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Centuries-old ring found 'gleaming in the sunshine'

Metal detectorist Malcom Weale says he "did a bit of a dance" after finding a gold mourning ring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0OoLIHF

Rik Mayall festival pays tribute to 'unique' talent

Mayall performed in The Young Ones, Blackadder, Bottom and The New Statesman before his death in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e0uxrgi

England's Overton out of West Indies ODIs with broken finger

Fast bowler Jamie Overton is ruled out of England's remaining two ODIs against West Indies with a broken finger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bAq2ZE3

Ministers to kick off hunt for successor to Ofcom chair Lord Grade

Ministers are to kick off the hunt for a new chair of the communications regulator as Lord Grade of Yarmouth prepares to bow out after a single term at the helm. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/eLfpYz1

Suspect appears in court over Liverpool parade crash

The 53-year-old faces seven charges, two involving children after the crash on Monday night from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZIH2dJY

Man who made and sold poisonous diet pills is jailed

A man who made and sold poisonous diet pills has been jailed. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/W4sbFtn

Nvidia revenues surge despite tariff uncertainty

Nvidia's share price rose by more than 5% in pre-market trading on Thursday after it beat Wall Street expectations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JNdFLpi

'Iconic' sausage roll to star at Madame Tussauds

The 'iconic' roll is the first food item to go on display in its own right at Madame Tussauds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wp7ihDJ

NHS board rebuked by watchdog over handling of trans row tribunal cost requests

NHS Fife failed to comply with its freedom of information duties over the costs of an employment tribunal, Scotland's Information Commissioner has ruled. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xRlPqhM

Arteta's Arsenal have underachieved - Henry

Former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry says the club have underachieved under manager Mikel Arteta in the past three years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/olIndLT

Bath's Underhill to miss Premiership play-offs with ban

Sam Underhill will miss rest of Bath's season after collision with Lyon's Davit Niniashvili during European Challenge Cup final victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SIlL1PF

NHS trusts' data 'stolen' in cyberattack

NHS trusts had information stolen in the latest cyberattack on the UK health service, experts have told Sky News, with concerns raised that patient data might be vulnerable in such incidents. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/xm3E6v7

'Chapter over'- is Ronaldo set for Club World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo suggests his Al-Nassr career is over in a cryptic social media post following their final game of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CkN2E9y

Police searching for missing mountain walker

Police in Wales are searching for a missing man last seen walking on a mountain. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/BuYijFC

Ex-Man Utd manager Ten Hag named Leverkusen boss

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag signs a two-year contract to succeed Xabi Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/71Ux6Hg

Man, 60, dies trying to help two children 'in distress' at beach

A man has died after attempting to save two children who appeared to be in distress in the sea. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vkFzocU

County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off

Despite not being able to get a game for his county, England spinner Shoaib Bashir puts doubts over his place "to bed". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cKDFL8e

Napoli fans go wild after Serie A title win

Napoli fans celebrate in the streets after their side secure a fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win against Cagliari. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Djz9M8g

Three boys and a woman die in house fire - man arrested at scene

Three boys and a woman have died in a house fire in Brent, northwest London, and a man has been arrested at the scene. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1YGlJMF

Daily Telegraph to be sold to US firm RedBird

The American company agrees a deal to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers after a two-year ownership vacuum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rq5wIa0

Minister does not 'recognise' Netanyahu comments following Washington DC shooting

A government minister has hit back following criticism of the UK by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/f8GIWzB

Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive joins OpenAI in $6.5bn deal

OpenAI says partnering with the "greatest designer in the world" will allow it to re-imagine what a computer can do. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTSWBGz

Suryavanshi, 14, in India U19 squad for England tour

Fourteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named in India's Under-19s squad for this summer's multi-format tour of England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNY5MJG

Kneecap say terror charge 'political policing' in bid to 'silence' them

Irish rap trio Kneecap have branded the charging of one of their members with a terror offence in the UK as "political policing" in a bid to "silence voices of compassion". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Z5J9wl1

Most Test wickets this year - the 6ft 8in pace bowler with England in his sights

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani may have a permanent smile on his face, but he will pose a serious threat to England at Trent Bridge this week, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bcnrGUW

UK's oldest polar bear euthanised at the age of 28

The UK's oldest polar bear has been euthanised due to her deteriorating health, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gy1PXZw

Ex-England full-back Brown to retire at end of season

Former England international Mike Brown announces his retirement from rugby at the end of the season with a message for the sport's rulers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RIcSTQu

Police pepper-sprayed and tasered 92-year-old disabled man, court hears

A 92-year-old disabled man was sprayed in the face with synthetic pepper spray before being hit with a baton and shot by a Taser by police officers during a callout, a court has heard. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bmsQdwx

England bolters, Steward's potential switch & a 'Carewell'

The players pushing for an England call, Freddie Steward's flirt with a switch to 12 and Harlequins legend Danny Care finishes on his own terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJ3sYhL

The Who drummer sacked weeks after rejoining the band

The Who's drummer Zak Starkey has been sacked by the band, marking the second time he has left in the past month. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dNMA4SY

Haas demand Bearman qualifying review

Haas ask for a review of the decision to disallow Oliver Bearman's final qualifying lap at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cIoeUvJ

UK's negotiations with EU 'going to the wire'

Negotiations to reset the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU are going "to the wire", a Cabinet Office minister has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/du5GZtX

Major London festivals 'left in limbo' by legal ruling

Thousands of people will be affected if Brockwell Park's festivals are called off, the NTIA warns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f3VeNQu

The poison paradox: How Australia's deadliest animals save lives

The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wygVxm0

Rapper charged with GBH - after singer Chris Brown remanded in custody over 'bottle attack'

A second man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after an incident at a London nightclub that allegedly involved US singer Chris Brown. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/2BIwKpW

Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault

The 36-year-old remains in custody and is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrmDkJG

The scuba diving keeper who has filled Earps' gloves at Man Utd

"She is on a trajectory to be the best in the world, I have no doubt about that." The rise of Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/miIWRta

Two arrests after video appears to show assault on pupil

Two people have been arrested in connection with a video which appears to show a school pupil being assaulted in Newport, South Wales. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZkblHtn

Gary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post after criticism

The presenter shared a post from the group Palestine Lobby, which included a rat illustration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XxCjvgV

Nigel Farage rules out standing in Senedd election

Nigel Farage has ruled out standing at next year's Senedd election. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WJR8lMZ

Hemp, Stanway and Greenwood back in England squad

Lauren Hemp, Georgia Stanway and Alex Greenwood return to the England squad after injury for the upcoming Women's Nations League matches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pIJYLlO

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/phc9xWO

Crossbow suspect died from gunshot, inquest hears

Owen Lawrence, who lived in Headingley, died two days after the attack on two women, inquest hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQvWDOx

Virgin Media O2 and Daisy unite to form £3bn business telecoms group

Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group are to unveil a merger of their business communications and IT operations in a bid to create a £3bn telecoms powerhouse. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/tcuhBVD

How a park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree's fate

Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSdG9LX

Foreign care workers will no longer get visas under immigration crackdown

Care workers will no longer be recruited from abroad under plans to "significantly" bring down net migration, the home secretary has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/mj0F2sl

Sorensen-McGee, 18, scores twice on Black Ferns debut

Teenager Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores two tries on her Test debut as New Zealand open their Pacific Four Series campaign with a 38-12 win over Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/youTvUx

Man charged with murder after 87-year-old dies following alleged robbery

A man has been charged with the murder of a pensioner after an alleged robbery in north London, police say. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/fQI9gGF

Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China

First Moon samples collected in nearly 50 years and loaned by China for the first time are now in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcFvsGp

Bargain Hunt art expert pleads guilty following police investigation into terrorist financing

An art dealer who featured on the television show Bargain Hunt has pleaded guilty following a police investigation into terrorist financing. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qUBIYgC

PSG beat Arsenal in Paris to reach Champions League final

Watch highlights as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 2-1 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SHeoAxq

Israeli embassy in London 'was target of alleged terror plot'

The Israeli embassy in London was the target of an alleged terror plot that led to the arrest of five Iranian men on Saturday, it is understood. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/f3nE5gp

Four ways Arteta can mastermind Arsenal comeback v PSG

BBC Sport takes a tactical look at Arsenal v PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/06hnqMQ

Red Wall Labour MPs urge ministers to 'act' over winter fuel change

Red Wall Labour MPs are demanding ministers "act now before it's too late" and reverse the unpopular cut to winter fuel payments. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/K0xOn6I

Real trying to sign Alexander-Arnold in time for Club World Cup

Real Madrid are aiming to complete the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool before the start of the Club World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M2X5dKl

Syrian security forces monitored armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/41Gn0pf

'Why is fuel in my town 10p more than the areas next door?'

Motorists in the seaside town say they prefer to drive to neighbouring areas to fill up their tanks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iNnJUVt

Badenoch admits it is 'feasible' Farage could be the next prime minister

Kemi Badenoch has admitted it is "feasible" that Nigel Farage could become the next prime minister. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/nDOC1oh

Reform considers legal challenges against asylum hotels

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf told the BBC that the party is exploring ways to fulfil its promise to voters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y3msRiD

Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75pOgac

Wes Streeting denies Labour has made 'mistakes' with 'unpopular' policies

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has defended "unpopular" policies such as the cut to the winter fuel allowance despite Labour's poor performance at the local elections. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sYdV9I0

Hoarding a mental health emergency - group warns

The BBC follows the work of Clouds End as they deliver a project across Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtnFkYm

How family's garden centre blossomed over 70 years

The family business is celebrating seven decades, but it has not always been rosy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GxOJ7Dk

Prince Harry says loss of security protection makes it 'impossible' to bring Meghan and children to UK

Prince Harry has said losing a legal challenge over his security in the UK means it is now "impossible" for him to bring Meghan and their children back to the UK safely. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qrIBJjf

Trump signs order to block funding to public radio

Trump alleged that both organisations have produced "biased and partisan news coverage". from BBC News https://ift.tt/srKkQID

Scottish ministers shelve plans for new misogyny law

The government says there is not enough time to introduce a new misogyny law before next year's Holyrood election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jdLowJu

Liverpool goal in title decider caused tremor on Richter scale

Liverpool fans' reaction to their second goal in the Premier League title-clinching win against Tottenham caused a tremor on the Richter scale, scientists have revealed.  from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ibYZJyw

The Arctic Circle giant-killers out to upset Postecoglou again

Bodo/Glimt have risen from the Norway second division to upsetting the odds in Europe and face Tottenham on Thursday looking to take a big step towards the Europa League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2rDJ0O

Top chef reveals why he wants customers to keep their criticisms to themselves - and why it's ok to just order tap water

Every week our Money blog interviews chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks and more. Today we chat to Kray Treadwell, a Michelin Young Chef of the Year winner who owns and runs 670 Grams in Birmingham. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/APGErQX