Australia captain Steve Smith leads from the front as he scores his 13th career Ashes century on his home ground to help his team to 449-7 in their first innings, giving them a 65-run lead against England on day three of the fifth Test in Sydney.
6th, January 2026, 07:51pm
It could be a struggle to match the tumultuous highs of last year but there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming 12 months, writes Iain Carter.
6th, January 2026, 07:25pm
After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.
6th, January 2026, 07:12pm
The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.
6th, January 2026, 07:10pm
The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.
6th, January 2026, 07:10pm
Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has been awarded the Guinness title for her Jellycat collection.
6th, January 2026, 07:09pm
Unite says there will be no end to the strikes until there is a fair deal for the bin workers."
6th, January 2026, 07:03pm
Joan Scourfield joins forces with Jacob Dunne to highlight the benefits of restorative justice.
6th, January 2026, 07:00pm
Joan Scourfield joins forces with Jacob Dunne to highlight the benefits of restorative justice.
6th, January 2026, 07:00pm
Hundreds of schools have been closed due to the cold weather as the Met Office predicts more snow later in the week.
6th, January 2026, 06:25pm