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Clare Balding fronted the BBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics output in Milan‑Cortina, winning admiration from fellow broadcasters and prompting debate after past on‑air exchanges; this article summarises colleagues’ reactions, Team GB successes and the broader public conversation

Alan Shearer, the Newcastle United icon, believes Hearts remain in the Premiership hunt after a major Gorgie opportunity shook up the title race

Sam Allardyce rejects the long-ball stereotype, explains why he views Cristian Romero as a risk for Manchester United and remains linked to a Premier League comeback after a punditry stint

Caragh Keane revealed her engagement after a proposal at Bamford Wellness Spa in the Cotswolds, prompting proud reactions from the footballing family and talk of a father of the bride speech from Roy Keane

Jose Mourinho has provoked widespread criticism for his reaction to Vinicius Jr’s report of alleged racial abuse during a Champions League tie, even as reports surface of a contract clause that could facilitate a move back to Real Madrid

Prince William appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks to discuss men’s mental health, sharing personal insights and urging open conversations to help prevent suicide

Charlotte Church launched The Dreaming to offer nature-led retreats and free educational alternatives as part of a broader commitment to community and wellbeing

Derek McInnes singles out Harry Milne as a model professional after the left back stepped up following James Penrice’s sale to AEK Athens

A concise review of the settlement between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Virginia Giuffre, the reported royal loans, and the implications of newly disclosed Epstein-related documents

Adele Nicoll made history in the monobob for Team GB at Milano Cortina 2026; after a challenging final run she is focusing on gaining experience and competing in the two-woman bobsleigh with teammate Ashleigh Nelson

Jesse Jackson was a prominent civil rights figure who marched with Martin Luther King Jr., ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988, and later lived with progressive supranuclear palsy

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham publicly pledges loyalty to his wife while a reported wedding moment involving Marc Anthony and his parents has intensified an ongoing family disagreement.

discover how one father’s 20-mile walk and the dedication of vintage bus staff are strengthening community bonds across Edinburgh and East Lothian

Alpine icon Lindsey Vonn was airlifted from the Cortina downhill after a severe crash. After several operations and ongoing treatment in hospital, she says recovery will be slow and uncertain.