England take three wickets in an over as they bounce back from a bad start against West Indies at the Women's World Cup.

England take three Windies wickets in an over

There is a growing feeling in Brazil that Vinicius Junior is close to overtaking Neymar as Brazil's star striker.

Is Vinicius surpassing Neymar as Brazil's best forward?

Mexican side Queretaro are ordered to play their home games behind closed doors for a year after violent scenes at their match against Atlas on Saturday.

Washington Aguerre of Queretaro attempts to calm fans who reached the pitch

Queretaro fans banned for a year

Wednesday's back pages

A Brazilian footballer fleeing Ukraine made a detour after an influencer offered the use of a private jet for anyone who could help his mother-in-law escape.

The 'hero' footballer who helped an influencer's mother-in-law escape Ukraine

Cliftonville manager Paddy McLaughlin and Glentoran counterpart Mick McDermott react to the Reds' 1-0 win over their title rivals at the Oval on Tuesday.

'We're not reading too much into this win' - McLaughlin

Halving the traditional school holiday is being considered, but what do parents and teachers think?

A bucket, spade and sunglasses on a beach

Should summer holidays be cut to three weeks?

Artists creating works about the war in Ukraine say it is a "powerful tool" to make people think.

How artists are using art to highlight Ukraine war

Manchester United are set to rival Newcastle for Antonio Rudiger, Arsenal could move for Serge Gnabry, plus more.

Wednesday's gossip column

One firm faces a £2m annual diesel bill and a garage says employees face abuse from some drivers.

Customers abusing forecourt staff over fuel prices

Lauren Winfield-Hill drops Deandra Dottin the very first ball of the game between England and West Indies at the Women's World Cup.

Winfield-Hill drops Dottin first ball

Swansea City have lost their appeal against the red card shown to Ryan Manning during their 5-1 thrashing by Championship leaders Fulham.

Swansea lose appeal against Manning red

A rising number of patients are looking to avoid spending years on an NHS waiting list.

Patients going private for cataract and hip ops

Bristol's Fiji winger Siva Naulago is banned for four weeks after being sent off in Saturday's derby win over Bath.

Bristol's Naulago gets four-week ban

The men have been helping to evacuate Ukrainian refugees across the border into Poland.

Scots rescue pair tell of Russian gunpoint ordeal

George Ian Stevenson, 86, waited four hours for an ambulance after he was hit by a car his family say.

George Ian Stevenson, 86, waited more than four hours for an ambulance, his family said

'He was there four hours begging for help'

Wales bring in Cardiff duo Seb Davies and Josh Navidi in a back row reshuffle for the Six Nations match against France.

L-R: Josh Navidi, Seb Davies, Jonathan Davies and Gareth Thomas

Wales make four changes to face France

The New Saints need only a point to win the Cymru Premier for a 14th time after coming from behind to beat Bala.

The New Saints close in on Cymru Premier title

Jersey Bulls twice came from a goal behind to draw 2-2 at 10-man AFC Croydon.

Bulls held to 2-2 draw at AFC Croydon

Ros Atkins looks at the UK's response to refugees fleeing Ukraine, and its family visa scheme.

Ros Atkins on… The UK’s refugee response

They travel about 1,300 miles from Staffordshire to a border town, with supplies for Ukrainians.

Carl Miller (left) and Neale Chandler (right)

Men from pub go to Poland with refugees' supplies

Some civilians are finally able to escape Russian bombardment. Here's your guide to day 13 of the war.

Dusia Kostiuk, 91, spent 27 hours on a train from the heavily bombed city of Kharkiv to Lviv

Day 13 of Russia's war in Ukraine explained

Maria talks about learning to use a gun as civilians take up arms to defend Ukraine against Russia.

'No choice but to get weapons training'

Heather Watson, Harriet Dart and Katie Boulter all come through qualifying to join fellow Briton Emma Raducanu in the main draw at Indian Wells.

Harriet Dart, Heather Watson and Katie Boulter

British trio make Indian Wells main draw

Rory Hale scores the winner as Cliftonville beat Glentoran 1-0 at the Oval in the latest twist of an intriguing Irish Premiership title race.

Reds beat Glens as Linfield stay top

Wolverhampton Council was told to produce a Written Statement of Action after a recent inspection.

Child playing with brightly-coloured magnetic letters

Special needs action plan 'to drive improvement'

Former England and Arsenal footballer Paul Merson says it "sickens" him when he sees former players and managers in gambling adverts.

Ex-players in gambling ads 'sicken me'

Jonny Bairstow's hundred rescues England after another batting collapse on day one of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua.

Bairstow ton rescues England against WI

The proposal could see excise duty cut by between 15 to 20 cent per litre of diesel and petrol.

Irish parliament to consider excise duty fuel cut

Nelya Melnitchouk is a US doctor who's helping train civilians in her homeland to treat war wounds.

'I feel guilty I'm not there but can still save lives'

Duhan van der Merwe will miss Scotland's Six Nations trips to Italy and Ireland after his red card for Worcester results in a ban.

Ban rules out Scotland's Van der Merwe

Mark Parkinson was appointed after Anne Donaghy was placed on precautionary suspension.

Mid and East Antrim Council interim chief resigns

The US will release 60 million barrels of oil from reserves to avoid an energy shortage, says Biden.

US President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington DC

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

An agreed deal could see the half-built stand at Northampton's Sixfields stadium finally completed.

Northampton Town stadium land deal approved

The local authority says a public consultation found people wanted to see more green, open space.

Seafront park set to be created instead of housing

There's frustration and fury among MPs at the Home Office's response to those fleeing the war.

A woman carries her child as they flee the city of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, on 7 March 2022

Ukraine: Does the Home Office need to get a grip?

The Ukrainian president speaks virtually in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia.

Zelensky's historic address to UK MPs

The PGA Tour is "moving on" and will "not be distracted by rumours of other golf leagues", commissioner Jay Monahan emphasised on Tuesday.

PGA Tour 'moving on' over Saudi issue

Julie Barnett is fined for not paying the £1.90 fee despite having "never been north of the Thames".

Toll road fine issued to driver 300 miles away

A statue of Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy, who inspired suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst, is revealed.

Suffrage statue unveiled in campaigner's hometown

The Ukrainian president's journey from comedian with no political experience to convincing war leader.

Volodymyr Zelensky stands behind a red curtain during filiming in March 2019

Zelensky’s moments: From TV star to wartime leader

Lee Whitlock, 53, from Barry struck Robert Farley over the head multiple times during the attack.

'You're arresting me for murder?' attacker asks

Aaron Rodgers says he will remain with the Green Bay Packers for an 18th year but denies he has signed a record new contract.

Rodgers extends stay with Packers

Robert Lewandowski scores the earliest ever Champions League hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Red Bull Salzburg 6-2 on aggregate to reach the quarter-finals.

Lewandowski hits hat-trick in Bayern win

Jonathan Smyth believes one the men had been in the shop before, posing as a customer.

cctv footage of Moneymore bike shop break in on 07/03/2022

Owner 'devastated' after £115k bike shop theft

New batters will be on strike for the next ball, even if their batting team-mates cross while a catch is taken, in all cricket from 1 October.

MCC announces change to 'caught' law

Local authorities will make the improvements to 241 homes in Swindon and Wiltshire by March 2023.

Hub secures £5m for home energy improvements

The husband of an Oxford academic who died while cycling described the impact on his family.

Husband hopes for cycle safety after wife's death

His granddaughter said he was left in the road for four hours, "begging for help, waiting for help".

Death of man, 86, 'after four-hour ambulance wait'

One of two twins thought to be the most premature to survive in the UK is home with his parents.

Parents joy at premature twin returning home

On International Women's Day, Cardiff North MP Anna McMorrin says victims should not be stigmatised.

MP tells of experience of coercive relationship

Wasps back row Alfie Barbeary could make his much-anticipated England debut against Ireland after being retained in a 26-man squad for Saturday's game.

England retain Barbeary for Ireland game

Drivers in Luton who leave their cars running face penalties of up to £40 from the summer.

Council to adopt 'engine idling' fines policy

Guernsey faces a funding shortfall of £85m a year but talks on a new tax could be delayed.

Blow for new tax as States mull delaying debate

CCTV shows Cam'Ron Dunn with a knife seconds before chasing and murdering Derlano Samuels, 17.

CCTV shows knifeman before murdering teenager

The town of Irpin has been devastated after days of heavy fighting and bombardment from Russian forces.

Civilians evacuate from Irpin during temporary ceasefire

Police are appealing for help identifying fans suspected of throwing missiles at the game.

Police issue CCTV appeal over football disorder

The £11m facility will replace the Lydney and Dilke hospitals in the Forest of Dean.

Plans for hospital on skate park site approved

Of the many contenders for the title of the Holy Grail, the vessel held in Valencia Cathedral holds the top spot.

Is this the home of the Holy Grail?

The scheme will see participants develop skills for a career in the screen and creative industries.

Adam Smyth, Interim Director BBC Northern Ireland with Richard Williams, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Screen announce the new CINE programme with trainees Joshah, Luke and Megan

BBC NI and NI Screen announce skills initiative

Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria later this month will be played as scheduled.

Wales play-off to go ahead in March

The first person to face trial over the 6 January storming of the US Capitol is found guilty on all counts.

First trial of US Capitol riot ends in conviction

The East Norwich Masterplan aims to regenerate part of the River Wensum.

River development plans need to be flood-proof

The GMB union says the offer amounts to a "real-terms pay cut" but employers say it is "fair".

Rubbish collection staff go on strike over pay

Three women and three men are now charged with murdering two men who died on the A46.

Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin (left) and Saqib Hussain

Man charged with murder after two die in crash

Western moves to ban Russian oil and move away from gas could send will have tangible consequences.

Oil sanctions take west into uncharted waters

The Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 festival and restrictions in 2021.

Guernsey Literary Festival returns in full strength

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, Irish FA women's football director Angela Platt and Northern Ireland duo Nadene Caldwell and Julie Nelson react to Northern Ireland women's football receiving a £100,000 funding boost.

Nadene Caldwell, Toni-Leigh Finnegan, Deirdre Hargey and Julie Nelson

'We want this to be a legacy in the women's game'

Filipino sailor Joseph Lacaste died after he went overboard from a fishing boat off Shetland last year.

Fisherman lost balance before fatal fall, probe finds

Norman Jackson was riding a motorcycle when it was involved in a collision with a car on Sunday.

81-year-old motorcyclist dies after Seaforde crash

Emotions run high in the UK Parliament as Volodymyr Zelensky invokes the spirit of Winston Churchill.

MPs rise as one in show of solidarity with Ukraine

More than 535 doctors from Ukraine joined a call to be taught how to treat injured people.

Teaching war surgery to Ukrainian medics over Zoom

Armed with baseball bats and a meat cleaver, three men steal jewellery in Beaconsfield.

Meat-cleaver raiders steal £200K of jewellery

The victim, aged 15 at the time, was shot at close range as he walked to school in 2020.

Teen who shot boy in face has sentence reduced

President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia.

In full: Ukrainian president's message to the UK

Western companies are turning their backs on Russia amid sanctions and violence in Ukraine.

McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Starbucks halt Russia sales

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to the President of Ukraine's leadership, following his address to the House of Commons.

Labour leader pays tribute to Zelensky's bravery

It wasn't a legal requirement, but there's no record of pressure testing on the exhaust system.

Faulty exhaust 'likely cause of Sala plane crash'

Andrew Kitson was hit by a disqualified driver, who was being pursued by police, in Leeds in 2020.

Fatal crash officers 'acted in line with policy'

Kamran Haider inflicted "catastrophic injuries" on a 16-month-old girl as a punishment, a court hears.

Man killed toddler in fit of temper, jury told

Boris Johnson responds to a live address to the House of Commons by the President of Ukraine.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons

PM says Zelensky's address 'moved hearts'

An NHS campaign aims to reassure young people it is not too late to get a Covid-19 vaccination.

Nurse with gloved hands holds vaccine needle

Plea as third of city's under-30s still not jabbed

The threat of Islamophobia remains 'very real' and many women continue to face abuse, a charity says.

'The threat of Islamophobia is real'

The plans, for a Wiltshire village, were refused for being in conflict with the Neighbourhood Plan.

Location of where Dunmoore Properties wanted to build homes on land west of Wilcot Road

Plans for up to 50 new homes refused on appeal

The 47-year-old died four weeks after he was stabbed at a house in Harcourt Drive on 7 January.

Man charged with Martin Gavin's murder in Belfast

Rory McIlroy is confident his game is in shape to challenge at this week's Players Championship after missing the cut as defending champion last year.

'Recharged' McIlroy ready for Players

The Isle of Man fire service issues advice after high winds contributed to a large blaze in Peel.

Warning to check weather before burning of land

Antrim star Neil McManus pleads to Croke Park and Ulster GAA to give hurling the equality it deserves in the northern province.

Neil McManus (right) and his Antrim team-mates now face a relegation play-off against either Offaly or All-Ireland champions Limerick following their defeat by Laois on Sunday

GAA must back Ulster hurling - McManus

A Church of England tribunal bans him from holding office for six months for his serious misconduct.

Vicar sacked for leading baptism in boxer shorts

The engineering giant joins firms that have ceased operations in Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Rolls-Royce to stop all business with Russia

Saga refuses to confirm the number of cases but says affected customers will receive a full refund.

Cruise ship turns back after Covid outbreak

Cambridge United are to buy back their Abbey Stadium home, two decades after selling the freehold to help stay in existence.

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