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Lung-busting runs & heavy snowfall - Skimo's 'magical' Olympic debut

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Ski mountaineering makes its hotly anticipated debut at the Winter Olympics in blizzard conditions in Bormio.

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games

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Football fans will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.

Man guilty of XL bully offence after dog killed mother-in-law in his home

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Ashley Warren, the first person to be prosecuted under XL bully laws, will be sentenced later.

Arrest after two teens found dead at holiday park

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A 33-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery at Little Eden Holiday Park.

KPop stars scored the biggest global hit songs of 2025

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APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.

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Passengers hurt as tram derailed in bus crash

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Fire officials say all passengers are safe, but some are being treated for minor injuries.

No 'easy' rematch with Warrington, says Wood

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Leigh Wood says he "does not want an easy night" against Josh Warrington when the former featherweight world champions renew their rivalry in Nottingham on Saturday.

Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

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Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".

'Cricketers need to understand right times to drink'

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Cricket does not have an alcohol problem but players "need to understand the time to have a drink and the time not to", says former England captain Alec Stewart.

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BGT dancer took own life after arrest, coroner rules

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Kerri-Anne Donaldson's death followed her arrest on suspicion of child sex offending.

Indian-owned Hundred teams 'not considering Pakistan players'

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Four sides in The Hundred with links to the IPL are not expected to sign players from Pakistan in next month's auction.

Drug dealers who killed elderly couple in fire jailed

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Kevin Weetman, who ordered the attack, is believed to have been targeting the son of Sheila Jackson.

BBC to show Wrexham v Chelsea & Wolves v Liverpool in FA Cup

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The BBC will televise Wrexham v Chelsea and Wolves v Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup in March.

MP Lowe asks High Court to block watchdog investigation

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Rupert Lowe is subject to a probe by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to finish top of Group B

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Zimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, while West Indies maintain their unbeaten record.

Starring on UK's first British Sign Language dating show is 'refreshing'

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Hold My Hand is the first show if its kind where all the contestants and hosts use British Sign Language.

Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV chief to resign

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Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.

Climber survives 1,500ft fall before running four miles for help

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Callum Laird plunged off Goat Fell mountain on Arran thanks to icy conditions.

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Findlay repeats corruption attack on lord advocate

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The accusation against Dorothy Bain was repeated during exchanges at First Minister's Questions in Holyrood.

Teens arrested in skate park stabbing murder probe

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A man in his 20s dies at the scene and a teen is taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Prolific waste dumper to pay £1.2m compensation

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An Environment Agency investigation uncovers a network of 16 illegal dumping sites across England.

Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty cast

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The Bafta-winning actor, known for Cracker and The Full Monty, will play a police officer in the news series.

Read King and police statements in full after Andrew arrest

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King releases statement after Thames Valley Police says a man is in custody and officers are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

Costelow 'responded well' to Wales omission - Tandy

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Wales coach Steve Tandy explains opting to recall Sam Costelow for Dan Edwards at fly-half against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday in the Six Nations.

Plaid Cymru leader abandons net zero emissions pledge

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Rhun ap Iorwerth said the target is not realistic, after his party had committed to net zero by 2035.

Andrew in custody as police search two addresses

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The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire.

West Indies remain unbeaten after victory over Italy

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West Indies maintain their perfect T20 World Cup record in Kolkata, as they beat Italy by 42 runs to end the group stage undefeated.

Healthy life expectancy falls across Scotland

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New figures show people in Scotland are spending a greater proportion of their life in poor health than previously.

How Szoboszlai became Liverpool's key man

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Inside the Hungarian midfielder's season as the main character at Liverpool, his friendship with Mohamed Salah and why the Reds are keen to extend his contract.

Kinghorn & Van der Merwe return for Scots against Wales

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend names Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe in the backs as two of five changes for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales.