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Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into Portugal
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.
Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes
England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.
Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell
Global head of football Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground.
King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals
The letter has been sent to Prince Harry's team, the government, military and Lord Lieutenants, Palace sources say.
Self-described 'genocidal racist monster' jailed after BBC investigation
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Emotional Oasis documentary glosses over the hard stuff
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Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.
Self-described 'genocidal racist monster' jailed after BBC investigation
A former tax worker admitted 12 counts of inciting hatred online.
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.
What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.
Man, 102, with dementia died after being pushed in pub, inquest told
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died.
Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.