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Little Britain sketch racist and outdated, Ofcom research says
TV watchdog Ofcom publishes research into viewers' opinions about potentially offensive content…
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Derry: Thousands take part in Europe's biggest Halloween party
Londonderry's annual Halloween festival culminates with a fireworks display over the River Foyl…
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Boris Johnson said old people should accept Covid fate, note shows
The former PM's handling of the virus comes under attack over six hours of testimony by aides. …
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King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence
King Charles addressed the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during a banquet at the star…
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400-year-old harbour wall badly damaged by huge waves
The 400-year-old stone structure is left with a five-metre gap after being battered by tidal swells…
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Labour suspends MP after speech at pro-Palestinian rally
The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive". f…
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Bristol grandma among Just Stop Oil M25 activists spared jail
A High Court judge finds 12 people to be in contempt of an injunction, after a protest on the M25. …
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Top official despaired at Boris Johnson's Covid leadership
Simon Case said the former PM changed direction"every day," in evidence heard by the Covi…
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Thurrock tower block scaffolding 'is a ladder for cat burglars'
The scaffolding went up for works to improve the lives of residents but instead it has become the s…
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Gaza/Israel protests: Met Commissioner calls for clarity
Sir Mark Rowley says his officers are limited by legal definitions of extremism. from BBC News - …
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Coastguard search for man in water at Burnham-On-Sea
The HM Coastguard was called to Burnham-On-Sea at around 16:00 GMT on Sunday. from BBC News - UK�…
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'I've lost 42 members of my family in Gaza attacks'
A Palestinian living in Glasgow spoke to thousands who joined a rally calling for a ceasefire. fr…
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Child poverty: Could Wales cut rates by copying Scotland?
Experts suggest an extra payment for poor families following the Scottish Child Payment's succe…
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Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight braced for flooding
The Environment Agency says flooding is expected across parts of Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of …
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Disability and sex is still a taboo, says Mared Jarman
"Disabled people are just as sexual as anyone else," says Mared Jarman. from BBC News -…
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Argentina 23-26 England: England overcome Pumas to win Rugby World Cup bronze-medal match
England complete their Rugby World Cup campaign by overcoming a proud Argentina performance in the …
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Bull semen: Artificial insemination tanks stolen in County Tyrone
The size of the tanks stolen is not known but police say their contents were of "significant v…
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Breast cancer: Cardiff mum's treatment delay 'a nightmare'
Lowri Mai Loader did not start treatment for a rare cancer until 85 days after visiting her GP. f…
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Cricket World Cup 2023: England's tournament over and it has been a mess from the very start
England's World Cup is over, and their tournament has been a mess from the very start, with num…
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Ex-PM Truss wanted stranded migrants brought to UK
An email reveals Liz Truss wanted a group of stranded asylum seekers to be brought to the UK for th…
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Borussia Dortmund team bus gets parking fine in Tynemouth
The German Bundesliga club beat Newcastle United 1-0 in Wednesday's Champions League tie. fro…
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Jason Donovan's London bike ride interrupted by Jeremy Vine... and a bus
The Australian pop star was spotted by the BBC's Jeremy Vine while cycling in central London. …
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Chesterfield: Terminally-ill teenager left homeless by flooding
Emily Eden's family are trying to find emergency accommodation with room for a hospital bed. …
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Neasden robber murdered pensioner and stole £13,000
Susan Hawkey, 71, was described as vulnerable, isolated and an "ideal victim". from BBC…
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Deborah Padley: Cell death might have been prevented, inquest says
Mother-of-four Debbie Padley died from a kidney infection while in police custody in Tonbridge. f…
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Baby seriously injured in attack by family dog
The 10-month-old boy requires surgery after the pet turned on him when he began crying. from BBC …
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Mark Cavendish robbery suspect on trial after handing himself in
Jo Jobson, who denies two counts of robbery, was arrested after an 18-month appeal. from BBC News…
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Amanda Abbington: Actress withdraws from Strictly
The Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actress missed last weekend's show for medical reasons. from BB…
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Indi Gregory: Legal challenge from critically ill baby's parents dismissed
Judges turn down an appeal against a ruling that medics can limit Indi Gregory's life-support t…
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Fort Nelson volunteers needed to man Victorian gun enactments
The weaponry was regularly used for displays in Portsmouth, but has been silent since the pandemic.…
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Hamas hostages: Families 'worried sick' for relatives held in Gaza
British-Israeli woman calls on the UK government to do "everything in its power" to secur…
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Newspaper headlines: 'Hero' Sir Bobby Charlton will 'never be forgotten'
Sunday's papers pay tribute to one of sport's key figures after Sir Bobby Charlton died at …
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Transport for Wales: Trains and jobs saved by funding, rail boss says
An extra £125m Welsh government funding is saving services and jobs, says rail boss. from BBC New…
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Emily Blunt sorry for 'hurtful' comments in resurfaced video
The actress apologises after her remarks about a waitress's weight resurface on social media. …
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'England’s greatest ever player' – football pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
The world of football has united in tribute to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charl…
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Recycling reforms see separate food waste bins for England
The government announces new recycling rules but critics say the system is "fundamentally brok…
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Storm Babet: Second red alert in a week as flooding rages on
More downpours are forecast on Saturday as rain and wind cause three deaths and UK-wide disruption.…
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Moody's drops negative outlook on UK credit rating
Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Bud…
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Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government
The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November.…
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Sutton-in-Craven: Drug driver jailed for killing boy, 9, in hit-and-run crash
Luke Widdop drove off in his works van after ploughing into nine-year-old George Lewis. from BBC …
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Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation
The PM will meet Israel's leaders on Thursday before going to other regional capitals in a two-…
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Lady Leshurr bit woman's hand in attack - court
The rapper is accused of attacking her ex-girlfriend and the woman's new partner in Leyton last…
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King mourns 'heartbreaking' losses in Middle East
The King's Mansion House speech makes an impassioned plea for religious tolerance and mutual re…
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Naga Munchetty told to 'suck it up' over extreme menstrual problems
The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly di…
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NHS strikes: Consultants and government to hold talks to try to end dispute
The British Medical Association says strikes will be paused to allow time for the two sides to meet…
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Essex lorry deaths: Ringleader who killed 39 migrants 'made £90k'
Prosecutors want to confiscate ill-gotten cash from one of the men behind the 39 deaths in Essex. …
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Stonehenge's Altar Stone is not Welsh, Aberystwyth University says
Academics at Aberystwyth University say its composition does not match that of similar stones. fr…
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No room for tax cuts or spending rises, IFS think tank warns
The think tank warns that "ill-timed" pre election tax cuts could prove "unsustainab…
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HS2: Labour criticises 'back of fag packet' transport plan
The party says the government's alternative plans after scrapping the northern leg of HS2 are a…
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Hartlepool man charged with murder by counter-terror police
Ahmed Alid, from Wharton Street in Hartlepool, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on…
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Ofcom director suspended over anti-Israel posts
Screenshots appear to show Fadzai Madzingira describing Israel as an "apartheid state". …
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Bomb squad dispose of explosive device found in Edinburgh canal
The item was taken to Cramond Beach for safe detonation by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) office…
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England 30-24 Fiji: Owen Farrell's boot seals Rugby World Cup semi-final spot
Owen Farrell's boot takes England to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a 30-24 victory again…
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Iris Prize: Queer joy hard to find this year, says director
Life is "not as good as it should be" for some LGBTQ+ groups, the Iris Prize director say…
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'I don't eat or sleep' says husband of new mother missing after Hamas attacks
New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be …
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The 'gay tax' facing same-sex couples starting a family
Couples are still paying thousands before they can access NHS fertility treatment, the BBC finds. …
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Glorify Hamas and you break law, says UK terror watchdog
The independent reviewer of terrorism says speeches and acts supporting Hamas's attack are agai…
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Fines to be issued for Covid Christmas party at Tory HQ
Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and m…
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Span of £29.5m Govan-Partick bridge to arrive on Clyde
The barge will sail past key sites on the Clyde, such as Dumbarton Rock, Braehead and Glasgow Harbo…
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S4C boss leaves over misconduct allegation
Llinos Griffin-Williams's departure comes after alleged incidents in two bars in Nantes, France…
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King Charles III new coin designs revealed
The entire set of circulating coins have been given a makeover to mark the new monarch and the natu…
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Israel Gaza: Antisemitic incidents 'triple in UK' since Hamas attack
A Jewish security group says incidents rose 324% compared with the same period last year. from BB…
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Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden on hair loss trauma
Amy Dowden says her husband had to brush her hair and she couldn't bear looking in the mirror. …
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Joanna Simpson: Government blocks wife killer's automatic release
Robert Brown was set to be freed after killing his wife Joanna Simpson with a claw hammer in 2010. …
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Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage
Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems. f…
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Man dies during baptism ceremony
The service was live streamed on the church's Facebook page, but was later removed. from BBC …
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Teach primary pupils real world maths - Labour
Teaching budgeting and currency exchange rates in primary schools could boost the UK economy, Labou…
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Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn
A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they promote NFTs. …
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Rugby World Cup: The quirky ways Wales fans are travelling to France
From flying in a plane that weighs less than Wales' scrum to cycling more than 1,600 miles. f…
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Unsafe buildings leave 'forgotten' pupils learning from home
Thousands of children have still not returned to lessons in school because of unsafe buildings. f…
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University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved
A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future i…
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Rwanda asylum system 'biased against genuine refugees' - UN
Lawyers for the United Nations' Refugee Agency issue a warning during a Supreme Court appeal he…
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Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas
The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall across the west of Scotland. fr…
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Keir Starmer to make housing pledge in leader's speech
Labour's leader will say postwar-style new towns and housing powers can help "build a new …
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'I pawned my wedding rings for £200 to pay my bills'
The use of pawnbrokers went up by 25% in a year during the cost of living crisis, figures suggest. …
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Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes
James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden. from …
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Israel-Gaza attacks: Vigil for victims held at Downing Street
Some held up pictures of those taken hostage or killed, some lit candles, while others stood in tea…
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Police Scotland is institutionally racist, says new boss
Chief constable Jo Farrell intends to drive "an anti-discriminatory agenda" at Police Sco…
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Afghanistan: UK special forces 'killed 9 people in their beds'
'Numerous' executions were allegedly carried out and covered up, an independent inquiry has…
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My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap
Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she ca…
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Adam Kay: Social media hides reality of parenthood, says writer and comedian
"I'm the idiot who failed to realise the realities," says the author of This is Going…
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Aberdeenshire amateur side St Machar Thistle AFC 'owning' 51-0 cup defeat
St Machar Thistle AFC started with just eight players and lost 51-0 to AC Mill Inn Academy in the f…
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Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson
The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment. …
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50 Cent sponsors Welsh under-14s football team
AFC Rumney girls will play with the In da Club rapper's name on their kits this season. from …
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Do you want to know a secret? Teenagers tell all for new stage show
Hundreds of people allow their secrets - from the harmless to the serious - to be aired in public. …
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Keir Starmer pledges 2m extra NHS appointments a year
The Labour leader says funding out-of-hours appointments will help more people return to work. fr…
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Jack Leslie's cap presented to Plymouth Argyle
The family of legendary black footballer Jack Leslie present his FA cap to Plymouth Argyle. from …
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Labour conference: Angela Rayner vows 'biggest' affordable housing boost
Angela Rayner sets out plans to "get tough" with developers as Labour gathers for its ann…
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Calls for more action on Brightlingsea's mystery stench
The smell has been blighting the seaside town of Brightlingsea for some time. from BBC News - UK�…
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Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing return after cancer diagnosis
The dancer gave an update on her chemotherapy treatment, saying she is "doing really well"…
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Brighton murder inquiry: Police name Mustafa Momand as stabbed teen
Mustafa Momand, 17, was stabbed to death in Brighton on Thursday, prompting a murder inquiry. fro…
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HS2: What has been built so far?
A visual guide to the progress made on one of the most expensive rail projects in the world. from…
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Surrey MP Chris Grayling to step down after cancer diagnosis
The Epsom and Ewell MP and former Transport Secretary says he will step down at the next election. …
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Taxpayers to pay £40bn due to threshold freeze, think tank says
New analysis suggests the Treasury will now net £40bn in income tax due to inflation. from BBC Ne…
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Erosion: Researchers map Northern Ireland's changing coastline
Maps, surveys and photographs from about 1830 are examined to determine the extent of erosion. fr…
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Labour's Scottish by-election win explained in 120 seconds
The BBC’s Kirsten Campbell explains the significance of the result in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.…
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What does Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election victory mean for Labour?
The victory over the SNP in Rutherglen and Hamilton West exceeded the party's wildest expectati…
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AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban
AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies. …
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Athlete was 'nervous' during police stop and search, hearing told
Ricardo dos Santos and his partner, sprinter Bianca Williams, were stopped by police in July 2020. …
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Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says
Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears. …
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Eynsham man's loved ones found football club in his memory
Football in Mind provides counsellors and avenues to players for services in the local area. from…
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Newspaper headlines: Sunak 'turns on predecessors' after HS2 'train wreck'
The prime minister's Conservative Party Conference speech dominates Thursday's papers. fr…
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Voyeur's step-sister victim says sentence was too lenient
Catherine McSherry speaks out after wedding photographer Christopher McSherry's voyeurism convi…
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Just Stop Oil: Five arrested after protesters disrupt Les Miserables
The evening performance, in London's West End, was halted and did not resume. from BBC News -…
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Elianne Andam death: Hundreds gather at vigil to remember 15-year-old
Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago. from…
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Toddler died with 70 visible injuries, court hears
Jack Benham and Sian Hedges are accused of murdering 18-month-old Alfie Phillips during lockdown. …
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Is inflation a tax? And other Conservative claims checked
Checking Conservative conference claims on HS2, inflation, defence spending, fracking and more. f…
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We've been too squeamish on migration, says Suella Braverman
The home secretary pledges tougher action on small boats in a hard-hitting Tory conference speech. …
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Sir Patrick Vallance criticises Boris Johnson's 'impossible flip-flopping'
Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 "chaos as usual" in diary extracts released to the C…
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One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack
Police say another man, in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries". …
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HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped
Rishi Sunak is expected to set out alternative projects in his Conservative Party conference speech…
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Controversial VAR audio of Luis Diaz's disallowed goal released
The PGMOL releases the audio recordings between the match officials for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz…
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The Dumfries street that has flooded more than 200 times
What is it like living and working on the Whitesands in Dumfries where problems go back centuries? …
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Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete
Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry…
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Explosion at Oxfordshire recycling plant after lightning strike
Images and video shared online appear to show the sky to the north-west of Oxford lit up. from BB…
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Not all renters smoke weed or are in gangs, minister says
Rachel Maclean defends plans to strengthen renters’ rights at the Conservative Party conference. …
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Charging e-bike likely cause of Coventry tower block fire
Flames were seen coming from the 11th floor of the Coventry block with people moved to a church hal…
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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?
The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 Oct…
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Water bills may rise if Ofwat approves new plans
Water companies want to invest £96bn in ambitious project that will see bills rise for customers …
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First class stamp price rises to £1.25
The price rise comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall. …
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Peak ScotRail fares scrapped as six-month trial begins
ScotRail ticket prices will fall by almost half on some routes as part of the scheme. from BBC Ne…
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Bradley Lowery: Man charged over 'taunt' at Sheffield Wednesday match
Dale Houghton, 31, from Rotherham, will appear in court on Monday and faces a football banning orde…
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From council estate to top London hotel’s youngest head chef
Tom Booton became the youngest head chef at one of London's top hotels when he was aged 26. f…
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