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Terror threat: UK upgrades armed police response - BBC News | 2017-05-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The UK is embarking on a major programme to upgrade its armed police response to terrorist attacks. | UK | Britain is upgrading its armed police response to terror attacks, with £114m to fund an extra 1,000 armed police over five years. What capability does this buy, and how prepared is the UK for what is known as a marauding terrorist firearms attack?
Wind the clock back to November 2008 and the answer was - almost totall... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39810721 |
England local elections 2017 - BBC News | 2017-05-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | All the latest news about England local elections 2017 from the BBC | null | In the run-up to the General Election on 8 June, we’re asking people across the country to tell us what #GetsMyVote.
Earlier today the Liberal Democrats said they wanted to introduce more family-friendly policies such as extended paternity leave. We asked people at Bristol Zoo what would influence their vote.
James, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/42069d65-f3b1-41e2-b3e9-35ac9d799a1a/england-local-elections-2017 |
Analysis: Where the parties stand... so far - BBC News | 2017-05-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | BBC political correspondent Chris Mason on the results so far in the 2017 local elections. | UK Politics | Early results suggest a good night for the Tories but many votes are yet to be counted
If the final result to be declared in these local elections, much, much later today, is the summit of the electoral mountain, this morning we are barely above sea level.
Flip flops on, we are still on the beach.
But for those of u... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39814567 |
David Moyes: Sunderland manager to stay, but Jermain Defoe could leave - BBC Sport | 2017-05-05 | null | David Moyes says he will remain as Sunderland manager next season despite the club's relegation to the Championship. | null | David Moyes says he will remain as Sunderland manager next season despite the club's relegation to the Championship.
The Black Cats have endured a poor season, winning just five times in the top flight and falling into the second tier with four games still remaining.
"I know what needs to be done to get back in the P... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39816835 |
Straws deny Conservatives in Northumberland election - BBC News | 2017-05-05 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Liberal Democrats win a crucial county council seat following two recounts and the drawing of straws. | Tyne & Wear | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The South Blyth seat was decided in an unusual way after two recounts failed to produce a winner
The battle for control of a council ended with the drawing of straws after a dead heat in the crucial final ward.
And the Cons... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-39814634 |
West Ham United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur - BBC Sport | 2017-05-05 | null | Tottenham's hopes of catching Premier League leaders Chelsea are dealt a big blow as Manuel Lanzini earns victory for West Ham. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Tottenham's pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea was dealt a big blow as Manuel Lanzini's fierce finish earned victory for London rivals West Ham.
Spurs could have narrowed the gap to a point with victory at London Stadium, but were well below par as the Hammers helped ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39741514 |
Sulley Muntari: Pescara midfielder who protested at racist abuse has ban overturned - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Sulley Muntari has had the one-match ban he received after protesting against racist abuse overturned, says world players' union Fifpro. | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
Sulley Muntari has had the one-match ban he received after protesting against racist abuse overturned.
The Pescara midfielder left the field after being booked in Sunday's Serie A game at Cagliari for complaining of being abused.
The Italian Football Federation sai... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39826269 |
Granada 0-4 Real Madrid - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Real Madrid move level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga after thrashing Tony Adams' Granada side. | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
Real Madrid moved level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga after thrashing Tony Adams' Granada side.
Real made nine changes and were without Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, but took the lead within three minutes and were 4-0 up after only 35 minutes.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39765522 |
Wales local elections 2017 - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | All the latest news about Wales local elections 2017 from the BBC | null | Cardiff council is another one to watch tonight. It's been controlled Labour since 2012, though the party's majority in the capital city has shrunk since then.
“There was a Labour majority here five years ago – the group here has been somewhat fractious to say the least since then.
“As with much of Wales, the twin qu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/3c6a4e42-9efd-4440-89df-647121c87452/wales-local-elections-2017 |
Black natural hair: Why women are returning to their roots - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The politics of black hair and the British women supporting the natural hair movement. | England | Kadian Pow started with a Teeny Weeny Afro when she began growing her natural curls
The natural hair movement embraces black hair that is free from extensions, wigs or straightening chemicals. But why is natural hair seen as political and what kind of support does the movement have in Britain?
When Kadian Pow was vis... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39195836 |
Scotland local elections 2017 - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | All the latest news about Scotland local elections 2017 from the BBC | null | Sir Vince Cable: This is the beginning of the fightback
Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable says his party can celebrate "a great victory" in Richmond, where they gained control of the council from the Conservatives. He told reporters: "We are doing extremely well not just here but in northern cities like Hull, Sunderland ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/8201e79d-41c0-48f1-b15c-d7043ac30517/scotland-local-elections-2017 |
BBL: Worcester 195-197 Newcastle (agg) - best five baskets - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Newcastle beat Worcester in overtime by two points on aggregate despite the biggest second-leg comeback in BBL play-off history, to reach the BBL play-off final. | null | Newcastle beat Worcester in overtime by two points on aggregate despite the biggest second-leg comeback in BBL play-off history, to reach the BBL play-off final. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/39824290 |
Local elections 2017: What should Labour do now? - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Labour has a plan to avert disaster at the general election - and it means we'll be seeing more of Jeremy Corbyn. | UK Politics | The local elections may not be an exact guide to the general election result but for Labour politicians they have provided either proof of an electoral defeat foretold or an opportunity to mitigate it.
For some of Jeremy Corbyn's opponents, Friday's results suggest that the opinion polls are broadly right and the best... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39826375 |
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham boss says title race 'not over' but winning it 'difficult' - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to concede the title to Chelsea after defeat at West Ham, but says it will be "difficult". | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is yet to concede the title to Chelsea, but admits it will be "difficult" for his side after defeat at West Ham.
Spurs remain four points behind Chelsea after Manuel Lanzini's goal gave the Hammers a 1-0 win at London Stadium.
Chelsea, who... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39826967 |
#Breaking2: Eliud Kipchoge goes close to sub-two hour marathon at Nike event - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Eliud Kipchoge misses out on breaking two hours for a marathon by 26 seconds but his time will not be a world record. | null | Eliud Kipchoge missed out on becoming the first athlete to run under two hours for the marathon by 26 seconds.
The Kenyan, 32, clocked 2:00.25 but because in-out pacemakers were used, the time will not be recognised as a world record, meaning Dennis Kimetto's mark of 2:02.57 is still the quickest.
But Kipchoge said: ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39828177 |
Why we still choose to work in our 90s - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | As Prince Philip retires from public duties, we speak to other nonagenarians who still choose to work. | UK | "Age is nothing but a number," the saying goes, and Prince Philip has shown you can still carry on working into your 90s.
The Duke of Edinburgh has decided to stand down from public engagements at the age of 95, with the full support of the Queen.
He carried out 110 days of engagements in 2016, making him the fifth b... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39806153 |
Premiership: Wasps 35-15 Saracens - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Thomas Young's hat-trick helps Wasps beat Saracens to seal Premiership top spot - and a home semi-final with Leicester. | null | Wasps sealed top spot with a bonus-point win over Saracens at the Ricoh Arena, which booked a Premiership home semi-final against Leicester.
Sarries scrum-half Ben Spencer was the day's first try scorer with the first of his two tries for the reigning champions and European Cup holders.
But home flanker Thomas Young ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39783319 |
England 30-10 Samoa: Wayne Bennett's side record comfortable win - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | England ease to a 30-10 win over Samoa in Sydney in their final warm-up match before October's World Cup. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby League
England recorded a comfortable 30-10 win over Samoa in their final warm-up match before the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.
Ryan Hall opened the scoring for his 34th try in 34 Tests and Stefan Ratchford added another before the break as England led 14-0 ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/39829001 |
Celtic 4-1 St Johnstone - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Patrick Roberts' brace and a superb Callum McGregor solo effort help Celtic extend their unbeaten domestic record to 43 matches. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Patrick Roberts scored twice as Celtic extended their unbeaten domestic record to 43 matches this season with victory over St Johnstone at Parkhead.
Tom Rogic and teenage debutant Michael Johnston forced Saints keeper Zander Clark into several first-half saves.
Roberts put ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39753995 |
Is live streaming your life good business or dangerous? - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Live streaming is becoming big business for 'creators' and tech firms alike. But is it dangerous? | Business | Live streaming is becoming big business, with millions of people around the world broadcasting the minutiae of their daily lives in real time to adoring fans - and making small fortunes in the process. But is it safe?
Samantha Firth, a 21-year-old nanny living in Chicago, walks to the subway with her friend. So far, s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39778550 |
Local elections 2017: What results mean for Theresa May - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Local election results don't necessarily translate into a big Commons majority for Theresa May but the ground is prepared. | UK Politics | It is May's Day. North, South, East and West
The Conservatives have taken ground up and down the land - and found support even in parts of the country like the East End of Glasgow, where the Tories almost went out with the Ark.
David Cameron claimed there were no "no-go" areas for his Conservative Party - but it's hi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39826187 |
England v Ireland: Eoin Morgan praises Adil Rashid for overcoming 'tough' winter - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Eoin Morgan says Adil Rashid has learned from a "tough" winter after his 5-27 helps England beat Ireland by seven wickets. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Adil Rashid showed he has learned from a "tough" winter by taking 5-27 to help England beat Ireland by seven wickets in Bristol, said captain Eoin Morgan.
Leg-spinner Rashid, 29, struggled for consistency as England lost a Test series in India 4-0 late last year.
He was drop... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39823715 |
How a row over one word sank an LGBT petition in Australia - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It was a well-meaning campaign to address bullying, but it ended in a passionate row over "tolerance". | Australia | Celebrities including Guy Pearce, Missy Higgins and Troye Sivan were attached to the petition
It was a well-meaning campaign designed to address bullying of LGBT students in Australian schools.
But a day after its high-profile launch - backed by some celebrities - the petition was withdrawn following a swirl of contr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-39801244 |
Hartlepool United 2-1 Doncaster Rovers - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Hartlepool United are relegated out of the English Football League despite coming from behind to beat Doncaster Rovers. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Hartlepool United's 96-year stay in the Football League ended as they were relegated despite battling back to beat Doncaster Rovers, who missed out on the League Two title on the final day.
Two Devante Rodney goals looked to have kept Hartlepool up, but Mark O'Brien's late w... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39753913 |
Lib Dems pledge 1p income tax rise to fund NHS - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The party says the move would raise around £6bn a year for health and social care costs. | Election 2017 | A Liberal Democrat government would raise income tax to help fund the NHS and social care, the party has pledged.
It said a penny-in-the-pound rise on all income tax bands and on dividends would raise around £6bn a year.
The Tories said 30 million people would be hit by the tax rises. Labour said its NHS plans would ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-39822306 |
Diamond League: Justin Gatlin & Andre de Grasse beaten in Doha 100m - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | South Africa's Akani Simbine continues his impressive start to 2017 by beating Justin Gatlin and Andre de Grasse in Doha. | null | Last updated on .From the section Athletics
South Africa's Akani Simbine continued his impressive start to 2017 by beating Justin Gatlin and Andre de Grasse in the 100m at the Doha Diamond League.
The 23-year-old clocked his sixth sub-10 second time of the season as he came home in 9.99, ahead of Asafa Powell.
Gatli... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39824855 |
UK General Election 2017 | BBC News | 2017-05-06 | null | All the BBC's coverage of the 2017 UK General Election including news, analysis and results. | null | May to form government with DUP backing
Theresa May says she will govern with her Democratic Unionist "friends" and "get on" with Brexit after losing her majority, but rivals say she has caused chaos. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2017 |
Premiership: Home play-offs, fourth place and European spots up for grabs - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | BBC Sport takes a look at how the final day of the English Premiership season is shaping up, with plenty still to be decided. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Date:Kick-off:Coverage: Live commentary on BBC local radio and live text, scores and reports on BBC Sport website
After eight months of hard graft, bruises and broken bones, there is still everything to play for as the Premiership enters its final round.
Three teams are ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39794434 |
Would you pay a stranger to dump your partner for you? - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It is now possible to pay someone to dump your partner, write thank you notes or queue up for you. | Business | Break-ups are never easy - some people would rather avoid that awkward conversation altogether
Would you pay someone to break up with your partner for you?
That's exactly what 28-year-old Trevor Meyers did.
"I felt like it was easier for someone else to take care of an awkward situation like a break-up," says Trevor... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39351286 |
Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua will be 'my easiest' fight says former world champion - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Tyson Fury tells BBC Radio 5 live he would not need a warm-up fight before outclassing unified champion Anthony Joshua. | null | Tyson Fury says he will deal with unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua "like a cat playing with a ball of wool" when he returns to boxing.
Fury, 28, has dealt with depression and lost his boxing licence since beating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015.
In a wide-ranging interview, Fury said he will shed eight... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39830357 |
Local elections 2017: The results mapped - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Conservatives have made gains in the local council elections, with Labour and UKIP losing out, as the results are declared. | Election 2017 | The Conservative Party has made major gains in local elections across Britain, fuelled by a collapse in the UKIP vote and poor results for Labour.
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A total of 4,851 seats were up for grabs in 88 councils - all 32 in Scotland, 22 in Wales and 34 country councils and unitary a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-39795422 |
England local elections 2017 - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | All the latest news about England local elections 2017 from the BBC | null | In the run-up to the General Election on 8 June, we’re asking people across the country to tell us what #GetsMyVote.
Earlier today the Liberal Democrats said they wanted to introduce more family-friendly policies such as extended paternity leave. We asked people at Bristol Zoo what would influence their vote.
James, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/42069d65-f3b1-41e2-b3e9-35ac9d799a1a/england-local-elections-2017 |
Trumplomacy: What does Tillerson's speech mean? - BBC News | 2017-05-06 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | State department employees are well-versed in the trade offs between interests and values - so why did the new Secretary of State tell them as much? | US & Canada | State Department employees listen to US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson deliver an address on Wednesday
When Rex Tillerson announced a town hall meeting at the state department this week, employees were hoping their boss would "man up" and give them details about deep budget cuts that could axe 2,300 jobs.
Instead h... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39824026 |
British and Irish Lions 2017: Ben Youngs withdraws from squad for family reasons - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | England and Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs withdraws from the Lions tour to New Zealand as his sister-in-law has terminal cancer. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
England scrum-half Ben Youngs has withdrawn from the Lions tour to New Zealand after the wife of his brother Tom learned that she is terminally ill.
Ben, 27, is a team-mate of hooker and captain Tom, 30, at Leicester Tigers and the pair will play in the remainder of the P... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39832093 |
Arsene Wenger: Managers must 'control' criticism of players, says Arsenal boss - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says managers must be "careful" when criticising their own players and "control what you say". | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Arsene Wenger says managers must be "careful" when criticising their own players and "control what you say".
Wenger's Arsenal side face Jose Mourinho's Manchester United on Sunday (kick-off 16:00 BST), battling to reach the Premier League's top four places.
Mourinho has que... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39833762 |
Swansea City 1-0 Everton - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Swansea City climb out of the relegation zone with two games remaining after Fernando Llorente heads the winner against Everton. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Swansea City leapfrogged Hull City to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone with two games remaining after Fernando Llorente headed the winner against Everton.
Llorente got the better of Phil Jagielka to nod Jordan Ayew's cross past goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39754033 |
6 music legends we can't believe never toured the UK - BBC Music | 2017-05-06 | null | From Elvis to TLC, these are the global superstars that got big without having to burn up Britain's motorways | null | Previously on BBC Music, we brought you 8 bands you probably didn't know are still touring. Now it's time to turn the spotlight on those you might have assumed had toured the UK at some point in their illustrious careers. A few have made appearances here in some capacity - a one-off gig or TV performance, or in a diffe... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/659c86d1-1365-4d61-9c7c-b25e13493218?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=nevertouredtheuk&intc_linkname=bbcmusic_ent_article1 |
Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | David Silva scores on his return from injury as Manchester City hammer Crystal Palace to move up to third in the Premier League. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Manchester City strengthened their grip on a top-four finish with a convincing win over Crystal Palace that moves them above Liverpool and into third place on goal difference.
David Silva opened the scoring inside two minutes with City's quickest goal of the season, but it t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39754032 |
Zlatan Ibrahimovic behind Lewis Hamilton on Sunday Times Sport Rich List - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic enters the list of the richest sportsmen in the UK in second spot, behind 2016 leader Lewis Hamilton. | null | Last updated on .From the section Sport
Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has entered the list of the richest sportsmen in the UK in second spot, behind 2016 leader Lewis Hamilton.
The Swedish striker is included in the list of top-earning athletes in Britain after joining United last July.
With a fortune of £1... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/39826268 |
This is why you're addicted to your phone - BBC Three | 2017-05-06 | Nick Arnold | Check out this content on BBC Three. | null | In 2015, Max Stossel, 28, had an awakening. He was a successful social media strategist working with major multinational companies.
But that same year, he says, “I realised that some of the work I was doing wasn’t actually in people’s best interests.”
Stossel has since become a pivotal part of the Time Well Spent mov... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/0a0cb73c-a87a-4c23-8b1d-f145ab76e58b?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=phoneaddiction&intc_linkname=bbcthree_fac_article1 |
West Ham United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Tottenham's hopes of catching Premier League leaders Chelsea are dealt a big blow as Manuel Lanzini earns victory for West Ham. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Tottenham's pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea was dealt a big blow as Manuel Lanzini's fierce finish earned victory for London rivals West Ham.
Spurs could have narrowed the gap to a point with victory at London Stadium, but were well below par as the Hammers helped ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39741514 |
Hull City 0-2 Sunderland - BBC Sport | 2017-05-06 | null | Hull drop into the relegation zone as they suffer a first home defeat under Marco Silva against relegated Sunderland. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Hull dropped into the relegation zone as they suffered a first home defeat under Marco Silva against relegated Sunderland.
The hosts created several chances, only for Lazar Markovic and Abel Hernandez - most notably - to be denied by impressive away keeper Jordan Pickford.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39754030 |
Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Arsenal end Manchester United's 25-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and keep up their hopes of a top-four spot. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Arsenal ended Manchester United's 25-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and kept up their hopes of securing a place in the top four.
After a largely uneventful first half, Granit Xhaka opened the scoring with a deflected shot from distance, which looped over goalkeeper... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760508 |
Badminton Horse Trials: Andrew Nicholson wins at the 36th attempt - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | New Zealand's Andrew Nicholson wins the Badminton Horse Trials at the 36th attempt, two years after suffering a serous neck injury. | null | Last updated on .From the section Equestrian
New Zealand's Andrew Nicholson has won the Badminton Horse Trials at the 36th attempt, two years after suffering a serious neck injury.
The 55-year-old Wiltshire-based rider was lucky not to have been paralysed after a fall in 2015 and required eight hours of surgery on hi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/equestrian/39837613 |
Antonio Conte: Chelsea boss says Tottenham have 'advantage' over Blues - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Tottenham "have an advantage" over his side because Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge of Spurs since 2014. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says second-placed Tottenham "have an advantage" over the Premier League leaders because Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge at White Hart Lane since 2014.
Conte is close to winning the title in his first season in English football.
His side ca... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39836415 |
'Why Arsenal beat Man Utd but nobody really cares' - Phil Neville - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Ex-Manchester United defender Phil Neville says Arsenal's win over his old side was very different to the epic battles between the two teams in the past. | null | When I played for Manchester United, Arsenal was always our biggest game of the season - the build-up was electric and I felt as if I was going into battle against our greatest rivals.
In those days, between 1995 and 2005, it was often a title decider. Everything was completely different about Sunday's game at Emirate... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39840233 |
England v Ireland: John Bracewell says Test issue is putting Irish 'under huge pressure' - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Ireland coach John Bracewell says the looming decision over possible Test status is putting his team "under huge pressure". | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio Ulster MW and the BBC Sport website
Coach John Bracewell says the looming decision over Test status is putting his Ireland team under "huge pressure" in the one-day series against England.
The Irish folded in Friday'... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39833388 |
Scunthorpe United 2-3 Millwall (agg: 2-3) - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Steve Morison plays a starring role as Millwall come from behind to beat Scunthorpe and reach the League One play-off final. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Steve Morison played a starring role as Millwall came from behind to beat Scunthorpe and set up a League One play-off final against Bradford City.
The Lions had fallen behind to Ivan Toney's tap-in, but Morison headed them level on the stroke of half-time and then set up Lee... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39765841 |
Nottingham Forest 3-0 Ipswich Town - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Britt Assombalonga scores twice as Nottingham Forest cruise past Ipswich to avoid relegation on goal difference. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Britt Assombalonga grabbed a double as Nottingham Forest avoided relegation on goal difference with an emphatic win over Ipswich at a sell-out City Ground.
Assombalonga's penalty settled early nerves and Chris Cohen's deflected strike made it 2-0 after the break.
With releg... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760415 |
Premiership: Wasps 35-15 Saracens - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Thomas Young's hat-trick helps Wasps beat Saracens to seal Premiership top spot - and a home semi-final with Leicester. | null | Wasps sealed top spot with a bonus-point win over Saracens at the Ricoh Arena, which booked a Premiership home semi-final against Leicester.
Sarries scrum-half Ben Spencer was the day's first try scorer with the first of his two tries for the reigning champions and European Cup holders.
But home flanker Thomas Young ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39783319 |
Liverpool: Is Brendan Rodgers better than Jurgen Klopp? - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Why Norwegians trump Brazilians, where Shawcross ranks among 'own-goal' greats, how Rodgers compares to Klopp, and more of the week's stats. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Do Norwegian players have the upper hand over Brazilians in the Premier League? Where does Ryan Shawcross rank in the own-goals table? And is Brendan Rodgers actually better than Jurgen Klopp?
We try to answer those questions and take a look at some of the other interesting ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39838094 |
Liverpool 0-0 Southampton - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | James Milner misses a penalty as Liverpool's Premier League top-four hopes are hit in a goalless draw against Southampton. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
James Milner missed a second-half penalty as Liverpool's hopes of securing a Premier League top-four spot suffered a blip in a goalless draw against Southampton.
It was a terrible spectacle for the supporters inside Anfield. Liverpool rarely tested Saints keeper Fraser Forst... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760509 |
Medhi Benatia: Juventus player stops interview after hearing 'racist' insult - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Juventus' Morocco defender Medhi Benatia cuts short a post-match TV interview after claiming to hear a racist insult. | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
Juventus' Morocco defender Medhi Benatia cut short a post-match television interview after claiming to hear a racist insult in his earpiece.
The France-born player, 30, was speaking to Italian broadcaster Rai after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino.
"What stupid pers... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39837872 |
Hartlepool United 2-1 Doncaster Rovers - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Hartlepool United are relegated out of the English Football League despite coming from behind to beat Doncaster Rovers. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Hartlepool United's 96-year stay in the Football League ended as they were relegated despite battling back to beat Doncaster Rovers, who missed out on the League Two title on the final day.
Two Devante Rodney goals looked to have kept Hartlepool up, but Mark O'Brien's late w... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39753913 |
Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Aberdeen - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Aberdeen all but secure second spot in the Premiership with victory over 10-man Hearts at Tynecastle. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Aberdeen all but secured second spot in the Premiership with victory over 10-man Hearts at Tynecastle.
The Dons led through Adam Rooney after keeper Jack Hamilton parried Peter Pawlett's effort into his path.
Esmael Goncalves levelled after the break before Anthony O'Connor... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760495 |
Brentford 1-3 Blackburn Rovers - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Blackburn are relegated to League One on goal difference, despite beating Brentford, after Nottingham Forest and Birmingham win. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Blackburn were relegated to League One on goal difference, despite beating Brentford at Griffin Park, after Nottingham Forest's win over Ipswich.
Rovers began in the final relegation place, level on points with Forest with an inferior goal difference.
Charlie Mulgrew's free... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760414 |
Swansea City: Players to pay for fans' tickets at Sunderland - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Swansea's players will cover the cost of 3,000 away tickets for the club's match at Sunderland next Saturday. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Swansea players will cover the cost of 3,000 away tickets for the club's match at Sunderland next Saturday.
Swans boss Paul Clement said after his team's crucial 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday: "It is a shame we can't bring all the fans.
"The players paying for the suppor... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39831266 |
England v Ireland: Eoin Morgan's moment of fortune at Lord's - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Some good fortune here for Eoin Morgan as the ball hits his stumps but doesn't dislodge the bails, during England's ODI against Ireland at Lord's. | null | Some good fortune here for Eoin Morgan as the ball hits his stumps but doesn't dislodge the bails, during England's ODI against Ireland at Lord's.
MATCH REPORT:Root and Bairstow star as England beat Ireland to wrap up series
Available to UK users only. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39829616 |
British and Irish Lions 2017: Ben Youngs withdraws from squad for family reasons - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | England and Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs withdraws from the Lions tour to New Zealand as his sister-in-law has terminal cancer. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
England scrum-half Ben Youngs has withdrawn from the Lions tour to New Zealand after the wife of his brother Tom learned that she is terminally ill.
Ben, 27, is a team-mate of hooker and captain Tom, 30, at Leicester Tigers and the pair will play in the remainder of the P... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39832093 |
Champions Trophy 2017: England deserve to be favourites - Graeme Swann - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | England are "justified favourites" for the Champions Trophy on home soil next month, says former spin bowler Graeme Swann. | null | England are "justified favourites" for the Champions Trophy on home soil next month, says ex-spinner Graeme Swann.
They beat Ireland by 85 runs at Lord's to complete a 2-0 win - their seventh one-day series victory in two years.
"England have got such a strong-looking squad, especially with the bat," Swann told Test ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39839215 |
Arsene Wenger: Managers must 'control' criticism of players, says Arsenal boss - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says managers must be "careful" when criticising their own players and "control what you say". | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Arsene Wenger says managers must be "careful" when criticising their own players and "control what you say".
Wenger's Arsenal side face Jose Mourinho's Manchester United on Sunday (kick-off 16:00 BST), battling to reach the Premier League's top four places.
Mourinho has que... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39833762 |
Swansea City 1-0 Everton - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Swansea City climb out of the relegation zone with two games remaining after Fernando Llorente heads the winner against Everton. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Swansea City leapfrogged Hull City to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone with two games remaining after Fernando Llorente headed the winner against Everton.
Llorente got the better of Phil Jagielka to nod Jordan Ayew's cross past goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39754033 |
Scott Sinclair named SPFA player of the year as Celtic win four awards - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Scott Sinclair leads a clean sweep of awards for Celtic as he is named the Scottish Professional Footballers' player of the year. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Scott Sinclair led a clean sweep of awards for Celtic as he was named PFA Scotland's player of the year.
Sinclair, 28, has scored 25 goals in his debut season as the Scottish champions chase a domestic treble.
He beat team-mates Moussa Dembele and Stuart Armstrong, as well ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39839913 |
Newcastle United 3-0 Barnsley - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Newcastle clinch the Championship title with victory over Barnsley, after Brighton concede a late equaliser at Aston Villa. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Newcastle United clinched the Championship title with victory over Barnsley, after Brighton conceded a late equaliser at Aston Villa.
Ayoze Perez, Chancel Mbemba and Dwight Gayle scored in a comfortable victory, but it was Jack Grealish's 89th-minute goal which sealed the Ma... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39760419 |
Madrid Open: Johanna Konta suffers first-round defeat to Laura Siegemund - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Johanna Konta's struggles on clay continue as a final-set slump sees her lose to Laura Siegemund in the Madrid Open first round. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Johanna Konta's struggles on clay continued as a final-set slump saw her lose to Laura Siegemund in the first round of the Madrid Open.
Sixth-seed Konta, 25, was 3-0 up in the decider but German Siegemund took five straight games to progress 3-6 7-5 6-4.
The match ended at 02... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39834594 |
England v Ireland: Joe Root stars with bat and ball as hosts seal series at Lord's - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | England seal a series whitewash over Ireland in their two-match ODI contest courtesy of an 85-run victory at Lord's. | null | Joe Root starred as England sealed a series whitewash over Ireland in their two-match one-day international contest courtesy of an 85-run win at Lord's.
Root scored 73 in a partnership of 140 with Eoin Morgan (76) before Jonny Bairstow's rapid 72 propelled England to 328-6 at the home of cricket.
Paul Stirling struck... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39835844 |
This is why you're addicted to your phone - BBC Three | 2017-05-07 | Nick Arnold | Check out this content on BBC Three. | null | In 2015, Max Stossel, 28, had an awakening. He was a successful social media strategist working with major multinational companies.
But that same year, he says, “I realised that some of the work I was doing wasn’t actually in people’s best interests.”
Stossel has since become a pivotal part of the Time Well Spent mov... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/0a0cb73c-a87a-4c23-8b1d-f145ab76e58b?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=phoneaddiction&intc_linkname=bbcthree_fac_article1 |
Maria Sharapova to face Eugenie Bouchard at Madrid Open - BBC Sport | 2017-05-07 | null | Maria Sharapova will play Eugenie Bouchard after a first-round win at the Madrid Open on Sunday. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Maria Sharapova set up a match against Eugenie Bouchard with a first-round win at the Madrid Open on Sunday.
Canadian Bouchard called Sharapova "a cheater" prior to the Russian's return to competitive action in April after a 15-month doping ban.
Bouchard, who beat Alize Corne... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39837599 |
Rich List 2017: Six surprising ways to make money - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Egg farmers and pet food makers appear alongside bankers on this year's Sunday Times Rich List. | Business | If you want to get rich fast, then donning a pinstriped suit and heading for the City has traditionally been seen as the most straightforward path to wealth.
Unsurprisingly this year's ranking of the UK's richest 1,000 people by the Sunday Times continues to be dominated by financiers, hedge funders and property tycoo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39835224 |
Chapecoense: Brazilian team win first title since plane crash - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Chapecoense win the state championship less than six months after the majority of the team were killed in a plane crash. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Chapecoense have won their first title since most of their team were killed in a plane crash.
Only three of the Brazilian club's players survived November's crash, when 71 of 77 people on board died.
Top clubs from Brazil and Argentina offered to loan players to Chapocense,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39843585 |
Antonio Conte: Chelsea boss says Tottenham have 'advantage' over Blues - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Tottenham "have an advantage" over his side because Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge of Spurs since 2014. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says second-placed Tottenham "have an advantage" over the Premier League leaders because Mauricio Pochettino has been in charge at White Hart Lane since 2014.
Conte is close to winning the title in his first season in English football.
His side ca... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39836415 |
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland will speak to Mike Brown over omission - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he is happy to speak to England's Mike Brown about his squad omission. | null | Warren Gatland has offered to talk to Mike Brown about his omission from the British and Irish Lions squad after the full-back cited a lack of "feedback".
Harlequins' Brown was left out of the 41-man group which will play 10 matches in New Zealand from 3 June to 8 July.
He played all of England's games as they won th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39842638 |
UKIP will survive, says Nigel Farage - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | UKIP figures rally around leader Paul Nuttall after the party lost 145 seats in local elections. | UK Politics | UKIP "will survive" as an electoral force despite a drubbing at last week's local elections, former leader Nigel Farage has said.
He told ITV's Peston on Sunday that his successor Paul Nuttall was "doing fine" and said UKIP was still needed, to prevent any "back sliding" on Brexit.
Neil Hamilton, UKIP leader in the W... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39836196 |
'Why Arsenal beat Man Utd but nobody really cares' - Phil Neville - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Ex-Manchester United defender Phil Neville says Arsenal's win over his old side was very different to the epic battles between the two teams in the past. | null | When I played for Manchester United, Arsenal was always our biggest game of the season - the build-up was electric and I felt as if I was going into battle against our greatest rivals.
In those days, between 1995 and 2005, it was often a title decider. Everything was completely different about Sunday's game at Emirate... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39840233 |
The hospital errors leaving new parents devastated - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Around 1,400 mistakes are recorded in maternity units in England each week - some of them are life-changing. | Health | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
More than 1,400 mistakes are being recorded by maternity staff in hospitals in England each week on average. For some families, those errors can have life-changing consequences.
"Every single day we have to live with the fa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39794204 |
Why are TV singing contests still popular? - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A look at why the format remains so popular as Will Young and Bebe Rehxa gear up for new BBC talent show Pitch Battle. | Entertainment & Arts | Pitch Battle's judging panel will include Will Young and Bebe Rexha - who sang vocals on David Guetta and Nicki Minaj hit Hey Mama
Pitch Battle will become the latest singing contest set to hit our TV screens this summer but, 16 years on from ITV's Popstars, why is the format still so strong?
Putting Kelis, Gareth Ma... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39843214 |
Anne of Green Gables: The most popular redhead in Japan - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Canadian stories have become a feminist touchstone in Japan and inspired their own Japanese cultural spinoffs. | US & Canada | The entrance to Canadian World in Hokkaido, Japan
With two red braids hanging from her straw hat, Anne of Green Gables may just be the most recognisable ginger-haired girl in the world. But in Japan, the orphan from Prince Edward Island is more than just a quaint Canadian import - she's a national heroine.
As he appr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39809999 |
Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd: Tunnel images annoy Phil Neville and Martin Keown - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Match of the Day 2 pundits Phil Neville and Martin Keown criticise Arsenal and Manchester United players for hugging and laughing in the tunnel before the Gunners' 2-0 victory. | null | Match of the Day 2 pundits Phil Neville and Martin Keown criticise Arsenal and Manchester United players for hugging and laughing in the tunnel before the Gunners' 2-0 victory at the Emirates on Sunday.
WATCH MORE: Ozil & Sanchez have acted like children - Keown | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39840515 |
The Falklands penguins that would not explode - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The minefields laid in the Falkland Islands 35 years ago have been a blessing for penguins, which are not big enough to trigger explosions. But now the time has come for their home to be demined. | Magazine | The minefields laid in the Falkland Islands were intended to kill or maim British soldiers, but over the last 35 years they have become de facto nature reserves for penguins. For better or worse, however, the time has now come for their home to be demined, reports Matthew Teller.
I'm following a crunching gravel path ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39821956 |
George Groves 'struggling' with Eduard Gutknecht's condition - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | British fighter George Groves tells BBC Radio 5 live of his struggle to deal with the injuries Eduard Gutknecht of Germany suffered in their bout. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
George Groves says the injuries sustained by Eduard Gutknecht in their super-middleweight bout will haunt him until he retires from boxing.
Briton Groves beat Gutknecht on points in December and the German was taken to hospital with a bleed on the brain.
Gutknecht's wife Juli... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39834817 |
Tax is only one part of the deal for those in work - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Other issues, such as fair pay and quality of work, are moving up the agenda. | Business | Shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, wants to talk about "real" pay.
How much tax you pay, and what for, is one of the most fundamental relationships between the state and the citizen.
It was John Locke who said that "governments cannot be supported without great charge".
This weekend Labour pledged that people earnin... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39839374 |
Rupert Murdoch gives robust response to BBC questions - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | As Ofcom investigates the planned Sky takeover, Rupert Murdoch remains robust as he answers BBC questions in New York. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The media mogul was leaving work in Manhattan, New York
As Ofcom explores whether Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox should be allowed to press on with its planned takeover of Sky, we thought the company might agree to an int... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39852404 |
Superstar economics: How the gramophone changed everything - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | How technology turns small gaps in quality into vast gaps in pay. | Business | Who is the best paid solo singer in the world? In 2015, according to Forbes, it was probably Elton John, who reportedly made $100m (£79m).
U2 apparently made twice as much as that, but there are four of them. There's only one Elton John.
If we'd asked that question 215 years ago, the answer would have been Mrs Elizab... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39443187 |
Eugenie Bouchard beats Maria Sharapova at Madrid Open after calling her a "cheat" - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Eugenie Bouchard beats Maria Sharapova - the woman she called a "cheat" - in a marathon three-setter in the second round of the Madrid Open. | null | A "motivated" Eugenie Bouchard beat Maria Sharapova - the woman she called a "cheat" - in a marathon three-setter in the second round of the Madrid Open.
Bouchard criticised Sharapova as she made her comeback from a 15-month drugs ban at the Stuttgart Open in April.
The Canadian finally came through a brutal encounte... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39851644 |
Why May is keeping immigration target - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Whether it is practically achievable or not, there are clear political reasons for the prime minister to stick with the "tens of thousands" goal. | UK Politics | Privately lots of Tories have said for years, six years in fact, that the chances of getting immigration down to under 100,000 were small.
And for as long as we were in the European Union, the UK government had no way of guaranteeing it would happen in any case.
The job prospects for young Spaniards, Poles, Italians,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39845154 |
Players Championship: Will Sawgrass event become a major? - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | It is becoming harder to find reasons why this week's Players Championship will not eventually evolve to being a major, writes Iain Carter. | null | Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website on Saturday and Sunday.
What makes a major? The question arises because it is becoming harder to find reasons why this week's Players Championship will not eventually evolve to that elevated level.
The four men's majors are the benchmark of the game.
The Open C... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39839666 |
Liverpool: Is Brendan Rodgers better than Jurgen Klopp? - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Why Norwegians trump Brazilians, where Shawcross ranks among 'own-goal' greats, how Rodgers compares to Klopp, and more of the week's stats. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Do Norwegian players have the upper hand over Brazilians in the Premier League? Where does Ryan Shawcross rank in the own-goals table? And is Brendan Rodgers actually better than Jurgen Klopp?
We try to answer those questions and take a look at some of the other interesting ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39838094 |
What is Marx's Das Kapital? - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Labour's John McDonnell says there is much to learn from reading Karl Marx's Das Kapital. What is it? | UK Politics | Karl Marx published the first volume of Das Kapital in 1867
Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said there is much to learn from reading Das Kapital. What is it?
Written in the middle of the 19th Century by German philosopher and economist Karl Marx, Das Kapital is essentially a description of how the capit... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-39837515 |
Maro Itoje: England, Lions & Saracens forward would be 'proud' to be role model - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Saracens and England forward Maro Itoje says he will be "proud" if he can be a role model for young black rugby players. | null | Maro Itoje: England, Lions & Saracens forward would be 'proud' to be role model Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Saracens and England forward Maro Itoje on the Lions, his hero Muhammad Ali, and faith Coverage: Commentary on Radio 5 live and live text coverage on the BBC Sport website. England forward Maro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39838606 |
Facebook - the secret election weapon - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The social network is largely unregulated and unaccountable when it comes to politics, critics say. | UK | Facebook was a key influencer in the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election and the Brexit vote, according to those who ran the campaigns.
But critics say it is a largely unregulated form of campaigning.
Those in charge of the digital campaigns for Donald Trump's Republican Party and the political consultant be... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39830727 |
Sulley Muntari says Fifa and Uefa 'not taking racism seriously' - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari says he would walk off the pitch again, adding that Fifa and Uefa are "not taking racism seriously". | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari says he would walk off the pitch again, adding that Fifa and Uefa are "not taking racism seriously".
The Pescara player, 32, was sent off after leaving the field claiming he was racially abused during a Serie A game.
In a BBC inte... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39848079 |
Chelsea 3-0 Middlesbrough - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Chelsea are one win away from claiming the Premier League title as they relegate Middlesbrough with a dominant victory. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Chelsea moved to within one win of the Premier League title and confirmed Middlesbrough's relegation with a consummate performance and emphatic victory at Stamford Bridge.
Antonio Conte's side can become champions with victory against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39767793 |
Will Macron mean the blues or a boost for Brexit? - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Emmanuel Macron's role as president of France may not necessarily mean bad news for Brexit. | UK Politics | The received wisdom is that the election of Emmanuel Macron as president of France is bad for Britain's Brexit negotiations.
Like much received wisdom, it may just be wrong. For the arrival of this young financier-turned politician in the Elysee could actually make a deal between Britain and the European Union easier.... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39842424 |
Champions Trophy 2017: England deserve to be favourites - Graeme Swann - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | England are "justified favourites" for the Champions Trophy on home soil next month, says former spin bowler Graeme Swann. | null | England are "justified favourites" for the Champions Trophy on home soil next month, says ex-spinner Graeme Swann.
They beat Ireland by 85 runs at Lord's to complete a 2-0 win - their seventh one-day series victory in two years.
"England have got such a strong-looking squad, especially with the bat," Swann told Test ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39839215 |
Reality Check: Are there 6,700 fewer mental health staff? - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Labour says the extra planned 10,000 NHS staff should be seen in the context of 6,700 cut since 2010. | UK Politics | The claim: At least 6,700 mental health nurses and doctors have been cut from the NHS in England since 2010.
Reality Check verdict: That's about right.
The Conservative Party is promising there will be 10,000 more staff working in mental health treatment in England by 2020.
But Labour's former shadow minister for me... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39836506 |
Manchester United: Jose Mourinho says he is happy Arsenal fans can celebrate - BBC Sport | 2017-05-08 | null | Jose Mourinho says he is "happy" for Arsenal fans after the Gunners' 2-0 victory over Manchester United - Arsene Wenger's first in 16 competitive meetings with him. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Jose Mourinho said he was "happy" Arsenal fans could finally celebrate beating one of his sides as the Gunners kept alive their top-four hopes with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.
The win was Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's first in 16 competitive meetings with United ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39839264 |
The man who reportedly faked a terror plot to get out of a holiday - BBC Three | 2017-05-08 | null | Check out this content on BBC Three. | null | How far would you go to get out of a holiday with a partner?
Would you pay a small cancellation fee? Or affect the symptoms of a mystery illness? Or would you just play it safe and fake a terror plot?
Forget post-holiday blues, it was pre-holiday blues that got one married man’s trunks in a twist. According to a Hyde... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/95df04e2-b85d-43aa-b920-2a1870b197f4?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=faketerrorplottogetoutofaholiday&intc_linkname=bbcthree_fac_article1 |
Kenny Rogers prepares to hang up his microphone - BBC News | 2017-05-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | As he continues on his farewell tour, the country singer looks back on his long music career, business ventures, and sometimes chaotic personal finances. | Business | Rogers has sold more than 100 million records
It's funny the things you covet most when you are a child - for country music superstar Kenny Rogers it was water sprinklers.
Growing up in poverty on a federal housing estate in Houston, Texas, on his walks to and from school he'd go past wealthy houses, and be amazed by... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39784924 |
General election 2017: Could UKIP's immigration policy work? - BBC News | 2017-05-09 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Paul Nuttall says his party would bring UK net migration down to zero, but is this possible? | UK Politics | The claim: UKIP says it will reduce net migration into the UK to zero by introducing an "Australian-style points-based system".
Reality Check verdict: UKIP has set itself a very ambitious target - but, depending on the strictness of the criteria, it could be achieved. Australia's system has led to a 3% net increase in... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39847685 |
General election 2017: How much do the parties know about you? - BBC News | 2017-05-09 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | From leaflets, to social media posts, election material is increasingly targeted at individual voters. | UK Politics | From the campaign leaflet pushed through your letterbox, to the party message on social media, election material is increasingly targeted at individual voters. So, just how much do political parties know about you?
You can expect to receive a lot of communications from political parties in the coming weeks, as they pr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39779158 |
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