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'My Indian mum was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'

A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.

Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts

Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.

'It will be special' - Forest reach first FA Cup semi since 1991

Nottingham Forest's "incredible" season continues as they beat Brighton on penalties to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years.

The Papers: 'Hundreds feared dead in quake' and Reeves likened to Truss

The papers focus on the deadly earthquake in South East Asia and criticism of the chancellor's policies.

Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends' cars - now he's number one

The influencer-turned-musician is topping the charts after turning trauma into music that heals.

'Bring on Barca' - Chelsea's 'quadruple mentality' is back

Chelsea's quadruple dream remains on course after they swept aside Man City in the Women's Champions League - and holders Barcelona await in the semi-finals.

Littler wins again to stretch Premier League lead

Luke Littler moves eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table with victory on night eight in Newcastle.

'A magical high in rollercoaster Arsenal campaign'

Arsenal needed something special to book their place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals - and how they produced it.

Arrests after woman killed during police car chase

Two men, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Mr Calm no more - Bellamy revels in Wales' chaos

Craig Bellamy shed his new 'Mr Calm' nickname after a wild conclusion to Wales' World Cup qualifier in North Macedonia.

Assisted dying law could take four years to implement

A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years.

'We will get there' - who were winners & losers for Tuchel's England?

BBC Sport looks at which players impressed in Thomas Tuchel's first two games - and who did not.

Boxer who fled UK after supplying drugs jailed

Lennox Clarke, who supplied drugs to a dealer in Cheltenham, went on the run to Ireland, Mexico and Thailand.

Raducanu into Miami last 16 after Keys stunned by teenager

Britain's Emma Raducanu is through to the last 16 of the Miami Open after opponent McCartney Kessler retired injured at the start of the second set.

Was 'embarrassing night' just a 'bump in road' for Scotland?

Midfielder John McGinn says Scotland let themselves down on "an embarrassing night", while head coach Steve Clarke wants a strong response to the "bump in the road" of the Nations League play-off defeat to Greece.

High-rise flats demolition to alter Glasgow skyline

The Wyndford Road flats will be brought down by explosives as part of a redevelopment of the Maryhill area.

The Papers: 'Reeves wields axe on Civil Service' and 'boxing says bye George'

A mix of stories make up the front of the Sunday papers.

Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine

Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".

Uncovering unusual and surprising crimes in England

As four men are sentenced for stealing a gold toilet, the BBC unearths other unusual crimes.

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76, says family

Foreman won his first world heavyweight championship in 1973 then did it again in 1994 when he was 45.

The Papers: 'Heathrow's day of chaos' and 'Kate's year of courage'

Saturday's front pages cover the chaos at Heathrow and one year since the Princess of Wales shared her cancer diagnosis.

'Scotland's great survivor Hanley basks in battle'

Grant Hanley has been written off, left out and cast aside. But the 33-year-old was there again when Scotland needed him, writes Tom English.

Littler hits nine-darter as he wins Cardiff final

Teenager Luke Littler hits a nine-darter and averages a stunning 112.5 to beat Michael van Gerwen and win night seven of Premier League Darts in Cardiff.

Cushing's 'tactical masterclass' as Man City put one foot in semis

Manchester City interim manager Nick Cushing's eventful week continues as he proves the 'mastermind' behind their victory over Chelsea.

Prisoner on the run after faking emergency on M55

Jamie Cooper, 33, was being taken to a court appearance when he fled.

Boys need role models not gaming and porn, Sir Gareth Southgate says

Young men are increasingly turning to "callous, manipulative and toxic" influencers as role models, Sir Gareth Southgate says.

Chris Mason: Flurry of worry over benefit changes

It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.

'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'

Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.

The Papers: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'

Tuesday's papers have pictures of the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick's Day.

Net zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says Badenoch

The Conservative leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards or by bankrupting us".

McIlroy and Spaun face Monday play-off at The Players

Rory McIlroy will have to return on Monday for a play-off after American JJ Spaun erased his lead over the final few holes at a storm-affected Players Championship.

The untold story of the battle that helped end WW2 in Europe

Some of the men who were there look back nearly 80 years to the largest single airborne operation.

'Stellar England turn Cardiff fortress into funhouse'

England create special memories with an unexpected rout of Wales' Principality Stadium home that should fuel them to further feats.

I have to earn right to sing national anthem - Tuchel

England boss Thomas Tuchel says he must "earn the right" to sing the country's national anthem.

The Papers: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms

Starmer to axe NHS England, while Putin says "there are nuances" in response to a proposed 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.

Multiple fires blast from manholes across US college after explosion on campus

A maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University caused evacuation orders and classes to be cancelled for the rest of the week.

SpaceX launch that aimed to get stranded astronauts home postponed

Nasa's SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.

The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'

A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.

Government offers Amess family 'glimmer of hope'

The family of the murdered MP say they still feel betrayed but are hopeful of answers.

'Nunez not to blame - but you felt his miss carried more weight'

Darwin Nunez is not to blame for Liverpool's defeat by PSG but his miss seems to carry more weight, writes Phil McNulty.

The Papers: 'Jail.. then hell' and ceasefire 'if Putin agrees'

Several papers lead on the emotional tribute John Hunt shared in court about wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah.

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

US unveils new app for 'self-deportations'

The Trump administration has told migrants to leave voluntarily or face harsher consequences.

Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks

Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.

What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.

Migrant dies attempting to cross English Channel

The Kuwati man, in his sixties, suffered a cardiac arrest on the boat that was carrying him from northern France, officials said.

Poor performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans

Pat McFadden said the civil service's "state is not match-fit to rise to the moment".

World champion Price cruises past Jonas to unify division

Welterweight Lauren Price easily outpoints Natasha Jonas to settle their domestic rivalry and become a unified world champion in a changing of the guards moment for women's boxing at the Royal Albert Hall.

'Dessers leads way for weirdest Rangers team ever'

The conundrum of Cyriel Dessers epitomises one of the strangest Rangers teams in history, writes Tom English.

'Who needs a number nine?' - How Arsenal scored seven without striker

Nedum Onuoha analyses Arsenal's record-breaking 7-1 victory over PSV in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Cat Burns: 'I never had music for queer girls'

The Go singer says she's entering a "new era" where she's comfortable sharing her love for women.

Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care home

The camera hidden by Nicola Hughes captured footage of staff roughly handling and shouting at her mother.

The county that became a hotspot for Ukrainian refugees

The founder of a support scheme says: "We will walk with our Ukrainian friends hand in hand."

Crowds of 273 to Champions League - rise of Europe's 'hottest property'

Before Club Brugge face Aston Villa on Tuesday, manager Nicky Hayen is being touted as one of Europe's "hottest properties".

The Papers: 'New Ukraine peace deal' and Zelensky's 'king-size welcome'

Sir Keir Starmer's plans to form a "coalition of the willing" to end the war in Ukraine leads most of Monday's papers.

Lady Gaga is back, and Jennie's debut solo album is here: What to stream this week

This week also sees the release of Split Fiction, R-Patz's new film Mickey-17 and Meghan's delayed TV show.

Most Republicans laud Trump after Zelensky showdown, but some express dismay

The majority of Republicans say Zelensky was at fault for the spat, but one accused the president of "embracing Putin".

They lost their families in a plane crash - then came the online hate

Families of those killed in the Jeju Air crash have been smeared as "fake victims" and "scammers".