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'New Brexit trade checks will cost me £200,000 a year'

Firms warn of higher costs but the government says its new border model will improve biosecurity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ANsC9Kr

New ACL research to be carried out with WSL clubs

A new three-year project researching anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention is being launched in the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PfG1XA7

England number eight Vunipola arrested in Majorca

England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aUrP3hT

Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000

The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apE2Lc4

Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jo8pkxR

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8GESXA

The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue

Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YO0J1dm

Premier League: West Ham host Liverpool, before six more games

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text coverage as West Ham face Liverpool plus six more games in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/raeJnU5

Four arrests after death and 'bad heroin' alert

Police confirm the death of a man and eight people needing hospital treatment in north Devon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tsG6bRF

Bears make Williams first pick in NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft as a record six quarterbacks go in the first 12 selections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JmjKPGs

Wassell back as Scotland chase third place against Ireland

Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzfv172

Liverpool to open talks with Feyenoord over Slot

Liverpool are set to open talks with Feyenoord over Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp's successor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KsP7MgD

Migrants cram onto small boat during BBC broadcast

The crowded vessel left for the UK from Calais in France hours after the Rwanda bill passed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lc5Aqdn

How does government borrowing work?

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back? from BBC News https://ift.tt/sNtaCAX

Korda wins Chevron Championship to match LPGA record

World number one Nelly Korda wins the Chevron Championship and matches the LPGA record for successive victories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/boF9p27

Garcia floors Haney three times in points victory

American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FMwCtBg

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZJtPwG9

Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ni1LmFK

Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade

The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much more lax. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0c4Eev

Everything you need to know about the 2024 London Marathon

Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6LpXwH5

Culling's rapid rise to London Marathon's elites

Five years ago, Anya Culling took more than four and a half hours to complete the London Marathon - but in 2024 she will take her place among the elites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HW8zmRr

Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms

The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YjeKh1m

FA Cup replays to be scrapped next season

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mqZGEWr

Wales and Lions hooker Owens retires aged 37

Wales' most capped hooker and oldest ever captain Ken Owens announces his retirement from rugby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PWTXbi6

Dozens of jurors ruled out as historic Trump trial begins

The selection process continues on Tuesday - with dozens of potential jurors already dismissed on grounds of bias. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B6D1stN

Compensation paid over energy direct debit blunder

Some Scottish Power customers will receive an average of nearly £300 after being overcharged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p860xSl

Sarah Snook's chicken and nine other Olivier moments

From Nicole Scherzinger's Sunday roast love to David Tennant's jacket causing a stir, these are the ten highlights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WeNJw5t

Hundreds of Manchester bomb survivors to sue MI5

A claim on behalf of more than 250 survivors of the 2017 blast has been lodged, lawyers confirm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VmvCsoY

Charities plan legal action against Rwanda removals

The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ivlHGoT

Grand National runners & riders: Pinstickers' guide

Runners, riders, trainers, form and odds - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IrlUZWf

'All or nothing' - why haven't Man Utd pushed on?

Before Sunday's Women's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley explores why Manchester United have not pushed on from their success last season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uPHDfYh

Migraine pill that may help 170,000 gets NHS green light

The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sLvIVGm

Instagram trying nudity blurring to stop 'sextortion'

The platform will use AI-powered systems to detect nude images and identify sextortion accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZlMi18m

Gaming festival shines a light on diversity

Two young gaming creatives talk about the changing face of the industry in a difficult year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/549GZQ1

World Athletics to award prize money at Olympics

World Athletics will reward gold medallists at this year's Olympic Games in Paris with $50,000 (£39,400) in prize money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lhv86ka

French guards at Buckingham Palace: Troops swap places in London and Paris

Troops swap places in Paris and London to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale was signed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OIbZtSA

Cape Town's digital nomads: Where idyllic lifestyle clashes with local needs

The beautiful South African city is a magnet for laptop-wielding remote workers, but not everyone is happy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EXq2Us7

Reform defends vetting after candidates dropped

The party has now ditched or suspended at least 12 candidates over offensive comments on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJsBWRn

Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas

The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wSW0ngl

Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cGRa4Ek

County Championship day two - Northeast hits 200 - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from day two of the opening round of the 2024 County Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eih0kOL

New books based on Roald Dahl characters announced

Greg James and Chris Smith are among the authors who have written new stories based on Dahl material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OLUHCtr

Group found guilty of running dog fighting ring

Four people are convicted after RSPCA officers find a dog fighting pit during a house raid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5r2gxOJ

Tree loss drops after political change in Brazil and Colombia

Brazil and Colombia curbed logging in 2023, but other countries wiped out many of the gains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28gCdQm

Why are women not protected by new hate crime law?

Scotland has introduced a new hate crime law which seeks to protect various categories of people from prejudice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2oydZOJ

Steve Wright's Love Songs to continue with new host

Michael Ball is new host of the popular request show established by Steve Wright, who died in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cz9AVJr

'Extraordinary' Viking combs discovered in Ipswich

The sequence of Viking combs discovered in digs is "unmatched" in the UK, say archaeologists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0utyWX

Patients dying needlessly due to delays in A&E, study warns

Hundreds could be dying unnecessarily due to long waits in A&E in England, according to NHS data analysis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ejng896

Interim cargo route to open near Baltimore bridge

The alternative channel is being set up for use by "essential" commercial vessels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0i9Tex7

Who killed the last wolf in Wales?

Wild dogs were a nightly source of terror for people living in ancient Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C1PyNEW