The boy was taking part in a football coaching session when a thunderstorm hit Blackpool.

Formula 1's governing body launches a clampdown on flexible rear wings amid suspicions some teams are bending the rules.

The barrage of Palestinian militant rockets and Israeli air strikes grows, in the worst violence in years.

He worked with Hitchcock, played tennis with Chaplin and made his final film with Judd Apatow.

The Miami Heat secure a play-off spot with a 129-121 win at the Boston Celtics that all but condemns the Celtics to the newly established play-in tournament.

The UK economy shrank by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, as the country experienced a lengthy winter lockdown.

Juventus face the prospect of further European embarrassment as they struggle to stake a top-four claim in Serie A.

Pep Guardiola learned from previous errors to renew his Manchester City side for the better, writes Guillem Balague.

Some petrol stations run out of fuel in the US southeast as the Colonial Pipeline remains shut.

Riots sweep Lod as unrest grows after days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.

The UK government introduces a wide-ranging plan to improve the welfare of some animals.

Pippa Stacey, 26, faces "all kinds of obstacles" as venues sprawl on to pavements.

The Online Safety Bill threatens media giants with big fines - but aims to protect political debate.

Fans say they loved seeing live music again, but weren't so keen on the pre-taped performances.

The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial.

Researchers gathered data on violence-related injuries from 133 NHS centres in England and Wales.

Ofsted cannot conduct an impartial review into allegations of sex abuse in schools, a teaching union says.

Universities in England could face fines if they fail to protect free speech on campus under new legislation.

Government inspector Max Caller says staff at Liverpool City Council felt intimidated to speak out.

Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.