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Craig Vinnie Whitehead John Pybus, owner of The Blue Bell in Fossgate, says some businesses will be “squeezed into non-existence” Many pubs will be “squeezed into non-existence” if business rates rocketed in hospitality, publicans in York warn. Following the Valuation Office Agency’s latest revaluation, coming into effect on 1 April, …

The back three on Friday is Wes Goosen, their best player last season, and Scotland’s all-time leading try-scorers, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe. On paper, that’s an outstanding trio, but in reality, Van der Merwe hasn’t done it for Edinburgh for a while. Since moving back up the …

Figures show 12,000 people nationally have lost their lives waiting for an organ transplant in the past decade. With the need for a transplant more pressing, it was McDonald’s brother, Fraser, who stepped forward to donate a kidney after discovering he was an ideal match. “I remember thinking: ‘let’s do …

Angus CochraneSenior political journalist, BBC Scotland BBC US Navy aircraft landed at Benbecula Airport on Wednesday First Minister John Swinney has backed action to enforce sanctions against Russia following the US seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic. The Marinera, a ship accused of being part of Vladimir …

Briton Caroline Dubois believes a future showdown with Alycia Baumgardner would be “the biggest fight in women’s boxing.” The 24-year-old WBC lightweight world champion shared heated words with Baumgardner in December when both fighters appeared on the undercard of Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua. Dubois – who turned professional in …

Christmas gatherings may have caused a bounce back in flu and other winter viruses, NHS leaders say. Figures show that the average number of patients in hospital beds in England with flu last week hit 2,924 – a rise of 9% on the previous week. This comes after two weeks …

Kilmarnock have struggled after the summer departures of Kyle Vassell, Danny Armstrong and Fraser Murray, but McCann says he did not seek any assurances over new signings. “I can’t force that upon Kilmarnock right now,” he said. “I’ve just got to take it as what we’ve got at our disposal …

John Devine,in Peterboroughand Aimee Dexter John Devine/BBC Elsie Wilkins, 105, says as soon as she hears music she performs “a little trot” A woman nicknamed the “dancing queen” at her care home took to the floor on her 105th birthday. Elsie Wilkins, born in 1921, was given the title by …

Matthew HillHealth correspondent, West of England Nick Atherton suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a car crash 10 years ago A man who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a car accident 10 years ago says he has lost several jobs as the incident left him with a lack of …

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says tennis authorities “follow their interests” with regards to the tennis calendar and are not “focusing on protecting all of us”. Players have been raising concerns about the schedule in recent months, saying it is too long and intense. Leading players on the women’s tour …

An 11-year-old boy from Newquay has turned his passion for art into a charity fundraising enterprise. Harry has been drawing and painting his own greeting cards and selling them at a beach shop at Crantock. He has already raised more than £1,000 for the Marine Conservation Society with his designs, …

Ben Stokes says it’s time for “some honest truths” to be shared amongst his team, following England’s 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia. BBC News

Brendan McCullum says he’s “not opposed” to making adjustments but says a complete overhaul of his approach won’t be in store should he remain England coach, following their 4-1 Ashes series defeat to Australia down under. MATCH REPORT: England beaten to give Australia 4-1 Ashes win Available to UK users …

Leanne Brownin Kirton Lindsey BBC Dr Satpal Shekhawat says AI technology has reduced the amount of time patients are spending on the phone An artificial intelligence (AI) receptionist named Emma has been introduced at a North Lincolnshire GP practice to cut call waits – but not everyone wants to talk …

James Oliver,BBC Panorama, Will Dahlgreenand Andy Verity,BBC News Investigations Getty Images/BBC Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sold his former mansion for £15m in 2007 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received millions of pounds from an oligarch using funds from a firm implicated in criminal corruption, a BBC investigation has found. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev has told …

In the final week of the regular season, the Jags secured the division title for the third time in 26 years. They beat the Tennessee Titans 41-7 to pip the Houston Texans to the AFC South top spot. During that game, Little scored the first 67-yard field goal in the …

Smartwatches may have made strides in the looks department, but let’s face it: They still don’t have anywhere near the timeless craftsmanship of a traditional luxury analog watch. And if you own both, you’re stuck playing favorites for the day, choosing between brains and beauty. The new Smartlet watch band claims to …

Coach Brendon McCullum says he will not be told what to do but accepted there are “areas to improve” after England’s Ashes defeat. Australia’s five-wicket victory in the fifth Test confirmed England’s 4-1 series defeat – a result that has brought the futures of McCullum, captain Ben Stokes and director …

AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola says “football has been fair and given him a perfect moment” as Antoine Semenyo scores a late winner on his final appearance for the Cherries. Source link

Manchester United Interim manager Darren Fletcher says they created enough chances to have beaten Burnley after their 2-2 draw at Turf Moor. BBC News