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Urgent search for two men suspected of stealing laptops from school as police release CCTV

Police are looking for the two men pictured after laptops were stolen from a Sheffield school.

The best hotels in Crete, from family-friendly resorts to mountain retreats

Greece's largest island suits every type of holidaymaker – whether you’re seeking an amped-up all-inclusive or a beach hotel

Kim Milton Nielsen’s 1998 memories: ‘Hey, you are the man who sent off Beckham’

In an extract from a new book, the Danish former referee recalls sending off the England midfielder for his infamous kick on Diego Simeone At half-time on 30 June 1998, Kim Milton Nielsen stepped into the changing room…

Friendships meant everything to me as a child. I worry today’s young people are being robbed of that | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

We sat in the park, laughing for hours, talking about nothing. Today’s childhoods are digital – and the result is an epidemic of loneliness I saw an old friend recently – the kind you’ve known for so long that you clear…

Azhar Ali: ‘Pakistan cricket cannot change in the space of a year’

One of the batting stalwarts of the team that reached Test No 1 a decade ago says the current side’s woes go far deeper than this tour of England As a pillar of the Pakistan team that climbed from the nadir of the Lord’…

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Fulham need a win, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energy With 25 minutes to go against Manchester United, the Everton supporters had something to roar about as Jack Grealish made…

Four arrested in murder probe after baby girl dies while camping with family

Two men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a three-month-old girl who was camping with family in Staffordshire.

Plans for 12th Cambridge greenway criticised as locals say 'repair existing roads'

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is seeking permission for a new cycling and walking route connecting Sawston to Cambridge via Great Shelford and Stapleford

Edinburgh doctor says card game helped her return to medicine after life-changing diagnosis

'It played a significant role in helping me get back to work and back to being myself.'

How teenage keeper's van trip around Europe ended with new club

After setting out on a van journey to find a new club, goalkeeper Milo Beimers has signed for Viterbese in Italy in an unexpected turn.

Patrick Kielty opens up on tough year, saying divorce and losing mother is part of 'tapestry of life'

The Late Late Show host touched on his separation from wife Cat Deely for the first time

Search launched after break-in at Sheffield school

Police issue CCTV pictures after raid

Fury says he is looking for new opponent, calls out Usyk

Tyson Fury has sparked more speculation his all-British heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on the verge of collapse by suggesting he needs a new opponent for November.

Five dead as Amazon cargo plane crashes off Miami runway and bursts into flames

The Amazon Prime Air aircraft collided with vehicles and burst into flames at approximately 2pm on Sunday [World news]

Trump set to attend star-studded Irish Open at Doonbeg

BBC Sport looks ahead to the Irish Open with Rory McIlroy trying to defend the title and President Trump poised to attend.

Police 'think twice' warning for shoppers in Wolverhampton city centre

The force said while cut-price products may 'seem appealing', if a deal 'appears too good to be true, it often is'

All of Devon set for wash out as heavy rain soaks county on Tuesday

It's going to be a wet start for everyone, and a damp end of the day for five major towns and cities

Meninigitis warning as two teens hospitalised in new outbreak

Experts are urging young people to get vaccinated as soon as possible

Protesters clash with riot police in Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued from 'mega-dinghy'

‘We condemn the intimidating and thuggish behaviour we are seeing tonight’ - government spokesperson

Nepal holds day of mourning after floods kill 1,300 people

Richard Branson’s next stop: Paris and beyond as he takes on Eurostar

The billionaire businessman faces a David-and-Goliath battle to challenge Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly and bring some Virgin magic to the cross-Channel route

At least 10 dead and 64 injured after fireworks explode near church in Mexico festival

At least 10 people have been killed and 64 others injured after pyrotechnic material exploded during the Our Lady of the Light festival

Planning round-up: The latest applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council

These are the latest planning applications submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council during the week beginning August 31.

Man arrested over Stratford Road hit-and-run as victim's family say 'gave so much love'

Ismail Mohammed, 68, was killed after a collision with a car