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2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Iain Watson |Henry Zeffman |Harry Farley

Opposition to the welfare cuts is genuine and heartfelt among many of the Labour sceptics. But there is an underlying environment that might make conditions ripe for rebellion. Study the names of those calling for a rethink. They include people with front bench experience in opposition who hoped or expected to become ministers – and were overlooked.

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jonty Colman

During most cases of rain during cricket matches, players are either not allowed on to the pitch to play, or are taken off if a game is ongoing. An exception to this is if it is raining lightly and the on-field umpires feel the conditions are not unsafe to play in. Cricket is not played in heavier rain for a number of reasons. They include the safety of players, who can be injured by slipping on the surface or are unable to run comfortably across the wicket.

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Cemlyn Davies

Disgrifiad o’r llun, Dywed Ysgrifennydd y Gymraeg, Mark Drakeford taw ond 10 o blant sy'n cael addysg ar hyn o bryd yn Ysgol Gymraeg LlundainGobebydd Gwleidyddol BBC CymruMae angen i Lywodraeth Cymru ystyried beth yw'r ffordd "mwyaf effeithiol" o wario arian ar hyrwyddo'r Gymraeg yn Llundain, yn ôl Ysgrifennydd y Gymraeg. Roedd Mark Drakeford yn ymateb i gwestiynau gan y gwrthbleidiau am gefnogaeth ariannol Llywodraeth Cymru i Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain.

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Andy Giddings

Image source, James RussellImage caption, Terry Davies was well-known in the Scouting movement and as a hike organiserTributes have been paid to a scout leader, hike chairman and community volunteer who "inspired generations". Terry Davies was chairman of the Longmynd Hike and Group Lead Volunteer at 2nd Longmynd Scout group in Church Stretton. He had been awarded the Silver Wolf, the highest honour in scouting, and was invited to Windsor Castle in recognition of his 50 years' service.

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Stephan Shemilt

Image source, Getty ImagesHands up if you owe Ben Stokes an apology? Who thought he'd taken leave of his cricketing senses when he opted to field in the first Test against India? As chasing leather under burning sunshine on Friday gave way to chasing victory under moody clouds on Tuesday, there were plenty of us forced to admit Stokes was right. Again. This was another Headingley classic.