Australia say they will "leave no stone unturned" as they attempt to have Huddersfield's Aaron Mooy available for the Asia Cup in January.

'No stone unturned' on Mooy injury

The BBC understands the permanent health secretary has asked to meet several parents of patients.

Muckamore families to meet health officials

Alfie Burden says it would be "ridiculous" for John Higgins to retire after knocking the four-time world champion out of the Scottish Open.

'Ridiculous' idea for Higgins to retire

As Templemore baths receives £5m to transform it into a modern leisure centre, the BBC looks back at Belfast's Victorian baths.

What's happened to Belfast's Victorian baths?

Labour frontbencher Angela Rayner says holding another referendum could "make us more divided".

Rayner: New referendum 'undermines democracy'

Steven Gerrard hopes to get inside Ovie Ejaria's mind after the on-loan Liverpool midfielder admitted he is "unsettled" with Rangers.

'Unsettled' Ejaria faces Rangers talks

Women's BDO world champion Lisa Ashton gives Jan Dekker a scare on the opening night of the PDC World Championship.

Ashton suffers defeat against Dekker

Struggling Neath RFC's Principality Welsh Premiership fixture against RGC 1404 has been postponed.

Neath v RGC Premiership game postponed

Manchester City will offer £50m for Chilwell, Spurs want to poach Gomes from Everton, De Gea set to sign new deal, plus more.

Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell points during a Premier League match against Tottenham

Friday's gossip column

Glentoran announce the signing of former Poradown striker Darren Murray on a deal until the end of the season.

Glens sign striker Darren Murray

Nasa's Juno mission to Jupiter has reached its halfway mark and has revealed new views of the planet.

Up close and personal with Jupiter

Astronaut Nick Hague is looking forward to get to space after a rocket fault led to his first mission being aborted.

Astronaut hoping to go back out to space after failed attempt

Re-launch

Laurent Koscielny says he "started a new chapter" in his career after returning from injury in Arsenal's easy Europa League win over Qarabag.

I've started new chapter - Koscielny

Jordanstown's Stephanie Meadow becomes the first woman to win the Irish Golf Writers' Professional of the Year Award since its inception in 1976.

Meadow claims Irish Golf Writers' award

The PM says her Brexit deal is "at risk", as her performance at an EU summit is called "bad" by diplomats.

EU says no to May on renegotiating deal

Steven Gerrard praises Rangers' players despite their Europa League exit but says defeat by Rapid Vienna shows the need for new faces.

Gerrard calls for Rangers signings after exit

The note from a five-year-old girl was discovered inside a book donated to a charity shop.

The envelope of a letter sent to Santa in 1898

Letter to Santa found after 120 years

Fire crews fought late into the night to bring the 180-acre fire in Snowdonia under control.

Gorse blaze 'not at risk of spreading'

The gang, described as "chilling in their mercilessness", forced victims to live in squalor.

The Rooney family ran a driveway resurfacing business

Traveller slavery family lodge appeal bid

A Caerphilly council chief executive who was suspended on full pay in 2013 remains on special leave.

Chief executive Anthony O'Sullivan, his deputy Nigel Barnett, and head of legal services Daniel Perkins

Extra £240k agreed in council pay row

Lauren Jayde Miller, 18, died when her car left the A882 in Caithness in Monday.

Teenage crash victim named by police

BBC Sport looks at Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, who made his debut for the club against Real Madrid.

The Roma midfielder likened to Gerrard and Lampard

Olympiakos beat AC Milan in a thriller to advance to the Europa League knockout stages at the expense of the Italian giants.

Olympiakos knock out Milan in thriller

The person who wrote the note criticised a crew who were dealing with a critically ill patient.

Ambulance abuse note 'uncalled for'

He plays the piano, enjoys Chopin and goes mountain biking, but what else is there to know about new Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl?

Who is new Southampton boss Hasenhuttl?

A man arrested at the scene has been released on bail pending further police inquiries.

Boy, three, critical after car collision

Mansfield Town goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik is ruled out for the season with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

Mansfield keeper Olejnik out for season

Anthony Joshua says he's willing to fight WBC champion Deontay Wilder in April and told the American "I'm running the game".

I want to fight Wilder in April - Joshua

Police say they used a Taser to detain a man who was reportedly in possession of a knife.

Man held after three injured in park

After five days trapped underground in an abandoned mine, the three people were brought to the surface.

Mine rescue 'is a Christmas blessing'

TVR is due to move into a site it is leasing in Blaenau Gwent but refurbishment work has not started.

A computer-generated image of what the new TVR might look like

Car maker's frustration over factory delay

The Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill will now be given to the President to be signed into law.

Irish abortion bill passes in senate

It is the first time a congressional chamber has voted to withdraw US forces by the War Powers Act.

Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with Donald Trump in the White House

Senate defies Trump with Saudi war vote

Chelsea say any fans who are found to have sang an anti-Semitic chant in the Europa League game with MOL Vidi have "shamed the club".

Chelsea condemn anti-Semitic chants

Wimbledon's expansion plans take a step forward after a neighbouring golf club votes to sell its land.

Wimbledon receives land expansion boost

Stockton Council finds Marks and Spencer has a 200-year lease on a store that closed in August.

Former Stockton High Street Marks and Spencer

M&S poses 'hurdle to high-street revamp'

Police came across Cherif Chekatt in a Strasbourg street and shot him after he opened fire.

The man suspected of being behind the Strasbourg shootings, Cherif Chekatt

Strasbourg market attacker shot dead

British Cycling coaches had "complete" control over its athletes, according to evidence heard at ex-rider Jess Varnish's employment tribunal.

Former Team GB cyclist Jess Varnish riding on the track

British Cycling coaches had 'complete' control

Briardale Community Centre said ex-manager Graham Harper was "no longer associated with" the centre.

Charity investigates theft allegations

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen will step down after eight years in charge following the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Hansen to step down after World Cup

Graeme Prance defrauded his friend of 35 years out of £60,000 while the latter's kidneys failed.

Man stole life savings from dying friend

While most countries only have three meals a day, Taiwan worships food so much that there's a fourth and final meal: the midnight snack, or 'xiaoye' in Chinese.

The island that never gets full

The death of Ben Ireson will be investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, officials say.

Another prisoner dies in 'dangerous' jail

Cardinal Vincent Nichols denied suppressing information about the son of author JRR Tolkien.

Cardinal denies sex abuse 'cover-up'

An agreement has been reached in Sheffield's long-running tree felling row.

Compromise in tree felling row

The two drivers are said to be "shaken up" following a crash between a train and a delivery van.

Train and van crash on crossing

It was initially thought Steven Halliwell was a paedophile, but the judge accepted he was not.

Officer stole paedophiles' seized phones

Doug Caddell suffered a broken neck when a car hit a level crossing gate he was trying to close.

Network Rail fined over crossing accident

Paul Massey and John Kinsella were shot dead in a feud between rival Salford gangs, a court hears.

Man denies being executioner's 'spotter'

Aston Villa "reassign" under-23s manager Kevin MacDonald from his role amid allegations of bullying by a former player.

Aston Villa under-23s coach Kevin MacDonald

MacDonald 'reassigned' amid bullying claim

Sgt Christopher Legg was wearing dark clothing on an unlit highway when he was struck by a car.

Sergeant died crossing Canadian highway

DS Nicholas Eckland told a court he had identified a man but never actually attended the mortuary.

Police officer lied over identifying body

A judge calls Samuel Dodsworth's behaviour "appalling" and says he has ruined his victim's life.

Rapist and kidnapper jailed for 24 years

Royal Mail's busiest day

Pembrokeshire council's correspondence about a councillor who was arrested for child sex offences

Council's advice over abuser to go public

Up to 120 shooting stars per hour may be visible during the event which will occur between Thursday night and Friday morning.

How can I watch the Geminid meteor shower?

Homes England cuts the number of homes planned for a key site for the UK's nightingale population.

Nightingale site homes plan cut back

Band equipment, clothing and VIP tour passes are among the items that went on sale in Wiltshire.

Tears for Fears 'time capsule' sold off

Nasa's Juno mission to Jupiter has reached its halfway mark and revealed spectacular views of the planet's polar storms.

Dive over Jupiter with Nasa's Juno craft

The finds are "of great benefit" in helping understand Wales' "unique history", National Museum Wales says.

Coins, brooches and rings declared treasure

Mark Allen sets up a Scottish Open quarter-final with Alfie Burden after a 4-2 win over home favourite Graeme Dott on Thursday night.

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen is sixth in the world rankings

Allen into last eight of Scottish Open

Emmanuel Dos Santos has been cleared of unlawfully killing Samuel Harrison at Lincoln jail.

Inmate cleared of prisoner punch death

The school has been backed by film director Danny Boyle and will focus on digital innovation.

£30m digital arts school plan approved

Ulster GAA says the end of the programme is a blow to schools across Northern Ireland.

End of school sports coaching fund

A van driver is arrested after a 72-year-old man dies in a two-vehicle collision.

Drug-driving arrest after fatal crash

The group is suspected of attempting to steal copper before becoming trapped in a West Virginia mine.

Three people found alive in US coal mine

Businessman Zahid Naseem is accused of bludgeoning Christina Abbotts 13 times with a pestle.

Murder accused 'faked falling unconscious'

Five people are confirmed dead in Strasbourg - who are they?

People light candles in tribute to the victims of the deadly shooting in Strasbourg, France, December 13, 2018.

Strasbourg shooting: Who are the victims?

Agne Jasulaitiene is also charged with causing the death by careless driving of a 91-year-old woman.

Woman in court over Road Wars PC death

The 75-year-old biker died in January when he was hit by the car in Oxfordshire.

Pensioner biker killed by driver, 81

Gabriel Jesus scores his first Premier League goals since August as Manchester City reclaim top spot with victory over Everton.

Jesus scores twice to send Man City top

Assistant manager Terry Skiverton steps down from his first-team role at Yeovil Town to "spend more time with his family".

Yeovil number two Skiverton steps down

A review finds extended hospital journey times make "no difference", which campaigners say "beggars belief".

Longer travel time 'won't affect patients'

Sevilla beat Russian side Krasnodar to secure their place in the Europa League knockout stage as Group J winners.

Sevilla beat Krasnodar to reach last 32

Neighbours reported William Scott missing on Tuesday from Chesser in Edinburgh

Huge search for missing man, 90

Scarred for life by a fire, Kenyan Claudiah Wanjiru beat the odds to become a model.

'They call me Vanilla'

The Department for Communities figures show the system is not fit for purpose, says one charity.

Half of benefits challenges are successful

It was quite a sight, I can tell you. A selection of senior MSPs, struggling to don knitwear. One by one, they forced themselves into colourful, nay lurid, gansies, bedecked with holly and sundry Santas.

Tax rows and Christmas jumpers

The US national security adviser says they are using underhand methods to expand their influence.

John Bolton speaks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington on 13 December 2018

US: China and Russia 'corrupt' in Africa

The terminally ill bride married her fiance after it was arranged for her in just 36 hours.

Dying woman's wish answered

BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on former France winger David Ginola to predict this weekend's Premier League results.

Lawro's predictions v David Ginola

Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony proposes a new NFL-style draft to get players on loan from Premier League clubs.

Posh chairman proposes new loan system

The East Lothian cat was named Scotland's top pet slimmer after losing a fifth of his body weight.

Cheesecake eating cat sheds the pounds

Coleraine sign midfielder Jamie Glackin from Irish Premiership champions Crusaders on a two-and-a-half year deal.

Coleraine sign Crues midfielder Glackin

Ricky Ramsden, 27, said he was "sick of seeing spice heads" befor stamping Dawid Szubert to death.

Man jailed for 'spice head' murder

Scottish darts player John Henderson believes he can "go and win" this year's PDC World Championship.

I can win PDC Championship - Henderson

Council leaders want to move the school to a new waterfront site to cope with growing demand.

Plan to move primary school to waterfront

Megan Lee's parents say making a food safety video was "emotional" but they needed to do it.

Safety campaign after girl's allergy death

The plane landed normally "and was met by police upon arrival", a Ryanair spokeswoman said.

Flight diverted by 'disruptive' passenger

The ex-president has to repay South Africa at least $1m spent fighting corruption allegations.

Zuma must refund his legal fees - court

The independent Scottish Fiscal Commission says some higher earners will "think twice" about moving to Scotland.

Economists issue income tax gap warning

Organisers say there are "overwhelmed" by the generosity shown by the community.

Christmas toys donated after burglary

For the first time, YouTube reveals how many comments it removes for breaking guidelines.

How many comments YouTube removed in three months

Brendan Gaughan, 32, admits mutilating and killing seven cats, and admits a string of arson attacks.