Available for 29 days England showed plenty of fight but Australia won the 3rd Test by 82 runs to retain the Ashes with two games to spare, We hear from England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes as well as Australia skipper Pat Cummins, Player of the match Alex …
Read More »Prince William ‘honoured to become SAS charity patron’
The Prince of Wales expressed a “deep sense of honour and respect” as he became patron of the SAS’s charity. Prince William said he was looking forward to taking on the role with the Special Air Service Regimental Association, which looks after serving members and veterans of the elite Army …
Read More »Napier Barracks in Folkestone used for housing asylum seekers shuts
An army barracks in Kent which has been used to house asylum seekers has closed, according to the Home Office. Napier Barracks in Folkestone – a former military site – opened as accommodation for migrants in 2020. It faced criticism over poor living conditions, particularly during the pandemic when there …
Read More »Test Match Special Podcast – The Ashes: England show fight, but on brink of defeat
Available for 29 days Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Andy Zaltzman and Glenn McGrath to look back on an improved day for England. However, they are still on the brink of defeat as Australia lie 4 wickets away from retaining the Ashes. There’s also reaction from …
Read More »Mitch Perry: Lancashire sign Victoria seamer for County Championship
Lancashire have signed Victoria seamer Mitch Perry for the first block of matches in the 2026 County Championship. The 25-year-old Australian will join up with the Red Rose for their games in April and May. He has taken 136 wickets in first-class cricket at an average of 29, but this …
Read More »David Walliams dropped by publisher HarperCollins UK | UK News
David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK. A spokesperson for the company said that “after careful consideration, and under the leadership of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish any new titles” from Walliams. “HarperCollins takes employee well-being extremely seriously and has processes in …
Read More »Father Christmas surprises train passengers
BBC Radio Humberside’s annual Santa Bus has finished its week of sprinkling Christmas magic across the region. The bus visited Tweendykes School and Sixth Form in Hull on Tuesday, Bursar Academy in Cleethorpes on Wednesday, and St Richards’ VC School in Hull on Thursday. On Friday, Father Christmas himself kidnapped …
Read More »Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua: I will shock the world – Paul
Jake Paul tells BBC Sport he will “turn the boxing world upside down” when he beats Anthony Joshua on Friday night in Miami. READ MORE: ‘Don’t touch me’ – Joshua pushes Paul’s fist away Follow live text commentary on Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua from 03:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 …
Read More »Test Match Special Podcast – The Ashes: Head hammers down England hopes
Available for 29 days Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Glenn McGrath and Phil Tufnell to review the 3rd day of the Adelaide Test as a Travis Head hundred nailed down Australia’s position. We also get reaction from England’s assistant coach Jeetan Patel and Australia spinner Nathan Lyon plus …
Read More »Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Final face-off turns tense in Miami
Watch Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul’s final face-off at Thursday’s weigh-in before their controversial heavyweight bout in Miami. READ MORE: ‘Don’t touch me’ – Joshua pushes Paul’s fist away Follow live text commentary on Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua from 03:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 December on the BBC Sport …
Read More »Scottish Football Podcast – Nancy faces the spotlight and Hearts host Rangers – it’s the weekend preview
Available for 29 days Another crunch match for embattled Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy as Aberdeen visit Glasgow and league leaders Hearts face Rangers at Tynecastle. Charlotte Cohen looks ahead to the weekend Premiership action with Rory Loy and Moira Gordon (and Rory’s cat). Programme WebsiteShow less Source link
Read More »Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: I won’t carry Paul for a second – Joshua
Anthony Joshua says he believes he “can deliver what the fans expect” of him by knocking out Jake Paul in Miami. WATCH MORE: ‘I’m carrying boxing on my back’ – Joshua Follow live text commentary on Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua from 03:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 December on the …
Read More »Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting
Surfers and swimmers paid tribute to Sunday’s shooting victims at Bondi beach on Friday morning. They paddled out past the wave breaks to create a ring shape and held a memorial on shore. Bondi beach has become a vigil site for the 15 killed and dozens wounded in last weekend’s …
Read More »Scotcast – Two Doors Down Christmas comeback
Available for over a year Two Doors Down will return for a Christmas special on 24 December, followed by a live show in 2026. Ahead of its release, the show’s co-creator Gregor Sharp talks to Laura and Martin about how he and the late Simon Carlyle went about making the …
Read More »Football Daily – Euro Leagues: Mbappé v PSG, Fabregas under fire & Benfica’s Talent Factory
Available for 29 days Steve Crossman is joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein to break down the biggest stories across European football. They discuss PSG being ordered to pay Kylian Mbappé €60m, Cesc Fabregas’ fallout with Senegal over Assane Diao, and Fiorentina’s dramatic collapse to the bottom …
Read More »Sports Personality of the Year 2025 contender: Chloe Kelly
England and Arsenal footballer Chloe Kelly has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after playing a key role in England’s Euro 2025 success – scoring the winner in the semi-final and the decisive penalty in the final. She also starred for Arsenal in their run …
Read More »BBC Women’s Football Weekly – Extra: Champions League draw & West Ham sack Rehanne Skinner
Available for 29 days Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie react to the Champions League draw with Arsenal and Manchester United both in the play-offs in February. United will face Atletico Madrid, Arsenal play Leuven with Chelsea coming up against whoever wins out of those two sides. Elsewhere West …
Read More »High Barnet’s World War Two codebreaker Ruth Bourne dies at 98
A World War Two codebreaker who worked at Bletchley Park as a Bombe machine operator and checker has died at the age of 98. Ruth Bourne, a Jewish veteran from High Barnet, north London, joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service at 18 before she was chosen to work at the …
Read More »Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MP Christmas cards
Sam FrancisPolitical reporter BBC All that was left of one Labour MP’s Christmas card A Metropolitan Police bomb disposal robot destroyed a box of Labour MPs’ unsent Christmas cards that had triggered a lockdown around Parliament. Roads around Parliament Square were blocked off by police at about 07.30 GMT on …
Read More »Finn McMillan: Wigan Warriors sign Barrow Raiders forward
Wigan Warriors have signed Barrow Raiders forward Finn McMillan on a two-year deal. The 20-year-old scored one try in nine Championship appearances for the Raiders last season. The Warriors hold the option for a third year on McMillan’s contract. “It’s a dream come true to be signing for Wigan, I’ve …
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