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Rik Mayall festival pays tribute to 'unique' talent

Mayall performed in The Young Ones, Blackadder, Bottom and The New Statesman before his death in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RTF6xXA via IFTTT

England's Overton out of West Indies ODIs with broken finger

Fast bowler Jamie Overton is ruled out of England's remaining two ODIs against West Indies with a broken finger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YfjOk4u via IFTTT

Suspect appears in court over Liverpool parade crash

The 53-year-old faces seven charges, two involving children after the crash on Monday night from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYMTGvd via IFTTT

'Iconic' sausage roll to star at Madame Tussauds

The 'iconic' roll is the first food item to go on display in its own right at Madame Tussauds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eVslgBt via IFTTT

Arteta's Arsenal have underachieved - Henry

Former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry says the club have underachieved under manager Mikel Arteta in the past three years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tETVN7r via IFTTT

King exercises discretion in Canadian speech after country's row with Trump

There were calls for Canada to remain "strong and free" in what King Charles called a "critical moment". from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QiR1uB via IFTTT

Bath's Underhill to miss Premiership play-offs with ban

Sam Underhill will miss rest of Bath's season after collision with Lyon's Davit Niniashvili during European Challenge Cup final victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l9hJ8c4 via IFTTT

Euro 2022 winner Earps announces shock England retirement

England goalkeeper Mary Earps announces her retirement from international football with immediate effect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1bjuzHS via IFTTT

'Chapter over'- is Ronaldo set for Club World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo suggests his Al-Nassr career is over in a cryptic social media post following their final game of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x0679sp via IFTTT

Ex-Man Utd manager Ten Hag named Leverkusen boss

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag signs a two-year contract to succeed Xabi Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lBugX7e via IFTTT

Bordeaux 'out of order' in fracas with Pollock

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson accuses Bordeaux’s players of being “out of order” after Henry Pollock appeared to be grabbed around the neck after the final whistle of Saints’ Champions Cup final defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5NUQTxG via IFTTT

County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off

Despite not being able to get a game for his county, England spinner Shoaib Bashir puts doubts over his place "to bed". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lkzbmsf via IFTTT

Klopp 'turned off TV' after hearing Alexander-Arnold boos

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he "turned off the television" when he heard supporters booing defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FujaHnN via IFTTT

Daily Telegraph to be sold to US firm RedBird

The American company agrees a deal to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers after a two-year ownership vacuum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fhYwzD via IFTTT

Suryavanshi, 14, in India U19 squad for England tour

Fourteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named in India's Under-19s squad for this summer's multi-format tour of England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGbDgRN via IFTTT

Black girls being failed by sport, report says

Sport leaders are urged to make changes to help black girls stay in sport in a new report from the charity Women in Sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DfJ7V3P via IFTTT

Ex-England full-back Brown to retire at end of season

Former England international Mike Brown announces his retirement from rugby at the end of the season with a message for the sport's rulers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8EpPNos via IFTTT

Pick your combined Tottenham-Man Utd XI

The Europa League final takes place on Wednesday as Tottenham face Manchester United in Bilbao. Who would make your combined XI from the two sides? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iakTBdU via IFTTT

Can Hibs hold off Rangers to win most surprising title in Britain?

BBC Sport Scotland commentator Thomas Duncan assesses whether Hibernian can best treble-chasing Rangers to win one of the most surprising titles in Britain this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QYtmeVp via IFTTT

The FA Cup

Can Crystal Palace beat seven-time winners Manchester City to claim their first FA Cup? from BBC News https://ift.tt/m48vV37 via IFTTT

Second charge over Chris Brown club disturbance

The R&B star and a second man have both been charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aSkXsiZ via IFTTT

Warning over 'unlicensed' nasal tanning sprays

The warning, which follows a BBC investigation, says users could experience health problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cf4uR5G via IFTTT

Chris Brown charged over alleged London nightclub assault

The 36-year-old remains in custody and is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k1YT5n2 via IFTTT

The scuba diving keeper who has filled Earps' gloves at Man Utd

"She is on a trajectory to be the best in the world, I have no doubt about that." The rise of Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UhKPBp4 via IFTTT

Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia

Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SHqitgJ via IFTTT

I became a cocaine addict after retiring - Wiggins

Tour de France winner and five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins says he became a cocaine addict in the years after his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6gpIor via IFTTT

Awoniyi has 'urgent' surgery after abdominal injury

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi undergoes surgery on a serious abdominal injury suffered in last Sunday's Premier League match with Leicester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zFGWmwv via IFTTT

Beckham tells Minnesota United to 'show a little respect'

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham calls on Minnesota United to "show a little respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RIezN3v via IFTTT

'Perpetual honeymoon' for stranded cruise ship couple married at sea

Angela and Gian fell in love while stranded in Belfast, waiting for their round-the-world cruise to depart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VhwFliG via IFTTT

'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic

As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from weight loss jabs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8RLkfPE via IFTTT

Sorensen-McGee, 18, scores twice on Black Ferns debut

Teenager Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores two tries on her Test debut as New Zealand open their Pacific Four Series campaign with a 38-12 win over Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tfk27GC via IFTTT

Chelsea fans asked for evidence over safety concerns

Chelsea fans are asked to submit evidence to support concerns over their safety at Thursday's Conference League semi-final after Djurgarden fans had tickets for home sections of Stamford Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9mLG8zJ via IFTTT

Raducanu & Norrie claim Rome wins as Boulter beaten

Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie win their first-round matches at the Italian Open in Rome but Katie Boulter suffers defeat in Rome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/18ZLA7R via IFTTT

PSG beat Arsenal in Paris to reach Champions League final

Watch highlights as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 2-1 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlIpgqh via IFTTT

Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women

The Motown legend is being sued for $50m by four women who accuse him of sexual assault and rape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y67CMm1 via IFTTT

Video shows 'very chill' wild beaver after 400-year absence

Naturalist Iolo Williams said the clear sighting was one of the best things he had ever witnessed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dlZv91j via IFTTT

How Draper has become a force on clay - Second Serve

Jack Draper's progression into a clay-court contender and Jannik Sinner's return head up your weekly tennis round-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ckKh9D via IFTTT

Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate

Buddha’s sacred jewels, unearthed in 1898, head to auction at Sotheby’s, raising ethical concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEZI6Rf via IFTTT

Cyclist completes 16,250 miles 'dream' ride across the world

Nathan Hurley has ridden 16,250 miles (26,000km) across 26 countries from Wales to Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eTu0vln via IFTTT

O'Sullivan to leave UK to live in Middle East

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, who has a snooker academy in Saudi Arabia, says he will start "a new life somewhere else". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QWH5EVK via IFTTT

Chris Mason: Fireworks for Reform as Labour and Tories write election post-mortems

Senior Reform figures believe the primary driving motivation behind their surge is betrayal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Es76jpQ via IFTTT

O'Sullivan loses session 8-0 as Zhao dazzles at Crucible

Zhao Xintong produces a scintillating display of potting to open up a 12-4 lead against seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan in their World Championship semi-final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p6vzsBE via IFTTT

Mum 'embarrassed' by airline staff over breast milk charge

A woman has asked for EasyJet to show "more kindness" after trying to charge her to carry on breast milk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qucp7d4 via IFTTT

Kenyan MP shot dead in 'targeted' attack in Nairobi

The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JHsxkSm via IFTTT

Why more than £100m rests on Man Utd winning Europa League

If Manchester United do not win the Europa League, what is the cost to the club on missing out on Champions League income again? from BBC News https://ift.tt/65g2fRN via IFTTT