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Avanti West Coast strike to hit New Year's Eve trains

Rail passengers will face a "significantly reduced" service due to a strike by train managers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BxqCuN6

Glamorgan sack coach Bradburn after misconduct charge

Glamorgan sack head coach Grant Bradburn following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent cricket regulator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q9TKjWp

'Green' ferry emits more CO2 than old diesel ship

One transport expert tells the BBC it might be better to run the new CalMac ferry on diesel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vztecHm

Rabada heroics against Pakistan send South Africa to Test final

South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hviQ5Np

Fog causes flight delays at Gatwick Airport for a third day

Gatwick Airport says it has "temporary" restrictions in place due to the fog with "delays" expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OPV4Lyf

India mourns ex-PM Manmohan Singh with full state funeral

Mourners gathered across Delhi to pay respects to a former PM many credit for India's economic reform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1VBn02

How a town got together to cut crime by a third

Baildon in West Yorkshire "feels safe", residents say, after a Neighbourhood Watch scheme exploded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BAhclfJ

'Innovation in every sense - that's what F1 is'

Formula 1 travels the globe to create a spectacle of cars going around in circles burning fuel. But what is it doing in terms of global sustainability? from BBC News https://ift.tt/p70NhYC

China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet

The project has stoked concerns about displacement and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kWExCGD

'Modern-day gladiator' - the rapid rise of teenage heavyweight hope Moses Itauma

Rising heavyweight hope Moses Itauma reflects on his journey from a small Slovakian town to being tipped for boxing greatness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lg85FnH

Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024

As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VhXrH4C

Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jDMdZc1

Haaland's return - FPL tips & team of the week

Will Boxing Day bring a reversal of fortunes for Manchester City? Thomas Woods thinks so, with three players in the team of the week including big-money Erling Haaland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n1GxhZQ

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WHr2pIc

Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vHRMnuq

Wimbledon winner Purcell admits anti-doping breach

Two-time doubles Grand Slam champion Max Purcell takes voluntary suspension after admitting anti-doping breach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/po0t7ng

'There should've been better security': Anger as Magdeburg grieves

Outside the market hit by a speeding car, Germans complain about security and their politicians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i7NzfZh

Usyk cements legacy with points win over Fury

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7wFtImx

England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out

England recall Joe Root, who tops the men's Test batting rankings, to their one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xrDTadH

Skiing great Vonn impresses on World Cup return

Lindsey Vonn marks her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fr39D1k

How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Brdc3Oe

RFU chair Ilube steps down amid pay row

Tom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman, pre-empting the possibility of a grassroots rebellion forcing him out over executive bonuses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fqR1Wey

Why Rashford is 'lightning rod for criticism'

BBC Sport columnist Nedum Onuoha explains why Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has always been judged differently to other players. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYc3oLe

McIlroy and Scheffler dominate PGA-LIV 'Showdown'

PGA Tour superstars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler show their superiority against LIV Golf rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Bryson Koepka in a floodlit exhibition in Las Vegas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FPkb15B

BBC and ITV agree World Cup deal for 2026 and 2030

BBC Sport agrees a deal to share live coverage of the Fifa World Cup in 2026 and 2030 with ITV, and will broadcast across TV, audio and digital platforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mzp1VW5

Why Final Fantasy director almost rejected his dream job

Naoki Hamaguchi says he wasn't sure if he wanted to spend 10 years on one project. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHFf2vp

'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'

Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/go70TlS

'Uncertainty, problems & change - a compelling Manchester derby'

With both sides in disarray, Sunday's Manchester derby is one of the most unusual meetings between the two for decades, writes Simon Stone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DTLxpPZ

Football Focus

Alex Scott looks ahead to the weekend's football, including the Manchester derby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q84r253

Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites

Several pubs say they've run dry of the stout as its owner Diageo seeks to avoid festive panic buying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdcfzEK

West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer battle

All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qu7bW1v

Travis Kelce's dad plans 'special' birthday present for Taylor Swift

Ed Kelce says he hoped to find a gift worth $10 "that tweaks the strings of her heart" as she turns 35. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wqyETSf

When is World Cup qualifying draw and how does it work?

European teams will discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents on Friday - how does it work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCXVfiN

Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics

Could Reform UK really win the next election? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wSFxAPC

Chatbot encouraged US teen to kill parents over screen time limit, lawsuit claims

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5yG8uLf

Man fulfils dying wish accompanying daughter down aisle

Bride Jess was ready to cancel the wedding - but the help allowed people to say goodbye to her dad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/soZa53i

Five things to look out for in the Welsh budget

Spending plans are to be unveiled by Mark Drakeford, but a deal needs to be struck to make them pass. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ClOv2TH

Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sZWgrfR

What just happened in Syria?

Russia says Bashar al-Assad resigned as president and left Syria on Sunday, as rebels entered Damascus from BBC News https://ift.tt/gOIw1xF

King says Elizabeth II wore her crown at bath time when he was a child

The King also spoke of feeling "slightly anxious" about wearing the heavy St Edward's Crown at his own coronation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WtMId0

Actor Barry Keoghan deactivates Instagram over 'hatred' he receives

The Saltburn actor posted on X to say he can "no longer" let online hate distract him from his work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wUnWzuf

'I fought £255 parking charge and won'

Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4OGuqla

Watch: BBC reports from inside Damascus

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next". from BBC News https://ift.tt/j2tnHNC

The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

West Lothian couple Anna and Gary Gray spend their year turning their home into a high-tech Christmas light show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bBfk7mM

'Pink-ball master' Starc claims his best Test figures

Mitchell Starc takes his best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia dismiss India for 180 on day one of the second Test in Adelaide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mqWdT3O

Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist

England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Qwm2t7

Dujardin handed one-year ban for 'excessively' whipping horse

Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin banned for one-year and fined £8,886 for "excessively" whipping a horse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L47Xd93

Deer killed by dog in Richmond Park, police say

Met Police are appealing for help in identifying the owner of a dog believed to have killed a deer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wuYxP2A

Central Cee and Jorja Smith among Mobo nominees

They are among several three-time nominees for the 2025 ceremont, alongside Cleo Sol and Ghetts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ilZypW4

Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs

Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever? from BBC News https://ift.tt/x8ZC6Hf

'Extraordinary' - the case for Aspinall to fight Jones in numbers

A statistical look at why Britain's Tom Aspinall deserves a UFC undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Jon Jones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWLdOJE

Norway suspends controversial deep-sea mining plan

Oslo's plan to open up its Arctic seabed for mining prompted stark environmental opposition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0sSB3tz

Belgium grants labour rights to sex workers

It's the first country to give sex workers maternity leave, pensions and sick pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xkl907t

McLaren call for inquiry into Norris penalty as FIA under scrutiny

McLaren call for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KcH8wOX

Family 'desperate' as British couple still missing after Red Sea sinking

The family of a couple missing after a tourist boat sank are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMhk1rn