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Four injured after car crashes into pub in rural Canterbury
Four people have been hurt, two seriously, after a car crashed into a pub in rural Canterbury on Friday night.

Sutton's predictions v Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Ukrainian quits college team over Russian signing
Ukrainian Kate Koval says she left Louisiana State University's basketball program because of the team's decision to sign a Russian player.

100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'
The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.

Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
Dozens have contacted BBC Your Voice as complaints to ombudsman have tripled in a year.

'Layer upon layer of miracles': How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel
From searching for a buried tunnel entrance to blowing up rocks the size of cars, rescuers had to surmount multiple challenges to reach survivors.

September hate watch: The NRL finals crisis no one saw coming
For the majority of fans, watching the NRL in September is no longer about your team, who are now behind the wire in some secure tropical holiday resort, their mobile phones in lockboxes.

Headwall owner puts faith in fate for second chance at Everest slot
Headwall was on course for an Everest slot after winning the Concorde Stakes last year, but hasn’t raced again since. He returns on Saturday in the same race.

Four injured after car crashes into Dunsandel pub in Canterbury
Police said it appeared the injured people were inside the pub, although a person in the car may also be among those hurt.

Man About the House star Richard O'Sullivan dies aged 82
His biggest roles included Robin Tripp in 70s TV sitcoms Man About the House and Robin's Nest.

Why England wing Caluori played on with detached wrist ligament
Wing sensation Noah Caluori says he played through the pain of a torn wrist ligament during his break-out season for Saracens and England

How 'unique' Bellingham is thriving in Mourinho's system
Jude Bellingham looks fit and ready to build on his World Cup form as he aims to rediscover his best at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho.

Golden retrievers to gather at the breed's ancestral Highland home
The last event held at Guisachan House in the Highlands involved almost 500 dogs.

Zverev blows up at his team
Alexander Zverev lets fly at his team after dropping serve to Quentin Halys in the third set.

Top seed requests shoe change at crucial moment
Alexander Zverev leaves the chair umpire puzzled as he requests to change his shoes despite being seconds away from serving for break point.

Supreme Court to rule on ban of controversial collision sports event
The Run Nation Championship has asked the court to quash a decision by the Combat Sports Authority to cancel their event in September.

Why a Friday night grand final is the right call, despite a clash with Harry Styles
Footy fans have voted with their feet over the first three rounds, with AFLW attendances up by more than 50 per cent from the same stage of last season.