Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers

England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce82m6rnng7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves

The force has also warned young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx4762znr6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 16 February 2026

GB's Treacy crashes out & curlers' hopes stay alive

Team GB speed skater Niall Treacy's Winter Olympics are over but the women curlers beat Denmark to keep alive their semi-final hopes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cddn9vdpl8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Blind couple say sight loss is no barrier to love

Malcolm and Sarah, from Scarborough, say they hope they can inspire other visually impaired people.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce94gnvn4dlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 15 February 2026

Error-strewn England flunk oldest Test at Murrayfield

Captain Maro Itoje says England must "learn our lesson and move forward" after their attempt to salvage something from a slow start against Scotland is fatally undermined by a string of errors.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cm21e2r3xx0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9gx0751kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cqj9z92l7qdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss