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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69

Tributes are paid to the musical genius and pioneer, who also worked with All Saints, Pink and U2.

7 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Six-hour train services between London and Stirling running with no toilets after fault

Services have been stopping for longer at stations to allow passengers to get off and use toilets on platforms.

7 Aug 2026 10:12 pm
Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment

Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be marking its own homework.

7 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Lewis-Skelly's chance to threaten Arsenal's big-name midfielders

Myles Lewis-Skelly broke into the Arsenal first team at left-back, but the teenager's preference has always been to play in midfield.

7 Aug 2026 3:37 pm
A new youth agitation grips Jharkhand after 'cockroach' protests

Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.

7 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
Caldentey embraces 'cool' pressure as Arsenal target Treble

Midfielder Mariona Caldentey explains why Arsenal, strengthened by seven new players, are talking up their chances of winning the Treble this season.

7 Aug 2026 11:57 am
39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman

As he prepares to manage in the FA Cup for the first time, Zeph Thomas tells BBC Sport about his extraordinary career path spanning 39 moves in 18 years.

7 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Who will leave Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad

With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?

7 Aug 2026 11:04 am
Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early

Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

7 Aug 2026 10:30 am
UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'

The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.

7 Aug 2026 10:12 am
Old habits haunt Rangers in early McInnes tenure

Derek McInnes says Rangers were guilty of beating ourselves as he bemoaned the loss of cheap goals in the Europa League qualifying first-leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok in Poland.

7 Aug 2026 4:00 am
Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

7 Aug 2026 2:30 am
Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

7 Aug 2026 1:25 am
Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption

An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.

7 Aug 2026 1:24 am
Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'

Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

7 Aug 2026 1:09 am
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

6 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
Met Police boss admits mistake over Cambridge professor plagiarism row

Sir Mark Rowley says his force dropped the ball after it investigated a reporter looking into claims about Jason Arday.

6 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday changes nothing, says European governing body Uefa.

6 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers?

Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

6 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Two police officers injured during second night of anti-immigration disorder in Norfolk

Norfolk Police attend two nights of disorder in Thetford as MP condemns ugly scenes.

6 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns

Jason Ardays resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.

6 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Stephen Bear jailed for harassing ex-partner Georgia Harrison

The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting breaching a restraining order.

6 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
EasyJet agrees to 5.7bn takeover by US firm

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

6 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases

The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.

6 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
England recall Pope & Lawrence for Pakistan Tests but Bethell out

Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.

6 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Hampshire and England bowler Turner retires aged 25

Hampshire and England fast bowler John Turner retires from cricket aged 25 after more than a year out injured.

6 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse

Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

6 Aug 2026 6:21 pm
India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

12 Apr 2026 5:46 am