Former footballer John Terry and golfer Lee Westwood agree to help England's preparations for the Rugby League World Cup.

Terry and Westwood to help England team

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he is "more than satisfied" after his side got a "deserved" 0-0 against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Hodgson 'more than satisfied' with draw at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says fatigue from their extra-time win against Newcastle United in the FA Cup affected his side in their 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.

FA Cup fatigue cost us - Arteta

It took more than 50 firefighters to get the fire in south Belfast under control on Thursday night.

Police officers, a police vehicles, fire fighters and a fire engine at the scene of the fire

Multicultural hub fire 'was deliberate hate crime'

On-loan Manchester United forward Ighalo seeks US move, German giants Bayern want Lamptey, Neymar in talks over new contract, plus more.

Friday's gossip column

Friday's back pages

Campaigners say it is unfair to expect pupils to sit externally-marked A-level and GCSE assessments.

Call to scrap 'panic-inducing' exam assessments

In one health board, 30% of four and five-year-olds are overweight or obese.

Fears child obesity may rise amid Covid lockdowns

First Minister Mark Drakeford says there is "no doubt at all" Covid-19 is spreading in shops.

New Wales shop rules as 'no doubt' Covid spreading

The new school term began in Scotland this week - but most pupils and teachers did not return to the classroom.

Parents' verdicts on week one of home-schooling

Two takeaway owners explain how they will be affected by the latest tightening of the Covid restrictions.

'I put £2,000 in every week just to stay open'

Athletic Bilbao will face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final.

Athletic to face Barca in Super Cup final

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says former manager Jose Mourinho made him more "savvy in the penalty area".

Mourinho made me more 'savvy' - Rashford

Two women were surprised by a sudden tidal surge while walking their dogs in Oregon.

Dog walkers caught in tidal surge

Reports from Manaus say medical staff are begging for help in a critical situation due to Covid-19.

Health workers transport Joao Oliveira, 77, who, according to his wife, is suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, at 28 de Agosto hospital

Brazil hospitals 'lack oxygen' for virus patients

Mark Lawrenson takes on You Me At Six drummer and Manchester United fan Dan Flint to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Lawro's Premier League predictions v You Me At Six drummer Dan Flint

In the last two weeks one in every 67 people have been told they were positive for Covid-19.

Emergency ambulances pictured at an Accident and Emergency Department of a Dublin City Hospital, in Dublin, Ireland, 12 January 2021. Ireland is currently witnessing a enormous surge of COVID-19 cases after the Christmas season. EPA/STR

Ireland records 44% of Covid cases in two weeks

Leicester City leave it late to narrowly beat Crystal Palace and seal their Women's Continental League Cup semi-final place.

Leicester reach Continental Cup semis

Palace earn stubborn point at Arsenal

The children's commissioner wants Wales' children offered free data for schooling - as in England.

Networks 'should give data to Wales' children'

Former Hamilton Accies and Partick Thistle goalkeeper Tomas Cerny leaves Aberdeen and retires from football due to an ongoing knee problem.

'Fantastic team-mate' Cerny retires

The three players who travelled to Dubai, causing Arsenal's WSL match versus Aston Villa to be postponed, have said sorry says boss Joe Montemurro.

Arsenal players 'sorry' for Dubai trip

Lennon Stagg threw a nurse on the floor and kicked him, fracturing his cheek.

Man broke nurse's cheek in hospital attack

Police and rail bosses condemn a social media post featuring a car parked on a level crossing.

TikTok level crossing stunt 'staggeringly stupid'

James Howells threw away a hard drive in 2013 containing bitcoin now valued at £210m.

'I wish I could go back in time and not bin it'

Top Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney faces calls to quit after voting to impeach President Trump.

Republicans clash over impeachment as trial looms

Critical care staff at the Royal Stoke University Hospital say school pupils were behind the gift.

Pupils' pizza donation leaves nurses 'in tears'

Two women and a dog try to outrun the incoming ocean during a storm in Oregon.

Italy has a number of age-old pastries that resemble genitalia, like cannoli. But while they may induce a few giggles nowadays, their origins are linked to serious traditions.

The erotic design of Italian pastries

In some care homes between 70 and 80% of residents or staff have tested positive.

Covid: About 20% of Devon cases in care homes

Councillors back a 1.6% fare rise on the Tyne and Wear Metro - seeing most tickets increase by 10p.

Above-inflation Metro price hike rejected

Birmingham City midfielder David Davis leaves the Championship side after six-and-a-half years with the club.

Birmingham midfielder Davis leaves club

Irish Premiership clubs and match officials will receive Covid-19 testing before the league resumes on 23 January.

Testing introduced for Irish League clubs

Swindon Borough Council wants the tech billionaire to consider setting up a factory there.

Council invites Elon Musk to invest in their town

Johnny Russell backs himself to return to the Scotland squad in time for the summer's European Championship - if he maintains his good form in the MLS.

Russell aims for Scotland squad return

Cardiff City manager Neil Harris admits to having his toughest week as a manager following the news that Sol Bamba is receiving cancer treatment.

Harris has 'toughest week as manager' over Bamba's cancer plight

We revisit St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospital 10 months on.

First wave of Covid 'was a dry run' for hospitals

The court heard Robert Prout showed no remorse for raping one woman and sexually assaulting another.

Man jailed for sex attacks on two women

Liliana Jackson says has not been to school since testing positive for coronavirus in September.

Girl, 16, 'off school four months with long Covid'

For his birthday, McKinley Erves received glasses that allow him see colours more vibrantly.

McKinley Erves was given a pair of special glasses that let him see more vibrant colours.

Colour blind man: 'There's no way you see all this'

Shaun Sawyer called on people to comply with the rules and keep their distance from others.

Chief constable in Covid death warning

County Down's Olivia Mehaffey will return to the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship for the second time in the spring.

Mehaffey to return to Augusta

The firm raises more than $277m in its stock market debut, as investors see growth potential.

Poshmark turns used clothes into $7.1bn stock listing

Hundreds are seen as snow covers Hyde Park in Leeds despite coronavirus rules on mass gatherings.

Crowds gather for snowball fight amid lockdown

Tony Parsons from Tillicoultry vanished in 2017 during a charity bike ride in Bridge of Orchy.

Body found near farm confirmed as missing cyclist

A respiratory doctor at the Mater Hospital warns that oxygen supplies are under "extreme pressure".

Oxygen supplies 'under extreme pressure'

On the eve of Caf making Issa Hayatou its 'honorary president', a former official says it has taken too long to recognise African football's longest ruler.

Former Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou

Hayatou's honorary presidency: Four years too late?

Everton loan defender Jarrad Branthwaite to Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a deal until the end of the season.

Everton loan Branthwaite to Blackburn

Prof Ian Young is challenging an inquiry relating to his role after the death of Claire Roberts.

Stormont adviser apologises to hyponatraemia family

The footballer joins celebrities and campaigners to call for action in a letter to the prime minister.

Rashford and top chefs demand school meals review

Richard Leonard has said speculation about his leadership was harming Scottish Labour's election chances.

'Leadership speculation was harming Labour'

Layla Moran says 300,000 people are now living with the long-term effects of coronavirus in the UK.

'Staggering' number of long Covid cases, MP warns

Cherry Valentine returned to work as a nurse when Covid halted production of the BBC show.

Drag Race UK hopeful tells of 'rollercoaster' year

A coroner finds Joan Howard was given unsuitable food at least three times before her death.

Woman choked on sandwich due to hospital 'neglect'

Homes worry about being sued if people contract the virus while they are staying there.

Picture of an elderly patient being looked after

Insurance fears hit care homes Covid patients plan

Leanne McDonald benefits from a charitable scheme which refurbishes old laptops for children.

Laptop donations a lifeline for mother-of-six

Richard Sharp says the BBC represents good value, but how it is funded "may be worth reassessing".

Richard Sharp seen in a handout publicity photograph

Licence fee is least worst option - new BBC chair

Parents lay bare the contents of free school meal parcels sent for their children.

School meal parcel 'an insult'

Lewis Williams, 20, from Mexborough, died from shotgun wounds to his face and neck, say police.

Two teenagers charged with street shooting murder

Cardiff City loan Northern Ireland international winger Gavin Whyte to Hull City for the remainder of the season

Bluebirds loan winger Whyte to Hull

Parts of Cambridgeshire are under water after heavy rain hits the region.

Residents urged to 'stay safe' after more flooding

Manager Jim Goodwin urges St Mirren to follow the likes of Livingston and Motherwell by "overachieving" to deliver a top-six finish this season.

Goodwin sets St Mirren top-six target

Stormont will also provide further assistance for all drivers who lost business from 1 October 2020.

Covid fund for taxi drivers ineligible for grant

Derby County's takeover by the Derventio Holdings Group is "absolutely going ahead" says Rams chief executive Stephen Pearce.

Derby County chief executive Stephen Pearce

No problems with Rams takeover - Pearce

Hundreds attended protests this week following claims a man died hours after leaving custody.

Protesters urged not to gather amid Covid rules

Defending champion Stuart Bingham ease past Shaun Murphy 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

Bingham through to Masters semi-finals

Thomas Carney is accused of killing David Phillips after being asked to perform sexual favours.

Murder accused 'not raped' before killing

Works on a section of river will help to protect the Somerset Levels from flooding, experts say.

Villages on the Somerset Levels saw flooding for weeks in 2014.

River dredging works 'will reduce flood risk'

The curfew means everyone must be home by 18:00 unless they are returning from school or work.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex (L) and French Health Minister Olivier Veran address a press conference in Paris, France

France to tighten evening curfew to combat virus

Kieran Campbell says Ulster A's game against their Leinster counterparts live on the BBC Sport NI website on Friday will be a 'privilege'.

Aaron Sexton chose rugby over a sprint career in athletics after setting an Irish Schools 100m record of 10.52 in 2018

Ulster A will relish Leinster contest

Swansea City sign Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Ben Hamer.

Swansea sign Huddersfield keeper Hamer

How Covid wards in one of Britain's major hospital is coping - ten months on.

First wave 'was a dry run' for hospitals

Grant Shapps explains why UK-bound arrivals from South America and Portugal will be banned.

South America travel ban 'a precautionary approach'

As Scott Mann started his virtual speech to the Commons, it became clear that his audio was wrong.

Deputy Speaker stops MP talking 'like a Dalek'

Heavy snow has hit the north of England with a yellow Met Office warning for snow and ice.

In pictures: Snowy scenes across Yorkshire

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

Coronavirus: Evening update

An intensive care matron worries some staff are considering quitting after the pandemic.

Nursing Covid patients 'a harrowing experience'

Bristol's mayor says it is the quickest way to cut the city's pollution levels.

Drivers 'will have to pay' to enter clean air zone

Houston Rockets star James Harden is traded to the Brooklyn Nets a day after criticising his team-mates.

James Harden, who has left the Houston Rockets and joined the Brooklyn Nets

Rockets' Harden makes shock Nets move

Fuel poverty campaigners say the study makes "grim reading" for those struggling before lockdown.

Home workers face '£45 monthly energy bill rise'

Wrens and goldcrests increased by more than 20% in 2019 after being hit by the "Beast from the East" in 2018.

Woodland bird numbers recover after harsh winter

The Merseyside borough of Knowsley has seen one of the sharpest rises in Covid-19 cases in England.

Region's rising Covid rate due to 'perfect storm'

Leigh appoint former Great Britain forward Garreth Carvell as head of rugby ahead of their return to Super League.

Leigh appoint Carvell as head of rugby

The firm, Pilgrim's Pride, in Redruth, says those affected are self-isolating.

Covid: 'Small number of cases' at meat plant

Rachael Williams, from East Yorkshire, says delays mean her horses cannot compete in European events.

Brexit stops show jumping horses going to Europe

Researchers working in the Amazon filmed eels gathering in packs to herd prey, then stunning them with a synchronised electric shock.

An Amazon predator that 'zaps' prey

Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has to intervene to prevent MP Scott Mann sounding like Dr Who's greatest enemy.

Deputy Speaker stops MP sounding 'like a Dalek'

Brussels points the finger at the British government for problems facing musicians and crews.

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes performed at Primavera Sound in Barcelona in 2019

EU blames UK after outcry over musicians' touring

A woman who is self-isolating donates two devices to a family after reading about their plight.

Bristol mother Vicky Price now has enough laptops to help homeschool her children.

Parents struggling with homeschooling given laptops

More than 50,000 juvenile fish were killed or escaped in the incident on Skye, says an industry body.

Thousands of salmon lost in 'major' seal attack

The 19-year-old mounted pavements and jumped red lights through London and three counties.

Teen detained over 180mph stolen motorbike pursuit

The environmental regulator has had its emails, internal communications and contacts centre locked.

Criminals demand ransom to unlock Sepa systems

Footage shows a large crowd of people waiting to board a Tube train at Canning Town station.

Tube passenger: 'It was wall to wall with people'

The start of this year's British Touring Car Championship has been put back by five weeks, meaning the 2021 season will now start at Thruxton on 8 May.

BTCC season opener delayed by five weeks

BBC coverage details and schedule for the final week of the 2021 World Indoor Bowls Championships.

14 January 2021