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Friday, 28 February 2025

Lighthouse fog alarm sounding 'all day, all night'

Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.

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Thursday, 27 February 2025

Northern Ireland executive ministers agree programme for government

It comes a day after a decision on the finalised document was postponed.

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Cousin marriage: What new evidence tells us about children's ill health

A major study has found first cousin-parentage may have wider consequences than previously thought.

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'I quit my job to live and breathe Pokémon cards'

Chloe Webb now runs a specialist store - and travels the world buying and selling Pokémon cards.

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Slot given two-game ban for red card at Everton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is given a two-game touchline ban following his red card against Everton this month.

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Watch Eubank Jr slap opponent Benn with egg

Watch as Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg in a chaotic face-off at an extraordinary media conference in Manchester.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Over my dead body - we won't give up title says Arteta

Arsenal will not stop fighting for the Premier League title despite slipping 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

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Murdered businessman's body found in sack with hands and legs tied

Campbell Scott disappeared from a luxury hotel before being found miles outside Nairobi by a cattle herder.

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How much are energy bills going up?

Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.

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Monday, 24 February 2025

First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils in schools before class.

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'Rangers locked in vicious cycle as Clement departs'

Philippe Clement is just the latest manager to fail at Ibrox while everything else stays the same, writes Tom English.

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland.

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India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa after BBC investigation

The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs.

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Saturday, 22 February 2025

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

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Friday, 21 February 2025

Liverpool draw PSG, Arsenal face PSV, Villa meet Club Brugge in last 16

Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last-16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa will play Club Brugge.

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Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations

The party made its decision based on the US President's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Man, 87, 'staying put' in home near sinkhole

Bren Davis, 87, said he's not going anywhere despite living metres from the sinkholes.

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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Sheehan to captain much-changed Ireland against Wales

Dan Sheehan is named captain of a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff.

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Nwaneri, Ouattara & Mitoma join budget brigade - FPL team of the week

With Manchester City and Liverpool meeting in gameweek 26, it is a chance to punt on budget-friendly Fantasy Premier League assets, writes Thomas Woods.

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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

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How a plan to land £100m of cocaine on a Highland beach went wrong

In the 1990s a Scottish gang attempted to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Scotland.

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Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Huge sinkhole appears in high street

Homes have been evacuated after a sinkhole of at least 20m by 6m suddenly appeared in Godstone.

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Wada says Sinner case 'million miles away from doping'

Jannik Sinner's case was "a million miles away from doping", says World Anti-Doping Agency general counsel Ross Wenzel.

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Monday, 17 February 2025

Raducanu beats Sakkari in Dubai to end losing run

Britain's Emma Raducanu ends her losing run with a straight-set victory over Greece's Maria Sakkari in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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McGinley expects PGA Tour-LIV deal before Masters

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf could be announced before the Masters in April.

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Sunday, 16 February 2025

Catterall's world title dream upset by Barboza Jr

Jack Catterall suffered a split-decision points defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr in Manchester, dealing a major blow to the British light-welterweight's world-title ambitions.

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Saturday, 15 February 2025

World number one Sinner banned for three months

World number one Jannik Sinner accepts to a three-month ban from tennis after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive drugs test last year.

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The 1,000-winner jockey who's allergic to horses

Jockey Sean Bowen rode his 1,000th winner despite being allergic to horses.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

Watch: Premier League's iconic duos and their goals

In honour of Valentine's Day, BBC Sport looks back at some of the Premier League's most iconic partnerships and their goals together.

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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Lynx dumped in Highlands await new home

Four of the wild cats were spotted a month ago before being trapped in the UK's biggest national park.

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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Has the Met Police just become less safe?

Met officers who fail internal vetting scheme may keep jobs thanks to court ruling.

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We speak to Lord Mandelson, the new ambassador to US

A conversation on day one of the job.

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Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Lions watch week two: Fly-halves, flankers & props star

The battle to earn selection for the British and Irish Lions squad continued in the second round of the Six Nations, but who staked their claim?

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Monday, 10 February 2025

Feyi-Waboso & Furbank could return during Six Nations

Injured duo Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and George Furbank could return to boost England's back-three options before the end of the Six Nations.

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Watch: Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win in locker room

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor speaks to Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirriani, cornerback Cooper DeJean and offensive tackle Jordan Mailata as they celebrate their Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans.

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Sunday, 9 February 2025

Harry Potter book saved from bin sells for £21,000

Auctioneer Daniel Pearce found the book on a pile of items ready to be thrown away.

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Gatland future in doubt as Wales leave Rome in ruins

Even in the Eternal City, time could be running out for the Wales head coach after a 14th Test defeat in a row.

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Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka

A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win.

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Saturday, 8 February 2025

Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election

PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years.

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'A real fighter' - how Simeone's son emerged as key to Atletico

"He's a real fighter" - how Giuliano Simeone has become integral to his father's plans at Atletico Madrid.

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Friday, 7 February 2025

Ireland's O'Mahony returns for Scotland game

Peter O'Mahony is recalled to the Ireland team for Sunday's Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

How To Deal With Trump (and the EU)

Can Keir Starmer avoid picking a side?

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Fit Faletau and James Wales' two changes for Italy

Number eight Taulupe Faletau is fit and centre Eddie James will make his first Wales Test start in the Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday.

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Davina McCall says she's angry over brain tumour taking 'control'

The former Big Brother host underwent surgery to have a benign brain tumour removed last year.

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Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Tributes paid to woman who died on beach rocks

Police say the woman's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

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Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station.

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Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

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Hardest Geezer reveals new challenge a year after running length of Africa

Russ Cook, aka Hardest Geezer, is to run the length of New Zealand on the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail.

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Monday, 3 February 2025

Chiefs bid for immortality - countdown to Super Bowl 59 begins

All you need to know about Super Bowl 59, one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, as the build-up begins to Sunday's game in New Orleans.

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Kiss 'stained' Spain World Cup win, Hermoso tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

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DC Disaster: The Washington Plane Crash

Tragedy in the skies - the shocking DC plane crash and its devastating aftermath.

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Sunday, 2 February 2025

Tottenham beat Wolves to sign Lens defender Danso

Austria international Kevin Danso looked set to join Wolves but has chosen to move to Tottenham instead.

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Saturday, 1 February 2025

Singer Linda Nolan's funeral taking place in Blackpool

Linda Nolan was part of the pop group The Nolans, known for their hit I'm in the Mood for Dancing.

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'My diagnosis has changed my mind on assisted dying'

Patients and palliative care experts have debated what the assisted dying bill could mean for them.

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Emily in Paris star Lily Collins welcomes first child via surrogacy

The actress thanked her "incredible" surrogate as she announced her daughter's birth on social media.

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