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Police investigating alleged assault in Carse incident

An incident during which Brydon Carse was handcuffed is being investigated by Derbyshire Police, who say they are looking into allegations of assault.

27 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
Delap joins Forest for 50m bidding to rebuild career

BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.

27 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua - Hamed

British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as a million times better than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

26 Aug 2026 10:57 pm
Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return

The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.

26 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
'0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row

Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.

26 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
'The record will fall' - Werro takes aim at 43-year-old 800m mark

European 800m champion Audrey Werro backs herself to overhaul one of athletics' oldest and most controversial world records.

26 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

26 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot

The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.

26 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

26 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue

Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Roots message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has 100% been heeded.

26 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the irreplaceable late singer.

26 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.

26 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
Cosmic radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds

Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.

26 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump

The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.

26 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The singer's wit and wisdom

The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

26 Aug 2026 2:12 pm
Tottenham agree loan for Man City's Marmoush

Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for 60m next summer.

26 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Man City's Gonzalez set for 52m Newcastle move

Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to 52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

26 Aug 2026 1:29 pm
Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash

Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.

26 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Bollywood actor's Indian festival ad withdrawn after row over outfit

Kriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.

26 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain

When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.

26 Aug 2026 12:22 pm
Watch Nashville fans lay flowers in tribute

The BBC's Helena Humphrey is outside the Country Music Hall of Fame where fans gathered to mourn Dolly Parton.

26 Aug 2026 12:07 pm
Why India is importing sugar for the first time in nearly a decade

Domestic sugar prices have jumped nearly 40%, forcing India to import 1 million tonnes of the sweetener.

26 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
From influencers to queens of women's boxing - five years of MVP

On Saturday, Most Valuable Promotions celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of the feistiest upstarts in modern boxing has given a new platform to the world's best female fighters.

26 Aug 2026 11:58 am
Libyan cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70

A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.

26 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?

Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?

26 Aug 2026 11:34 am
Is Joao Pedro ready to break Chelsea's so-called number nine curse?

Joao Pedro took just 31 seconds to score his opening goal of the season - will the new number nine reach the 20 he scored last season while wearing the number 20 shirt?

26 Aug 2026 11:11 am
Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary are 'tip of the iceberg'

One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.

26 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care

Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.

26 Aug 2026 10:44 am
NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists

There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.

26 Aug 2026 9:37 am
BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute

The BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans gathered to mourn the country music star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday evening.

26 Aug 2026 9:07 am
What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?

The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.

26 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton

The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.

26 Aug 2026 6:28 am
As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.

26 Aug 2026 5:20 am
How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs

A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

26 Aug 2026 5:13 am
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

26 Aug 2026 5:11 am
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds

They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

26 Aug 2026 5:10 am
O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a million miles to go after defeat in Austria.

26 Aug 2026 5:05 am
Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

26 Aug 2026 4:55 am
Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community

Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes

26 Aug 2026 4:43 am
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK

Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks

26 Aug 2026 4:41 am
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs

From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.

26 Aug 2026 4:38 am
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high

Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.

26 Aug 2026 4:37 am
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'

Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.

26 Aug 2026 4:07 am
The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly'

The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.

26 Aug 2026 4:05 am
GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying

Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both make winning starts in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw.

26 Aug 2026 3:57 am
Legendary rugby league winger Boston dies aged 92

Boston, born in Cardiff in 1934, became the first player in rugby league's 130-year history to receive a knighthood last year.

25 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for 75m

Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial 75m.

25 Aug 2026 2:44 pm