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A man has said a gold bar worth thousands of pounds had gone missing in the post. Rob Hobson, from Torquay, said the 100g (0.1kg) gold Britannia bar he bought as an investment had been valued at £9,731 and he had agreed a buyback offer from The Royal Mint. He …

In a special live episode, What’s up Docs? explores the wonders of the human heart. BBC News

Elena Rybakina completed a clean sweep of her group at the WTA Finals with a straightforward victory over late call-up Ekaterina Alexandrova. The sixth seed, who sealed her progression to the semi-finals on Monday, continued her momentum with a 6-4 6-4 win in Riyadh. The Kazakh had been due to …

You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a thoughtful gift. CNET experts have handpicked 24 gifts for all ages and interests that will feel special without the hefty price tag. Source link

Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold has been very special to him as a player and person after Liverpool fans booed him on his first return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid. BBC News

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has declared a critical incident due to “sustained pressures” across the organisation. NUH, which runs both the Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital, said its emergency department was especially under strain, The critical incident was declared just after 16:00 GMT on Tuesday after the …

A new university specialising in dentistry is one of the projects being considered as part of a town’s regeneration. Dorset Council said its cabinet was set to work with partners on a number of ideas aimed at turning Weymouth into a “thriving coastal destination”. The council said a new Allied …

A man whose unexplained death has prompted a murder investigation was a “respected” model who was “loved by everyone who met him” the agency he worked for said. Luke Harden, 36, died on Newchurch Road in Bacup, after midnight on Saturday, Lancashire Police said. A post mortem examination was due …

Turner has raced at the last two Commonwealth Games for Jersey – finishing 26th as a teenager in the 2018 Games on Australia’s Gold Coast. But with the sport having been dropped from the slimmed-down programme for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, his dedication will be on longer-distance events …

BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne: “Wolvaardt’s 169 in the semi-final against England, under so much pressure, and the context of being at the same ground where they were bowled out for 69 in the opening game against England, was special. “I can’t stop thinking about the innings and how …

A man has died in a one-car crash on the M48 in Monmouthshire. The driver of an Audi S1 Quattro was pronounced dead at the scene, near Junction 2 at Newhouse, Chepstow, in the early hours of Saturday. The road was closed westbound and reopened on Saturday evening. Gwent Police …

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman following a fire at a Dundee flat. The 37-year-old woman was found in the property in Byron Street after the alarm was raised at about 07:25 on Friday. Following a post-mortem examination, the woman’s death is being …

The Test Match Special team preview an historic final between India and South Africa. BBC News

Who ya gonna call if you want a 35ft marshmallow man outside your house? Danny Hargreaves, from Llandaff, in Cardiff, might be able to help. The special effects supervisor is marking Halloween this year by decorating his home with a host of characters from the 1984 comedy Ghostbusters. “I’m a …

Three “wolf-type animals” that were roaming the streets of Lancashire have been tracked down and caught by police. Lancashire officers said they were called at about 16:15 GMT on Thursday to reports of the animals walking around the Station Lane area of Preston. Officers, including specially trained dog handlers, captured …

Available for 29 days India beat holders Australia by 5 wickets in a thrilling World Cup semi-final. Analysis by Melissa Story, Nikesh Rughani, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Steven Finn plus reaction from player of the match Jemimah Rodrigues and captains Alyssa Healy and Harmanpreet Kaur. Programme WebsiteShow less BBC News

Thomas, 23, says Wales desperately needed that win against Japan in Kobe in July to ease the mounting pressure. “It was massive, we were in a dark spot, especially going to Japan knowing we had to go there and get a win,” said Thomas. “We didn’t shy away from that. …

The next test for Rohl’s new Rangers is Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Celtic at Hampden. Given the turbulence at Celtic this week after Brendan Rodgers’ shock departure, Rangers might fancy their chances with their new-found confidence and greater resilience. Martin O’Neill’s side found some of their old form …

Calvin Harris has announced a Scottish homecoming show at Hampden Park next summer. The award-winning DJ, from Dumfries, will play the national football stadium in Glasgow on 1 August. The performance comes just weeks before Harris, 41, is due to headline the Creamfields Festival in Warrington, Cheshire, at the end …

A child has died following a “hazardous materials” incident at a flat in east London. Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after complaining about a smell of chemicals at the property in Barking Road, Upton Park in Newham. One of the children later died while receiving treatment, …