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Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the northern province until the summer of 2028. Murphy initially was appointed on an interim basis following the departure of head coach Dan McFarland in February 2024 before signing a two-year contract in May of …

Welsh Fire have signed former England international Chris Woakes for the 2026 season of The Hundred. The 36-year-old is a one-day and T20 World Cup winner described by Welsh Fire as “one of the most respected all-rounders in world cricket”. Woakes had signed for the Fire last year but was …

A woman has called for action after fly-tippers dumped a large pile of waste at a cemetery where her relatives are buried. Kelly Harryman was visiting the grave of her brother-in-law at St Mary’s Extra Cemetery in Sholing, Southampton, when she saw the rubbish last week. She has urged Southampton …

Castleford Tigers have signed Wests Tigers centre Krystian Mapapalangi on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old Australian started his career with Newcastle Knights before joining Wests last April. He is Castleford’s 13th signing for the 2026 season. “I’m really pleased to see this deal over the line, it’s been one we …

Super quantum dots might be the next big (OK, little) thing in TVs. At least, that’s what companies such as TCL want you to believe. While “regular” quantum dots have greatly improved the performance of LCD and OLED TVs, many of our picks for best TV use them to create …

[ Graphical abstract. Credit: Cancer Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2025.12.021 Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an experimental immunotherapy that takes an unconventional approach to metastatic cancer: instead of going after cancer cells directly, it targets the cells that protect them. The study, published in …

Beth Alaw WilliamsBBC Wales Getty Images Welsh actor and comedian Rob Brydon is becoming a children’s author with a story featuring his family cat Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon has begun a new venture as a children’s author, with his debut fiction book set to be published later this …

EPA Maggie O’Farrell adapted her novel for the big screen The writer of Hamnet has described her Oscar nomination for the film’s screenplay as “very surreal”. Maggie O’Farrell received the nod for Best Adapted Screenplay alongside the film’s director Chloe Zhao. She said the book “feels like [her] baby” and …

Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of “leaks” among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail – and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life. The actress and model spent about three …

Manchester United have said midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season. The 33-year-old joined from Real Madrid for £70m in 2022 and has made 146 appearances. He scored the opening goal in the 2023 Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle as …

David DeansWales political reporter BBC Eluned Morgan said nationalism was on the rise in Wales Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan says Sir Keir Starmer’s UK government should help stop pro-independence parties winning the next Senedd election by giving her country more powers. Morgan warned that the “threat to the United …

If you’ve ever wished Google’s search results could be more customized to your personal life, then this is for you. Google is expanding its personalized intelligence feature to AI Mode in Search, letting you connect your Gmail and Google Photos to make better-informed, more individually tailored answers. AI Mode is …

The disagreement between McCarthy and Keane caused huge controversy in Irish society over who was to blame, and despite the best efforts of former Taoiseach (Irish PM) Bertie Ahern, the duo could not resolve their differences before the tournament started, leading Keane to miss the World Cup. “I always think …

BBC/PA Matthew Hyndman says the traitors “deserve” to win this series Spoiler warning: This article contains details of the ongoing series of The Traitors. Matthew Hyndman who asked the traitors to recruit him says he is “team traitor all the way”, despite being rejected and banished from the Scottish castle. …

The Health Secretary has admitted the NHS is “falling short” on meeting demand for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis. Speaking to BBC Radio Oxford, he was responding to a question about adult referrals having been paused in Oxfordshire since 2024. But he said it was a national issue that he …

A woman says her street has deteriorated beyond repair because of reoccurring potholes. Lyndon Buck has lived on Dunkirk Avenue in Desborough for eight years, and is now calling for the entire road to be fully relaid. North Northamptonshire Council said it was “aware of the recent deterioration” and it …

Adam GreenBBC Radio Shropshire Getty Images The series follows Mike Harris through the course of a football season The owner of Welsh football champions TNS hopes a new fly-on-the-wall documentary will give viewers a better understanding of his club. Cameras followed Mike Harris for “The New Saints – Road to …

“I’d be able to just play at the peak of rugby, achieve everything. I want to be able to win trophies with Saracens, win trophies with England and then be able to go down as one of the greats. “That’s my long-term goal. Short-term goal: Coming out of school, it …

SimFlow.ai Students can speak to the AI-generated patients, like the one pictured above, and get answers in real time Medical students learning at universities and a hospital have been practising talking to patients using artificial intelligence (AI). Dr Chris Jacobs, a GP at Merchiston Surgery in Swindon, has been using …

Derbyshire Police Police say Izabela Zablocka “disappeared without a trace” more than 15 years ago A woman, missing for 15 years, was killed by her partner, who buried her body in the back garden of their home, a court has heard. Anna Podedworna, 40, denies the murder of Izabela Zablocka, …