Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's WTA event in Auckland because of a back problem.

Raducanu withdraws from Auckland with back issue

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side created enough chances to win and played a "fantastic match" after their first goal, following a 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Villa created enough chances to win - Emery

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says his side are "not focused" on the title race following a 2-0 defeat by Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

Chelsea not focused on title race - Maresca

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says the 2-0 win against Chelsea was "one of the best nights" as the team earned their first home win of the Premier League season.

'One of the best nights' - McKenna on Ipswich beating Chelsea

The man had minor injuries from a fire that was sparked by a portable propane heater in the home.

California police rescue man trapped inside burning trailer

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United could be drawn into a relegation battle amid "one of the worst moments in our club's history", after a third straight home defeat.

Amorim on relegation & 'one of worst moments in Man Utd history'

Watch the highlights as X beat X in the Irish Premiership 

Watch: Jenkins hits double as Glentoran overcome Ports 

The rocket, which took off from a site north of Chennai, places two satellites in orbit.

Watch: Rocket blasts off for India's first space-docking mission

As condom use falls and sex infections rise, educators try to tackle misinformation among teens.

Condoms in various colours on a white background

OnlyFans, porn, and the fall in teen condom use

Glentoran manager Declan Devine pays tribute to 'wonderful person' Michael Newberry after the Cliftonville defender passes away aged 27.

'A wonderful person' - Devine pays tribute to Newberry

Claire Darke is appointed an MBE for her work in government, disabilities and preventing suicide.

Claire Darke in a portrait. She is wearing glasses and smiling. She has a smart suit on. 

Former mayor appointed MBE in New Year Honours

Scotch and Wry began in 1977 as a one off special, starring actor and entertainer Rikki Fulton.

Scottish actor Rikki Fulton, poses with a characteristic glum expression. He has his face resting on his fist and is wearing a cone-shaped party hat on his head.

Documentary celebrates 100 years of Rikki Fulton

Elaine Hay is appointed an MBE, while Mark Ormerod becomes an OBE.

A woman with long brown hair, a white shirt, a necklace and a dark jacket with yellow animals on it, stands against a wall, next to a brown door, and smiles.

Keele professors among New Year Honours recipients

Eddie Howe says Newcastle are playing with confidence after recording only their second league victory at Old Trafford since 1972.


Newcastle playing with confidence - Howe

Officials started searching for the pair on Christmas after a relative reported them missing. 

Volunteers seen crossing a creek on a ladder in a snowy forest

Two men found dead while searching for Bigfoot

Philippa Jones developed a triage tool to help improve care provided to cancer patients.

A headshot of a woman with short blonde, bobbed hair and glasses with black frames. There is a lamp behind her on a wooden sideboard as well as a red Christmas tree decoration and three silver candles. She is smiling and looking into the camera. 

Cancer nurse appointed MBE in New Year Honours

Heavy rain, high water levels and landslips have been affecting the rails while hundreds are without power in the north of Scotland.

Raised water levels at a train track in Kingussie

Rail closures and homes without power amid downpours

Wendy Tarplee-Morris set up the Little Princess Trust after the death of her daughter.

Composite image of Hannah Tarplee and her mother Wendy Tarplee-Morris. Hannah is wearing a summer dress with fairies embroidered on it, while Wendy is in a black suit jacket

Mum hopes late daughter would be proud of MBE

Brighton & Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler calls for "clear rules" in the Premier League after criticising the decision to award Aston Villa a penalty, saying it's "not possible" due to the blocking on goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

Penalty decision 'not possible' & 'doesn't make sense' - Hurzeler

Tuesday's gossip

Watch: Glenavon beat nine-man Ballymena at Showgrounds

Highlights: Bannsiders fight back to take points at Lakeview

Graham Knowles, who found a new home for the Stourbridge Glass Collection, is among people honoured.

Graham Knowles at home pictured smiling at the camera. He is wearing a suit and tie. There is a vase and window behind him. 

'I want people to remember we were world's finest'

Howard Parkin, who championed the Isle of Man's dark skies status, is among those recognised.

Howard Parkin, a bald man, with glasses, wears a suit and astronomy themed tie

Astronomer among those praised in New Year Honours

Janet McConkey says it is "unbelievable" that she is still volunteering 40 years on.

Two women with grey and white hair smile at the camera. They are both wearing white t-shirts and sunglasses. 

MBE for four decades helping children get shoes

David and Jo Ward are honoured after founding baby loss charity Abigail's Footsteps in 2010.

David and Jo Ward pictured in formal attire. David, who is on the left, is wearing a black tuxedo with a black bowtie. Jo, on the right, is wearing a black dress with a gold belt feature. 

Founder of Abigail's Footsteps appointed MBE

Also on the list are Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott and the chief executive of the Ambulance Service.

Hugo Duncan smiling at the camera with his arms outstretched. He is wearing a blue shirt. Behind him there are some bushes

Presenter Hugo Duncan recognised in New Year Honours

Shaun Gash, from Lancaster, says his fundraising is "always about pushing the boundaries of my wheelchair".

Shaun Gash in a wheelchair on a beach with his wife

Paraplegic adventurer 'amazed' to be appointed MBE

Seema Misra, who ran a Post Office in West Byfleet, was wrongly jailed while she was pregnant. 

Seema Misra standing in front of some black railings, looking directly at the camera with a half smile. She is wearing a black coat. 

Sub-postmistress appointed OBE in New Year Honours

David Mearns plans to recover an anchor from the boat that brought the Windrush generation to the UK.

David Mearns stood against a blue backdrop with his arms crossed. He is wearing glasses and a black suit jacket, and is looking directly at the camera. 

Shipwreck hunter appointed OBE in New Year Honours

Sir Andy served as West Midlands mayor in 2017-2024, which he calls a "huge honour".

A man with brown hair and large wire-framed glasses in a blue suit and purple tie with a big smile on his face. In the background there is a blurred view of the canalside in Birmingham with metal railings in front of a row of bars and a tall multi-coloured building in the distance

Ex-mayor Andy Street knighted in New Year Honours

Nathaniel Dye says he hopes the honour will be a "springboard" for his campaigning work.

Nathaniel Dye in a hospital gown in a hospital bed. He gives the camera a thumbs up symbol.

MBE for fundraising teacher with terminal cancer

Det Ch Supt Mark Baker led the team which solved the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. 

Mark Baker, wearing a dark suit jacket over a grey shirt and tie, speaks to the media at a press conference 

Police chiefs, community stars and Dr Who honoured

The broadcaster and former Scotland defender are among the Scots recognised by King Charles.

Jackie Bird smiles at the camera while raising a glass of wine. She has strawberry blonde hair and wears a sparkly silver and black long-sleeved top.

Jackie Bird and Alan Hansen lead New Year Honours

Campaigner Dawn Astle and Olympian Lauren Henry are among those honoured for their achievements.

Dawn Astle with her mother and widow Larraine Astle on the pitch at the Hawthornes Stadium before West Bromwich Albion's game against Peterborough United. She and her mother are wearing black coats and are waving to the crowd

Brain injury in football campaigner appointed MBE

Prof Sara Kenyon's achievements include developing a maternity triage system.

Maternal health expert named in New Year Honours

Former West Ham United, Manchester United and Everton manager David Moyes says being awarded an OBE in the King's New Year Honours list is an "incredible honour".

'I'm thrilled to be in this position' - Moyes on OBE 

Sport and community action feature in the list of those recognised in the New Year Honours.

Penelope and Dave Watson, sitting side by side on a sofa in a bar, smiling at the camera

Dementia campaigner made MBE in New Year Honours

Olympic rowing gold medallist Imogen Grant says being awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours list is "so special".

'I'm so grateful' - Olympic rower Grant on MBE award

Alan Titchmarsh is appointed OBE, and sculptor Graham Ibberson is appointed OBE in the honours list.

Alan Titchmarsh standing in a garden wearing a light blue suit, white shirt and yellow tie, a few medals are pinned to his lapel.

Titchmarsh among Yorkshire names on honours list

Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott, former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan and two-time Paralympian Claire Taggart are all named in the New Year Honours.

Hannah Scott, Marissa Callaghan and Claire Taggart

Scott, Callaghan and Taggart recognised in New Year Honours

Acting couple Jim Murray and Sarah Parish and a former sub-postmaster are amongst those recognised.

Both Jim Murray (left) and Sarah Parish are looking at the camera. Jim Murray is wearing a blue shirt and a goatee beard and short hair; Sarah Parish has shoulder length brown hair and is wearing a white top.

Jim Murray and Sarah Parish honoured for charity work

Former England manager Gareth Southgate is awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list.

Southgate knighted in New Year Honours - full list

"Words are really quite inadequate to describe it," says one of the stars of the great 1970s team.

Knighthood for Welsh rugby great Gerald Davies

Others to receive honours include a bus company managing director and a retired senior nurse.

A smiling Judith Boichot. She has grey hair and is wearing a multicoloured scarf.

Samaritans volunteer made MBE in King's honours

Mikayla Beames was diagnosed with brain cancer aged four and has since raised thousands for charity.

Mikayla Beames poses with an unnamed hospital ward staff member. They are both holding what appear to be Christmas presents and smiling in front of the ward's cupboards which are decorated with bunting and children's drawings.

Teenager honoured for cancer fundraising

Politicians joining Sir Sadiq on the New Year Honours list include Emily Thornbury and Andy Street.

A close shot of Sir Sadiq, wearing a blue suit, looking into the camera with a neutral expression

Sadiq Khan knighthood prompts Conservative criticism

Others being recognised in the north-east of England and Cumbria include a shooter and a vet. 

Kevin Whately standing in front of a white background. He is wearing a suit and is clean shaven. He has dark hair and is smiling at the camera. 

Lewis star Kevin Whately 'delighted' at OBE honour

Klass, who has suffered four miscarriages, has spoken about the psychological effects of baby loss.

Myleene Klass looks straight on at the camera, she is wearing large gold hoop earrings and has her light brown wavy hair down

'Miscarriage not dark secret to hide' says Klass as she becomes MBE

Keely Hodgkinson, actress Sarah Lancashire and Post Office scandal campaigners are also recognised.

Composite of Gareth Southgate, Keely Hodgkinson and Stephen Fry

Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Olympians lead New Year Honours list

Carole Gould and Julie Devey among hundreds of unsung heroes included in list

Julie Devey (L) and Carole Gould sitting on chairs, wearing white tshirts with black writing, reading: "Killed Women", the campaign group they co-founded

Unsung heroes: Parents of women killed by men among advocates honoured

Taekwondo champion Amy Truesdale and Altrincham FC coordinator Rachel Davis bag New Year Honours.

A composite of two images. The first featuring Rachel Davis holding her daughter in her arms smiling at an amateur football pitch. The second of Amy Truesdale posing with her Paralympic gold medal clenched between her teeth. 

Honours for Paralympian and girls' football coach

The former sub-postmaster was wrongly accused of stealing £25,000 due to a faulty IT system.

Lee Castleton, wearing a knitted black jumper, walks arm in arm with wife Lisa, who is wearing a red leather coat with wide fleece collar. They are walking along a gravel path, with tall conifer trees behind them.

Post Office victim 'proud' to be appointed OBE

The Olympic women's 800m champion is appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Keely Hodgkinson runs over the finish line at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She has her hands outstretched and has a look of utter joy on her face. 

Olympian's golden year recognised in Honours list

Four former sub-postmasters are made OBEs in the New Year Honours list.

Post Office campaigners vow to fight on as they get OBEs

The Olympic rower is among those from Berkshire recognised in the King's New Year's Honours list.

A woman with long brown hair wearing blue jeans and a white top, standing outside a pair of smart-looking black doors holding up a large Union Jack and smiling.

'I hope my OBE will inspire other mums'

Two residents have been appointed an MBE and one has received the BEM.

Jeannine Carey standing in a garden with a white building in the background. She is looking into the camera, while wearing an animal print top. She has short grey hair and glasses. 

Three Jersey residents recognised with honours

New Year Honours recognise contributions to public life.

Politician in blue shirt and blazer smiling at camera 

Guernsey deputy and sailing coach honoured

People in Devon have been recognised for their charity and voluntary work.

A picture of 8 people in a line standining holding wreaths alongside posters

Devon's community heroes honoured

A number of people in Cornwall have been honoured by His Majesty the King.

Helen Glover, standing outdoors near a body of water, holding a rowing oar across her shoulders. She has long, light brown hair and is dressed in sportswear, including a white top with blue accents and branding. The background is an overcast sky with distant trees.

Cornwall's community heroes honoured 

A Chinese state-sponsored hacker broke into the US Treasury Department's systems and accessed some unclassified documents.

An image of the US Treasury building in Washington DC

US Treasury says it was hacked by China in 'major incident'

Manchester United and Manchester City could sign Dani Olmo for free, Real Madrid want Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alexander Isak will stay at Newcastle if they finish in the top four.

Dani Olmo alongside the BBC Sport Gossip logo

Man Utd and Man City want Olmo - Tuesday's gossip

Watch: Crues held to drab draw with Carrick

Glentoran move into second place in the Irish Premiership table with a 2-0 victory away to Portadown, while Coleraine and Glenavon also win.

Glentoran go second as Glenavon and Coleraine win

More than 340 calls were waiting to be answered when the critical incident was declared.


A view of staff from the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust answering an emergency call on March 18, 2023 in Abercarn, Wales. 

Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident

It set the stage for China's economic ascent - and its rivalry with the US.

Former US Presidents Jimmy Carter (L) and China's paramount leader Deng Xiaoping hug each other on June 29, 1987 in Beijing.

'It was destiny': How Jimmy Carter embraced China and changed history

The two vehicle collision occurred at about 18:40 local time on the N1 at Plaster.

An empty road with grass and trees on either side. There is a blue sky above with some clouds. 

Man dies after Boxing Day crash

Detectives say the 16-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being sprayed in the face.

Police officer, photographed from behind, wears a hi-vis jacket. A police patrol vehicle is behind the officer.

Teen assaulted and sprayed with unknown substance

Barcelona lose another appeal to register Spain midfielder Dani Olmo for the second half of the season, one day before the deadline.

Dani Olmo celebrates after scoring against Espanyol in November

Barcelona lose second appeal to register Olmo before deadline

The BBC's Will Vernon reports amid emotional scenes as freed prisoners arrive in Ukraine.

A woman embraces a man released in Ukraine in a prisoner exchange with Russia

Tears as families reunited in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Famalicão vs Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga

Famalicão v Santa Clara

The Irish Premiership pauses to remember Cliftonville and former Linfield defender Michael Newberry, who sadly passed away aged 27.

Watch: The Irish League remembers Michael Newberry

Newcastle beat Manchester United in a league game at Old Trafford for only the second time since 1972 - and condemned their hosts to a third straight home loss for the first time in 45 years.

Newcastle condemn Man Utd to 62-year low with dominant win

Representative Johnson, who is seeking re-election as Speaker, faces some opposition from within his own party .

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump onstage at a House Republicans Conference meeting on November 13, 2024. Behind them are US flags. Both are wearing blue suits. 

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House speaker

Jordan Jenkins scores twice to help Glentoran to a 2-0 away win over Portadown which sees the east Belfast side move second in the Premiership.

Watch: Jenkins hits double as Glentoran overcome Ports

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bologna vs Hellas Verona in the Serie A

Bologna v Hellas Verona

Ollie Watkins celebrates his 29th birthday with a goal and an assist but Aston Villa are held by Brighton in a hard-fought Premier League encounter.

Watkins shines on birthday but Villa held by Brighton

Watch highlights as Carrick Rangers hold Crusaders to a 0-0 draw in the Irish Premiership.

30 December 2024

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Watch: Jenkins hits double as Glentoran overcome Ports

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