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Tokyo would be Alistair Brownlee's fourth Olympics, after he finished 12th in Beijing in 2008Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee is to take two years out from the sport to train for the World Ironman Championships in Hawaii. Brownlee, 28, won Olympic gold at London and Rio, and has not ruled out bidding for a third win at Tokyo 2020. "I'm going to pursue things away from Olympic triathlon; it's important I have a different focus," Brownlee said. "I've been to three Olympics and I can't say I won't definitely be at a fourth." Ironman triathlons consist of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile cycle and a full marathon - almost four times further than an Olympic…

Man held over 'serious assault' on train at Forest Hill 12 December 2016 From the section London Image copyright Ita O'Brien Image caption Witnesses said a man was stabbed on the train at Forest Hill station A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a "serious assault" on a train in south-east London. One person was taken to hospital after British Transport Police (BTP) was called to Forest Hill station at…

Barnaby Cork death: Tribute to Thame boy struck by car 12 December 2016 From the section Oxford Image copyright TVP Image caption Barnaby Cork was knocked down outside Thame Leisure Centre The family of a four-year-old boy who died after being knocked down by a car in Oxfordshire have said they are "absolutely heartbroken". Barnaby Cork, from Thame, was struck by a car outside a sports centre on the town's Oxford Road shortly befo…

Barnaby Cork death: Tribute to Thame boy struck by car 12 December 2016 From the section Oxford Image copyright TVP Image caption Barnaby Cork was knocked down outside Thame Leisure Centre The family of a four-year-old boy who died after being knocked down by a car in Oxfordshire have said they are "absolutely heartbroken". Barnaby Cork, from Thame, was struck by a car outside a sports centre on the town's Oxford Road shortly befo…

Men jailed for giving cash to Brussels terror suspect 12 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright West Midlands Police Image caption Zakaria Boufassil (left) and Mohammed Ali Ahmed have been jailed Two men who gave £3,000 to a suspect in the Paris and Brussels terror attacks have been jailed. Mohammed Ali Ahmed and Zakaria Boufassil handed the money to bombing suspect Mohamed Abrini in a Birmingham park in July 2015. Ahm…

The mothers secretly working as sex workers By Rachael Thorn BBC News Online 11 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images/Christopher Furlong A significant number of sex workers in the UK are also mothers, research suggests. So what is it like to sell sex while bringing up a child? "I'm certainly not ashamed of what I've done," Sherri, 42, from Essex says. "And I'm quietly furious about the lack of recognition that myself and other women I know get…

Homage to first shortwave trans-Atlantic radio broadcast By Huw Williams BBC Scotland reporter 11 December 2016 From the section Glasgow & West Scotland Image copyright American Radio Relay League Image caption The transmitter for the broadcast was set up at Greenwich in Connecticut Radio enthusiasts have recreated the first ever trans-Atlantic shortwave broadcast - 95 years after it connected Ard…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Urban beekeeping creating a buzz 12 December 2016 Last updated at 00:08 GMT With concern about the decline of bees in the UK, the University of London has created an oasis for the insects on a rooftop. View the full article

Salon hair wash risk of stroke 'very small' 12 December 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Thinkstock A man who suffered a stroke after having his head bent back while getting his hair washed in a salon has been talking about his ordeal. Doctors who treated him said it was likely to have been a case of "beauty parlour syndrome" - which can occur when the neck is over-extended. This can damage arteries, which can lead to a clot and then a stroke. But the Stroke Association said the risk w…

The Wankhede Stadium hosted the fourth Test between India and EnglandA series of messages that appeared on the stadium scoreboard during England's fourth Test in India have been condemned as "sick" by a fan group. References to Madeleine McCann, Adam Johnson and Josef Fritzl were displayed after fans were invited to post messages during the game. The Barmy Army, an unofficial England fan group, criticised those who posted. "It's a no-go area. It's a very sick thing to do," said Paul Burnham, the group's managing director. Burnham said that he was not aware who was responsible for the messages that appeared during India's victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium. …

The Wankhede Stadium hosted the fourth Test between India and EnglandA series of messages that appeared on the stadium scoreboard during England's fourth Test in India have been condemned as "sick" by a fan group. References to Madeleine McCann, Adam Johnson and Josef Fritzl were displayed after fans were invited to post messages during the game. The Barmy Army, an unofficial England fan group, criticised those who posted. "It's a no-go area. It's a very sick thing to do," said Paul Burnham, the group's managing director. Burnham said that he was not aware who was responsible for the messages that appeared during India's victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium. …

'Somewhere near sea in Suffolk' couple 'amazed' by card 12 December 2016 From the section Suffolk Image copyright Antony Wren Image caption The sender of the card only knew the intended recipients lived "somewhere near the sea in Suffolk" A couple say they were "amazed" to receive a Christmas card where the only address details on the envelope were "somewhere near the sea in Suffolk". Antony Wren, 42, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, said…

'Somewhere near sea in Suffolk' couple 'amazed' by card 12 December 2016 From the section Suffolk Image copyright Antony Wren Image caption The sender of the card only knew the intended recipients lived "somewhere near the sea in Suffolk" A couple say they were "amazed" to receive a Christmas card where the only address details on the envelope were "somewhere near the sea in Suffolk". Antony Wren, 42, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, said…

Can a hair salon sink wash be a stroke risk? 12 December 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption Hyper-extended necks can cause damage to important arteries running into the brain A man who suffered a stroke after having his head bent back while getting his hair washed in a salon has been talking about his ordeal. Doctors who treated him said it was likely to have been a case of "beauty parlour syndro…

Night Manager stars up for Golden Globes 12 December 2016 From the section Entertainment & Arts Image copyright PA Image caption The Night Manager is based on 1993 novel of the same name by John le Carre BBC series The Night Manager has fared well in the Golden Globe nominations, with nods for UK stars Olivia Coleman, Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie. American Crime Story: OJ Simpson v The People is also recognised with nominati…