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Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride
The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage
The BBC does not plan to use four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson in its athletics coverage this year.

Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient?
Sports editor Dan Roan analyses whether Chelsea's record fine for a raft of Premier League rule breaches was lenient.

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect
Rhonda Montgomery was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters pretending to work for Revolut.

I watched my dad stab my mum to death - but then had to move back in with him
Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.

Experts answer your questions on the outbreak
Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, while another 11 are in hospital with the infection.

Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death
Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.

Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Matildas v China as it happened: Sam Kerr-inspired Matildas book spot in Asian Cup final
The Matildas will face Japan or South Korea in Saturday night’s final at Accor Stadium after a gritty 2-1 win over China, highlighted by a textbook Sam Kerr goal.

Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs
Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

Fifa appears to rule out moving Iran's matches to Mexico
Fifa appears to rule out moving Iran's matches at this summer's World Cup to Mexico from the United States.

The Global Story: How does war affect a child’s brain?
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.

Hampstead ponds trans access legal appeal allowed
Currently trans people are able to use the facilities at the ponds for the gender they identify with.

What have other countries said about the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

Are football Ultras a menace or a force for good?
Smoke bombs, pyrotechnics, balaclavas and punch-ups - welcome to the world of the football Ultras.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?
The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

Watch: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support
Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

MI5 to pay compensation to woman abused by neo-Nazi agent
It comes after a BBC investigation four years ago showed the agent used his security service role to abuse his partner.

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war and urges Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers and should they be offered it?
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.