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Freezing tips - BBC Food | 2017-02-03 | null | null | null | Is your freezer jam-packed full of mysterious foods from a time long-forgotten? Maybe your freezer is a stop on the way to the bin for all kinds of odds and ends you don't know what to do with. With a few simple tricks, you can eliminate waste and save money on food.
1. Save your leftovers by flat-packing them in bags... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/techniques/freezing_tips?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=freezingtips&intc_linkname=bbcfood_fac_vidclip1 |
Six Nations 2017: Johnny Sexton joins opener absentees - BBC Sport | 2017-02-03 | null | Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton is the latest star to miss the Six Nations start, as we round up the views from around the camps. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
As the start of the Six Nations nears, the respective coaches spent as much time talking about who wouldn't feature in the opening weekend as would.
The duration of Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton's absence was a theme for coach Joe Schmidt, while England counterpart Eddie... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38845499 |
Women's Six Nations: Italy Women 8-20 Wales Women - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Wales Women get their Six Nations off to a winning start with a gritty 20-8 victory over Italy Women at Jesi. | null | Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby
Wales Women made a winning start to the Six Nations with a gritty 20-8 victory over Italy Women at Jesi.
Caryl Thomas' close-range score after 16 minutes helped Wales to a 10-0 lead, with Elinor Snowsill kicking a penalty and conversion.
Italy cut the Welsh lead to 10-8 ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38839157 |
Lawro's Premier League predictions v BBC NFL analyst Osi Umenyiora - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on BBC NFL analyst Osi Umenyiora in this week's Premier League fixtures. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson will be making a prediction for all 380 Premier League games this season against a variety of guests.
Lawro's opponent for this weekend's Premier League fixtures is two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora, an analyst on the BBC's N... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38802571 |
Ciaran Maxwell: The Marine who turned to terror - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | How Royal Marine Ciaran Maxwell turned to terror and stored arms smuggled from the military. | Northern Ireland | Ciaran Maxwell was set upon and beaten unconscious as a teenager in Larne
A Royal Marine Commando from Northern Ireland has pleaded guilty to preparing acts of terrorism linked to dissident republicanism. Ciaran Maxwell's case raises alarming questions of how he was able to penetrate the ranks of an elite British mili... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-38856986 |
Romania protests: Children central to anti-government rally - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Parents explain why they have brought their children to anti-government protests in Bucharest. | null | As anti-government protests in Romania enter their fifth day, the BBC's Steve Rosenberg speaks to parents about why they have decided to bring their children along. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38867030 |
Ireland move closer to Test cricket status after ICC meeting - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Ireland could be granted Test cricket status as soon as April following a meeting of the ICC board in Dubai. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Ireland could be granted Test cricket status in April after a meeting of the International Cricket Council board in Dubai.
An agreement has been made to include them and Afghanistan in future plans.
At the meeting, the ICC also agreed the principle of a nine-team Test league... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38869091 |
Six Nations 2017: The six key questions Eddie Jones is facing - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | England seem well set for the Six Nations, so what are the six questions facing coach Eddie Jones? Tom Fordyce reports. | null | Eddie Jones' England appear to have minimal problems: reigning Six Nations champions, 14 wins on the spin, a summer spent whitewashing Wallabies, an autumn of being tested and pulling through every time.
And yet. As they prepare to get their title defence under way against France this Saturday, Jones has been in typic... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38748058 |
Caught between Trump and a liberal place - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Technology bosses seem open to talking with President Trump - but their staff seem to have other ideas. | Technology | Donald Trump (R) met technology leaders when he was president-elect
It also just so happens to be the sixth largest economy in the world and home to the most influential, profitable and powerful companies on earth.
If the bubble bursts, or even just contracts a little, the whole country suffers - including President ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38866023 |
Davis Cup: Great Britain could play France in the quarter-finals - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | France beat Japan in Tokyo to set up a potential Davis Cup quarter-final against Great Britain in April. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, Red Button, Connected TV and online, plus follow text updates on the BBC Sport website
Great Britain's reward should they beat Canada will be a Davis Cup quarter-final against France, who saw off Japan with a day to spare in Tokyo.
Nicolas Mahu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38867825 |
Trump administration sanctions Tehran - but what now? - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Within days of an Iranian missile test and a subsequent warning from the Trump administration, the US has now followed up by imposing a new round of economic sanctions. | US & Canada | Iran is "on notice" after a missile test, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn says, but didn't specify what US ramifications would be
Within days of an Iranian missile test and a subsequent warning from the Trump administration, the US has now followed up by imposing a new round of economic sanctions.
The sanctio... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38859956 |
Quiz of the week's news - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions. | Magazine | It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
If you missed last week's quiz, try it here
Join the conversation - find us on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38845772 |
Six Nations 2017: Pundits pick winner and key players - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Who will be the game-changers? What new rule will have the biggest impact? And who will win? Our pundits have their say. | null | We have asked four wise old heads what they expect to happen over the next seven weeks in the Six Nations.
Jeremy Guscott, Jonathan Davies, Keith Wood and Andy Nicol have 191 Test caps - including 13 for the British and Irish Lions - between them.
They will be on your televisions and radios analysing all the action f... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38847806 |
Davis Cup, Canada v Great Britain: Jamie Murray & Dom Inglot win doubles - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot put Great Britain 2-1 up against Canada with victory in the Davis Cup doubles in Ottawa. | null | Sunday's coverage: Watch live on BBC Red Button, Connected TV and online from 17:00, plus follow text updates on the BBC Sport website.
Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot put Great Britain 2-1 up against Canada with victory in Saturday's Davis Cup doubles contest in Ottawa.
The British pair beat Daniel Nestor and Vasek Posp... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38870467 |
Retailers 'left behind' as consumers change habits - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Data shows declining sales on the High Street due to the abandonment of seasonal shopping patterns. | Business | When I was a child I vividly remember being marched into town at the end of the summer holidays for new shoes and a coat before autumn arrived. That was just the way it was.
But now, it seems British shoppers are doing things differently.
We are waiting for the sales and buying things out of season, holding on to the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38812925 |
France Galop female jockey rule criticised by Turner, Gordon and Kirby - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | A new rule in France giving a weight concession to female jockeys draws criticism from across horseracing in the UK. | null | Last updated on .From the section Horse Racing
A new rule in France allowing horses with female jockeys to carry less weight has been labelled "unfair", "offensive" and "patronising".
Governing body France Galop will allow 2kg (4.4lbs) less in the saddle to encourage use of female riders.
Group One-winning jockey Ha... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/38862543 |
Usain Bolt stars at Nitro Athletics event in Melbourne - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt's team of All-Stars win the first day of the inaugural Nitro Athletics event in Melbourne. | null | Last updated on .From the section Athletics
Coverage: Highlights on BBC Two on Sunday, 5 February from 14:45-15:45 GMT; BBC One on 11 February 13:15-14:00; BBC Two on 12 February 13:00-14:00.
Usain Bolt's team of All-Stars won the first day of the inaugural Nitro Athletics event in Melbourne in a series IAAF presiden... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/38868165 |
Should you have two bins in your bathroom? - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | How much difference could you make by having separate bathroom bins for recycling? | UK | Our bathrooms are filled with shampoo bottles, toilet rolls and cleaning products which could easily be put into our recycling bins when finished with.
Yet research shows our green intentions are washed away as soon as we step near a toilet.
Now a business group has come up with an idea for how to combat this problem... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38856081 |
Ozzy Osbourne on fame and reality TV - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Ozzy Osbourne reflects on his fame and how reality TV affected his life. | null | Ozzy Osbourne reflects on his fame and how reality TV affected his life as Black Sabbath prepare to perform their final gig. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38862780 |
Six Nations: World-beating crowds to flock to rugby showpiece - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | The Six Nations - which has the highest average attendance per match of any tournament in world sport - begins on Saturday. | null | The Six Nations, which begins on Saturday, is set to be watched by the highest average attendance per match of any tournament in world sport.
Over the next seven weeks the northern hemisphere showpiece, which features England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy, will see the cream of European rugby meet across... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38859441 |
Goat predicts winner of Italy v Wales Six Nations match - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | A goat predicts the winner of Sunday's Six Nations rugby match between Italy and Wales. | null | A goat has predicted the winner of Sunday's Six Nations rugby match between Italy and Wales.
Lilian, who lives at Cefn Mably Farm Park, near Cardiff, uses two buckets to select her favourite side. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-38862283 |
Hull City 2-0 Liverpool - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Alfred N'Diaye scores on his Hull City debut as Liverpool's dreadful start to 2017 continues with a fourth defeat in five league and cup games. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Alfred N'Diaye scored on his Hull City debut as Liverpool's terrible start to 2017 continued with a fourth defeat in five league and cup games.
Senegal forward N'Diaye, signed on loan from Villarreal, tapped home unmarked after Simon Mignolet dropped the ball at his feet.
D... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38779233 |
Super Bowl: Astronaut throws football '564,644 yards' - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Nasa releases a video of the ISS crew preparing to watch the Super Bowl from 250 miles above Earth. | null | Nasa has released a video of the International Space Station crew preparing to watch the Super Bowl from 250 miles above Earth. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38866754 |
RHS Chatsworth Show aims to 'break the mould' - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A new Chatsworth garden show will include freeform gardens with weeds, wildflowers and boulders. | Derby | One of the show gardens will be located inside a 44-tonne granite cube at Chatsworth Estate and will only be visible through peepholes
The first new Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) show in a decade will "break the mould" of Chelsea and allow "revolutionary" designs to take centre stage, organisers say.
The show at ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-38843243 |
Icy US road pile-up caught on camera - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Amateur footage captures a pile-up on an icy stretch of road in Oregon, but no-one is seriously hurt. | null | An icy stretch of road in Oregon in the US caused a 30-vehicle pile-up.
The crashes were filmed by a onlooker, with all the people involved escaping serious injury. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38865942 |
Trump's telephone un-diplomacy - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Donald Trump brings his brash, direct, unscripted style to talks with foreign leaders. Will it work? | US & Canada | The world is getting its first look at Donald Trump the Diplomat. He looks a lot like Donald Trump the Candidate, Donald Trump the Businessman and Donald Trump the Reality Television Host.
He's brash. He has a temper. He's willing to say impolite things. He can be bullying or ingratiating, depending on his own interna... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38849257 |
Ukraine: Inside civilians' living nightmare - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | In eastern Ukraine, one woman cannot tell her grandson his mother is dead after another night of heavy shelling. | null | In eastern Ukraine, one woman has told the BBC she cannot tell her grandson his mother is dead after another night of heavy shelling.
Government forces and Russian-backed rebels have accused each other of attacking civilians as fighting intensifies, with some of the heaviest clashes just over 10 miles from rebel-held ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38862480 |
I'll dress like a woman when you act like a president, police officer tells Trump - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The US president is the focus of another social media storm over purported dress-code comments. | US & Canada | Police officer Elizabeth Rooney felt the comments were "misogynistic and unpresidential"
It seems President Trump has high standards when it comes to the way his staff are dressed. Looking the part is as important as acting the part when you are in the president's circle, apparently.
But his reported requirement that... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38853350 |
Newspaper headlines: Louvre attack and MP's China cash 'link' - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The attack in Paris, the funding of a shadow minister's office and energy bill price rises attract headlines on Saturday. | The Papers | CCTV images showing the aftermath of an attack by a man with a machete at the Louvre museum in Paris feature in many papers - with the Daily Telegraph saying troops had prevented a fresh terrorist incident.
The i reports that the man was shot several times in the stomach, after he allegedly attacked soldiers with a ma... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-38863523 |
Skydivers compete in Wind Games 2017 - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | The invention of wind tunnels has given skydivers a new way to hone skills that usually require jumping from a plane. | null | Competitors have been taking part in the Wind Games 2017.
More than 80 teams and 200 flyers from around the world met in Spain for the event. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38863714 |
Ex-Sheffield City Council boss Roger Dodds jailed for sex abuse - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | A BBC News investigation has revealed how Sheffield City Council failed to stop an employee, a predatory sex offender, from abusing his victims in council offices over two decades. | null | A BBC News investigation has revealed how Sheffield City Council failed to stop an employee, a predatory sex offender, from abusing his victims in council offices over two decades.
Roger Dodds has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
The council was first told about the allegations against Dodds back in 1981 - but d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38859830 |
Refugee's medical emergency reignites debate in Australia - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Australia is again accused of "putting politics above lives" over the case of a high-risk pregnancy. | Australia | Australia detains asylum seekers on the small Pacific nation of Nauru
As the US-Australia refugee deal dominated headlines this week, a medical emergency was unfolding at an Australian detention centre on the Pacific island of Nauru.
Advocacy groups have been pushing the Australian government to allow a Kuwaiti refug... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-38836424 |
Davis Cup, Canada v Great Britain: Vasek Pospisil levels after Dan Evans wins opener - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Vasek Pospisil beats Kyle Edmund in the second singles match to draw Canada level at 1-1 with Britain in the Davis Cup. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Saturday's coverage: Watch live on BBC Two, Connected TV and online from 18:00, plus follow text updates on the BBC Sport website.
Kyle Edmund lost to an injured Vasek Pospisil as Great Britain and Canada ended day one of their Davis Cup World Group tie level at 1-1 in Ottawa.... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38862964 |
Wales' Euro 2016 journey to be released in cinemas - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The story of Wales' remarkable journey to the semi-final of Euro 2016 is to be released in cinemas. | Wales | The story of Wales' remarkable journey to the semi-final of Euro 2016 is to be released in cinemas.
Don't Take Me Home follows how Wales ended a 58-year wait to reach a major tournament and surpassed expectations in France.
Chris Coleman's team topped their group and beat Belgium on their way to the last four before ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-38856071 |
Met Police chief Hogan-Howe horse patrol at Chelsea-Arsenal - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Britain's top cop goes on mounted patrol at Chelsea-Arsenal game. | London | Oliver the police horse carried the weight of Britain's top cop at Stamford Bridge
Britain's most senior police officer has saddled up to join mounted officers patrolling a Premier League derby match.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe kept an eye on Chelsea and Arsenal fans while perched on poli... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38868155 |
Rio's iconic Maracana stadium abandoned - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Just months after the Olympics, a dispute over the condition of Brazil's Maracana stadium has erupted. | null | Just months after the Olympics, a dispute over the condition of Brazil's Maracana stadium has erupted.
The building has been damaged by looters and has lain empty as clubs and authorities argue over who should manage it. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38865941 |
Jose Mourinho: Man Utd players 'must realise they need to win' - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says some of his players need to leave their "comfort zone" and to learn how to win. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says certain members of his squad need to realise the importance of winning.
United are unbeaten in 14 Premier League games but have drawn their past three and been sixth in the table after each round of matches since 6 November.
"Pla... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38858499 |
The man hiding tenners round Cardiff - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Why film maker Matt Callanan has hidden £10 notes around Cardiff for others to spend. | null | Why film maker Matt Callanan has hidden £10 notes around Cardiff for others to spend. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38859821 |
Ancient shopping list found as stately home renovated - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Jan Cutajar, the man responsible for renovations at Knole House in Kent, describes the rare find dated October 1633. | null | A letter listing mundane items dated October 1633 has been discovered during renovations of Knole House, a stately Tudor home in Kent.
Jan Cutajar, the man responsible for the renovations, tells BBC World Service about the rare find. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38869153 |
Chelsea 3-1 Arsenal - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Chelsea move 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable win over Arsenal. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Chelsea tightened their grip on the Premier League title race and delivered a blow to Arsenal's aspirations with a convincing victory at Stamford Bridge.
Manager Arsene Wenger, watching from the stands as he served the third of a four-match touchline ban, was hoping Arsenal ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38779302 |
Jessica Ennis-Hill takes part in Sheffield park run - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | The retired athlete ran two laps of a Sheffield park with dozens of other runners. | null | Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill has taken part in her first park run in her home city of Sheffield.
The retired athlete ran two laps of Endcliffe Park, with dozens of other runners in the morning 5km event, to mark a new sponsor for the series of events.
She later posted online: "Loved my first park run this morning! 5km... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-38867537 |
Trump travel ban: 'President must honour ruling' - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | The Washington State Attorney General says he is "certain" the president will not like the ruling. | null | President Donald Trump must honour the temporary nationwide block on his travel ban, the Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has said.
Earlier, Federal Judge James Robart ruled against government lawyers' claims that US states did not have the standing to challenge Mr Trump's executive order. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38866749 |
Sheffield City Council 'failed to stop predatory sex offender' - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Roger Dodds was jailed earlier for 16 years after pleading guilty to four counts of indecent assault. | Sheffield & South Yorkshire | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. "I remember... looking at Roger Dodds with his big bunch of keys, locking the door, and that was horrifying", one victim said
Predatory sex offender Roger Dodds was left free to abuse his victims by Sheffield City Council de... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-38840808 |
Davis Cup, Canada v Great Britain: Dan Evans beats Denis Shapovalov in opener - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Watch the best of the action as Dan Evans sees off Canada's 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov in straight sets in the Davis Cup. | null | Watch the best of the action as Dan Evans sees off Canada's 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov in straight sets to win his first match as Great Britain's Davis Cup number one.
READ MORE: Evans gives Britain early lead over Canada in Davis Cup | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38863841 |
Newspaper headlines: MPs call to 'shut down Iraq abuse inquiry' - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A demand by MPs to halt the Iraq troops abuse inquiry and claims of a gap in UK defences make Sunday's front pages. | The Papers | No story dominates the headlines but the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times both lead on defence issues.
The Sunday Telegraph takes aim at officials in the Ministry of Defence, reporting that MPs will blame a "rotten core" of civil servants for allowing British soldiers to be hounded by false claims of abuse dating fro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-38871164 |
Ferry port worker from Greenock wins £4.3m in lottery - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | A ferry port assistant from Greenock says he is "a bit shaken up" after winning more than £4m from Saturday night's National Lottery draw. | null | A ferry port assistant from Greenock says he is "a bit shaken up" after winning more than £4m from Saturday night's National Lottery draw.
James Couper, 46, first found out that he had won during his lunch break at work the following day when a colleague read out the winning numbers.
His winning numbers were five, 21... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-38863194 |
10 things we didn't know last week - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Johnny Depp's alleged wine bill, and more news nuggets. | Magazine | 1. Johnny Depp is alleged to have spent $30,000 a month on fine wine.
2. The Great Scottish half-marathon course is 150m too short.
3. You can carry one falcon in economy class on a Qatar Airways flight.
5. A dating app is being developed to help orangutans find a love match.
6. A man sold his back tattoo to German... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38833370 |
What's so special about Hemel Hempstead turning 70? - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | Seventy years ago the post-war government promised to help victims of the London blitz by building "new towns". | null | Seventy years ago the post-war government promised to help victims of the London blitz by building "new towns". Six thousand acres were bought in Hertfordshire and Hemel Hempstead was born. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38863274 |
Herald Sun Tour: Chris Froome can still retain title - Team Sky - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Team Sky believe Chris Froome can retain his Herald Sun Tour title, despite trailing race leader Damien Howson going into Sunday's final stage. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Team Sky believe Britain's Chris Froome can retain his Herald Sun Tour title in Australia, despite remaining one minute 12 seconds behind race leader Damien Howson going into Sunday's final stage.
A 7km climb features on each of the four laps on stage four.
And while Team Sk... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/38866540 |
Winning photos of great gardens - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | From rural UK to rocky outcrops in China - winners from International Garden Photographer of the Year. | In Pictures | This late autumn photo - from Snowdonia National Park in North Wales - has been crowned the overall winner of the 10th annual International Garden Photographer of the Year competition.
Taken by Lee Acaster, and entitled Left, this stark image won the Trees, Woods and Forests category - and then beat thousands of other... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-38829413 |
Laura Muir breaks European indoor 3,000m record - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Scot Laura Muir breaks the European 3,000m indoor record in Karlsruhe, Germany to maintain her superb start to the year. | null | Last updated on .From the section Athletics
Laura Muir continued her recent record-breaking form by setting a European 3,000m indoor record in Karlsruhe.
The Scot, 23, beat Russian Liliya Shobukhova's record by 1.45 seconds to post a new mark of eight minutes 26.41 seconds, fifth on the world-best list.
Muir is prep... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/38869781 |
South Africa v Sri Lanka: Bees stop play in third ODI - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | A swarm of bees stop play midway through Sri Lanka's innings in the third one-day international against South Africa in Johannesburg. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
A groundsman uses a fire extinguisher to disperse the bees at the Wanderers A swarm of bees stopped play midway through Sri Lanka's innings in the third one-day international against South Africa in Johannesburg. The bees disrupted play twice - sending players diving to the gr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38868267 |
David Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger on Snapchat - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | The former prime minister and Mr Schwarzeneggar appeared in a video on the ex-California governor's Snapchat page. | null | The former prime minister and Mr Schwarzeneggar appeared in a video on the ex-California governor's Snapchat page. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-38859824 |
Teenager's Facebook search uncovers missing mother's death - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Marco's viral Facebook search for a mother he barely knew prompted police to look at the case again. | Europe | Marco Hauenstein as a baby with his birth mother
A man who launched an online search for his missing birth mother discovered she died years ago in Germany - but bureaucratic errors led to the family never being informed.
Gina Hauenstein, who came from a small village in northern Switzerland, had been listed as offici... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38860398 |
Black Sabbath: 'We hated being a heavy metal band' - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Black Sabbath reflect on their 50-year career as they play the final gig of their last world tour. | Birmingham & Black Country | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
After several world tours spanning five decades, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are bringing it to a close in the city where it all began. How did Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and former member Bill Ward's up... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-38768573 |
The man with a titanium chest - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | null | After seven years with part of his breastbone missing, Edward Evans gets a revolutionary titanium implant. | null | For seven years, part of Edward Evans's sternum was missing - the bone would normally have protected his lungs and heart.
A single blow to his chest could have killed him.
Now Edward, from the Midlands, has become the first person in the UK to get a 3D-printed titanium replacement.
His story was featured on Trust Me... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38853200 |
Vegetable shortage: How to cope as supermarkets ration lettuces - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | With experts warning that salad shortages are the tip of the iceberg, what can leaf lovers do? | UK | Kale is used as an alternative to iceberg lettuce in Riverford's Caesar salad
Some supermarkets are rationing iceberg lettuces, with experts warning it could be the, er, tip of the iceberg.
Bad weather in Europe has already caused a #courgette crisis, alongside a shortage of broccoli, tomatoes, salad peppers and aube... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38852000 |
2017 Six Nations: Scotland 27-22 Ireland - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | Scotland withstand a superb Ireland fightback to record their first opening-round Six Nations victory since 2006, | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Scotland survived a thrilling Ireland comeback at Murrayfield to record only their second opening-round victory in Six Nations history.
The hosts enjoyed a stunning start despite Ireland's scrum dominance, full-back Stuart Hogg crossing twice.
Keith Earls scored in the c... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38848621 |
Six Nations: England beat France 19-16 to start title defence with win - BBC Sport | 2017-02-04 | null | England leave it late before coming from behind to start their Six Nations defence with a narrow win over France - a national record 15th in a row. | null | England overcame a disjointed first half and a resurgent France to come from behind and get their Six Nations defence off to a winning start by securing a national record 15th victory in a row.
Eddie Jones' men were fortunate to be level 9-9 at half-time and were four points down with time running out after a fine try... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38849751 |
Five cult films audiences hate to love - BBC News | 2017-02-04 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | As Sharknado 5 begins production, here are five other critically-panned films audiences have grown to love. | Entertainment & Arts | Tara Reid and Ian Ziering have been ever present in the Sharknado series
Sharknado fans rejoiced this week at the news that the Syfy channel is pressing ahead with a fifth instalment in the trashy disaster franchise.
Directed as ever by Anthony C Ferrante, Sharknado 5 will see returning stars Ian Ziering and Tara Rei... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38856191 |
Leicester City 0-3 Manchester United - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Manchester United ease to victory at Leicester to leave the defending champions just one point above the relegation zone. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Premier League champions Leicester are just one point above the relegation zone after defeat at home by Manchester United left them still searching for a first league win in 2017.
A dour opening half came to life just before the break when the visitors scored twice in two mi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38786544 |
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss has 'serious thinking to do' on his future - Ian Wright - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has "some serious thinking to do" about his future with the club, says Gunners legend Ian Wright. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger "has some serious thinking to do" about his future, says club legend Ian Wright.
Wenger has been Gunners boss since October 1996 and has won the Premier League three times, but the 67-year-old's contract expires in the summer.
Arsenal, who last... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38870243 |
Trump travel ban: Mike Pence defends president - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | US Vice-President Mike Pence defends Donald Trump, after he called the man who suspended his travel ban a "so-called judge". | null | US Vice-President Mike Pence has defended Donald Trump's right to ban people from travelling to the US from seven mainly-Muslim countries.
On Friday the ban was suspended by federal Judge James Robart, who the president has since described as a "so-called judge".
An attempt by the White House to reinstate the ban on ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38872177 |
Manchester City 2-1 Swansea City - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Manchester City move up to third in the Premier League after overcoming Swansea City. | null | Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City moved up to third in the Premier League by overcoming a battling Swansea City in injury time at Etihad Stadium.
Jesus had an immediate impact in front of his home crowd, using his natural pace to dart forward and put his side in front with a tap past Lukasz Fabianski.
The... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38786558 |
Week in pictures - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The past seven days in the entertainment world, including Winona Ryder at the SAGs and Ed Sheeran in Liberia. | Entertainment & Arts | Pop star Kylie Minogue confirmed she and British actor Joshua Sasse had separated. In an Instagram post, she thanked fans for their "love and support" and said she and her former fiance "wished only the best for each other". | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38800512 |
Iran shows off air defences - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | It comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US. | null | The display comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-38869410 |
Six Nations 2017: England's Eddie Jones aims to improve after France win - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | England coach Eddie Jones says "it does not get much uglier" than his side's performance in their 19-16 Six Nations win over France. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
England coach Eddie Jones says "it does not get much uglier" than his side's display in the 19-16 win over France.
England secured a record 15th straight victory but looked well below their best as they made a winning start to their Six Nations title defence.
"We weren't... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38871064 |
Retailers 'left behind' as consumers change habits - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Data shows declining sales on the High Street due to the abandonment of seasonal shopping patterns. | Business | When I was a child I vividly remember being marched into town at the end of the summer holidays for new shoes and a coat before autumn arrived. That was just the way it was.
But now, it seems British shoppers are doing things differently.
We are waiting for the sales and buying things out of season, holding on to the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38812925 |
Davis Cup, Canada v Great Britain: Jamie Murray & Dom Inglot win doubles - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot put Great Britain 2-1 up against Canada with victory in the Davis Cup doubles in Ottawa. | null | Sunday's coverage: Watch live on BBC Red Button, Connected TV and online from 17:00, plus follow text updates on the BBC Sport website.
Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot put Great Britain 2-1 up against Canada with victory in Saturday's Davis Cup doubles contest in Ottawa.
The British pair beat Daniel Nestor and Vasek Posp... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38870467 |
Growing waiting times threat to NHS - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | With waiting lists growing longer, the subject could soon raise fierce debate. | Health | There are many indicators against which patients can judge the performance of the NHS.
But historically, the totemic benchmark of the quality of service provided by hospitals is the number of people waiting for surgery and how long they have to wait.
Waiting times for non-urgent surgery were the subject of fierce pol... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38859225 |
Nigel Owens asked to be chemically castrated - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | Rugby union referee Nigel Owens speaks to BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs about coming to terms with being gay. | null | Rugby union referee Nigel Owens tells Kirsty Young that he asked to be chemically castrated after realising he was gay.
You can listen to the full Desert Island Discs interview on BBC iPlayer | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38873994 |
Heather Knight column: Women's Big Bash League, Taylor Swift and the oldest living Test cricketer - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | England captain Heather Knight reflects on the Women's Big Bash League, Taylor Swift songs, an "orphans' Christmas" and yoga with a centenarian. | null | With the Women's Big Bash League over, Heather Knight reflects on another winter down under, pays tribute to one of her predecessors as England captain, is "put to shame by a 105-year-old", and looks ahead to a trip to Rwanda.
The second edition of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) has come to an end and unfortunatel... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38838533 |
Hull City 2-0 Liverpool - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Alfred N'Diaye scores on his Hull City debut as Liverpool's dreadful start to 2017 continues with a fourth defeat in five league and cup games. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Alfred N'Diaye scored on his Hull City debut as Liverpool's terrible start to 2017 continued with a fourth defeat in five league and cup games.
Senegal forward N'Diaye, signed on loan from Villarreal, tapped home unmarked after Simon Mignolet dropped the ball at his feet.
D... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38779233 |
St Johnstone 2-5 Celtic - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Moussa Dembele scores a hat-trick as Celtic beat St Johnstone and go 27 points clear at the top of the Premiership. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Substitute Moussa Dembele scored a hat-trick as Celtic came from behind to beat St Johnstone and go 27 points clear at the top of the Premiership.
Liam Henderson's goal for the visitors was cancelled out by Keith Watson's header and David Wotherspoon's effort went in off Cel... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38786530 |
US Yemen raid: Bomb-making video 'mix-up' - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | The Pentagon shares footage from a seized computer, that turns out not to be as valuable as it first thought. | null | The Pentagon has shared footage from a seized computer, which turned out not to be as valuable as it first thought. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-38869156 |
Black Sabbath final gig: Osbourne 'a doddering god' - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | Colin Paterson speaks to fans for BBC radio from Black Sabbath's final gig. | null | Black Sabbath, the British band credited with inventing heavy metal, have played their final gig.
A capacity crowd of 16,000 watched the performance in the band's home city, Birmingham. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38871838 |
Six Nations: Are Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell the new Ferguson and Keane? - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | As England make it 15 wins in a row, is the relationship between Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell growing to resemble that of Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane? | null | He is lucky with the talent he has in key positions, he is lucky with the funds and facilities created for him and he is lucky that no other nation save New Zealand has the same strength in depth sitting on their replacements' bench.
But there is nothing lucky at all about how he utilises all of those to forge an Engl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38870995 |
Davis Cup: Belgium beat Germany but celebrate early in late drama - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Belgium's Steve Darcis celebrates too early in a dramatic fourth set tie-break against Germany's Alexander Zverev but eventually wins on his fourth match point. | null | Belgium's Steve Darcis celebrates too early in a dramatic fourth set tie-break against Germany's Alexander Zverev but eventually wins 2-6 6-4 6-4 7-6 (10-8) on his fourth match point.
WATCH MORE: 5 best shots as Inglot and Murray win doubles
Available to UK users only. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38875204 |
Ukraine: Inside civilians' living nightmare - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | In eastern Ukraine, one woman cannot tell her grandson his mother is dead after another night of heavy shelling. | null | In eastern Ukraine, one woman has told the BBC she cannot tell her grandson his mother is dead after another night of heavy shelling.
Government forces and Russian-backed rebels have accused each other of attacking civilians as fighting intensifies, with some of the heaviest clashes just over 10 miles from rebel-held ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38862480 |
Africa Cup of Nations 2017: Cameroon 2-1 Egypt - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Cameroon come from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations title in a thrilling, edgy final in Libreville. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Cameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling, edgy final.
Substitute Vincent Aboubakar swept in the winner two minutes from time, flicking the ball over defender Ali Gabr and thumping it home.
Nicolas Nkoulou had earlier ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38786537 |
Scotland 27-22 Ireland: Scots 'finding ways to win' - Vern Cotter - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Scotland coach Vern Cotter says his players have learned how to win close games after beating Ireland in their Six Nations opener. | null | Scotland coach Vern Cotter says his players are shaking off their habit of defeats in close games after the "best win" of his tenure against Ireland.
The Scots suffered heartbreaking single-point losses to Australia at the 2015 World Cup and again in November, but beat Argentina in the last minute.
And two late Greig... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38869774 |
Government plans laser pen clampdown - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | The UK promises tougher penalties for people who shine laser pens at transport operators. | null | The government is planning tougher penalties for people who shine laser pens at transport operators. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38872170 |
Met Police chief Hogan-Howe horse patrol at Chelsea-Arsenal - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Britain's top cop goes on mounted patrol at Chelsea-Arsenal game. | London | Oliver the police horse carried the weight of Britain's top cop at Stamford Bridge
Britain's most senior police officer has saddled up to join mounted officers patrolling a Premier League derby match.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe kept an eye on Chelsea and Arsenal fans while perched on poli... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38868155 |
Fire engulfs recycling centre in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | Amateur footage captures the blaze at a recycling centre in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent. | null | This video can not be played
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38872527 |
Rio's iconic Maracana stadium abandoned - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | Just months after the Olympics, a dispute over the condition of Brazil's Maracana stadium has erupted. | null | Just months after the Olympics, a dispute over the condition of Brazil's Maracana stadium has erupted.
The building has been damaged by looters and has lain empty as clubs and authorities argue over who should manage it. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38865941 |
Ancient shopping list found as stately home renovated - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | Jan Cutajar, the man responsible for renovations at Knole House in Kent, describes the rare find dated October 1633. | null | A letter listing mundane items dated October 1633 has been discovered during renovations of Knole House, a stately Tudor home in Kent.
Jan Cutajar, the man responsible for the renovations, tells BBC World Service about the rare find. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38869153 |
Quad series: Australia beat England in dramatic finale to win series - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Australia retain the Quad series title after a dramatic 47-46 victory over England at Wembley Arena. | null | Last updated on .From the section Netball
Australia retained the Quad series title after a dramatic 47-46 win over a much-improved England at Wembley.
The Roses recovered from going seven goals behind to lead the world number one side in the third quarter.
With 10 seconds to go, England needed only one goal to take ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/netball/38874808 |
Jessica Ennis-Hill takes part in Sheffield park run - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | The retired athlete ran two laps of a Sheffield park with dozens of other runners. | null | Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill has taken part in her first park run in her home city of Sheffield.
The retired athlete ran two laps of Endcliffe Park, with dozens of other runners in the morning 5km event, to mark a new sponsor for the series of events.
She later posted online: "Loved my first park run this morning! 5km... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-38867537 |
Sheffield City Council 'failed to stop predatory sex offender' - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Roger Dodds was jailed earlier for 16 years after pleading guilty to four counts of indecent assault. | Sheffield & South Yorkshire | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. "I remember... looking at Roger Dodds with his big bunch of keys, locking the door, and that was horrifying", one victim said
Predatory sex offender Roger Dodds was left free to abuse his victims by Sheffield City Council de... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-38840808 |
The people behind famous phrases - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | From "Bob's your uncle" to "Gordon Bennett" - are there real people behind such English phrases? | England | Some of the most famous English phrases use people's names to convey a meaning, from the Bob of "Bob's your uncle" to the Gordon Bennett we call upon when we must not swear. But are these expressions, and others like them, based on real people? And if so, how did they become household names?
The phrase "all my eye and... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38563240 |
Newspaper headlines: MPs call to 'shut down Iraq abuse inquiry' - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A demand by MPs to halt the Iraq troops abuse inquiry and claims of a gap in UK defences make Sunday's front pages. | The Papers | No story dominates the headlines but the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times both lead on defence issues.
The Sunday Telegraph takes aim at officials in the Ministry of Defence, reporting that MPs will blame a "rotten core" of civil servants for allowing British soldiers to be hounded by false claims of abuse dating fro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-38871164 |
10 things we didn't know last week - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Johnny Depp's alleged wine bill, and more news nuggets. | Magazine | 1. Johnny Depp is alleged to have spent $30,000 a month on fine wine.
2. The Great Scottish half-marathon course is 150m too short.
3. You can carry one falcon in economy class on a Qatar Airways flight.
5. A dating app is being developed to help orangutans find a love match.
6. A man sold his back tattoo to German... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38833370 |
Super Bowl LI guide: Patriots v Falcons - Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell's lowdown - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | BBC NFL pundits Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell offer tips on staying awake and pick out the best players before Sunday's Super Bowl. | null | Coverage: Live on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Sport website and mobile app.
The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons will battle it out this Sunday for the NFL Vince Lombardi trophy in a game televised in 170 countries around the world.
Lady Gaga is to headline the half-time show, which more than 116 million A... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/38761633 |
Phnom Penh's No 1 ladies taxi scooter agency - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | In Cambodia, motorbike taxis are everywhere - but it's rare to see women drivers transporting tourists. One entrepreneur is trying to change that. | Magazine | In Cambodia's capital, motorbike taxis are everywhere - but it's extremely rare to see women drivers transporting tourists. Those who do are judged harshly. Katya Cengel meets the young entrepreneur trying to change that.
When they show up at a Phnom Penh hotel in their tight red T-shirts and skinny jeans, people tend... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38827372 |
Trump travel ban: Iraqi family boards flight to JFK - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | An Iraqi family board a flight to the US after President Donald Trump's travel ban is blocked. | null | An Iraqi family have successfully boarded a flight to the US from Turkey, following the suspension of President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from seven mainly Muslim nations.
Fuad Sharef and his wife and three children, who have US immigration visas, were previously prevented from boarding a flight to JFK airpo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38872172 |
Winning photos of great gardens - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | From rural UK to rocky outcrops in China - winners from International Garden Photographer of the Year. | In Pictures | This late autumn photo - from Snowdonia National Park in North Wales - has been crowned the overall winner of the 10th annual International Garden Photographer of the Year competition.
Taken by Lee Acaster, and entitled Left, this stark image won the Trees, Woods and Forests category - and then beat thousands of other... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-38829413 |
Victory over France secures a record breaking 15th straight victory for England - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | England surpass the national record set by Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 World Cup winners as they recorded their 15th win in a row by beating France. | null | England surpassed the national record set by Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 World Cup winners as they recorded their 15th win in a row by beating France.
The run began in Stuart Lancaster's final game in charge, a 60-3 win over Uruguay, before Eddie Jones took over and led the side to a Grand Slam, a whitewash victory in A... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38869294 |
Davis Cup: Denis Shapovalov defaulted for hitting umpire with a ball, GB beat Canada - BBC Sport | 2017-02-05 | null | Britain reach the Davis Cup quarter-finals after Canada's 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov is defaulted for hitting the umpire with a ball. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Great Britain reached the Davis Cup quarter-finals after Canada's 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov was defaulted from the decisive match for hitting the umpire with a ball struck in anger.
Kyle Edmund had just broken serve to lead 6-3 6-4 2-1 when frustration got the better of Sha... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38876048 |
Trump protests: LGBTQ rally in New York - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | null | An immigrant rights campaigner has five things to say at the LGBTQ Solidarity Rally in New York. | null | An immigrant rights campaigner took the podium at the LGBTQ Solidarity Rally in New York on Saturday.
Thanushka Yakupitiyage from the New York Immigration Coalition spoke at one of a number of worldwide protests over President Trump's agenda. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38872520 |
Guy Hamilton: The James Bond director who went undercover in WW2 - BBC News | 2017-02-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The James Bond director who risked his life during a daring secret mission in Nazi-occupied France. | England | James Bond director Guy Hamilton, pictured here on the set of Goldfinger, was a secret agent during World War Two
That James Bond creator Ian Fleming drew literary inspiration from his wartime work in espionage is relatively well known. But the heroic World War Two exploits of the director of Bond films including Gold... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38733763 |
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