Charities are urging any veterans who haven't yet registered for the scheme to come forward.

A picture taken in the 90s showing a girl in her 20s smiling at the camera, she is wearing a baggy t-shirt and has curly hair with flashes of red. She's in front of a curtain and you can see pictures on the walls to the right, it gives the impression it is taken in a military dorm room.

Fears 1,000 LGBT veterans could miss gay ban compensation deadline

Kelly Somers speaks with Thomas Tuchel about the "big connection" with the England fans.

'I felt a big synergy' - Tuchel on fan connection

The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.

Theo Sebastian-Jenkin, then four-years old, sitting up on a hospital bed wearing a spider man costume while staring straight at the camera and playing with super hero toys.

First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS 

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".

Argentina's Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid

Sir Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's "coronation" lead Tuesday's papers.

Newspaper headlines: 'Keir's tears... Andy's crown' and 'Messiah without a mandate'

'Keir's tears... Andy's crown' and 'Messiah without a mandate'

For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

Surgeon Dr Oana Goidescu on shift at Buzău Hospital in blue scrubs. She has mid length black hair

How 100 Romanian hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Norway take on Senegal in Group I of the FIFA World Cup.

Norway lead Senegal as they close in on last 32 place

Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

Prof Damian Bailey sits beside James Gallagher, who is wearing a head-mounted device with wires and sensors attached, as they watch football on TV in a packed pub

Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?

Severe weather delays France v Iraq match

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights. 

A man in overalls wiping his forehead and holding a plastic water bottle

Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave?

Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

A phone with the words iCloud in black letter, and the iCloud blue and white logo of a cloud on it, against a white background. A blurred Apple logo in black is behind it against a purple background.

Millions of iCloud users could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given UK green light

Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

Jeffrey Donaldson, a man in a blue suit with short grey hair and glasses, seen through the bars of an entrance gate.

Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politics

Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

Harry Kane squirts water on his face during a hydration break in England's match against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.

Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.

All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal

Olivier Giroud talking about Lionel Messi in the BBC studio

'He's more decisive than ever' - Giroud on Messi 

Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes. 

Andy Burnham opens his arms wide with MPs looking on behind him

Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer

The case from Begusarai in Bihar comes close in brutality to that inflicted on a woman during a sexual assault in 2012.

A brutal gang rape in India revives painful memories of 2012 Delhi assault

Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.

A large circle of raised sand around a hole with shells and rocks surrounding it.

Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery

Staff at Fernhill School were given the news shortly before a provisional liquidator announced the establishment was to close 24 hours earlier than expected.

A large private school building surrounded by trees and grass

Staff wages unpaid as Scots private school closes a day early

The former party chief executive has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

Peter Murrell, who is bald with glasses, is pictured on a busy street looking deep in thought 

Peter Murrell to be sentenced for embezzling SNP funds

Wayne Rooney reflects on his management career and talks about his biggest regret.

'Would I return to management? Probably not...'

The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.

Keir Starmer (left) talks to Donal Trump (right)

What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?

Anthony Webb's death was "entirely avoidable", according to the Health and Safety Executive.

Anthony Webb and his wife Ewelina on their wedding day. The pair are both smiling and looking at the camera, with confetti surrounding their faces. He is bald and wears a blue suit, her blonde hair is tied back, and she wears a white peal necklace and wedding dress. 

Man died after suffering 'catastrophic' injuries fixing door at work

The Plaid Cymru-led government will search for a deal with other parties as it publishes its mid-year budget.

Rhun ap Iorwerth wearing a dark suit and a white shirt.

Rhun ap Iorwerth faces first big Senedd test to get spending plans passed

Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box. 




'Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq

Bedfordshire Police appeals for dashcam footage after two men in their 30s die.

Generic image of the side of a police car. The word POLICE font is printed under fluorescent decals on a UK street, with other police vehicles in the background.

Police appeal for information after double M1 fatal

Dean Gauci tracked down the waste offender using amateur detective skills and returned the sacks. 

A man carrying four bags of rubbish, two in each hand. He is walking through an open gate into a driveway, with wooden fencing either side. His face is obscured. 

Man returns fly-tipper's rubbish to his doorstep after sifting through CCTV

Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.

From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment

Mbappe 'hammers' France into lead against Iraq

Rate the France and Iraq players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

Rate the players in France v Iraq

People across Yorkshire speak about what Sir Keir Starmer's resignation means to them.

Sir Keir Starmer pictured speaking in Downing Street.

'Hoping for something to change' - Yorkshire reacts to PM's resignation

The BBC's UK editor Ed Thomas, travelled via railway to see how far support for newly elected Andy Burnham extended beyond Makerfield.

A woman in a polka top sat on a blue train seat

Do people have faith in prime ministers?

The video installation prompted a row over its claims about Churchill's role in the Bengal famine. 

A black and white picture of Winston Churchill. He is looking directly into the camera. He is wearing a dark jacket, light shirt and a spotted bow tie. 

National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row

The US President criticised the UK’s approach to energy and immigration arguing that the prime minister's decisions had hurt him politically.

A man in a suit sits at a desk with four men standing behind him, his hand held open. 

Watch: 'I wish him well' - Trump reacts to Starmer's resignation

'I think he's a lovely man' Trump says of Starmer, but highlights some criticisms.

A man in a suit sits at a desk with his hands held out. 

Trump reacts to Starmer's resignation

It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.

Back of officer in black vest marked with white letters reading "POLICE" next to an empty roadway with buildings across the street

Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead

Morgan Rogers keen on a move to Arsenal, Marcus Rashford prepared to take pay cut to join Tottenham and Spurs also confident of signing Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, plus more. 

Rogers keen on Arsenal move - Tuesday's gossip 

Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

Dame Hilary Cass is sat looking at the camera in a meeting room. She is in front of a glass wall with a geometric pattern.

Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

Engineers are investigating a fault with the air traffic control system.

The entrance to the departure lounge at Bristol Airport on a sunny day

Airport closed and planes grounded after thunderstorm

Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32. 




Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

A 100-year-old and baby cheer Lionel Messi on as Argentina play Austria in the 2026 World Cup

You are never too young or old to adore Messi 

Colin McKendry is elected as the new president of the Irish Football Association, as he replaces Conrad Kirkwood in the role.

McKendry elected as president of Irish FA

Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments he made towards black players during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbian television. 

Rade Bogdanovic playing for Werder Bremen during the 2002-03 season 

TV pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments

A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

A black steering wheel and large screen to the right which shows lanes of traffic and vehicles in it.

Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation

Worcestershire's director of public heath is recognised for her work with communities.

Lisa McNally pictured in front of a white background. She has shoulder length dark blonde hair and is wearing a black necklace and black top.

National award for county's mental health work

Firefighters remain on the scene after a house set fire after being struck by lightning.

Photo showing the front bumper and bonnets of a line of fire engines, lined up inside a station. The one nearest to the camera has "Avon Fire and Rescue" in white writing on a red panel

Homes evacuated after lightning causes house fire

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup following a weather delay of more than two hours.

Mbappe double as France beat Iraq after two-hour delay

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for their World Cup opener.



Ghana's Partey ready to play against England

A parent says some pupils are "consistently showing disruptive and physically negative behaviours". 

The road entrance of a school is pictured with cars parked in the distance.

Pupils' behaviour sparks teachers' two-day strike

The venue shut after ex-theatre boss Chris Higgins was jailed for sexual communication with a child.

A large building has a sign on the front saying 'Thornton Little Theatre'.

Community theatre to reopen after former boss jailed

After becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer earlier in the game, Lionel Messi adds an 18th goal to his collection as he puts Argentina 2-0 up against Austria.

Messi adds another goal to his collection after breaking record

Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges, including one charge of rape

Jeffrey Donaldson is wearing a blue suit with a pink tie. He is walking away from a black car.

Donaldson trial in 60 seconds

A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".

Laura and Jasno Kenny hold up their Olympic gold medals 

Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid

The director who ran the flats receives an 18-month community order for fire safety failures.

The outside of the multi-storey Latitude 52 building in Devonport, Plymouth, taken in 2021. The building has multiple windows and balconies. 

Flat owner gets community order amid fire concerns

Playing the bagpipes while rollerblading... This Scottish fan certainly caught the eye with the Tartan Army in Miami for Wednesday World Cup meeting with Brazil.

Skirl of bagpipes on skates as Scots hit Miami

The court is told a hospital order is needed for Keating to get treatment he might refuse in prison.

A woman with long brown hair and is wearing a light brown and white coat. She is sitting at a garden. 

Stalker who followed woman to Bali sentenced

Lionel Messi with a wide smile as he celebrates scoring a second goal for Argentina against Austria in the 2026 World Cup.

Messi 'the history maker' strikes again!

Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a Scottish FA notice of complaint for calling the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell "disgusting" while in charge of Hearts, with the Fir Park club also cited.

Derek McInnes has left Hearts to become the manager of Rangers

McInnes cited for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark

114 athletes were named in the squad last week but Charlotte Whalley has been added after receiving a reallocated qualification spot. 

Charlotte Whalley competes in weightlifting

Weightlifter Whalley added to Team Wales for Glasgow Games

A boy is reportedly approached by a suspicious man a day after a boy was abducted nearby, police say.

A photograph of a path with trees lined either side. There are grass fields and houses in the distance.

Second boy approached in park a day after abduction

Hull Royal Infirmary's safety has been rated inadequate and it still requires overall improvement.

A multi-storey hospital building with blue cladding. A few trees and vehicles are in front of the building.

Safety concerns persist at troubled hospital

Old teammates Olivier Giroud and Cesar Azpilicueta are reunited as pundits.

Olivier and Azpi are reunited!

Lionel Messi smiles as the mascots chant his name from inside the tunnel before Argentina played Austria in the 2026 World Cup

Young mascots love Messi!

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Shelbourne vs Bohemians in the Irish Premier Division

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Shelbourne v Bohemians

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.

Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager

Ghana's Thomas Partey speaks for the first time since being denied entry to Canada at the World Cup.

Thomas Partey ready to face England

Councillors approve the new rule and say it will help to tackle issues around anti-social behaviour.

A person stares at the camera while wearing a full-face balaclava and a zipped up, grey jumper. They are standing in front of a dark grey wall.

Face coverings set to be banned across borough

Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital gets temporary medical units to plug the "gap" in renal services.

A picture of a man's hand, which is wrapped in red tubes due to dialysis treatment

Hospital to get more outdoor units for dialysis

As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.

Lionel Messi points his fingers to the sky in celebration after scoring against Algeria in Argentina's 3-0 victory at the 2026 Fifa World Cup

Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?

The first public consultation begins on an updated County Durham Plan to be revealed in 2029.

Durham Market Place, where the Town Hall is located, alongside St Nicholas Church and the statue of Charles William Vane on horseback. It is a paved area with a few dozen people milling about. The buildings are old, medieval in style.

Three consultations planned to create Local Plan

Aaron Greene scores an equaliser in the 83rd minute to deny Derry City a win over League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Shamrock Rovers hit back in Derry City draw

Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.

A composite image of Andy Burnham in Parliament and Keir Starmer hugging his wife outside Downing Street

Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour

Lionel Messi smiles as he celebrates a record breaking goal for Argentina against Austria in the 2026 World Cup.

'Strike number 17!' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer

Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the region".

Rain falls on the Philadelphia Stadium before the World Cup game between France and Iraq

Fans delayed entry as bad weather affects France-Iraq tie

The Met Office has issued a two-day red weather warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK.

A storm in dark skies rolling in over Glastonbury

Storms and school disruption amid rare red weather warnings

Nathan Bennett, of Corston, was jailed for 30 years after abusing boys at a nursery in Bristol.

Bennett has short dark hair and is wearing glasses. He has stubble and a t-shirt on. It is a mugshot of his face taken while in police custody

Concerns about paedophile nursery worker 'ignored'

Guildford Crown Court heard Dion Arnold exploited his position to gain his victims' trust.

A police mugshot of a man with dark blond hair and a light beard. He is wearing a grey hoodie.

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