BBC News As the fifth anniversary of the takeover approaches in October, Newcastle clearly have work to do on and off the field. Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan set out to be “number one” while chief executive David Hopkinson’s aim was to be “in the debate about being the top club in the world” by 2030. But […]
BBC News The Texas School for the Deaf, where Hottle had studied, also shared the news with “profound sadness”. “Our hearts are with Kaylee’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time,” said a statement posted on Instagram, external. It also called for everyone to respect the privacy […]
BBC News The parents of a three-month-old boy who they fear has just days to live say they’re frustrated at being unable to access lifesaving treatment due to a lack of suitable hospital beds. Dylan and Catrin Green, from Cardiff, said their “completely healthy baby” Macs started to struggle with his feeding, then caught a […]
BBC News Rhys McClenaghan has done it all. A European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic champion on the pommel horse, he is undeniably one of the sport’s greats, but we’ve been warned to expect ‘Rhys 2.0’ in Glasgow. Northern Ireland’s gymnastics golden boy – who secured Ireland’s first Olympic gymnastics medal with his gold in Paris […]
BBC News The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter. Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia before he fatally attacked Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates in June 2023, was previously sectioned by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. A public inquiry, which finished hearing […]
BBC News A 2023 victory over Troy Williamson should have been Agyarko’s springboard to bigger fights but it proved little more than a prelude to a frustrating 12 months with just one low-key outing. However, quickfire wins in spring 2025 led to a Windsor Park meeting with Ishmael Davis, edging a split decision verdict having […]
BBC News New Justice Secretary Alex Norris has been urged to reconsider the early release scheme after being appointed by Andy Burnham on Monday. Asked about reports that the prime minister could be working on exempting rapists and child groomers from the scheme, his spokesman said: “The government’s fully focused on keeping the public safe. […]
BBC News Ukrainian drones have hit warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer again, injuring 10 people, according to Russian media and the region’s governor. Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in Krasnodar and Stavropol were struck during overnight strikes, forcing workers to be evacuated, the company’s owner said. It is the second time Ukraine has […]
BBC News The BBC spoke to a number of service women who asked to remain anonymous. One described her body armour as “definitely not female and definitely not good”. Another said there was “none or barely any” female specific kit available to her and that the body armour did not account for “busty women”. Issues […]
BBC News Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but still has at least a year remaining on her Liverpool contract. It means second-tier Newcastle would be expected to pay a fee […]
