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Residents are calling for measures to reduce the anticipated shrieks of “terror and thrill” by zip-lining visitors should plans go ahead for a giant, six-seater Swing ride at the Zip World site at Bethesda quarry. Locals around the Rhes Jams, Braichmelyn area, are concerned about potential “anti-social noise” if Cyngor …

Available for over a year Why have so many football fans become so angry? Former Scotland boss Craig Levein and the BBC’s Chris McLaughlin discuss rage from the terraces, the treatment of Russell Martin and Steve Clarke (pictured) – and how sport reporting has changed in the age of social …

Available for 29 days We discuss what now for Rangers in their managerial search and is Danny Rohl the favourite now that Steven Gerrard has ruled out an Ibrox return? And how are we feeling about Scotland after six points against Greece and Belarus but two uninspiring performances? Andrew Petrie …

Available for over a year Danny, Ugo and Ashy review an action-packed derby weekend. Has Marcus Smith played his way into contention at fly-half this autumn? We also pick our England backline as it stands and there is an interesting shout from Ashy at inside centre. Could Bath really go …

Available for over a year If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Referendum plan revealed’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002gfsl John Swinney’s strategy for holding an independence referendum has been backed by party members at the SNP conference in Aberdeen. Martin and Natalie discuss why the first minister has set the …

Castleford Tigers have signed Leigh Leopards winger Darnell McIntosh on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old scored four tries in 11 Super League appearances in 2025. McIntosh started his career with Huddersfield Giants and had a spell at Hull FC before joining Leigh in April 2024. “With the players already there, …

Available for over a year Today, more than half the world’s population live in cities – and as our numbers swell, so will our cities, especially those around the Pacific Rim, where it’s predicted our largest megacities of 10 million plus will be situated. And herein lies an opportunity: 60% …

Park runners and cyclists are being asked to help police solve a suspected murder after a body was found in Southampton. A murder investigation was launched after the discovery in a wooded area on Southampton Common on Wednesday afternoon. Officers have so far been unable to establish the identity of …

Former England star Fran Kirby reflects on the moment she received her first England call-up while playing for Reading in WSL2, which led to her breakthrough and being nicknamed ‘Mini Messi’. Watch Arsenal v Brighton in the Women’s Super League on Sunday 12 October (14:30 BST) on BBC Two, BBC …

Video from the site of an explosives manufacturer shows buildings flattened and destroyed vehicles. BBC News

2026 World Cup qualifying: Wales v Belgium Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Monday, 13 October Kick-off: 19:45 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app. Text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app. Listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, …

Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday morning while Mr Moyo and four other MPs were travelling along the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, according to state-owned broadcaster ZBC. He died …

Available for 29 days Premier League referee Anthony Taylor joins Dan Roan to give rare insight into life as one of football’s top officials. He opens up about the pressures of refereeing at the highest level, the impact of social media scrutiny and abuse, and how VAR has changed the …

Available for 29 days How close are we realistically to ending the drought since 1998? Phil Goodlad is joined by The Herald’s Stephen McGowan and SWNT legend Joelle Murray to unpack last night’s game. We break down Scotland’s nail-biting win, assess our World Cup qualification chances, and look ahead to …

Dave Harvey checks out why a supposedly Bristol-based site is actually Chinese. BBC News

A life-sized holographic police officer has been installed in central Seoul in a bid to deter crime. The hologram is projected every two minutes from 19:00 to 22:00 in Jeo-dong Park, an area which is busy at night with nearby bars. Police say crime rates in the area have dropped …

Available for over a year If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘River City goes to Holyrood’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002b61k STV bosses have defended accusations of ‘financial mismanagement’ and ‘cultural vandalism’ after announcing plans to cut jobs and axe a north of Scotland news programme. Martin Geissler, Laura Miller …

Huddersfield Giants have signed Manly Sea Eagles forward Chris Patolo on a two-year deal. The 24-year-old, who made 27 appearances in the NRL, is the second player to commit to the Giants this week after Wakefield forward Mathieu Cozza joined on Wednesday. “We’re unbelievably excited to get Chris on board, …

Available for over a year With the Women’s World Cup underway, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Prakash Wakankar take stock of the opening week of the tournament. We speak to former India captain and ICC hall of famer, Diana Edulji to find how the Mumbai Cricket Association’s talent hunt is …

The long-standing private equity backers of The Alchemist, the well-known town centre cocktail bar chain, are calling time on their ownership of the business. Sky News has learnt that Palatine, which has owned The Alchemist since 2015, is working with advisers on an auction of the company. The Alchemist, which …