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Cyclist killed at Worlds not found for 82 minutes

A cyclist who was killed during the Road World Championships was not found for 82 minutes after a crash, investigators find. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NUa7vR3

Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of 'serious sexual offences' against teenage boy

Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a teenage boy nearly 30 years ago. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/x2T4NWd

Partner of Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Dubai

Amanda Lyons was held over offences alleged to have been committed in Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fSXzhbv

Campfire and barbeque ban to come into force at UK's largest national park this week

A new law banning the use of campfires and barbeques in the UK's largest national park will come into force this week. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dsc9keV

'I'm a florist - and the thing everyone does to preserve their flowers is a complete waste of time'

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to florist and founder of Snapdragon Edinburgh, Catherine Traynor... from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/fzSD3Tt

Piastri impresses, Gasly excels - Japanese GP driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Japanese Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nduErkL

Calling McSweeney's stolen phone story 'extremely fishy' not a conspiracy, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch has told Sky News the row over reported missing messages from Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone is "extremely fishy" and calling it so is not a conspiracy. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/29EhsMH

How Arbeloa is getting the best out of Real Madrid's stars

BBC Sport looks at how Alvaro Arbeloa has managed to get the best out of the Real Madrid squad since his appointment in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvCuFpa

Motorists should 'fill up as normal' despite fuel prices soaring, minister says

Motorists should "fill up as normal" as the government is "well prepared" for disruption, a senior minister has said as fuel prices soar. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/x83rC1D

Huge fire rips through historic Big Mill in Staffordshire

A fire broke out at a Grade II-listed building, which is more than 165 years old, in Staffordshire. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/XhrL80R

Cheek injury delays Stokes' return until May

England captain Ben Stokes is still recovering after surgery on a broken cheekbone and will not play for Durham next week as planned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KtRZzDc

Eight arrested in joint Scotland and Spain gang raids

Police Scotland and the Guardia Civil in Spain carried out simultaneous raids as part of a two-year probe into organised crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2TevXUn

Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1sBENba

UK facing biggest economic hit from Iran war of any major country

Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/CLS5Akh

Nine uncapped players in Wales Six Nations squad

Head coach Sean Lynn names nine uncapped players in a new-look Wales squad for the 2026 Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/skamtiw

Holyrood 2026: Party 'hot shots' hoping to become MSP for the first time

As the Holyrood class of 2026 get set to "graduate", a new cohort hope to begin their rise to the top. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/3sREKJe

Police told £900k Trump costs will not be paid

The costs relate to security for the US president's visit to Windsor Castle in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/apgCeou

'If I could tell patients one thing...': GP on salaries, mental health and four ingredients that beat a cold

If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to Dr George Hawche, a GP at the Fulham Medical Centre in west London... from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/H0tNG2U

First person charged with tailgating after EFL Cup final

A 27-year-old man becomes the first person in the country to be charged with 'tailgating' after the EFL Cup final at Wembley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ET1nImX

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/N7UFXx0

'A very strong opener': Saturday Night Live UK reviews are in

Saturday Night Live UK's opening show has been greeted with some positive reviews. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/CZ06S5T

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/Za5EBnV

Meningitis outbreak: Total cases rise to 34

The number of meningitis cases in the UK's outbreak has risen to 34, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/gPz0KdW

Uncapped Garner and Steele in 35-man 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/Ob6qoXW

First lab-grown oesophagus successfully implanted in pigs

Scientists in the UK have created the first lab-grown oesophagus and implanted it in pigs, which have been able to use it to swallow food. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/a1BTEg7

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/07UExHt

'Incredibly brave' man traps armed robber inside shop he tried to raid

Police have paid tribute to the bravery of a shop worker who was assaulted and threatened with a large knife by an armed robber, but managed to trap him so he could be arrested. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/F2JH7eh

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/Kj5Vqnf

Grieving widow prosecuted over dead husband's £35 car tax bill

A grieving widow has received a criminal conviction over an unpaid £35 tax bill on her husband's car, which wasn't paid in the weeks after his death. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/JMFgWEp

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/yZr7zaQ

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/ixO2Te7

Laptop found in search for missing psychologist

A laptop that police believe belongs to a missing Brazilian academic in Essex has been found. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/z7n4vOJ

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/WbqMSuP

Prince William posts photo of Diana from family's private collection on Mother's Day

The Prince of Wales has posted a photo of Diana from the family's private collection to mark Mother's Day. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/iaLIJ3W

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/0kbMTAS

What future do you want for Sycamore Gap tree?

The public has been asked to vote on which of six shortlisted artists should create an artwork from the wood of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree in a "nationally important" commission. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Ot3h48i

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/LCW8SEM

'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/OhgMakN

Boy dies after being struck by car

A seven-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Nottinghamshire. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/FYoK2BH

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/1RHSGFZ

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/63Z801G

Weather warnings for strong winds issued for parts of UK

Weather warnings for strong winds have been issued for parts of the UK. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/oLtTn5a

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/m8FrL4n

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/jy84n0Q

Rain leads to surge in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes

Wet weather has caused a spike in vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes, new figures revealed. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dP8jTQY

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/BlVvHPm

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/L9I607R

Canadian prime minister backs Andrew's removal from line of succession

The Canadian prime minister has joined a growing list of Commonwealth leaders backing the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/KXFLiSd

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/nRaWPLX

Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack

Soham murderer Ian Huntley has died following a prison assault. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZEzhCLj

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/psRhaZF

Why it's 'feasible' your home could be hacked - and two ways it can happen

With increasing improvements in technology, our homes - and the appliances that fill them - are becoming smarter and smarter. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/x1MbRtK

'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/onmCguq

Private dentist price hikes to be investigated by competition watchdog

from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bDo0Nfe

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/Hv6ADgr

'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/e4KYVRg

TV chef on Jamie Oliver cookbooks and the thing he wishes customers would stop doing

On the first Wednesday of every month, we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Isqi1tn

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/mKQlP04

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming addresses 'trauma triggering' broadcast

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the broadcast of the awards, describing it as a "trauma triggering shitshow". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Gpt0sq9

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/fGpolF4

Armed police lock down neighbourhood amid reports of man 'with bladed weapon'

Armed police have locked down an Edinburgh neighbourhood amid reports of a "man with a bladed weapon". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bIg2cqk

Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut

The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kaTASLs

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/X4j1hlM