Manchester United confident of landing Declan Rice and Harry Kane, Arsenal face competition for Alexander Isak, plus more.

Thursday's gossip column

Some families arriving in Russia from eastern Ukraine told the BBC they were afraid, and worried about food and accommodation.

Fear and frustration as people leave eastern Ukraine

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson responds to reports by The Nolan Show that he held talks with the UUP.

DUP leader 'turned down' offer to rejoin UUP

England deliver the show manager Sarina Wiegman had hoped they would with victory at the Arnold Clark Cup.

England deliver show for fans before Euros

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's SheBelieves Cup game between USA and Iceland.

USA v Iceland

Dutch Para-snowboarder Lisa Bunschoten heads to the Winter Paralympics at the top of her sport.

'No mountains, but we still produce top athletes'

Australian Para-snowboarder Ben Tudhope is preparing for his third Winter Paralympics at the age of 22.

'I would rather have tight competitions than easy wins'

Manager Marcelo Bielsa says Leeds United are in a relegation fight and he is "worried" after the 6-0 thrashing at Liverpool.

Leeds 'fighting relegation' - Bielsa

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte suggests he may not be the right man for Spurs after Burnley inflicted a fourth defeat in five on them.

Boss Conte questions his Spurs future

​​It is claimed Facebook colluded with OnlyFans to disable social accounts of adult entertainers working for rivals, BBC News has learned.

Artwork of woman posing - stock photo, posed by model

Facebook accused of blacklisting OnlyFans’ rivals

The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is to bid for status.

Caer Drewyn, an early Iron Age hillfort, at night

Beauty spot to bid for dark sky zone status

The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley wants global recognition as a dark sky zone.

A person looking at the stars in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Bid to celebrate area's '24-hour natural beauty'

Admiral says attractive offices would encourage staff to "make an effort" to commute.

Offices must encourage staff back, says firm

The African philosophy of Ubuntu emphasises the importance of humanity's communal existence.

The philosophy that can change how you look at life

Evelyn, two, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition, has had a defibrillator fitted.

'I saw Evelyn's heart rate reach 280bpm'

Each year, the small South Australian town of Whyalla becomes home to one of the most spectacular underwater events: the spawning of the giant Australian cuttlefish.

Australia's X-rated underwater show

Jake Ratcliffe started a sanctuary to care for over 70 farm animals in Yorkshire.

'We spent our life savings to rescue farm animals'

Roman Yaremchuk unveils a Ukrainian emblem after levelling for Benfica against Ajax in the Champions League last-16 first leg.

Yaremchuk reveals Ukraine emblem in draw

The chancellor has pledged to deliver a lower tax economy amid pressure to scrap a rise in National Insurance.

Sunak 'believes in lower taxes' despite April rise

The Belfast Giants will host the Challenge Cup Final next month after a tense 2-1 semi-final victory over the Nottingham Panthers.

Giants beat Panthers to reach final - report & goals

Cardiff Devils are into the Challenge Cup final after beating Sheffield Steelers 5-0 at the Utilita Arena.

Trevor Cox holds Steelers captain Jonathan Phillips

Devils beat Steelers to reach Challenge Cup final

Ms Taylor was killed during a police raid and her death triggered widespread racial justice rallies.

Former Kentucky detective Brett Hankinson

Breonna Taylor officer was reckless - prosecutors

As tensions escalate, some UK citizens are desperately trying to get their families to safety.

The Brits trying to get family out of Ukraine

Mogwai and Massive Attack are among the big acts playing the relaunched event in Edinburgh in August.

Line-up revealed for Connect music festival

A study says works could cost billions more if MPs stay put - but many of them oppose moving out.

Fresh warning over Parliament restoration costs

The Russian leader has been keeping the world guessing. The BBC's Moscow correspondent looks for clues.

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall on the Defender of the Fatherland Day in Moscow, Russia February 23, 2022.

What's Putin's next move on Ukraine?

Many black people in the US are embracing their natural curls. But now there’s a backlash.

Why are black Americans being punished for their hair?

The futuristic transport firm is changing direction and laying off staff, blaming the pandemic.

Virgin Hyperloop to focus on cargo, not people

Soldiers scan for snipers and fear being hurt or killed as military activity in the area increases.

On the Russia-Ukraine front line

George Ezra is the first performer on the line-up for the Platinum Party at the Palace on 4 June.

Ticket ballot opens for Queen's Jubilee concert

Residents of a street near a school in Bridgend set up a barricade which sparked the change.

Parking U-turn after primary school run 'mayhem'

Janice Millward remains in a care home after developing brain inflammation illness encephalitis.

Husband takes legal action over wife's care

Scientists - who "accidentally" made the first ever recording of a dying brain - saw startling results.

Life may actually flash before our eyes on death

The repair could take days and people are being urged to stay away from the area.

General view of Saltburn and the area of beach affected

Broken sewerage pipe causes beach spill

Football club vows to bring fans back to Nantporth Stadium.

Bangor City FC revival plan after league departure

Many government and company websites go down in the largest cyber-attack since the crisis began.

Threatening message which appeared on Ukrainian government websites

Cyber-attacks escalate against Ukrainian websites

A city-wide system where planning permission is needed to create Airbnb-style rentals is backed by councillors.

Green light for Edinburgh short-term lets controls

Ellen ap Gwynn was the first woman and first Plaid Cymru member to become leader of the authority.

Ceredigion council leader to step down

Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka thinks "somebody will sell out" to leave the PGA Tour and join a controversial Saudi Arabian-backed breakaway league.

'Somebody will sell out to super league'

Some 10,000 London Underground workers are set to walk out in a row over jobs, pay and pensions.

Two 24-hour Tube strikes to go ahead, union says

The inquest is looking at the role gambling played in the death of Jack Ritchie, from Sheffield.

Link between gambling and suicides - inquest

Residents say they are concerned about the impact the plans will have on the area.

Councillors back highway and rail crossing plans

Ambitious projects to build virtual worlds and translate languages in real time are unveiled.

Zuckerberg reveals AI projects to power Metaverse

Holders Nigeria will defend their Women's Nations Cup title, while Botswana, Burkina Faso and Togo qualify for the first time.

Nigeria to defend Women's Afcon crown

Ryan Walters admitted being present when the victim was attacked but denied murder, a court hears.

Court hears Edward Meenan accused 'confession'

Somerset council chairman Nigel Taylor reveals at a meeting his cancer has spread.

Somerset County Council chairman Nigel Taylor

Councillor with cancer says goodbye at meeting

Durham University student Olivia Burt died outside a nightclub in the city four years ago.

Pub company prosecuted over student's death

The Lionesses score two late goals to beat Germany on home soil for the first time in their history.

England beat Germany on home soil

A Dudley Council review finds ethnic minority staff are twice as likely to face disciplinaries.

Team members of different age and race putting hands together

Council staff face racial prejudice, says report

The increase is given the green light at a Leicestershire County Council budget meeting.

County council approves 3% tax rise

Tameside Council leader Brenda Warrington hits back at accusations that she is "Brenda the Bulldozer".

Council leader Brenda Warrington at meeting

Leader will 'ram green belt scheme down throats'

A working men's club is like family to members and similar to Peter Kay's fictional one, bosses say.

The real 'Phoenix Nights' club tackling loneliness

New data shows the Scottish economy contracted at twice the UK rate in December but GDP jumped 7% across all of 2021.

Scottish economic output slumped in December

East Riding Council's job evaluation review will be carried out by an American-based firm.

Union protest over £2.25m pay review scheme

Danny Hylton and Cameron Jerome get the goals as ex-Stoke boss Nathan Jones returns to the Potteries in triumph.

Danny Hylton's second goal of the season was his first in five months

Jones' Luton win at former club Stoke

Ben Davies scores a dramatic stoppage-time winner for 10-man Sheffield United against fellow play-off hopefuls Blackburn.

Davies gives 10-man Blades victory

Luke Amos strikes in the 89th minute to defeat Blackpool and hand QPR a first win in five games.

10-man QPR snatch late win over Blackpool

Two men from Yorkshire are accused of sending malicious messages to Tameside MP Angela Rayner.

Charges over messages sent to Labour deputy leader

Staff on duty when a potential major incident was declared on Tuesday say it was a call for help.

'Potential major incident was a flare for help'

Huddersfield stage a remarkable late comeback to beat Cardiff City and close the gap on the Championship's top two to two points.

Late Town comeback stuns Cardiff

Aleksandar Mitrovic beats Ivan Toney's Championship goalscoring record in Fulham victory over Posh.

Mitrovic's new record for leaders Fulham

Derby's Championship survival hopes are hit by a home defeat to in-form Millwall.

In-form Millwall ease past Derby

The 50-year-old will appear in court after being arrested at Bow Street Mall on Tuesday.

Firearm charges for man arrested at shopping centre

A report released by the United Nations Environment Programme says that without taking action now, even places as cold as the Arctic could see more frequent wildfires.

Scientists warn of increased wildfires around the globe

Novak Djokovic produces another superb display as his comeback continues by beating Russia's Karen Khachanov to reach the Dubai quarter-finals.

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning in Dubai

Djokovic comeback continues with win

Murder trial hears five-year-old Logan Mwangi was killed in a flat and his body dumped in a river.

The house where the prosecution say Logan was murdered

Jurors visit flat and river where boy was found

Graeme Bloom, who is in a wheelchair with MND, is campaigning for the RFU to do more to help people with disabilities officiate.

Graeme Bloom during the Bishopston v Kingswood coin toss

Make officiating more inclusive, RFU urged

Four people are on bail after being arrested in connection with the violent incident, police say.

CCTV footage shows gang attack on city shop

Not bringing in temporary concussion substitutes over concerns that clubs could use it to their advantage would be wrong, says PFA assistant chief executive Simon Barker.

Robin Koch is assisted my medical staff after suffering a head injury

Temporary subs more important - PFA

Medics on the ambulance stopped the vehicle to carry out a surgical procedure, an inquest hears.

Concerns over stabbed teen's care before hospital

Veolia's plans for a large incinerator near Alton are refused by Hampshire County Council.

'Devastating' plans for new incinerator rejected

Lewis Hamilton calls for Formula 1 to ensure race officials are "non-biased" as pre-season testing begins in Barcelona.

Hamilton wants 'non-biased' stewards

Newcastle's Callum Chick is banned for three weeks after he was sent off against Exeter on Sunday.

Falcons' Chick banned for three weeks

All children in Jersey aged five to eleven will be offered two Covid-19 vaccines from April.

Children aged 5-11 to be offered Covid vaccine

An own goal from Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa helps Arsenal complete a dramatic late turnaround in their pursuit of a top-four Premier League place.

Alexandre Lacazette celebrates with Bukayo Saka

Sa's own goal gives Arsenal dramatic win

Shaka Hislop will be honoured for his role in challenging racism across the Tyneside and the UK.

Newcastle goalkeeping legend to get freedom of city

The changes were brought in by Ceredigion council to help with social distancing, but could stay.

They were initially brought in by Ceredigion council to help with social distancing

Mixed views on ‘experimental’ one-way streets

The enterprise minister says growing a medical cannabis industry would benefit the Isle of Man.

Minister welcomes medical cannabis sector growth

Industrial action over pay will hit racegoers heading to the annual event, a union warns.

Bus drivers to strike during Cheltenham Festival

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

Coronavirus: Evening update

In a national address, Ukraine's president says his attempts to speak to Vladimir Putin were rejected.

Ukraine's leader warns Russia: We will defend ourselves

Several people are arrested after two workers were injured during the incident in Hull.

West Brom defender Dara O'Shea said it is "amazing" to return from a fractured ankle despite West Brom's defeat at Middlesbrough.

O'Shea 'learned a lot' after injury

An opposition councillor says it showed a "lack of balance that would have made Pravda blush".

Council accused of bias over traffic scheme video

Senedd Members Adam Price and Mick Antoniw are criticised for ignoring UK government travel advice.

A Russian tank drives along a street in Donetsk

Foreign Office 'deep concern' over Ukraine trip

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, will host the 2024 Solheim Cup.

Team Europe celebrate with the Solheim Cup

2024 Solheim Cup host confirmed

Original artwork for album cover was accidentally lost during studio clean-up.

Queen artwork for sale after second thrown away

Ryan Hancock and two others posted films of their dogs fighting and killing animals on social media.

Two men encouraging a dog to attack a cat

Man who posted dog attack films on TikTok jailed

Boris Johnson is facing calls to accelerate moves to tackle economic crime amid the crisis in Ukraine.

Labour urges action on fraud over Russia tensions

Former 500cc world champion Wayne Rainey will do the hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Paralysed racing champion returns after 30 years

Christopher Windle, 21, fled the scene of a crash in Bradford in 2019 which killed his passenger.

23 February 2022