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Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson speaks publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and clarifies details of payments to himself and athletes.
Wolves legend Parkes dies aged 79
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.
Bristol Airport disruption a 'shambles' as flights restart
The airport says flights are restarting with delays and diversions after 14 hours of cancellations.
US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
Sex offender victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'litany of failures'
The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.
Scotland closing in on head coach to replace Clarke
The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.
Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal
Premier League champions Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.
Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.
Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.
Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information
The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.
Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
Widdecombe police reopen investigation into incident at Farage's home, BBC understands
Counter-terror police investigating the ex-MP's death say they are looking into an "attempted burglary" last year.
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli
Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.
Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli
Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.
Woman attacked by bed bugs during Travelodge stay
Hannah Stephenson says the red bites have left her feeling self-conscious and embarrassed.
Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing
Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia as a new era begins.
Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing
Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia as a new era begins.
Life as a Wag in the transfer window
What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?