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London attacks: How is security organised at other seats of power? - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An attacker tried and failed to access Westminster - so what is security like in Paris, Berlin, Brussels and Washington DC? | Europe | The attack on the British parliament building was stopped quickly, and security forces locked down the area within minutes.
But the attacker still managed to enter Westminster and fatally wound an unarmed police officer, before he was shot.
Prime Minister Theresa May has said police are now reviewing security, "as is... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39364508 |
State of Sport: Fifa's former doctor says painkiller use risks footballers' health - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | Elite footballers' "abuse" of legal painkillers risks their long-term health, says Fifa's former chief medical officer. | null | Last updated on .From the section Sport
Elite footballers' "abuse" of legal painkillers risks their health and could "potentially" have life-threatening implications, says Fifa's former chief medical officer.
About half of players competing at the past three World Cups routinely took non-steroidal anti-inflammatory d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/39333763 |
Donald Trump Jr criticises London mayor after terror attack - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Trump Jr is accused of exploiting the tragedy by taking the London mayor's comments out of context. | US & Canada | Donald Trump Jr is now executive director of The Trump Organization
President Donald Trump's son has come under fire for criticising London's mayor, shortly after a terror attack on the UK capital killed three people.
Donald Trump Jr tweeted an article written last year, in which Sadiq Khan said terror vigilance had ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39361079 |
Formula 1: Hamilton v Bottas and what else to look out for - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | A Ferrari title push? Can Valtteri Bottas rival Lewis Hamilton? What next for McLaren? How will F1 change? Andrew Benson previews the season. | null | It is all change in Formula 1 in 2017.
The cars are different - faster, better-looking and much more demanding. There are new driver line-ups - and new drivers. The sport has new owners, with big plans for the future. And it looks like Mercedes might not find things as easy as they have in recent years.
So let's pond... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39307622 |
World Match Play: Tearful Jason Day pulls out to be with ill mother - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | An emotional Jason Day withdraws from the WGC Match Play in Texas to be with his mother who has lung cancer. | null | Defending champion Jason Day broke down in tears after withdrawing from the WGC Match Play in Texas to be with his mother, who has lung cancer.
The Australian, 29, was three down after six holes of his opening match against Pat Perez when he conceded, prompting speculation he had suffered another injury.
But Day said... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39359530 |
World Cup qualifying: How did Syria win 'most important match in their history'? - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | Syria faced Uzbekistan in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and BBC Sport's Richard Conway was there. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
It was goalless after 90 minutes and Syria's dreams of qualifying for their first World Cup were fading fast.
Then Omar Kharbin converted a bold, Panenka-style stoppage-time penalty to earn victory over Uzbekistan and make an appearance at Russia 2018 a realistic goal.
Syri... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39363248 |
London attack: World leaders show solidarity - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | France, Germany and the US send messages of solidarity after the deadly attack near parliament. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The Eiffel Tower turns off its lights
Leaders of countries affected by recent terror attacks have voiced solidarity with the UK after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.
A lone attacker was shot dead after he u... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39360719 |
Wendy Houvenaghel: British Cycling had 'medal at any cost' culture - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | A "medal at any cost" approach created a "culture of fear" at British Cycling, says former cyclist Wendy Houvenaghel. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
A "medal at any cost" approach created a "culture of fear" at British Cycling, says former rider Wendy Houvenaghel.
The Olympic silver medallist accused the organisation of "ageism" and having "zero regard" for her welfare.
She is the latest high-profile cyclist to come forw... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/39339718 |
Has this dress been to more countries than you? - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | We track a single item of clothing to see just where it goes before it ends up in the shop. | Business | This Zara dress had been to at least five countries before it ended up on a shop hanger
"Made in Morocco" says the label on the pink Zara shirt dress.
While this may be where the garment was finally sewn together, it has already been to several other countries.
In fact, it's quite possible this piece of clothing is ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39337204 |
Reality Check: Is lack of cash making women work past 70? - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The proportion of women working into their 70s has doubled in the past four years, to 11%. | Business | The claim: The increase in women working in their 70s is because some of them can't afford to retire.
Reality Check verdict: Although some women keep working out of choice, it is also likely that others are doing so because increased life expectancy and an inadequate pension pot means they don't have enough money to r... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39356408 |
British Swimming: Bullying claims by Paralympians are investigated - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | British Swimming is conducting an investigation after multiple bullying claims by Paralympians about a coach, the BBC learns. | null | Last updated on .From the section Disability Sport
British Swimming is conducting an investigation after multiple bullying claims were made by Paralympians about a coach, the BBC has learned.
The sport's governing body began an internal review after several Para-swimmers made complaints.
The complainants are underst... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/39368319 |
What really makes Bear Grylls afraid? - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Everyone has to tackle their fears. Adventurer Bear Grylls explains how he tackles his own self-doubt. | Business | Bear Grylls might be confident about climbing mountains, wrestling alligators and challenging the wilderness to do its venomous worst - but there's one thing that fills him with horror.
"We all have fears. People say, 'You can't have any fears', but I'm scared of so many things," says the man who has what must be the ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39334917 |
David Haye told to explain pre-Tony Bellew fight behaviour - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | David Haye is called before boxing authorities to explain his behaviour in the build-up to his bout with Tony Bellew. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
David Haye has been called before boxing authorities to explain his behaviour in the build-up to his heavyweight bout with Tony Bellew.
Haye graphically described injuries he hoped to inflict on Bellew in the run-up to last month's stoppage defeat.
The former world heavyweigh... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39375355 |
Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari are F1 title favourites, says Mercedes driver - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari are favourites to win the Formula 1 world title as the new season starts in Australia this weekend. | null | Ferrari are favourites to win the Formula 1 world title as the new season starts in Australia this weekend, says three-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
Hamilton's Mercedes team have dominated for the past three seasons but pre-season testing suggested Ferrari have bounced back from a winless 2016.
"I see Ferrari being q... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39359382 |
Kell Brook to defend welterweight title against Errol Spence Jr at Bramall Lane - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook will defend his title against American Errol Spence Jr at Bramall Lane, Sheffield on 27 May. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook will defend his title against American Errol Spence Jr at Bramall Lane in Sheffield on Saturday 27 May.
Brook, 30, has not fought since he was defeated by middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin in September - his first professional de... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39355917 |
Spain's female bodyguards who protect abused women - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The story of Ana, a victim of domestic violence, and how an organisation of women bodyguards came to her help. | Europe | Two bodyguards keep a close eye on a victim of domestic violence in the centre of Bilbao
When Ana reported her male former partner for an assault at her home in Spain she thought she would be protected.
In fact she ended up living as a prisoner alone in her own house, afraid to go out in case she was confronted by he... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39283407 |
'What's mum got to be depressed about?' - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A son reveals the reality of growing up with a depressed mum who is frequently hospitalised. | Disability | Bruce Turner's mum Tina was diagnosed with depression in 1990 and was hospitalised many times throughout his childhood. Now, at 20 years old, he still struggles to understand her condition.
If you met my mum you would think she was the life and soul of the party. She's confident, full of energy and charisma, but she l... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-38929093 |
Is it safe to drink Fanta and Sprite in Nigeria? - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A recent court case in Nigeria highlights concerns that locally made drinks may be considered unsafe for human consumption. | Africa | A recent court case in Nigeria has highlighted concerns that locally made soft drinks may be considered unsafe for human consumption elsewhere, as Ijeoma Ndukwe explains.
There has been uproar in Nigeria after it emerged that the company that manufactures Fanta and Sprite, the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC), has been ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-39340013 |
How an obscure seed is helping to save the elephant - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A look at how the seed of a South American tree is increasingly being used as an alternative to ivory. | Business | The tagua seed reaches 9cm (3.5 inches) in length, and can be carved like ivory
Onno Heerma van Voss jokes that he never intended to be a conservationist, but he is helping to save the African elephant.
Numbers of elephants in the wild are still falling; it's estimated 100 of them are killed by poachers every day for... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39333386 |
Lukas Podolski: England 'used to play like a rugby team' - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | England used to be "like a rugby" team but have a brighter future because they "play more football now", says ex-Germany forward Lukas Podolski. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
England used to be "like a rugby" team but have a brighter future because they "play more football now", says former Germany forward Lukas Podolski.
Podolski, 31, retired from international duty after his stunning strike helped Germany beat England 1-0 in Wednesday's friendl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39373880 |
Nicola Sturgeon sees 'sense of solidarity' with London after attack - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon expresses her concern for those caught up in the terrorist attack at Westminster. | Scotland politics | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has expressed her concern for those caught up in the terrorist attack at Westminster.
She spoke of a "sense of solidarity" felt in Scotland for people in London.
Four people have died after a car was driven at pedestrians near the UK parliament before the occupant jumped out and stabbed... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-39354555 |
Germany 1-0 England: 'Defeat - but a display laced with promise for England' - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | Gareth Southgate's first game as permanent England boss ended in defeat by Germany - but it was a loss with honour, writes Phil McNulty. | null | Gareth Southgate's first game as permanent England manager, following a four-game spell in interim charge, ended in defeat - but it was a loss with honour here in Germany.
The 46-year-old is charged with shaping the new era that was meant to be Sam Allardyce's province, but which ended after one World Cup qualifying w... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39362656 |
New Zealand will not face England after All Blacks v Barbarians game is confirmed - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | England will not face New Zealand until 2018 after the All Blacks are confirmed to face the Barbarians in November | null | Last updated on .From the section English Rugby
England will not face New Zealand this year after a game between the All Blacks and the Barbarians at Twickenham on 4 November was confirmed.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) was understood to be interested in a fixture between the world's top two sides before the end of ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39357540 |
London attack: Students hit by car on Westminster visit - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Four students from a Lancashire university named as among those injured by car in Westminster attack. | Lancashire | Owen Lambert said he was "battered and bruised, but doing fine"
Four students from a Lancashire university were among the 40 people injured in the Westminster attack.
Edge Hill University students Owen Lambert and Travis Frain, were hit as a car drove along the pavement on Westminster Bridge as the attack began.
Mr ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39361517 |
Morse's Oxford: The city that inspired Colin Dexter - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The death of Morse writer Colin Dexter is the final chapter in a lifelong love affair with the university city. | Oxford | Of the main players in the Inspector Morse stories by Colin Dexter, one remains - the city of Oxford. The character died in The Remorseful Day, published in 1999. John Thaw, the actor synonymous with the role of the curmudgeonly detective, died in 2002. And Dexter himself died earlier this week.
As the Lord Mayor of O... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-39343923 |
Germany 1-0 England - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | Lukas Podolski's stunning long-range effort helps Germany beat England in an international friendly in Dortmund. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Gareth Southgate suffered his first defeat in charge of England as Lukas Podolski's spectacular second-half winner provided a fitting farewell to his Germany career in Dortmund.
Southgate had been undefeated in four games as interim manager following Sam Allardyce's abrupt d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39275693 |
Formula 1: Harder, better, faster in 2017? The new season kicks off in Melbourne - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | With new rules and new-era cars, Formula 1 takes a step into the unknown as the 2017 season starts in Australia this weekend. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
The wait is almost over.
One hundred and 17 days after the curtain came down on the 2016 campaign at Abu Dhabi, Formula 1 is back as the new season gets under way in Australia this weekend.
With new rules and new era cars, it is a step into the unknown. Mercedes might be t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39356954 |
Team Wiggins 'surprised' by Tour de Yorkshire omission - BBC Sport | 2017-03-23 | null | Team Wiggins say they are "surprised" and "disappointed" at their exclusion from next month's Tour de Yorkshire. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Team Wiggins say they are "surprised" and "disappointed" after being excluded from next month's Tour de Yorkshire.
The team, founded by five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins to develop young British talent, was omitted from the race which runs from 28-30 April.
"It'... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/39357541 |
London attack: Welsh MP tells of 'shots' as five people die - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A Welsh MP tells of hearing shots outside Parliament after a terrorist attack in which five people died. | Wales politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Mobile phone footage by Monmouth MP David Davies captures the panic inside the Houses of Parliament
A Welsh MP has told of hearing shots outside Parliament, following a terrorist attack which left five people dead and at lea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-39353103 |
Calm and stoic mood on Westminster streets - BBC News | 2017-03-23 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Westminster's streets - normally teeming with tourists and protesters - are eerily quite after terror attack. | UK Politics | The roads around the Houses of Parliament are choked with traffic and tourists at the best of times but on Wednesday there is an extra buzz about the place for Prime Minister's Questions at midday.
It is the best day to see your MP, as they are nearly all in the building. Queues to get into Parliament start forming ea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39359404 |
London attack: The path from violent crime to killer - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Westminster attacker Khalid Masood had a history of violence, but how typical is his past of those who go on to carry out acts of terror? | UK | Westminster attacker Khalid Masood had a history of violence, but how typical is his past of those who go on to carry out acts of terror?
Masood, 52, who has been claimed by so-called Islamic State as a "soldier of the Caliphate", had spent time in prison for offences including violent assaults and possession of offen... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39380049 |
Lewis Hamilton surprised by Mercedes speed in Melbourne - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Lewis Hamilton says he is surprised how good his Mercedes felt during Friday practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton said he was surprised how good his Mercedes felt during Friday's practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Hamilton was 0.547 seconds clear of the field after a dominant performance and looks a strong favourite this weekend.
• None Driver battles,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39377528 |
Women's Champions League quarter-final: Fortuna Hjorring 0-1 Manchester City Women - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Carli Lloyd scores her first goal for Manchester City Women as they beat Fortuna Hjorring in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. | null | Last updated on .From the section Women's Football
Carli Lloyd's first goal for Manchester City Women ensured they took a lead into the second leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Danish champions Fortuna Hjorring.
Lloyd's first-half header was the only goal of the first leg in a game City were... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39361527 |
North Korea: Who would dare to piggyback on Kim Jong-un? - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The BBC examines the unusual photo of Kim Jong-un giving a piggyback to a military officer. | Asia | The officer appeared to be overcome with emotion as he climbed onto his leader's back
North Korea's test of a rocket engine last weekend was accompanied by the usual state media propaganda - but one image of its leader celebrating stood out in particular. What is the likely explanation?
The engine test was claimed to... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39361984 |
Lewis Hamilton dominates Australian Grand Prix practice - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Lewis Hamilton puts in a scintillating performance to set the pace in second practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Britain's Lewis Hamilton put in a scintillating performance to set the pace in second practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
He was 0.547secs clear of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in second, who was just 0.009secs quicker than Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Valt... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39376752 |
EU 'not in hostile mood' as Brexit talks beckon, says Juncker - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | EU Commission President Juncker admits all is not well in the EU as UK prepares to trigger exit talks. | Europe | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Jean-Claude Juncker: EU will negotiate in 'friendly and fair way'
"It's like musicians in their bow-ties playing on board the Titanic," remarked a friend of mine as I was talking to them about the EU's 60th anniversary celeb... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39375966 |
What Next tells us about shopkeepers' woes - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Next - like its rivals - is battling many problems - unlike them it has spelt them out in full. | Business | If you want a clear explanation of what's wrong with the retail sector, read Next's results statement.
Not a recommendation you'd hear very often, frankly, about most companies' financial reporting.
But rather than seeming designed to confuse and mislead, Next's report crisply spells out the challenges it's facing.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39367139 |
Jenna Cook: The adopted girl claimed by 50 birth families - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | When Jenna Cook returned from the US to China to search for her birth family, more than 50 candidates came forward - but were any of them a match? | Magazine | Jenna Cook puts up a poster to try and find her birth family
When Jenna Cook went back to China at the age of 20 to search for her birth parents, she knew she was unlikely to succeed. What she didn't expect was that she would meet dozens of families who desperately hoped she was their lost child.
Near a busy bus stat... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37024334 |
Why Sangin's fall to the Taliban matters - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Taliban's capture of the crucial southern Afghan city of Sangin is highly significant. | Asia | Afghan forces have been under intense pressure from the Taliban in Helmand
The Taliban's capture of the strategically-located Sangin, once considered the deadliest battlefield for US and British troops in Afghanistan, will increase the group's mobility in the north of the province and give it control of an important s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39366111 |
Dele Alli: Tottenham midfielder given three-game ban - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is banned for three European matches after being sent off against Gent in the Europa League in February. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been banned for three European matches after being sent off against Gent at Wembley in the Europa League in February.
Alli was dismissed for a challenge on Brecht Dejaegere in the 2-2 draw.
Should Spurs secure a top-three Premier League fi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39379134 |
London attacks: How is security organised at other seats of power? - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An attacker tried and failed to access Westminster - so what is security like in Paris, Berlin, Brussels and Washington DC? | Europe | The attack on the British parliament building was stopped quickly, and security forces locked down the area within minutes.
But the attacker still managed to enter Westminster and fatally wound an unarmed police officer, before he was shot.
Prime Minister Theresa May has said police are now reviewing security, "as is... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39364508 |
Europa: Our best shot at finding alien life? - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | After years of planning, scientists are set now to send missions to explore the ocean world of Europa. | Science & Environment | After two decades of development and "heartbreak", scientists are on the verge of sending missions to explore the ocean world of Europa. Could this be our best shot at finding life elsewhere in the Solar System?
Orbiting the giant planet Jupiter is an icy world, just a little smaller than Earth's moon.
From a distanc... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38925601 |
Claressa Shields: From poverty & abuse to boxing greatness - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | From a childhood of hunger and abuse to double Olympic champion, Claressa Shields has been fighting all her life. | null | Claressa Shields said she knew when she was 15 years old that she was going to be the best female boxer in the world.
Two years later, when the American won middleweight gold at London 2012, she proved it.
At Rio 2016, she became the first American boxer to successfully defend an Olympic title and achieved another mi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39279259 |
Islamic State leaves trail of destruction in Syria's Palmyra - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Lyse Doucet goes to the Syrian city of Palmyra to see buildings and people shattered by IS militants. | Middle East | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Fariha remembers the exact moment when Islamic State fighters shattered her life in Palmyra.
"It was a quarter to five in the morning. We were asleep and heard a knock on the door," she tells me as we sit on thin, grey matt... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-39377084 |
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Wales - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Neil Taylor is sent off as 10-man Wales hold Republic of Ireland to a goalless draw, with the hosts losing Seamus Coleman to a broken leg. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Wales' hopes of World Cup qualification look increasingly remote following a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland, whose captain Seamus Coleman suffered a broken leg after a wild tackle that led to Neil Taylor being sent off.
The hosts seemed content to play for a d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39300143 |
What might F1's new owners do to rev up the sport? - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Theo Leggett examines what changes new owners Liberty Media might bring in to re-energise Formula 1. | Business | Game faces on: The drivers are gearing up for the new season
Much has changed in Formula 1 since Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag at last year's season finale in Abu Dhabi.
The reigning world champion, Nico Rosberg, has walked off into the sunset. The cars have evolved, with new rules allowing them to become bi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39371460 |
British Swimming: Bullying claims by Paralympians are investigated - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | British Swimming is conducting an investigation after multiple bullying claims by Paralympians about a coach, the BBC learns. | null | Last updated on .From the section Disability Sport
British Swimming is conducting an investigation after multiple bullying claims were made by Paralympians about a coach, the BBC has learned.
The sport's governing body began an internal review after several Para-swimmers made complaints.
The complainants are underst... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/39368319 |
Lewis Hamilton fastest in first F1 practice in Australia - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Lewis Hamilton leads a Mercedes one-two in first practice as a new era of Formula 1 started in familiar fashion at the Australian GP. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in first practice as a new era of Formula 1 started in familiar fashion at the Australian Grand Prix.
The talk before the weekend in Melbourne had been about the step forward made by Ferrari over the winter but their fastest driver Kimi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39376370 |
Ben Gibson: Middlesbrough defender gets England call-up - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson is called up to the England squad for the first time after an injury to Manchester United's Chris Smalling. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Date:Venue:Kick-off:Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 live or follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson has been called up to the England squad for the first time.
The 24-year-old will join up with Gareth Southgate's squad for Sun... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39382626 |
'I put toast and cake back on the hospital menu' - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | How one man revamped the menus and made food appetising again at Kingston Hospital. | Health | Serving cakes to patients in the afternoons was a welcome move at Kingston Hospital
Patients at Kingston Hospital, in south-west London, used to say the food was a major disappointment.
When patients were asked for feedback, the poor quality of hospital meals was mentioned more often than anything else.
So Duncan Bu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39353379 |
David Haye told to explain pre-Tony Bellew fight behaviour - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | David Haye is called before boxing authorities to explain his behaviour in the build-up to his bout with Tony Bellew. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
David Haye has been called before boxing authorities to explain his behaviour in the build-up to his heavyweight bout with Tony Bellew.
Haye graphically described injuries he hoped to inflict on Bellew in the run-up to last month's stoppage defeat.
The former world heavyweigh... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39375355 |
State of Sport: British athlete care must improve - Tanni Grey-Thompson - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | British Olympic and Paralympic sport must improve its record on athlete welfare, says Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. | null | Last updated on .From the section Sport
British Olympic and Paralympic sport must improve its athletes' welfare, says Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
The 11-time Paralympic gold medallist has authored a forthcoming report into the subject, which has been brought into sharp focus by recent claims.
British Swimming is t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/39387363 |
'What's mum got to be depressed about?' - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A son reveals the reality of growing up with a depressed mum who is frequently hospitalised. | Disability | Bruce Turner's mum Tina was diagnosed with depression in 1990 and was hospitalised many times throughout his childhood. Now, at 20 years old, he still struggles to understand her condition.
If you met my mum you would think she was the life and soul of the party. She's confident, full of energy and charisma, but she l... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-38929093 |
Tales of deportation in Trump's America: Week Two - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A look at the men and women affected by President Trump's deportation strategy. | US & Canada | A rally for two young people detained by immigration officials in Vermont
The Trump Administration's immigration enforcement priorities have revived deportation orders ignored during the Obama Administration.
On Monday, Mr Trump criticized local law enforcement agencies for refusing to cooperate with Immigration and ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39371204 |
How an obscure seed is helping to save the elephant - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A look at how the seed of a South American tree is increasingly being used as an alternative to ivory. | Business | The tagua seed reaches 9cm (3.5 inches) in length, and can be carved like ivory
Onno Heerma van Voss jokes that he never intended to be a conservationist, but he is helping to save the African elephant.
Numbers of elephants in the wild are still falling; it's estimated 100 of them are killed by poachers every day for... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39333386 |
Lukas Podolski: England 'used to play like a rugby team' - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | England used to be "like a rugby" team but have a brighter future because they "play more football now", says ex-Germany forward Lukas Podolski. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
England used to be "like a rugby" team but have a brighter future because they "play more football now", says former Germany forward Lukas Podolski.
Podolski, 31, retired from international duty after his stunning strike helped Germany beat England 1-0 in Wednesday's friendl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39373880 |
Chris Coleman: Wales manager 'desperate' to reach World Cup in Russia - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Chris Coleman says he and his Wales side will be driven by "desperation" when they face the Republic of Ireland on Friday. | null | Coverage: Live on S4C, live commentary on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live text commentary
It is considered a virtue in football not to look back - players and managers are often reluctant to reflect on achievements or to dwell on the past.
Sometimes, however, it is es... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39373985 |
James Ridley: Lookslikerainted jockey banned after Newbury finish line blunder - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | An amateur jockey who slowed down and lost his lead in the final stages of a race is banned for 28 days. | null | Last updated on .From the section Horse Racing
An amateur jockey who slowed down and lost his lead in the final stages of a race has been banned for 28 days.
James Ridley, riding Lookslikerainted, appeared to mistakenly think he had already crossed the finish line, allowing two horses to pass.
The Hunters' Chase at ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/39386068 |
Morse's Oxford: The city that inspired Colin Dexter - BBC News | 2017-03-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The death of Morse writer Colin Dexter is the final chapter in a lifelong love affair with the university city. | Oxford | Of the main players in the Inspector Morse stories by Colin Dexter, one remains - the city of Oxford. The character died in The Remorseful Day, published in 1999. John Thaw, the actor synonymous with the role of the curmudgeonly detective, died in 2002. And Dexter himself died earlier this week.
As the Lord Mayor of O... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-39343923 |
Formula 1: Harder, better, faster in 2017? The new season kicks off in Melbourne - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | With new rules and new-era cars, Formula 1 takes a step into the unknown as the 2017 season starts in Australia this weekend. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
The wait is almost over.
One hundred and 17 days after the curtain came down on the 2016 campaign at Abu Dhabi, Formula 1 is back as the new season gets under way in Australia this weekend.
With new rules and new era cars, it is a step into the unknown. Mercedes might be t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39356954 |
Seamus Coleman suffers broken leg in Republic of Ireland draw - BBC Sport | 2017-03-24 | null | Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman suffers a broken leg in his side's goalless draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman suffered a broken leg during his side's goalless draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
The Everton defender, 28, was given oxygen before being carried off following the challenge with Neil Taylor, who was sent off.
The incident hap... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39388290 |
London attack: The path from violent crime to killer - BBC News | 2017-03-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Westminster attacker Khalid Masood had a history of violence, but how typical is his past of those who go on to carry out acts of terror? | UK | Westminster attacker Khalid Masood had a history of violence, but how typical is his past of those who go on to carry out acts of terror?
Masood, 52, who has been claimed by so-called Islamic State as a "soldier of the Caliphate", had spent time in prison for offences including violent assaults and possession of offen... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39380049 |
England 2-0 Lithuania - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Jermain Defoe scores his first international goal since 2013 as England edge closer to World Cup 2018 qualification with victory over Lithuania. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Jermain Defoe scored in his first international appearance since 2013 as England took another comfortable step in their qualifying campaign for next year's World Cup with victory over Lithuania.
Gareth Southgate's first game at Wembley since succeeding Sam Allardyce on a per... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39302168 |
Lewis Hamilton surprised by Mercedes speed in Melbourne - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Lewis Hamilton says he is surprised how good his Mercedes felt during Friday practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton said he was surprised how good his Mercedes felt during Friday's practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Hamilton was 0.547 seconds clear of the field after a dominant performance and looks a strong favourite this weekend.
• None Driver battles,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39377528 |
Anthony Crolla v Jorge Linares: Joe Gallagher on tears, 16-hour days and a lost marriage - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Meticulous methods, 16-hour days and a finished marriage - this is the story of the trainer behind Anthony Crolla's bid to regain his world title. | null | Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and follow text updates on the BBC Sport website & app.
A fighter wins. As his trainer hoists him, those watching see a picture of glory. They do not see the tears.
They do not see the marriage lost to the sport, the deaths of father-figure mentors, the voluntary work, the 16-hour... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39333476 |
Lewis Hamilton: Hard-to-manage Mercedes driver ready to win fourth title - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Lewis Hamilton may be harder to manage than most drivers, but his restless, superstar lifestyle helps him stave off the boredom - and enables him to win. | null | Lewis Hamilton has one main target this year - to win back the Formula 1 title he felt was unfairly stolen from him in 2016.
Not unjustifiably, in Hamilton's view his former team-mate Nico Rosberg managed to win the championship only because of a reliability record at Mercedes skewed in his favour. As such, in Hamilto... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39274325 |
British Open squash: Laura Massaro, Sarah-Jane Perry & Nick Matthew into finals - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Laura Massaro, Sarah-Jane Perry and Nick Matthew all win to give England three of the four finalists at the British Open. | null | Last updated on .From the section Squash
Laura Massaro, Sarah-Jane Perry and Nick Matthew produced superb performances to give England three of the four finalists at the British Open.
Massaro will take on Perry in the first all-English women's final since 1991 after beating top seed Nour El Sherbini of Egypt 5-11 7-1... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/squash/39394647 |
EU 'not in hostile mood' as Brexit talks beckon, says Juncker - BBC News | 2017-03-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | EU Commission President Juncker admits all is not well in the EU as UK prepares to trigger exit talks. | Europe | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Jean-Claude Juncker: EU will negotiate in 'friendly and fair way'
"It's like musicians in their bow-ties playing on board the Titanic," remarked a friend of mine as I was talking to them about the EU's 60th anniversary celeb... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39375966 |
North Korea: Who would dare to piggyback on Kim Jong-un? - BBC News | 2017-03-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The BBC examines the unusual photo of Kim Jong-un giving a piggyback to a military officer. | Asia | The officer appeared to be overcome with emotion as he climbed onto his leader's back
North Korea's test of a rocket engine last weekend was accompanied by the usual state media propaganda - but one image of its leader celebrating stood out in particular. What is the likely explanation?
The engine test was claimed to... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-39361984 |
Jenna Cook: The adopted girl claimed by 50 birth families - BBC News | 2017-03-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | When Jenna Cook returned from the US to China to search for her birth family, more than 50 candidates came forward - but were any of them a match? | Magazine | Jenna Cook puts up a poster to try and find her birth family
When Jenna Cook went back to China at the age of 20 to search for her birth parents, she knew she was unlikely to succeed. What she didn't expect was that she would meet dozens of families who desperately hoped she was their lost child.
Near a busy bus stat... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37024334 |
Seamus Coleman: Republic and Everton star has surgery after double leg break - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman has surgery following his horrific double leg fracture in Friday's goalless draw against Wales. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman has had surgery following a horrific leg break in Friday's goalless draw against Wales.
The Everton full-back, 28, suffered tibia and fibula fractures in his right leg following a bad challenge from Neil Taylor, who was given a red ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39393010 |
Katie Taylor beats Milena Koleva on points for fourth professional win - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Katie Taylor continues her push towards a world title shot by beating ex-IBF super-featherweight challenger Milena Koleva on points. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
Katie Taylor continued her progress towards a world title shot by beating Milena Koleva on points in an eight-round super-featherweight contest.
The Irishwoman saw off the ex-IBF super-featherweight challenger in Manchester to remain unbeaten in the professional ranks after fo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39396038 |
Islamic State leaves trail of destruction in Syria's Palmyra - BBC News | 2017-03-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Lyse Doucet goes to the Syrian city of Palmyra to see buildings and people shattered by IS militants. | Middle East | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Fariha remembers the exact moment when Islamic State fighters shattered her life in Palmyra.
"It was a quarter to five in the morning. We were asleep and heard a knock on the door," she tells me as we sit on thin, grey matt... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-39377084 |
Bradley Wiggins: Ex-team Sky rider says mystery package controversy is horrible - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Sir Bradley Wiggins says he will "shock a few people" when he has his say on an investigation into a "mystery package" delivered for him in 2011. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Sir Bradley Wiggins says he will "shock a few people" when he has his say on an investigation into a "mystery package" delivered for him in 2011.
Wiggins, 36, said controversy over the package delivered while he was riding for Team Sky had been "horrible".
UK Anti-Doping is ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/39391760 |
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Wales - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Neil Taylor is sent off as 10-man Wales hold Republic of Ireland to a goalless draw, with the hosts losing Seamus Coleman to a broken leg. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Wales' hopes of World Cup qualification look increasingly remote following a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland, whose captain Seamus Coleman suffered a broken leg after a wild tackle that led to Neil Taylor being sent off.
The hosts seemed content to play for a d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39300143 |
Lewis Hamilton on Australian Grand Prix pole position - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Lewis Hamilton wins a tight battle for pole position between Mercedes and Ferrari at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. | null | Lewis Hamilton won a tight battle for pole position between Mercedes and Ferrari at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Briton Hamilton took pole position by 0.268 seconds as Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel joined him on the front row.
The German pipped Hamilton's team-mate Valtteri Bottas by just 0.025secs as the n... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39391284 |
Dundee United 2-1 St Mirren - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Dundee United claim victory over St Mirren in the Irn Bru Cup final at Fir Park, with Thomas Mikkelsen heading the winner. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Dundee United lifted the Scottish Challenge Cup after overcoming St Mirren at Fir Park.
Goals in either half from Tony Andreu - a sensational volley - and Thomas Mikkelsen eclipsed Rory Loy's strike.
The Buddies had created the better first-half chances and also had spells ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39345283 |
Premiership: Northampton Saints 31-36 Leicester Tigers - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Leicester take a big stride towards the play-offs with a breathless derby victory over top-four rivals Northampton. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Leicester took a big stride towards the Premiership play-offs with a breathless East Midlands derby victory over top-four rivals Northampton in Aaron Mauger's last match in charge.
Nafi Tuitavake's early score for Saints set the tone for a thrilling game.
Adam Thompstone... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39342448 |
Seamus Coleman's broken leg: Hartson 'can't defend' Neil Taylor tackle - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Former Wales striker John Hartson says he "can't defend" the tackle by Wales' Neil Taylor which broke the leg of the Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman. | null | Former Wales striker John Hartson says he "can't defend" the tackle by Wales' Neil Taylor which broke the leg of the Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39393813 |
State of Sport: British athlete care must improve - Tanni Grey-Thompson - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | British Olympic and Paralympic sport must improve its record on athlete welfare, says Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. | null | Last updated on .From the section Sport
British Olympic and Paralympic sport must improve its athletes' welfare, says Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
The 11-time Paralympic gold medallist has authored a forthcoming report into the subject, which has been brought into sharp focus by recent claims.
British Swimming is t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/39387363 |
Do baby boxes really save lives? - BBC News | 2017-03-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | What evidence is there that Finland's famous baby boxes actually reduce infant mortality rates? | Magazine | It's been claimed that Finland's baby boxes, given to every newborn in the country, help reduce cot deaths. But what evidence is there that they lower infant mortality rates, asks Elizabeth Cassin.
In June 2013, the BBC News website published an article entitled Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes. It's been v... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39366596 |
Tales of deportation in Trump's America: Week Two - BBC News | 2017-03-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A look at the men and women affected by President Trump's deportation strategy. | US & Canada | A rally for two young people detained by immigration officials in Vermont
The Trump Administration's immigration enforcement priorities have revived deportation orders ignored during the Obama Administration.
On Monday, Mr Trump criticized local law enforcement agencies for refusing to cooperate with Immigration and ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39371204 |
Anthony Crolla v Jorge Linares: Manchester fighter suffers defeat in rematch - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Anthony Crolla fails in his bid to regain the WBA lightweight title as Jorge Linares retains the belt in Manchester. | null | Anthony Crolla was outclassed in his bid to regain the WBA lightweight title as talented Venezuelan Jorge Linares produced a superb display at Manchester Arena.
Crolla - unanimously outpointed when the pair met in September - was rarely able to get close enough to his opponent to cause damage and was dropped by a stin... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39395519 |
Australian GP: Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel fastest in final practice - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel heads the Mercedes in final practice for the Australian Grand Prix. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel headed the Mercedes in final practice at the Australian Grand Prix.
The four-time champion was 0.479 seconds clear of Valtteri Bottas as Ferrari finally appeared to show the pace that had impressed pre-season.
Lewis Hamilton was third, 0.011secs ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39391181 |
James Ridley: Lookslikerainted jockey banned after Newbury finish line blunder - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | An amateur jockey who slowed down and lost his lead in the final stages of a race is banned for 28 days. | null | Last updated on .From the section Horse Racing
An amateur jockey who slowed down and lost his lead in the final stages of a race has been banned for 28 days.
James Ridley, riding Lookslikerainted, appeared to mistakenly think he had already crossed the finish line, allowing two horses to pass.
The Hunters' Chase at ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/39386068 |
James Ridley: Lookslikerainted jockey banned after finish-line blunder - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Amateur jockey James Ridley, who slowed down and lost his lead because he thought he had crossed the finish line, is banned for 28 days. | null | Amateur jockey James Ridley, riding Lookslikerainted, slows down and loses his lead in the final stages of the Hunters' Chase at Newbury after mistakenly thinking he had already crossed the finish line, allowing two horses to pass.
He has now been banned for 28 days.
Available to UK users only. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/39387519 |
Seamus Coleman suffers broken leg in Republic of Ireland draw - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman suffers a broken leg in his side's goalless draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman suffered a broken leg during his side's goalless draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
The Everton defender, 28, was given oxygen before being carried off following the challenge with Neil Taylor, who was sent off.
The incident hap... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39388290 |
Miami Open: Johanna Konta survives scare to reach third round - BBC Sport | 2017-03-25 | null | British number one Johanna Konta battles past Aliaksandra Sasnovich in three sets in the second round of the Miami Open. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
British number one Johanna Konta battled her way past Aliaksandra Sasnovich in three sets in the second round of the Miami Open.
Konta won the first set but, despite being 4-2 up in the second, lost it on a tie-break before coming through 6-2 6-7 (7-5) 6-4 against the Belaruss... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39387411 |
England 2-0 Lithuania - BBC Sport | 2017-03-26 | null | Jermain Defoe scores his first international goal since 2013 as England edge closer to World Cup 2018 qualification with victory over Lithuania. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Jermain Defoe scored in his first international appearance since 2013 as England took another comfortable step in their qualifying campaign for next year's World Cup with victory over Lithuania.
Gareth Southgate's first game at Wembley since succeeding Sam Allardyce on a per... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39302168 |
Paul Scholes: England need an identity under Gareth Southgate - BBC Sport | 2017-03-26 | null | England boss Gareth Southgate must establish an identity for the national side, says former international midfielder Paul Scholes. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Date:Venue:Kick-off: Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 live or follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.
England boss Gareth Southgate must establish an identity for the national side, says Paul Scholes.
Southgate effectively used a three-man defence in the 1-0 fr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39397071 |
Lewis Hamilton: Hard-to-manage Mercedes driver ready to win fourth title - BBC Sport | 2017-03-26 | null | Lewis Hamilton may be harder to manage than most drivers, but his restless, superstar lifestyle helps him stave off the boredom - and enables him to win. | null | Lewis Hamilton has one main target this year - to win back the Formula 1 title he felt was unfairly stolen from him in 2016.
Not unjustifiably, in Hamilton's view his former team-mate Nico Rosberg managed to win the championship only because of a reliability record at Mercedes skewed in his favour. As such, in Hamilto... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39274325 |
Lewis Hamilton believes he can beat Sebastian Vettel to world title - BBC Sport | 2017-03-26 | null | Lewis Hamilton says he is confident he can beat Sebastian Vettel to the world title this year despite defeat at the Australian Grand Prix. | null | Britain's Lewis Hamilton says he is confident he can beat Sebastian Vettel to the world title this year despite defeat at the Australian Grand Prix.
Hamilton finished second to the German in the season opener in Melbourne after losing the lead following pressure from the Ferrari driver's superior pace.
Hamilton said:... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39398139 |
Just google it: The student project that changed the world - BBC News | 2017-03-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Is Google's position as the world's leading search engine now unassailable? | Business | "Dad, what happens when you die?" "I don't know, son. Nobody knows for sure." "Why don't you ask Google?"
Of course, Google isn't clever enough to tell us whether there is life after death, but the word "google" does crop up in conversation more often than either "clever" or "death", according to researchers at the UK... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39129619 |
Mary Berry's orange cake recipe - BBC Food | 2017-03-26 | null | Mary Berry's orange cake is super-easy to make and very light and fluffy. The perfect Mother's Day or birthday cake for someone with a zest for life! | null |
• None Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Lightly butter two loose-bottomed 20cm/8in sandwich tins and line the bases with baking paper.
• None Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder and orange zest in a large mixing bowl and beat for 2 minutes, or until just blended. (An electric mixer is best for th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/definitiveorangecake_72228?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=mothersdaycake&intc_linkname=bbcfood_fac_article1 |
Bradley Wiggins: Ex-team Sky rider says mystery package controversy is horrible - BBC Sport | 2017-03-26 | null | Sir Bradley Wiggins says he will "shock a few people" when he has his say on an investigation into a "mystery package" delivered for him in 2011. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Sir Bradley Wiggins says he will "shock a few people" when he has his say on an investigation into a "mystery package" delivered for him in 2011.
Wiggins, 36, said controversy over the package delivered while he was riding for Team Sky had been "horrible".
UK Anti-Doping is ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/39391760 |
England v Lithuania: Should Jermain Defoe start at Wembley? - BBC Sport | 2017-03-26 | null | Dan Walker is joined by Andy Cole and John Hartson to preview Sunday's internationals, including England v Lithuania, Northern Ireland v Norway, and Scotland v Slovenia. | null | Dan Walker is joined by Andy Cole and John Hartson to preview Sunday's international matches, including England v Lithuania, Northern Ireland v Norway, and Scotland v Slovenia.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING COVERAGE: BBC Radio 5 live and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39393815 |
Article 50: Is Whitehall ready for Brexit? - BBC News | 2017-03-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The UK's civil service could be facing its greatest challenge for a generation. | Brexit | If you walk down Whitehall in central London, you cannot escape reminders of wars fought and empires run from this small district on the north bank of the Thames. There are memorials to the fallen, statues of field marshals and even a Turkish cannon captured in some long-forgotten conflict.
Yet the civil service that ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-uk-leaves-the-eu-39261204 |
The man who quit heroin and became a fruit juice millionaire - BBC News | 2017-03-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Khalil Rafati beat his heroin and crack cocaine addiction and went on to become a health food millionaire. | Business | Khalil Rafati's life had been destroyed by drug addiction
As Khalil Rafati overdosed on heroin for the ninth time the paramedics frantically tried to save his life.
A drug addict who slept rough on the streets of Los Angeles, he eventually regained consciousness after the medical team used a defibrillator to give him... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39339036 |
Puerto Rico Open: Andrew Johnston in contention with 66 - BBC Sport | 2017-03-26 | null | England's Andrew Johnston moves two shots off the lead at the Puerto Rico Open after a six-under-par third round of 66. | null | Last updated on .From the section Golf
Johnston is ranked number 100 in the world England's Andrew Johnston moved two shots off the lead at the Puerto Rico Open after a six-under-par third round of 66. The 28-year-old carded six birdies and did not drop a shot as he moved to 13 under at Coco Beach. American Chris Stro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39397137 |
Cherry Healey: 'How being a single mum shattered my prejudices' - BBC News | 2017-03-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Single mothers have often been stigmatised and denounced. Cherry Healey explains why she's proud to be one. | Magazine | Single mothers have often been stigmatised and denounced. Cherry Healey explains why she's proud to be one.
I'm a single mum. I'm glad I live in an age and a place where it's OK to admit that.
We have moved on so much, so fast. Once, Margaret Thatcher deemed a single parent family so bad for a child that she felt it ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39358725 |
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