The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

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How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories

Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams believes Nilson Angulo should have been sent off for hitting his forearm in the side of Bruno Fernandes' face in Sunderland's 0-0 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.

'I don't know what he's thinking here'

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New England v Philadelphia Union

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Atlanta United v LA Galaxy

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Charlotte v Cincinnati

Brentford boss Keith Andrews pays a visit to Brentford's community cafe - a soical hub just a stone's throw from the stadium.

Brentford boss Keith Andrews in the sunshine 

More Than a Game - The community hub keeping Brentford buzzing

The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.

The 'tiny backpacks' tracking hedgehogs around NI

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Deportes Tolima v Deportivo Pasto

Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says the club need to decide quickly whether to appoint Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, as the uncertainty could lead to difficulty when trying to sign transfer targets ahead of next season. 

Man Utd need 'swift clarity' on Carrick to attract new signings - Rooney

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How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction

In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

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Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letter

Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.

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Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

Sunday's papers lead on the fallout from the local elections and Gordon Brown's return to politics.

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'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'

Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid, PSG close to new Luis Enrique contract, and Liverpool are keen on Emi Martinez.

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Gomes close to Atletico deal - Sunday's gossip

The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities. 

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Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years

Wayne Rooney says Jeremy Doku has been 'incredible' for Manchester City and his recent goal-scoring form has helped transform the winger into a "world-class" player who can help Manchester City win the Premier League. 

'The Doku show' - Why Man City's winger is crucial for title hopes

Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams analyses the role Rayan plays, alongside Marcus Tavernier and Junior Kroupi, in helping Bournemouth create numerous chances in the Premier League, as their 1-0 win at Fulham moves them closer to qualifying for European football next season. 

Rayan stars for Bournemouth as Europe edges closer - Analysis 

Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says Liverpool have "no identity" and "the players look disinterested", adding the club's supporters are "losing patience" with manager Arne Slot following their 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea in the Premier League. 

Fans 'losing patience' with Slot as Liverpool 'lack identity' - Rooney

A car with a gas cylinder device was blown up outside Dunmurry Police Station at the end of April.

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Reward of £20k offered for police station bomb information

Hearts' mentality monsters dig deep for a point in a frenetic game at Motherwell that sums up this Scottish Premiership title race for the ages.

Hearts fans drunk on drama as intoxicating title race takes twist

Daniel Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a thrilling heavyweight classic and become a two-time world champion.

Daniel Dubois lands a punch on a bloodied Fabio Wardley

Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Wardley

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Boca Juniors v Huracán

Aoife Wafer scores two tries in Ireland's 33-12 win over Wales in the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

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Wonderful Wafer leads Ireland to Wales win

Ireland's Aoife Wafer hails her team's "clinical" performance in Belfast, after scoring twice and securing a bonus point in their 33-12 win over Wales in the Women's Six Nations. 

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'There's a lot to be proud of' - Wafer

Edinburgh beat Dragons as Van der Merwe shines on return

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Inter Bogotá v Atlético Nacional

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Fluminense v Vitória

Plaid forged a stunning election victory, and its leader's thoughts are now on building a government.

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What does Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth do next after election victory?

Harry Kane misses a penalty in the Bundesliga for the first time in Bayern Munich's match at Wolfsburg. 

Penalty pain for Harry Kane...

Mel Parry took one of the defining images of the Aberfan disaster, but "wished he'd never taken it".

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I took one of the most famous photos of the Aberfan disaster – it still haunts me

Jubilant head coach Michael Skubala described the occasion as "a celebration for everybody".

Fans in red and white shirts swarm around open top buses

Watch: Lincoln City's open-top bus parade

Michael Olise scores the only goal of the game as Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 1-0 in the Bundesliga. 

Olise stunner secures Bayern win

Aoife Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales 33-12 at home to record their second win of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

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Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales

Udinese call on Italian football authorities to act after English striker Keinan Davis says he was subjected to racist abuse during Saturday's 2-0 Serie A win at Cagliari.

Udinese want action after Davis claims racist abuse

Scarlets boss Nigel Davies slams penalty count against his side in their United Rugby Championship defeat by Ospreys.

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Scarlets angry at 'unheard of' penalty count in derby loss

Kealan Dillon hails Dungannon Swifts' progress over the past two seasons as the midfielder fired the club to the brink of another European adventure.

Dillon's goal secured a final place against Linfield

Dillon hails Swifts' progress as they eye one more push

Jeremy Doku said last month that he needed to add more goals to his game to be considered one of the best wingers in the world, so is he part of that conversation now?

'The goals are coming' - is Doku keeping Man City in title race?

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Montréal v Orlando City

The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.

Green Party supporters clap as they celebrate a win in Bellingham, Lewisham.

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

They say you should never fall in love with a loan player, but Kilmarnock fans are head over heels with Findlay Curtis.

Will Curtis keep Kilmarnock up then go to World Cup?

Wales' Maisie Davies loses her rugby shirt in a scrum against Ireland in their Women's Six Nations match at the Affidea Stadium. 

Maisie Davies of Wales loses her shirt amidst a scrum against Ireland 

The maul takes everything - even your shirt! 

Ireland register their second win in the Women's Six Nations with a hard-fought 33-12 bonus-point victory over Wales at Affidea Stadium.

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Wafer shines as Ireland enjoy home win over Wales

The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.

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Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup

Rangers manager Danny Rohl is under pressure after their title bid wilted - so an Old Firm win against Celtic on Sunday would be a timely tonic.

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Would Old Firm derby win be Rangers' 'trophy' this season?

As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, who are favourites to secure a place in Europe next season, and how many English teams could qualify?

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Race for Europe: How it stands and remaining games

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Talleres de Córdoba v Belgrano

Rayan scores the only goal in a game where both sides are shown a straight red card, as Bournemouth beat Fulham to stay sixth in the Premier League table.

Bournemouth stay in European hunt with win over Fulham in fiery contest

The bike track is hailed "awesome" by professionals and loved by the children trying it out.

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New track offers two-wheel fans thrills and spills 

Keith Andrews says he feels "nothing but pride" when he looks at his Brentford players, despite watching his side lose 3-0 at Manchester City in the Premier League.

Brentford showed 'nothing but bravery' in defeat - Andrews

Goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush help Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to secure a vital win in the Premier League title race, as City move two points behind leaders Arsenal with three games remaining. 

Manchester City beat stubborn Brentford to keep title race alive

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praised the impact of substitutes Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush, saying "scoring goals isn't about being a genius, it's bringing balls close to Erling Haaland" after his side beat Brentford 3-0, with all the goals coming in the second half. 

'Scoring goals isn't about being a genius' - Guardiola

Kealan Dillon celebrates Dungannon Swifts' victory

Dillon fires Dungannon Swifts into European play-off final

Police say they would like to speak to witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage. 

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Man seriously injured in car crash

Reform UK takes the biggest percentage of seats on Bradford Council followed by the Conservatives.

Labour loses control of Bradford Council

The Roots and Reflections project captures stories of Gloucestershire dating back to 1945.

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Oral history project records 80 years of stories

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Coritiba v Internacional

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Real Sociedad v Real Betis

Brighton produce a comfortable 3-0 win over bottom of the table Wolves at the AMEX Stadium, to move up to seventh in the Premier League table.

Brighton keep European hopes alive with comfortable win over Wolves 

Enzo Fernandez cancels out Ryan Gravenberch's strike at a restless Anfield as Liverpool were held by a Chelsea side whose run of six consecutive Premier League defeats came to an end.

Chelsea end losing run with draw away at Liverpool

Sunderland are denied by visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens and have a possible penalty for handball waved away as the hosts play out a goalless draw with Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.

Sunderland and Man Utd play out goalless draw

One person suffered life-threatening injuries and four others were hurt in the incident.

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Man arrested after car hits group in town centre

Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.

Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

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Lecce v Juventus

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Club Brugge v Sint-Truiden

The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

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Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation

Lancashire's seamers hit back either side of a long rain break to help their side take a 32-run first-innings lead in their County Championship match against Middlesex at Emirates Old Trafford.

Higgins wickets leaves Lancs v Middlesex evenly poised

Saracens score six tries as they record a 10th straight win over injury-hit Bristol Bears to boost their top four hopes in the Gallagher Prem.

Tobias Elliott yells in delight as he hugs his team-mates in celebration of scoring a late try to seal their win over Bristol.

Saracens beat Bristol to boost top-four hopes

Striker Charlie Wyke and defenders Terell Thomas, Archie Davies and Aaron Hayden head a list of 13 players released by Carlisle United.

Striker Wyke among 13 released by Carlisle

Manchester United have failed to win any of the four Premier League games Casemiro has failed to start this season, leaving Michael Carrick to ponder how to replace him when he leaves this summer.

Michael Carrick shakes Bruno Fernandes' hand

Lacking depth, little threat - Man Utd will not find replacing Casemiro easy

Bradford East MP Imran Hussain was speaking as Labour made "disastrous" losses across the country.

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This must be last election for Starmer - Labour MP

Amario Cozier-Duberry's goal gives Bolton a narrow win against Bradford in the first leg of the League One play-off semi-final.

Amario Cozier-Duberry of Bolton Wanderers celebrates

Bolton secure first-leg win against Bradford

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Luzern v Servette

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Chicago Fire v New York RB

What do people in the former Tory heartland of Aldeburgh make of Reform's local election victory? 

A head and shoulders image of a man wearing a light brown jacket over a black jumper and white T-shirt. He is sitting in a town centre and looking into the camera. 

The seaside town that turned a lighter shade of blue

France score 11 tries on their way to a resounding 69-28 win over Scotland, to set up a final day showdown with England for the Women's Six Nations title.

Lea Champon of France is tackled by two Scottish players

France hammer Scotland to set up England showdown

England women's attack coach Emily Scarratt describes her eventful day on the sidelines, having the added responsibility of providing drinks for the players after tries in their 61-33 win against Italy. 

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Bringing on water bottles is 'hard work' - Scarratt

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Górnik Zabrze v Zagłębie Lubin

The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".

A large group of teachers and education staff on strike are gathered in a street raising their hands and holding flags and placards. In the foreground, a woman with dark hair tied back, hoop earrings and sunglasses, holds a sign that says "fund our schools". She wears a red t-shirt under a black coat. Behind her, a man wearing a blue hat, striped top and a high-vis pink vest holds a flag.


Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay

Ben Stokes makes only 14 in his first innings for five months on the second day of Durham’s County Championship match at Worcestershire.

Stokes out for 14 in first innings since Ashes

Simon Harmer and Jamie Porter eke out an unlikely first-innings lead for Essex in the County Championship against Hampshire at Chelmsford.

Essex's Simon Harmer drives through the covers for four against Hampshire

9 May 2026