England and Scotland reach the quarter-finals of the Men's World Team Championships in Marseille.

England and Scotland progress at Worlds

Wintry weather across the UK proves more fun for some than it is for others.

Snow go

British weightlifter Sarah Davies hopes banning nine nations from the World Championships proves her sport deserves to remain in the Olympics.

Doping bans help weightlifting - Davies

As Miguel Cotto prepares for his final bout, Billy Joe Saunders, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce discuss his stellar career.

Saunders praises Cotto before last bout

Arsenal and Man City to bid for Jonny Evans, Newcastle keen to sign Luke Shaw, Tottenham target Manuel Lanzini, plus more.

Friday's gossip column

Jeremy Corbyn retaliates after Morgan Stanley says a Labour government could be a bigger risk than Brexit.

Corbyn: We are a threat to bankers

Southbound lanes on the £1.35bn bridge close for five days to allow resurfacing work can be completed.

Queensferry Crossing diversion begins

President Trump's spokeswoman rejects reports he will soon be replaced by CIA chief Mike Pompeo.

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, 30 November 2017

Tillerson remains in post - White House

The world's longest running study into breeding the ideal dairy cow picks up a prestigious educational award.

Dairy research among cream of the crop

Theresa May says her constituent is doing very well on BBC dance show.

Debbie McGee with partner Giovanni Pernice

PM 'cheering on' Debbie McGee on Strictly

Donald Trump's tweets have led to calls for his state visit to be cancelled.

Is blocking Trump's visit a good idea?

Justice minister says the US President would be divisive if he came to the UK on a state visit.

What Question Time made of Trump tweets

He won for his third novel The Destroyers, for a love scene set on a Greek island.

US author Bollen wins Bad Sex prize

Udinese hammer Perugia to set up a last 16 tie against Napoli in the Coppa Italia as new coach Massimo Oddo registers his first win.

Udinese 8-3 Perugia

A young girl has been reunited with the cuddly toy she lost at an airport after images were shared around the world.

Happy ending for lost toy story

Dan Biggar, who makes his 60th international appearance, believes the South Africa Test will deliver the final verdict on Wales' autumn campaign.

Dan Biggar shouts instructions to his team-mates during Wales' autumn Test match against New Zealand

Dan Biggar: All on South Africa Test

England will use Australia's behaviour after their victory in the first Ashes Test as motivation, says captain Joe Root.

Australia's Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith laugh during a news conference after the first Test

'Australia behaviour will motivate us'

A collection of 200 eggs gives new insights into the development of the extinct flying reptiles.

Fossilised eggs shed light on pterosaurs

Lightning strikes... ⚡

Three-year-old Clinton Pringle was hit by a van while he was on holiday in Jersey.

Road safety changes after toddler death

The government wants to help one million disabled people into work, but for many the challenges begin before they even get to the office.

The challenge of getting to work in a wheelchair

A printing firm in "significant debt" shut down its operation during business hours.

A meeting was held after nearly two weeks of no answers

Staff lose jobs mid-shift without notice

Manager Gareth Southgate says England "cannot go to a World Cup and not try to win it", as they prepare for Friday's draw.

Southgate 'won't write off World Cup'

The navy says there is no longer hope of rescuing the 44 crew members, missing for two weeks.

Argentina ends missing sub rescue mission

Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods shoots a three-under-par 69 as he returns to golf following nine months out injured.

Woods returns with three-under-par round

Traffic vigilante

That state visit could be a bit awkward...

May v Trump

Passengers on spent so long waiting in the aircraft that one dialled the emergency services.

Airline fined $228,000 for delay on tarmac

The Health and Safety Executive is looking into what happened in the incident.

Man trapped in machinery at Kinmel Bay

The US president follows just 45 other Twitter users - all of whom agree with him, most of the time.

Trump and his 'filter bubble'

A 22-year-old man is charged following a fatal knife attack in West Sussex

Murder charge over playground stabbing

Parts of eastern England, Kent and Scotland have seen snow, with another 5cm forecast in some areas.

Snow footage from around the UK

A man is taken to hospital after getting impaled on a pole after falling down a hole at a wind farm.

Man impaled on pole at wind farm

Amazon hopes its Alexa assistant will become part of office life, but will businesses trust it?

Amazon's Alexa heads to the workplace

Ex-UUP peer says he will not be bullied off Twitter by what he called 'foul-mouthed republicans'.

Peer will not be 'bullied' over tweet

Amanda Sadler said she had not had the full training to be the senior investigation officer.

Poppi police officer 'not fully trained'

Two men are charged with terrorism-related offences following searches in north Belfast.

Two charged with terrorism offences

Radiohead drum technician Scott Johnson was killed instantly when the Toronto stage collapsed.

The collapsed stage at Downsview Park in Toronto is shown June 16, 2012

Inquest for Radiohead stage collapse

The centre's closure could lead to a "difficult time for families", a council leader said.

Attempt to save respite centre fails

Mark Lawrenson took on Live at the Apollo star Nish Kumar in the latest round of Premier League matches.

Lawro's predictions v comedian Nish Kumar

After being washed up on an island, the hunt is on to find the people in the footage.

Camera's North Sea voyage to Germany

The father of 16-year-old Connor Ansell said has been left numb by his son's stabbing.

Stabbed teen knew he was "going to die"

Seven-in-a-row seeking Tyrone will take on Cavan, Antrim and St Mary's in their Dr McKenna Cup round robin matches.

Tyrone's Matthew Donnelly battles with Derry's Neil Forester in last year's McKenna Cup final

Tyrone to face Antrim, Cavan & Mary's

Armed with a can of white paint he took congestion matters into his own hands.

Frustrated commuter paints own road signs

The crash involving four vehicles happened near the Talbot Green shopping centre.

Drink-drive arrest after four-car crash

One dog has died in Staffordshire after contracting Alabama Rot and another three are being treated.

Dogs at risk of fatal rare disease

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, who has announced she is stepping down after facing accusations of excessive pay, has defended her salary.

University head defends her pay

Gordon Reid earns his first win of the Wheelchair Tennis Masters, as fellow Briton Andy Lapthorne progresses to the quad semis.

Reid secures first Masters victory

A veteran discovers a homeless man is the younger brother he had not seen since childhood.

Man finds long-lost homeless brother

Smoke bombs were released and placards were waved as the students marched through campus.

Students march over vice-chancellor pay

After he retweeted the deputy leader of far-right group Britain First, some UK citizens were outraged.

Should Donald Trump get a state visit?

More than a century ago, an antiquities dealer from Jerusalem claimed he had discovered an ancient version of the book of Deuteronomy. But was it a fake?

Was this the first Dead Sea Scroll?

Motherwell contact the Scottish FA's referees chief to express their views over two penalty awards in games against Celtic this week.

Motherwell players confront referee Willie Collum, after he awarded Celtic a controversial late penalty in the sides' draw

Motherwell contact SFA over penalties

Energy ministers from Opec and non-Opec member nations agree to extend cuts until the end of 2018.

Oil exporters agree to extend output curbs

James Stimson sabotaged the cars belonging to his ex-girlfriend's brother and sister.

Jilted mechanic jailed for cutting brakes

Wintry scenes hit the eastern coast of England on Thursday.

Snow falls along eastern coastline

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will "pay the fine" after being charged by the Football Association with misconduct against Swansea.

Conte will pay fine for Swansea dismissal

The top Democrat in the US House said fellow Democrat John Conyer should go over sex harassment claims.

Pelosi calls for Conyers to resign

A Bognor woman receives worldwide press attention after Donald Trump mistakes her for Theresa May.

Theresa May Scrivener with her partner Steve McDonnell

'Wrong Theresa May' awaits Trump apology

Vice News is fighting a court order to hand over details of communications with a terrorist suspect.

Canada court to hear press freedom case

Southampton director of football operations Ross Wilson could have moved to Rangers last season, but felt then that the timing wasn't right.

'Rangers opportunity came at wrong time'

The stone brought from the island stands on the spot held by A Company for two days.

Guernsey's WW1 sacrifice remembered

A plane maintenance firm owned by Iron Maiden star Bruce Dickinson is close to signing a deal with an overseas investor.

Rock star's business is flying

Lawyers representing the pair said an agreement had been reached, concluding their divorce.

Ryan Giggs settles finances with Stacey

Moped thieves stole a suitcase containing Victoria Milligan’s three specially-cast limbs

‘Thieves stole my £30,000 prosthetic legs’

Students said conditions had deteriorated since the academy was taken over by the Bright Tribe Trust.

Trust pulls out of troubled academy

The FA Cup second round takes place this weekend - and BBC Sport has you covered on TV, radio and online.

How to follow the FA Cup on BBC Sport

Pioneering research helps children with Down's syndrome overcome vision problems - and wins an award.

How Evie was helped to write her name

7 days quiz: What's special about Meghan Markle's engagement ring?

James Harris has been helped by Cardiff University Down's syndrome visual research unit for 10 years.

How Down's syndrome eye research helps

A major fire at an Indian restaurant in Glasgow has forced the evacuation of nearby residents.

Residents evacuated after restaurant fire

Toronto police have been accused of racial profiling and discrimination against the black community.

Human rights inquiry into Toronto police

The Marines provided artillery support to a US-backed force that captured Raqqa last month.

A US Marine fires an M777-A2 Howitzer in Syria, (1 June 2017)

US to withdraw 400 Marines from Syria

Police had been worried for Alex Willoughby's welfare after she went missing on 14 November.

Missing girl, 17, found safe in Kent

The 73-year-old had originally been arrested on suspicion of assisting a suicide.

No further action against murder suspect

A man is being held on suspicion of murder over a woman who drowned in County Fermanagh in April.

Man arrested over Devenish Island death

The victim was with a woman when he was verbally threatened before the attack took place.

Two arrests over face burn liquid attack

The presenter and comedian denies there was a rift with those on the show after she was voted off.

Tess Daly, Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton

Why Susan Calman unfollowed Strictly

Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan moves into round two at the UK Championship with victory over schoolboy Jackson Page.

O'Sullivan into second round

NHS England bosses spell out the consequences of decisions in the Budget.

'Not enough funding to hit waiting time targets'

They will become maternity hubs under a planned shake-up of services in Shropshire.

Births to stop at three rural units

Sam Allardyce is an appointment made out of desperation and serious necessity, no matter how Everton dress it up, writes Phil McNulty.

Why are Everton turning to Allardyce?

Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea beat Newcastle to draw level on points with Manchester United in the Premier League.

Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle United

Lincolnshire Police describe hare coursing as the "scourge of the English countryside".

Hare coursers escorted out of county

A third of trusts in England are missing an 18 week target to see patients, with some waiting longer.

'Two-year wait' for mental health help

Joshua Hamill was found hanged after police treated a call from his girlfriend as a domestic matter.

Mental health training call for force

Sam Lavelle will serve a two-match ban for 'deceiving a match official' in Saturday's draw with Carlisle.

Morecambe's Lavelle gets two-game ban

A clip from the camera has survived floating from East Yorkshire across the North Sea to Germany.

Forgotten camera floats across North Sea

With 10 points from four games, Wales are unbeaten midway through their 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign. BBC Wales Sport talks to star player Jess Fishlock.

Jess Fishlock: 'I would cash it all in to reach World Cup with Wales'

The US senator said this week he was "ashamed" of his past behaviour after allegations by other women.

Democratic Senator Al Franken takes questions after making a statement regarding alleged sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill in Washington, 27 November

US soldier accuses Al Franken of groping

The industry watchdog criticised four companies and tells them to "grab the issue" and improve.

Water company data 'can’t be trusted'

The woman refused to return from Spain when contacted by social services, a court hears.

Mum left children to help bodybuilders

Alison Halford sent emails calling a Flintshire council officer "mentally challenged" over a traveller site eviction.

Councillor banned for 'bullying' emails

Linda Totten, 50, faces being stripped of her rank after a jury unanimously found her guilty.

Police officer guilty of shoplifting

Hadleigh Parkes scores two tries on his Wales debut as they repel South Africa's fightback at the Principality Stadium.

Wales 24-22 South Africa

Former oil minister Eulogio del Pino and ex-PDVSA chief Nelson Martinez are accused of corruption.

Venezuela's Oil Minister Nelson Martinez (L) and Eulogio del Pino, president of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, attend the swear in ceremony of the new board of directors of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA in Caracas, Venezuela January 31, 2017.