Day: 2 February 2021

Mark Lawrenson takes on Foo Fighters guitarist and Arsenal fan Chris Shiflett to make predictions for this week’s Premier League fixtures.

Lord Wharton, expected to be new chair of the Office for Students, faces questions about independence.

Manchester United equal the Premier League record by putting nine goals past nine-man Southampton – the second time Saints have lost 9-0 in as many seasons.

Crystal Palace record back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since September with victory at Newcastle.

Sean Ash thought he may never walk again when he was diagnosed with a rare spinal condition.

Celtic ease some of the mounting pressure on boss Neil Lennon as they thrash managerless Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership.

Some parts of New Jersey were hit with 30 inches (76cm) of snow.

Peers back an amendment giving the High Court the right to rule on whether genocide has taken place.

MSPs say they have concluded that messages they received from the Crown Office are not relevant to the committee’s work.

Sheffield United fight back to claim a priceless Premier League victory over fellow strugglers West Brom.

Arsenal have two players sent off as they throw away a lead and lose at Wolves – who win for the first time in nine Premier League games.

The 100-year-old had raised £33m for the NHS and had his daughters by his bedside in hospital.

The 100-year-old had raised £33m for the NHS and had his daughters by his bedside in hospital.

Boston Dynamics shows off some of Spot’s latest skills as it announces a new web-control facility.

The gunfight took place at an upscale gated community while agents were investigating child abuse.

Marseille suspend manager Andre Villas-Boas after he offered his resignation because he disagreed with the club’s “sporting policy”.

Dancing to music, this aerobics instructor caught a moment of Myanmar’s history on camera.

Some 1.2 million pupils – 15% of those enrolled in state schools – were in school last week.

It is the latest EU country to limit use of the jab citing lack of efficacy data for elderly people.

New data also shows the vaccine was 76% effective during the three months after the first dose.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening.

Alexei Navalny had returned to Russia after treatment in Germany for Novichok poisoning.

The gunfight took place at an upscale gated community while agents were investigating child abuse.

The army veteran who raised millions for NHS charities during the coronavirus pandemic dies at 100.

Golf’s rule makers are proposing changes to help curb the length professional players can hit the ball off the tee.

The 2021 Six Nations will go ahead as planned as France confirms quarantine restrictions will be eased for the tournament.

The 2021 Six Nations will go ahead as planned as France confirms quarantine restrictions will be eased for the tournament.

A bushfire just outside of Perth has destroyed dozens of homes as the city remains in Covid lockdown.

The country’s youngest primary and nursery pupils are likely to return to the classroom from 22 February.

The government promises to push Brussels to change its transport rules on scallops, clams and mussels.

The boss of the British Gas owner defends “fire and rehire” plans amid protests from staff.

Jordan Belfort says amateurs should “take their chips off the table” after stocks surge on speculation.

People in areas where the South African variant was found should only go out when “absolutely essential”, the health secretary says.

The BBC’s Ros Atkins explains the events leading up to the EU Commission row over vaccines and the NI border.

Myanmar hit headlines around the world on Monday when its military seized control.

It is highest since pandemic began – but there are signs the peak may have passed.

Trials with 20,000 volunteers show the vaccine gives a high level of protection against Covid-19.

Watching football has changed significantly over the past year, with the major leagues all taking different approaches to keeping fans engaged.

Every game from the delayed 2020 Club World Cup will be shown live on the BBC – here is what you need to know.

All NI parties have condemned threats against staff checking on animal and food products at Larne and Belfast.

Loma Vista says it won’t work with Manson again following abuse claims which the musician denies.

Beekeeper Patrick Murfet says the “monumentally stupid situation” could cost him nearly £100,000.

The Oscar-nominated actor played Deep Throat in All The President’s Men.

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give details on the opening of schools to “some” children.

The Kent variant now dominant in the UK appears to be undergoing some worrying new changes.

Landmark review calls for fundamental change in our approach to economics to stem nature loss.

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