Sir Tom won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love.

He was an award-winning playwright whose witty works delighted generations.

The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.

World champions South Africa humiliate woeful Wales by inflicting a record home 73-0 defeat on their hosts.

People from around the world tried to solve riddles to find the hare through the early 1980s.

Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

James 'Jamie' Richards left several staff traumatised and was described as "predatory" by a panel.

France captain Antoine Dupont will make his return from a serious knee injury in Toulouse's Top 14 match against Ra…

"The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it," says President Emmanuel Macron.

Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.

A 15-year-old is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after Monday's shooting.

The proposed plan is said to have been significantly changed since Sunday - but key sticking points are likely to remai…

There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.

The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.

Columbus Crew's Wilfried Nancy is close to being appointed Celtic manager, BBC Scotland has learned.

Head coach Gregor Townsend feels that the flak he has received has been unfair. But has he misunderstood the criticism?…

Ill-disciplined Ireland are shown five cards as South Africa produce a typically power-packed performance to win a chao…

The Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss for Liverpool, says chief …

More than half of the 49 saplings grown from the illegally felled tree will be planted in a week.

New Zealand maintain seven decades of dominance against Wales with a 52-26 victory at the Principality Stadium.

More than 100 vehicles were stolen from driveways by the gang over an eight-month period.

Shumeet Banerji leaves his position on the BBC board.

Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.

Three brothers had discovered the rare Superman comic in pristine condition under a stack of newspapers in their late m…

The company claims "unsustainable" levels of taxation has made any future investments "non-viable".…

The Ashes is almost here - now is the time for English cricketing heroes, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Champions League matches in the UK will be shown by Paramount from 2027 after the US company wins the broadcast rights …

Britain's Katie Boulter says she feels she has to "choose between my body and my ranking" as the scramble…

The Conservative leader says the government floated the idea of increasing income tax rates only to "U-turn".…

The government has announced legislation to outlaw the sale of tickets to sports events at inflated prices - but it wil…

How England arrived at the Ashes with a bowling attack filled with pace and built with the clear aim of winning in Aust…

Speaking to BBC Sport's Eleanor Oldroyd, former England captain Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes' side must star…

Hooker Jamie George, wing Tom Roebuck and centre Ollie Lawrence are ruled out of England's Test against Argentina o…

The netball dress will remain a popular option, but Super League side London Mavericks hope to make the sport more welc…

Emma Raducanu will focus on a training camp in Spain rather than travel to the United States to play two exhibition mat…

Scotland "fell asleep at the wheel" in their dramatic capitulation against Argentina, according to captain Si…

Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott lets the tears flow after the Republic of Ireland stun Hungary to reach the World Cup play-…

Scotland throw away a 21-0 lead to implode against Argentina at Murrayfield.

Two others were seriously injured as extreme winds hit the campsite in the Algarve.

Under the deal, Donald Trump's 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.

Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

Brentford's Ashley Cheatley is on Fifa's shortlist for the annual Marta Award after scoring one of the best goa…

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, hits a stunning 144 off 42 balls for India A in an Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 match against the…

More than 120 people were killed in the raid which targeted the Comando Vermelho criminal gang.

They show cells that control blood sugar are more vulnerable in early childhood.

The women's 100m final will take place on day one of the 2028 Olympics, with the men's on day two, as athletics…

England captain Ben Stokes must "respect" views of former players, says ex-skipper Michael Vaughan, after Sto…

Paris St-Germain keeper Mary Earps says a return to former club Manchester United was 'written in the stars', b…

England have injury concerns over Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum for their autumn international against New Zealand on…

Nottingham Forest, the Tricky Trees as they are known to their fans, are starting to show shoots of revival.

Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

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Elena Rybakina upsets world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win record-breaking £4m prize with WTA Finals victory.

New Zealand survive three yellow cards and a second-half onslaught from Scotland to win a thrilling Test 25-17 at Murra…

She plays a divorce lawyer in All's Fair, which one critic said "may be the worst TV drama ever".

Julia Wandelt began "telling anyone who would listen" she was the missing child in June 2022.

While he has a penchant for cars and jets, the world's richest person reportedly lives a relatively modest life.

The much-anticipated video game from Rockstar has been pushed back until the end of 2026.

The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December me…

Calling himself "the accountant", the fixer told undercover reporters how he could “confuse” immigration enfo…

Derek Martin, 67, has been jailed for life for killing Chloe and Josh Bashford in Newhaven.

Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.

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English golfer Marco Penge says he is "in disbelief" as he prepares to tee off the DP World Tour's penult…

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis says he will fund the medical care of any of the club's fans caught up …

The pilot of the small plane, who was from the Leeds area, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Danny Welbeck last played for England in 2018 but will his recent form at Brighton be enough to encourage Thomas Tuchel…

England run in four tries in an ultimately comfortable win over Australia in their opening autumn Test at Twickenham.

Manager Oliver Glasner says it would be "irresponsible" for Crystal Palace to play two games in three days fo…