IFTTT

Top Boy actor tells rape trial that encounter was consensual

Micheal Ward, who denies the charges, tells a jury he thought they were "having a great time". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5B1f3Ez via IFTTT

'Take a bow!' - best shots from day eight at Wimbledon

Enjoy the best shots from day eight at Wimbledon, featuring Alexandra Eala, Flavio Cobolli and Great Britain's Joe Salisbury.

A 'kindness influencer' gave my family free World Cup tickets

Cormac and Catherine Carville, were on a family trip to Toronto with their sons when their luck came in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fgvpRQT via IFTTT

Yorks beat Foxes, Somerset stun Northants - T20 Blast round-up

Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls – the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast – as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.

Young woman dies in skydiving incident near airfield

The woman, 22, was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/95spzFf via IFTTT

'It's unbelievable' - Fery on fighting back to reach last 16

Arthur Fery says "it will take some time to really digest" his comeback win over Zizou Bergs, as the Great British qualifier reaches the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026 for the first time.

England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time

England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.

Grooming gang leader released from prison

Shabir Ahmed, known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for a total of 22 years in August 2012. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YP8kApD via IFTTT

Should England have been awarded a penalty?

England's appeals for a penalty are waved away after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appears to bring down Harry Kane.