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Police officer dies in crash and colleague critically ill

PC Bradley Corke, 27, had been critically injured in a collision on Thursday, said Kent Police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3eXHvRk

Greaves' 114-match winning run ended by Sherrock

Beau Greaves' record run of 114 consecutive wins in the PDC Women's Series is ended by Fallon Sherrock. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BtFVCeY

O'Sullivan into first ranking final for two years

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xJiDtgh

Victorians got Battle of Hastings wrong, expert says

A professor's findings claim King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings is a Victorian "invention". from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4IzfOG

Garner, Calvert-Lewin and Steele in England squad

Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele are named by Thomas Tuchel in an expanded 35-man England squad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2Fyjth

We must denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member

Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xRo2b0J

'Everybody wants to fire me' - Guardiola fires back at journalists

Pep Guardiola responds to a question about his failures in Europe with Manchester City after his side exited the Champions League following defeat to Real Madrid in the last 16. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ihvYIp

Celtic's Schmeichel 'could've played last game'

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel may have played his "last football game" with surgery required on his shoulder but he is eager to "fight" to regain fitness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fEbs3mv

I watched my dad stab my mum to death - but then had to move back in with him

Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZOhBebr

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0XkCm7

The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?

Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X6GnojR

Following Pimblett's footsteps - but Riley is 'different animal'

In only his second UFC fight, undefeated Briton Luke Riley will take on Michael Aswell Jr in the co-headline bout at O2 Arena on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8C3Vsr2

Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls

Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nav5fwc

Antonelli wins Chinese GP as McLarens fail to start

Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpFktaV

Former Labour minister dies after cancer battle

The ex-Oldham MP Phil Woolas battled brain cancer for more than a year, his family says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xK4S1Fn

What's going on with Arsenal youngster Lewis-Skelly?

A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dGTPE87

'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'

The Iran women's national football team have become "heroes" and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men's head coach Afshin Ghotbi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wEYaSO

How the Premier League run-in is shaping up

Who has the easier title run-in? Which teams will clinch the Champions League places? Who is getting relegated? from BBC News https://ift.tt/y30mKG6

What happens if Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEABU3d

Redknapp's Jukebox Man confirmed for Gold Cup

Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man joins 10 other horses in the field for Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vTik3KQ

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4lXUrA9

Grieving Dunblane dad says gun laws are still too lax

Mick North, whose daughter was shot dead in 1996, wants UK ministers to be more aware of firearms dangers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N4IafYJ

GB's Brown becomes world champion for second time

Britain's Sky Brown becomes a skateboarding world champion for the second time after winning gold in a rain-disrupted park event in Brazil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8E3XQgJ

The anatomy of a corner-kick: how set-pieces reshaped the Premier League

As corner kicks continue to cause chaos in the Premier League, BBC Sport take a closer at why they are becoming so hard to defend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FHTNbsU

Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal at Games

Para-alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/onUT0vq

Can Scotland's risk takers prevent Grand Slam procession for France?

"It's a Grand Slam or disappointment" for France, writes Tom English as fellow risk takers Scotland bid to keep their own title hopes alive at Murrayfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EIpXbOw

No laughing matter for Wales in Dublin after Irish jibes

Wales aim to have the last laugh against Ireland in the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Friday after being the subject of ridicule. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7kaIyRK

Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season

EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ihlQt67

'Born to play at this level' - Care on rising England U20s star Friday

England Under-20 star Lucas Friday on his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYsMt7N

Wales recall Mee against Ireland in Six Nations

Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is given a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland, while there could be a new cap off the bench. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQd52Bf

'I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down'

A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DeuYm01

Fin Smith set to start as Borthwick shakes up England

England's entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4mdjZT

Helicopter deal could create 600 new jobs

The future of 3,000 jobs at the factory had been in limbo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0NoJ1Y7

England 'given reassurances' over safety in Turkey

Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TfRVu2F

Arsenal set to celebrate St Totteringham's Day earlier than ever

The day it becomes impossible for Spurs to finish above Arsenal in the Premier League, St Totteringham's Day is set to arrive earlier than ever. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IAK7sED