What happens to the forgotten middle - those who get average grades and don't shine in the office?

Why it's OK to be average

Cesc Fabregas expects offers in January, agent key to David de Gea future, Inter forward Gabriel Barbosa up for sale, plus more.

Saturday's gossip column

Jose Mourinho accepts Manchester United must do better but feels it is unfair to compare the current side with the glory eras of the past.

Unfair to compare to past, says Mourinho

Romance, fashion and devotion dominate ShareChat, India's fastest growing local social network.

India’s homegrown rival to WhatsApp

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock praises his players' character after they fought back to beat Wolves.

Warnock 'proud of players' character'

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock says he will have a more enjoyable 70th birthday on Saturday after his "improving" side beat Wolves 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Warnock ready to celebrate birthday after Cardiff win

Jon Rahm and Henrik Stenson lead at 10-under at the Hero World Challenge, with Tiger Woods not penalised for a controversial shot.

Henrik Stenson at the Hero World Challenge

Rahm & Stenson lead in Bahamas

Great Britain's women's team pursuit quartet win gold at the UCI Track World Cup in Berlin and there is silver for the men's team sprint trio.

GB women win gold in team pursuit

Sam Gyimah says the row over the EU's Galileo system shows how the UK will be "hammered" in any deal.

Minister quits over 'naive' Brexit deal

Watch highlights as Solihull Moors reach the FA Cup third-round draw for the first time in their short history after drawing 0-0 with League One Blackpool.

Highlights: Solihull Moors 0-0 Blackpool

Author Martin Dorey says the decision by a US distributor to shrink-wrap his book was a "shambles".

Anti-plastic book wrapped in plastic

Mark McCabe's well-taken goal is enough for Newry City to see off Coleraine in the live Friday Night Football at Ballycastle Road.

Watch: Newry defeat lacklustre Coleraine

Banks are introducing passwords sent to your mobile phone, a problem if you don't have coverage.

New bank check could hit online shoppers

They will be ordered to cease building new homes at Barry Waterfront until retail units are built.

New housing on Barry waterfront, south Wales

Council to hit back at developers' delays

They were once visions of the future, but are shopping centres now past their sell-by date?

Is the shopping centre ready to check out?

Resolution Foundation finds agency workers are paid £400 a year less than directly employed colleagues

'I got paid less for doing the same work'

Solihull Moors have a goal disallowed as the National League side hold League One Blackpool to a 0-0 FA Cup second round draw.

Solihull Moors earn Blackpool replay

Microsoft has reclaimed the title of world's most valuable company, overtaking Apple.

The Microsoft sign is shown on top of the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 19,2018

Microsoft beats Apple for biggest market cap

Former England international and Barbarians player Jeremy Guscott selects his top five Baa-Baas tries of all time.

Watch: Guscott selects his top five Barbarians tries

Thousands of migrants on the US-Mexico border face months of waiting for their claims to be processed.

The growing asylum crisis on US border

England beat Uganda 65-53 to wrap up the series with a match to spare, despite a late fightback from the visitors.

England wrap up series win over Uganda

The powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused people to run from buildings.

Alaska hit by earthquake

Michelle Obama's memoir sells more than two million copies in the US and Canada within two weeks.

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama signs copies of her new book "Becoming" at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in New York City, 30 November 2018

Obama book breaks sales record in 15 days

Prof Dame Sue Black is presented with the Saltire Book of the Year prize for her work All That Remains.

Forensic scientist wins book award

A fine Mark McCabe lob secures Newry City their first away points of the season as they defeat a disjointed Coleraine 1-0 at the Showgrounds.

McCabe strike gives Newry victory

The money raised will help children at the Royal Brompton Hospital which treated Billy's brother.

Boy, 8, creates charity Santa's grotto

There are five key areas Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation could focus on in the days to come

Robert Mueller walks through the halls of Congress.

Five big things Mueller is looking at

The powerful earthquake caused people to run from buildings. A series of aftershocks were recorded following the initial shock.

Newsroom with ceiling tiles fallen and broken computers

Buildings shake and roads buckle in Alaska quake

Midfielder Darren Carter plays a short corner and is ruled offside as National League Solihull have a goal disallowed against League One Blackpool.

Watch: Solihull goal disallowed for unusual offside decision

The PM spoke to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about the future of her Brexit deal.

May on Brexit vote

Derby midfielder Bradley Johnson is given a four-game ban by the FA for a biting incident involving Stoke's Joe Allen.

Derby's Johnson given four-game ban

Fifa is looking into claims that members of the Afghanistan women's team suffered sexual and physical abuse by male employees.

Fifa looks into Afghanistan abuse claims

Three-time Olympic medallist Lindsey Vonn says she has postponed her plans to retire at the end of the season.

Vonn delays retirement to 2019-20 season

Avon and Somerset Police said the man is charged with murder and dangerous drivnig.

Man charged with wife's murder

Tracey Beckett believes her pets, thought to have been poisoned with anti-freeze, were targeted.

Woman's three cats 'poisoned' in same week

Four-year-old Kaitlyn dialled 999 while it was just her and mum Charlene in the house.

'Mummy's having a fit'

Bodnant Welsh Food Centre went into administration in October owing money to about 200 organisations.

Closure-threatened food firm sold

Three men are on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of the murder of the prominent loyalist.

Murdered loyalist's movement shown to court

About 55,000 records worth an estimated £500,000 were seized by police investigating the men.

Alan Godfrey, 66, Christopher Price, 68, Robert Pye, 66, and Stephen Russell, 66, leaving court

Vinyl conmen sentenced over fake records

Charlene Wright was having multiple seizures when Kaitlyn rang an ambulance for help.

Girl, 4, saves mum's life with 999 call

Lawrence Shankland takes his tally to 26 goals in 23 games as Ayr United rout an inept Dundee United to move five points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship.

Ayr five clear after routing Dundee Utd

Police previously said two men wanted in connection with a double murder in Coventry may have died.

'Dead' murder suspect found in Spain

John Paul Evans contacted almost 3,000 young people over a six-year period.

'Vile' web groomer jailed for 10 years

Passengers have faced cancellations after an "unprecedented" number of trains were damaged by storms.

A train being painted with the Transport for Wales livery

Trains to get back on track after disruption

Gweedore's Kevin Cassidy says an Ulster SFC title with his club would mean more to him than an All-Ireland medal with Donegal.

We wanted to bring a bit of pride back - Gweedore's Kevin Cassidy

Why have thousands of demonstrators been marching against the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

G20 protesters condemn 'demonstration of power'

Actor Dolph Lundgren, who is reprising his famous role as ruthless Russian boxer Ivan Drago in his new film, takes on Mark Lawrenson in this week's Premier League Predictions.

A shock in the Merseyside derby? Actor Dolph Lundgren's predictions

The storied Knights of Malta shaped the Maltese capital of Valletta into a ‘city for gentlemen’, but how much longer can chivalry survive in the modern age?

The isles belonging to medieval knights

Paddy has watched 2,600 other dogs being adopted instead of him.

Paddy the lurcher 'desperate' for new home

Gary Brown coaches the junior sides at Lumley FC and mentors other coaches at the club.

'Without him there wouldn't be Lumley FC'

Family of a father-of-three are calling for an inquiry into the circumstances that led to his murder.

'His murder should never have happened'

Former Bristol Rovers midfielder Lee Mansell opens up about his mental health, speaking to supporters and BBC Points West.

'More people need to talk about their feelings'

Cameroon beat Mali 4-2 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off match in Cape Coast to seal a spot at next year's Women's World Cup.

Cameroon clinch place at Women's World Cup

Ellie, 16, has cerebral palsy and received thousands of negative comments after miming to songs online.

Teenager abused online over disability

Six-time UK Championship winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has an all-or-nothing approach for what remains of his snooker career.

'I'll quit snooker when I stop winning'

Leaders Arsenal's 100% WSL record ends as Georgia Stanway's brace sees second-placed Man City narrow the gap at the top.

Man City end Arsenal's 100% start

Paul Elliott resigns as a trustee of the Professional Footballers' Association Charity.

Elliott resigns as PFA Charity trustee

The "magnificent" people of Cardiff are thanked for the welcome they extended to Leicester City's grieving fans on 3 November.

Leicester fans thank 'magnificent' Cardiff

The deputy PM is confronted after he shared a photo of young female protesters on Facebook.

Italy's Salvini told to remove girls' photo

Public Health England says a rise in the West Midlands since 2015 is a cause for concern.

'Worrying' increase in HIV cases

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake and powerful aftershocks hit Anchorage, damaging buildings and roads.

A stranded vehicle lies on a collapsed roadway near the airport after an earthquake in Anchorage

Major quake rocks Alaska's biggest city

Shrewsbury Town are close to appointing Wrexham boss Sam Ricketts as their new manager, BBC Radio Shropshire reports.

Shrewsbury 'close' to appointing Ricketts

Russia's President Putin and the Saudi crown prince were due to discuss the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, at the G20 summit.

Putin and Saudi crown prince high five

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray signs a new long-term deal with the Championship club until 2022.

Blackburn boss Mowbray signs new deal

Craig McClelland's family are calling for a public inquiry after he was stabbed by a man who was on home detention curfew.

Murder victim's family demand inquiry

Andrew Livingstone is the head of a school but also performs as Miss Tish Ewe.

Drag queen head teacher backed by school

Vice Media was fighting a police production order to hand over texts with a suspected terrorist.

Vice loses court case over terror suspect

The Interior Ministry offered regret "if individuals felt offended in their religious feelings".

German sausages on display at an agricultural fair in Berlin

Anger over pork at Germany Islam event

Cameroon are stripped of hosting next year's Africa Cup of Nations, says the Confederation of African Football.

Hosts Cameroon lose Africa Cup of Nations

The knife-wielding robber threatened to stab the couple "in the heart" if they disobeyed his orders.

Robber kidnapped couple as children slept

An investigation is under way after the crash in the Attercliffe area of Sheffield.

Three injured as tram and car collide

Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said it was "fantastic news for the city".

Landmark city department store rescued

Scotland under-21s team-mates Eamonn Brophy and Ryan Porteous come head-to-head this weekend when Hibs travel to face Kilmarnock. We asked them some quickfire questions...

Love Island or Sportscene? Fifa or Fortnite? Porteous & Brophy go head-to-head

The "vulnerable" woman forced her victim at knifepoint to drive to his flat and collect £600.

Woman blackmailed man with sex video

Shaun Williams scores a late equaliser as Millwall stay in the Championship relegation zone with a draw at Bristol City.

Williams earns late point for Millwall

Opponents of Theresa May's Brexit deal are trying to outbid the government for the top search spot.

May's Google ad battle over Brexit

Driving restrictions introduced in the Spanish capital aim to reduce air pollution by up to 40%.

Cars enter "Madrid Central", 30 November 2018

Madrid bans old cars to cut pollution

Women in Madagascar say they are being jailed for crimes their male relatives are accused of.

Jailed for their husbands' crimes

It is all about timing for second referendum campaigners, writes political correspondent Chris Mason.

An anti-Brexit campaigner with her face painted in the colours of the European Union flag takes part in the People"s Vote March for the Future in London, a march and rally in support of a second EU referendum.

A dilemma for the People's Vote campaign

Youths attack officers in Stanley, Durham, prompting a police video appeal.

Police face down mob of 100 teenagers

Members of the Unite union at the Birkenhead shipyard vow to continue strike action into the new year.

Strike action costs Cammell Laird £1.5m

Andrew Rose fled the scene after hitting a mother and her four-day-old child in Great Barr.

Man jailed for mum and baby hit-and-run

Gweedore edge out Scotstown by a single point in extra-time to claim their first Ulster Club title in a pulsating encounter at Healy Park.

Gweedore battle to inaugural Ulster title

Vehicles within a few neighbouring streets are targeted in Aylesbury.

Tyres slashed overnight on 20 vehicles

Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen's greatest hits tops the UK chart on its first week of release.

Take That have 2018's fastest seller

"We were blindfolded with ear muffs on. They bounced us off walls in total darkness." What happened when the SAS "kidnapped" Partick Thistle?

'Guys with masks rag-dolled us out of the van' - when Partick Thistle were 'kidnapped' by the SAS

Footage released by Dudley Zoo in February shows its two snow leopards enjoying their enclosure.

Snow leopards shown in enclosure

The launch of the new 26-30 railcard has been delayed slightly, meaning some millennials will miss out.

Clint Furnish estimates he will miss out on £450 in rail savings

'I'll lose £450 because of railcard delay'

One in four homes meant for military families are standing empty.

What's wrong with this house?

Tyson Fury will seek to be a world champion for the second time when he faces Deontay Wilder in a bout laced with talking points.

'One of the best comebacks of all time'

Several people who worked at an Ulster University campus were diagnosed with cancer, said an ex-staff member.

'Cancer cluster' inquiry held at university

One of the birds was found alive but had been in severe pain for days and had to be put down.

Appeal after birds of prey shot

The chief finance officer clashes with Cambridgeshire's elected Mayor over budget forecasts.

Inquiry call after finance officer sacked

Military charity Help for Heroes uses a painting of a dog from Hythe in Kent on Christmas cards.