Chloe Harcombe & Steve Knibbs BBC News, Gloucestershire Getty Images David “Syd” Lawrence’s death was announced on Sunday morning Friends and colleagues have spoken of their “devastation” following the death of former cricketer David “Syd” Lawrence MBE. Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2024....
Philippa Goymer BBC North East Investigations BBC Nicola Fairley was given anti-wrinkle injections containing fake Botox and ended up in hospital with botulism In recent weeks, 28 people in the north-east of England have been left with potentially fatal botulism after having anti-wrinkle injections believed to have been fake. Such reactions are usually so rare...
Chelsea striker Liam Delap and Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly are among six nominees for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez, former Cherries defender Dean Huijsen, Arsenal winger Ethan Nwaneri and Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers make up the shortlist. Delap, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich in a £30m deal...
“He wasn’t a politician, he was just a teenager, working hard to support our family back home,” Abdul Ghani tells us of his eldest son Abdul Wali, 18, killed in an Israeli strike in Iran. His father, says that Abdul was working and living in a construction site in north-east Tehran near a military building,...
Bernd Debusmann & Max Matza BBC News Getty Images The dilemma of whether the US should join Israel in attacking Iran, or stay out of the offensive altogether, has exposed divisions among US President Donald Trump’s supporters. The Republican president reportedly is considering helping target the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities, following a meeting with his...
Getty Images Young people under the age of 18 are more aware of nicotine pouches, new data suggests. According to a survey commissioned by charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), the percentage of 11-17 year olds who said they knew of the pouches grew from 38% in 2024 to 43% this year. The survey...
America’s Sam Burns maintained his slender overnight lead but the field closed in after a terrific finish to the third round at the US Open. The 28-year-old world number 22 carded three birdies and two bogeys in his one-under 69 to move to four under par. Playing partner JJ Spaun was level with Burns for...
Knighthood David Beckham (former England footballer), for services to sport and charity Billy Boston (former rugby league player), for services to rugby league football Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) Virginia Wade (former tennis player), for services to tennis and charity Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Alistair Brownlee...
Fifteen people, including former Tory MP Craig Williams, have appeared in court charged with betting offences linked to the timing of last year’s general election. It follows an investigation by the Gambling Commission into alleged betting on the date of the election. Appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday, Williams was among three defendants who...
Arsenal will play in the 2026 Women’s Champions Cup in what is the inaugural edition of the competition, taking place between the end of January and 1 February. The intercontinental club competition will see the six winners of the continental club competition from each of Fifa’s six confederations face other to be crowned world champions....
West Ham have received multiple enquiries from clubs interested in signing attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Sources have told BBC Sport that Chelsea are among the clubs to have engaged in early discussions with the Hammers over the Ghana international, who has a release clause of £85m. The prospect of at least one Chelsea player heading...
AFP The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem said it condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the attack on al-Ahli hospital Five people have been killed in an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City, according to the Anglican Church, which operates it. The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem said three journalists, a father escorting his son...
Locks Jack Dunne and Franco Molina are to leave Exeter at the end of the season. Irish forward Dunne, 26, has spent the past three seasons at Sandy Park after joining from Leinster. He has played 41games for the club but has struggled to establish himself in the past two seasons, starting just four Premiership...
A nine-year-old was the youngest victim injured when a car was driven into crowds at Liverpool’s victory parade, police said, as they continue to question a suspect. Merseyside Police confirmed the age of the victims hurt in the incident on Water Street on Monday ranged from nine to 78. The force has until Thursday evening...
Stuart Kettlewell is among a number of candidates being spoken to by Kilmarnock about the Scottish Premiership club’s managerial vacancy. Read full article at source...