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Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England 30 Apr 2025, 11:00 pm

Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England.

The WSL invincibles? Chelsea eye records after sealing another title 30 Apr 2025, 10:55 pm

When it comes to the Women's Super League, Chelsea are playing against themselves as much as any other side - and they could still break new ground this year.

'A talent that comes along every 50 years' - 'genius' Yamal steals show 30 Apr 2025, 10:44 pm

Lamine Yamal says he would not compare himself to Lionel Messi - and then puts in a performance a 17-year-old Messi could only have dreamed of.

The numbers behind Chelsea's latest WSL title 30 Apr 2025, 10:34 pm

Chelsea have won a sixth successive WSL title, but how does their latest triumph compare to the previous five?

'Times have changed, one clip can earn an England call-up' 30 Apr 2025, 10:26 pm

With England due to name their first Test squad of the summer, former fast bowler Steven Finn compares today's selection process to the 'old school' methods of his career.

Eubank Sr says shock appearance 'moment of a lifetime' 30 Apr 2025, 9:59 pm

Chris Eubank Sr says his shock arrival before his son's unanimous points win over Conor Benn was the "moment of a lifetime".

Meta warns of 'worse' experience for European users 30 Apr 2025, 9:47 pm

Meta said the negative impact could kick in as soon as the third quarter of this year.

Barcelona fight back twice to draw with Inter in six-goal thriller 30 Apr 2025, 9:07 pm

Barcelona come back twice against Inter Milan in a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.

O'Sullivan moves past Si to reach Crucible last four 30 Apr 2025, 8:30 pm

Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the World Championship semi-finals with a 13-9 win over Si Jiahui as he maintains his bid for record eighth title in the modern era.

Watch video shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trial 30 Apr 2025, 8:29 pm

The BBC's Emma Vardy talks through the footage shown in court as two men are accused of illegally chopping down the tree.

More Kneecap gigs cancelled after 'kill your MP' controversy 30 Apr 2025, 7:18 pm

A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead.

One in six seats changed hands in Canada election 30 Apr 2025, 7:15 pm

Seat swaps more than doubled compared to the last election, and all 59 seats that flipped went to the Liberals or the Conservatives.

Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal? 30 Apr 2025, 6:56 pm

Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden.

Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian 30 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm

Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.

BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria? 30 Apr 2025, 5:46 pm

BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria?

Will UK break heat records for start of May and will it last? 30 Apr 2025, 5:27 pm

Temperatures continue to climb with the hottest start to May predicted on Thursday.

Man dismembered couple and took remains to bridge in suitcases, jury told 30 Apr 2025, 5:25 pm

A man is on trial charged with murdering a couple and taking their dismembered bodies to the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Royal Mail takeover approved by shareholders 30 Apr 2025, 5:12 pm

The approval of the £3.6bn deal will see the 500-year institution taken over by Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.

Edinburgh University returns indigenous skulls to Japan 30 Apr 2025, 5:01 pm

Three skulls donated to the university by a Scottish doctor in 1913 have been returned to Hokkaido.

King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients 30 Apr 2025, 5:00 pm

King Charles gives a personal message to others facing the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis.

Body found in Thames confirmed as that of girl, 11 30 Apr 2025, 4:56 pm

Kaliyah Coa's body was recovered at Maritime Quay on the Isle of Dogs on 13 April.

'My heart is forever broken' says Mike Peters' wife 30 Apr 2025, 4:55 pm

The wife of the late Mike Peters says he "swept her off her feet" at 19 and she never looked back.

BBC report was attempted hatchet job on me, says Adams 30 Apr 2025, 4:27 pm

The High Court in Dublin is hearing a libel case brought by Gerry Adams against a BBC programme and online article.

Hackers target the Co-op as police investigate major cyber attack on M&S 30 Apr 2025, 3:23 pm

The retailer says it's disabled parts of its IT systems in response to the incident.

Video shows felling of much-loved tree, jury told 30 Apr 2025, 3:17 pm

Two men deny felling the much-loved tree which had stood on Hadrian's Wall for more than 100 years.

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Aluko pulls out of awards role after Wright criticism 30 Apr 2025, 1:31 pm

Former England striker Eni Aluko "steps back" from Women's Football Awards presenting role after criticism of fellow pundit Ian Wright.

William and Kate join children on island nature trail 30 Apr 2025, 12:31 pm

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay are on the second day of their official visit to the Isle of Mull.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war 30 Apr 2025, 5:40 am

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

Five things you need to make it through a power cut 30 Apr 2025, 1:16 am

People in Spain and Portugal tell us what got them through a day with no electricity.

Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection 29 Apr 2025, 11:06 pm

After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection.

100 Days Of Trump (Part 1)… Why Are Diversity Schemes Being Scrapped? 29 Apr 2025, 5:56 am

How America’s biggest companies are reacting to Trump’s war on woke.

Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs 28 Apr 2025, 8:00 pm

Yinka Bokinni explores rap mogul Sean Combs's life and the criminal charges he denies.

Examining the impact of punk rock outside London 24 May 2016, 11:00 am

The Pistols' played their first and last gig in Yorkshire - what influence did punk have?

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