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Monday, 30 June 2025

Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers

Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage?

Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches.

Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity".

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Djokovic has some fun as he joins Sabalenka media conference

Novak Djokovic crashes Aryna Sabalenka's media conference with an assessment of his training partner before Wimbledon.

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

Glastonbury's mystery band Patchwork were Pulp, after all

Jarvis Cocker confirms what everyone knew: Glastonbury's secret act are 1995 headliners Pulp.

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.

Friday, 27 June 2025

Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford.

Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada

Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month.

Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs

A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'.

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Norris says he needs to make fewer mistakes

Lando Norris says he needs to stop making as many mistakes to ensure he has the best chance of winning the F1 drivers' title.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley.

Monday, 23 June 2025

How did Archer fare on his red-ball return?

Fast bowler Jofra Archer shows encouraging signs while making his first first-class appearance for four years for Sussex against Durham.

Rahul and Pant star as India set England big target to chase on final day

KL Rahul hits 137 whilst Rishabh Pant adds 118 as India make 364 in their second innings, setting England 371 to win the opening Test at Headingley, with the home side closing on 21-0 at stumps on day four.

Sunday, 22 June 2025

'We're not Rottweilers': Behind the scenes at a GP 8am scramble

The BBC goes behind the scenes at a GP surgery dealing with the high demand for appointments.

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Friday, 20 June 2025

Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England.

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'

Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home.

'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog".

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future

Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Tennis players call for ID verification after Boulter abuse

Tennis players call for the introduction of identity verification on social media after British number two Katie Boulter shared her experiences of online abuse.

Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says sacking manager Ange Postecoglou after he led the club to victory in the Europa League was "emotionally" difficult.

Monday, 16 June 2025

The Grooming Gangs Report

“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.

Family of Air India crash victims feel 'abandoned'

A family is calling for urgent action to support mourners still waiting for their loved ones' bodies.

Grooming report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?

For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Footage shows burning cars after missile strike in Israel

Footage from Reuters news agency shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa.

Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins.

Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm.

Saturday, 14 June 2025

England knocked out of World Cup of Darts by Germany

England's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler are out of the World Cup of Darts after a shock defeat by hosts Germany in the last 16.

Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

Leinster dominate Bulls in URC final for ninth title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.

Friday, 13 June 2025

Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia.

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

'Terrifically entertaining' - superb Smith knock puts England in charge

Jamie Smith scores 60 runs off 26 balls, including five sixes, to put England in a commanding position in the third T20 against West Indies in Southampton.

Coffee shop could shut over high rates, owner says

A coffee shop owner says he faces closing his doors after business rates relief was reduced.

Monday, 9 June 2025

Spending review now settled, says Downing Street

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was the last to agree a deal with Reeves on Monday afternoon.

Bafta-winning stars announced for Harry Potter TV show

Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, with eight more actors announced.

Cost of living roadshows to tour county

The roadshows will visit five venues in Northampton as well as Bugbrooke and West Haddon villages.

Sunday, 8 June 2025

'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him?

Saturday, 7 June 2025

NI 'showed a lot of character' in Denmark defeat

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is proud of the character shown by his players in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat in Denmark.

Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes?

Friday, 6 June 2025

The cracks the Europa League lustre could not hide

An in-depth look at why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou 16 days after their Europa League success.

Defending champion Alcaraz into French Open final after Musetti quits

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moves into the French Open final after Italian opponent Lorenzo Musetti retires injured in their semi-final.

Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany.

Trump's new travel ban dodges pitfalls faced by last attempt, experts say

It appears the US president has learned lessons from a previous effort to ban entry from several nations.

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

All aboard the spending bus

And, Chancellor confirms more people will receive winter fuel payment this year.

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Kirby announces England retirement before Euros

England attacking midfielder Fran Kirby retires from international football with immediate effect after being told she will not be in the Euro 2025 squad.

Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site in Windsor, police say.

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Anderson stars for Lancs in first T20 since 2014

James Anderson takes three wickets and a catch as Lancs beat Durham, while Glamorgan defeat Middlesex in the T20 Blast.

Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton.