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You're hired: Lord Sugar signs up to stay on The Apprentice into his 80s

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The businessman and TV personality talks about his life, career, The Apprentice and Donald Trump.

William visiting UK troops on Estonia–Russia border

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The Prince of Wales is showing support for UK troops in a Nato operation to defend the Baltic states.

Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collection

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Myths and fables from across the UK are illustrated in the set of stamps.

Prosper murders 'expose lack of control' over guns

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Nicholas Prosper bought a gun with a fake licence less than 24 hours before killing three relatives.

Man dies in police car collision in Birmingham

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The 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday evening, police say.

Strangers twice as kind as we think, study suggests

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Experts release this year's World Happiness Report - which also ranks the world's happiest countries.

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Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried

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The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.

Disabled travel access an 'embarrassment', MPs say

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A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.5%

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No change to the Bank rate is expected when policymakers make their announcement at noon.

Man believes he was wrong to change his gender

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Joshua McParland has had surgery to reverse the first of a series of planned operations to change his sex.

Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

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The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

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Cushing's 'tactical masterclass' as Man City put one foot in semis

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Manchester City interim manager Nick Cushing's eventful week continues as he proves the 'mastermind' behind their victory over Chelsea.

Chelsea 'miles off' - but first defeat 'no drama'

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Lucy Bronze says Chelsea were "miles off" in their defeat by Manchester City, but Sonia Bompastor believes her side can bounce back.

The Papers: 'Biggest cuts since austerity' and 'evil' family killer

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Thursday's front pages look ahead to the forthcoming Spring Statement and share details from a murderer's sentencing.

Gravenberch withdraws from Netherlands squad

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Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch withdraws from the Netherlands squad for their two-legged Nations League quarter-final against Spain.

Hollywood director charged with defrauding $11m from Netflix

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The sci-fi director allegedly used his studio budget to purchase a fleet of luxury cars and other personal items.

More than £34m to help keep villages safe from coal tips

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More than £33m will be spent making coal tips safer around Wales in an attempt to protect villages.

Wednesday, Mar 19

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Labour group leader resigns from party over cuts

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Dudley councillor Pete Lowe says welfare cuts are "the final straw" after much heart-searching.

Wilson reaches Players Championship semi-finals

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World champion Kyren Wilson progresses to the semi-finals of the Players Championship in Telford with a 6-3 win against Mark Williams.

Gomes rejects West Ham offer - Thursday's gossip

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Angel Gomes rejects West Ham offer, Arsenal keen on Moise Kean, Man Utd chasing striker pair while Liverpool target Julian Alvarez not for sale.

How James became the 'main man' for Leeds and Wales

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BBC Sport Wales looks at how Dan James became the "main man" for Leeds United and Wales in what could be the greatest year of the winger's career.

Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

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Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

'I thought I'd never play again' - Kyrgios on first win in two years

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Nick Kyrgios says he feared he would never play tennis again after claiming his first ATP Tour victory since 2022 on Wednesday.

Protests erupt in Turkey after Erdogan rival arrested

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Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, has been arrested just days before becoming presidential candidate.

Israel extends ground operations in Gaza after deadly air strikes

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Israel says troops have moved in up to the Netzarim Corridor, after two days of air strikes killed hundreds in Gaza.

'Complicated' but 'honest' - Tuchel's path from barman to England boss

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Thomas Tuchel has been set the challenge of winning the World Cup in 2026. BBC Sport finds out what it is like working with England's new boss.

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From bartender to England boss - Rangnick reflects on Tuchel's journey

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Ex-Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger meets former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick to learn more about new England manager Thomas Tuchel.

Dark Energy experiment challenges Einstein's theory of Universe

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New research could force a fundamental rethink of the nature of space and time.

IOC presidential race reaches finish line - key questions answered

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BBC Sport looks at the key questions before Thursday's IOC presidential vote.

Boulter knocked out of Miami Open in first round

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British number one Katie Boulter is knocked out of the first round of the Miami Open following a straight-set defeat by American Peyton Stearns.