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Under Salt Marsh star 'hardly ever' recognised in her home town
The Welsh actor, from Pontypridd, has built a career across film and television.

The Uber-driving English champion & his 30-year fight for a passport
English light-middleweight champion Bilal Fawaz challenges for the British title belt on Saturday, but is still fighting for a British passport.

'A shame' if Pakistan players excluded from Hundred, says Brook
England skipper Harry Brook says it would be "a shame" if Pakistan players were excluded from playing in The Hundred, and confirms he will not captain Sunrisers Leeds this year.

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban
A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

The Week: Andrew Arrested, New Cabinet Secretary & Jenrick Economics
Adam, Alex and Joe wrap up the week.

Penguins delight residents in care home visit
Residents were able to hold and stroke the two Humboldt penguins during the visit.

Striking drone footage shows ship abandoned off coast of Wales
Jay Curtis was flying his drone when he spotted the Resolute vessel off the coast of Pembrokeshire.

Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.

Victorian rules to stamp Slipper ticket as Freedman wins feature double
Stretan Ruler went from Blue Diamond emergency to Golden Slipper contender with a commanding Silver Slipper winner at Rosehill on Saturday.

Draft tensions rise as the choice of Luke Hodge’s son looms
Cooper Hodge, the son of the four-time Hawks premiership player, grew up in Brisbane developing his talent in the Lions academy. Both the Lions and Hawks have hosted him at training.

'Stay humble' - Glasner reacts to fan backlash as future in doubt
Sources tell BBC Sport that Crystal Palace's board is considering Oliver Glasner's future at the club.

What's eating Arsenal? North London derby now a test of Gunners' 'bottle'
What's eating Arsenal? Sunday's North London derby is now a test of the Gunners' "bottle", says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Bond, bagpipes & controversial Canadians - why curling is must-watch
Curling might seem a strange choice for prime-time Saturday night viewing, but at 18:05 GMT - live on the BBC - millions will find themselves tuning in to see if Team GB can add a fourth gold medal of these Winter Olympics.

Supermarket worker's kindness meant I could feed my newborn baby
Emma and Harry Brown say the Asda employee's kindness helped them to feed and clothe their new baby.

UK snow carver comes second in global contest with Olympic sculpture
Pippa Unwin says she is delighted to succeed with her "ridiculously complicated" design.

Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa
Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.

'It's ruined my life': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions
More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs.

Wait over for Snowden as Lunaite makes country championships bid
Lunaite was the first runner and winner from Paul Snowden’s Port Macquarie stable, so it’s fitting she’ll be his first foray into the Evergreen Turf Country Championships.

Chiefs punish drop with 100 metre try
Leroy Carter scores a brilliant try after the Chiefs went from inside their own goal to score.

Players forced off due to lightning
Eels and Roosters players are forced from the field due to nearby lightning in the NRL trials.