Jacinta Owen believes she “found her calling” at Manchester’s nightclub Sankeys. BBC News
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URC: Ulster trip to test much-changed Cardiff’s strength in depth
Ulster: McIlroy; Kok, Hume, Carson, Ward; J Murphy, McKee; Bell, Herring, Wilson, Henderson (capt), Irvine, Dalton, Rea, McCann. Replacements: McCormick, Crean, O’Connor, Sheridan, McLoughlin, Shanahan, Flannery, Moxham. Cardiff: Winnett; I Lloyd, Millard, Emanuel, Bowen; Sheedy, Mulder; Barratt, E Lloyd, Sebastian, McNally (capt), Nott, Lawrence, D Thomas, Basham. Replacements: D Hughes, …
Read More »Queen Camilla among guests at memorial for author Jilly Cooper
Dame Jilly Cooper, known for best-selling novels including Rivals and Riders, died after a fall in October. BBC News
Read More »RNLI issues safety warning over 'powerful' waves
The lifeboat service says people could be caught out by waves, risking being swept into the sea. BBC News
Read More »Storm-hit walker rescued after night spent sheltering behind boulder
Rescuers were forced to delay their search due to severe weather and a risk of avalanches. BBC News
Read More »China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says
The prime minister says a travel ban and other restrictions “no longer apply” to six current parliamentarians. BBC News
Read More »Big challenges lurk behind India's world-beating growth
India expects to clock a 7.3% GDP rate but experts detect underlying stress in the economy. BBC News
Read More »Police force served with 18 misconduct notices after murder
The IOPC is investigating a force’s actions prior to the murder of Claire Chick in January 2025. BBC News
Read More »Pair jailed for assault that left baby brain damaged have appeals dismissed
In 2024 Christopher and Amanda Fulton were convicted of serious crimes against a four week old baby boy. BBC News
Read More »Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week. BBC News
Read More »Alcaraz beats Zverev in Australian Open classic
Carlos Alcaraz comes back from the brink of defeat to beat Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final. BBC News
Read More »Champions League play-offs: Newcastle to face Qarabag, Real Madrid to face Benfica
Newcastle will play Qarabag in a two-legged play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. The Magpies drew 1-1 with defending champions Paris St-Germain on Wednesday in the league phase to seal 12th place. PSG, who finished 11th, will face Monaco while 15-time European champions Real Madrid will …
Read More »Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province. BBC News
Read More »Euston services disrupted by fire in north London
There is major disruption on all rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction. BBC News
Read More »Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
The multiparty system had been “promoting division among citizens”, the country’s interior minister said. BBC News
Read More »Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats’ candidate for the Greater Manchester seat. BBC News
Read More »Bin collections suspended because of 'mega-picket'
The city council says it is suspending collections because it expects disruption at all depots. BBC News
Read More »'She's done a great job' – Donald Trump praises Melania's film
US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary. BBC News
Read More »Maya Jama and Ruben Dias' Cheshire home targeted by burglars
Jama was in South Africa filming Love Island and Dias was watching his team Manchester City play. BBC News
Read More »Worried families in India urge return of crew on seized ship
On 8 December, Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker, MT Valiant Roar, while it was in international waters. They alleged that the ship, operated by Dubai-based Prime Tankers LLC, was carrying 6,000 metric tonnes of illegal diesel. The company has denied this. BBC News
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