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Ex-Post Office chair defends himself against claims

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A report claims Henry Staunton used derogatory language about recruiting a board member

Norrie cruises into Barcelona Open quarter-final

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Cameron Norrie reaches the Barcelona Open quarter-final with a comfortable victory over Roberto Bautista Agut.

Ministers must hold nerve on 20mph, urges cycling charity

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The Welsh government is looking at only having 20mph zones near schools, hospitals and nurseries.

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Rihanna on her 'rediscovery' after having children

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The singer says being able to dress fashionably in public again "does something for you as a woman".

Germany holds two in suspected Russian attacks plot

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The alleged spies are accused of planning sabotage attacks to undermine military aid for Ukraine.

Hampshire seamer Wheal joins Glamorgan on loan

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Glamorgan sign Hampshire bowler Brad Wheal on a short-term loan to cover a lengthy injury list amongst their seamers.

Did Kepa help Real Madrid keeper Lunin save Silva penalty?

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Did on-loan Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga help Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin save Bernardo Silva's penalty during the Champions League shootout between Manchester City and Madrid?

Rescuers deflate hedgehog with 'balloon' syndrome

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The hedgehog, which had inflated to twice its normal size, was spotted by someone on a passing bus.

Sydney Sweeney hits back at 'shameful' producer

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The actress responds to Hollywood producer Carol Baum saying: "She's not pretty, she can't act."

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Fans react as Taylor Swift's new album 'leaked'

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The Tortured Poets Department appears to drop online a day before its scheduled release.

Four US states hit by 911 call outages

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There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown.

Bath sign Newcastle back-row Pepper until 2027

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Bath sign back-row Guy Pepper from Newcastle Falcons for the 2024-25 season on a three-year deal.

When will the weather get warmer?

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It feels like this year could see a slow start to spring and summer - when can we expect things to warm up?

Dubai airport slowly re-opens as rainfall persists

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Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded.

Love and grief triumph in photo awards

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The winning images from this year's World Press Photo Contest.

Chloe Mitchell accused given crown court date

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Brandon Rainey, of James Street in Ballymena, is charged with the murder of Chloe Mitchell.

Council leader 'punched and kicked me all the time'

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The BBC hears accounts from women who had relationships with Jonathan Nunn between 1990 and 2013.

USA appoint ex-Australia batter Law as head coach

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Former Australia batter Stuart Law is appointed head coach of the USA men's national team.

FA Cup replays to be scrapped next season

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FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition.

William in the kitchen on first official duty since Kate's cancer news

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The Prince of Wales is visiting a food distribution charity in Surrey and a youth centre in west London.

Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers

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It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research.

Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?

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The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.

Sounds of nature to start making music royalties

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Artists who add natural sounds to their songs can now split the royalties with environmental causes.

Ireland make two changes for match against England

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Ireland make two changes for Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against England as centre Aoife Dalton and second row Hannah O'Connor come into the starting XV.

The Native artist mixed about representing the US

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Choctaw/Cherokee creative Jeffrey Gibson is appearing at 2024's Venice Biennale

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NHS weight management service offered to under fours

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Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.

Aspinall 'confirmed' for UFC Manchester

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Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he will be fighting in Manchester this summer.

Scotland make four changes for trip to Italy

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Rhona Lloyd will win her 50th Scotland cap as fellow winger Francesca McGhie returns to the starting XV against Italy in the Women's Six Nations.

Weir sports 'F1' racing chair for 25th marathon

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Eight-time winner David Weir on competing with world's best on track and road with new Formula 1-designed chair.

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Hamilton plans to race 'well into my 40s'

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Lewis Hamilton says he will join his old rival Fernando Alonso in racing in Formula 1 'well into my 40s'.