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Over £100,000 raised for boy, 3, in croc attack
A fundraiser is ongoing for the family after the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst in June.
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Mid-air 10-person brawl halts easyJet flight
Air traffic control says the Liverpool-bound flight had to return to Tenerife after the violence on board.
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Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.
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'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.
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Glasgow School of Art cannot afford to restore fire-hit Mackintosh building
The art school previously insisted it was committed to a faithful reinstatement of the building.
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'We just need a bed': Baby with 'days to live' can't access lifesaving treatment
Dylan and Catrin Green fear baby Macs has days to live and say he urgently needs a Berlin heart.
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Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's...
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UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
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More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to...
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'My sister is not just another statistic' - Jennie's Law is signed
A bill known as Jennie's Law has been approved by the Dáil (Irish parliament) and has now be signed off by the Irish...
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Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power...
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Boy, 15, accused of sex attacks on eight girls
The teenager will next appear before a court in August.
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Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet,...
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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
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Tributes to Kevin Keegan 'will never be enough'
As a former player and manager, Kevin Keegan is still a legend, Newcastle fans say.
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Teenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attack
Kayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.
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'Treasured' teen, 18, died after cardiac arrest at festival
Lucy Ellen Halpin died at Tonnau festival near Llanfaethlu on Anglesey.
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Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary
Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.
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'Burnham era begins' and 'King Kev'
The papers are dominated by Andy Burnham's first day as prime minister.
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Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
The regulator said it had "no further legal routes available" under the Online Safety Act.
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'Scrutiny' needed over baby's death, court hears
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
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Sara Sharif killer wants inquest with jury
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life after the 10-year-old was found dead at home.
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Kevin Keegan, Liverpool footballer who managed England and Newcastle United, dies aged 75
The former England captain and manager revealed seven weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
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Pupil not guilty of trying to murder history teacher after stabbing her in the head
History teacher Vicki Williams was stabbed in her classroom at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.
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Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK
In May, BBC Panorama revealed rape allegations from two women on the show, which the men involved deny.
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South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
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Parched grass reveals 'lost' 17th Century garden
The hot weather uncovers the outline of The Great Parterre, an ornate garden designed in 1699.
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Former World's Strongest Man to become a Gladiator
Tom Stoltman, a 32-year-old, 6ft 8in athlete from the Highlands, will join the cast of the BBC Saturday night...
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Drug dealer exploited 14-year-old boy into selling drugs for him
The boy ended up having to hand out small samples of cocaine to addicts at locations across the west of Scotland.
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Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
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Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he...
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Residents told to pay £7,000 each to fix water pipe outside their homes
Welsh Water says it doesn't own the pipe and residents have 11 days to fix it - or face prosecution.
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The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
Hope Street has been popular with audiences not just in the UK but overseas since it started in 2021.
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Parents of teen who died of MenB say vaccine rollout will save others
Meg Draper, 18, died of meningitis B just weeks after she started university.
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Will Scotland buy Burnham's vision of a 'rewired' Britain?
Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising more devolution and economic growth but what does that mean for Scotland?
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'I'm petrified my rapist could be released early'
Jade Belgrove shares her fears with the BBC, having waived her legal right to anonymity.
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Burnham to promise to give people 'more breathing room' in first speech as PM
The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the...
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Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson, who has been convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, was a member of the UUP from 1985 until 2003.
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Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.
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Politicians condemn 'disgraceful' scenes of 'absolute chaos'
Police closed off a section of the Stewartstown Road in west Belfast due to "large crowds" on Saturday night.
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Twins share uni, course, grade and graduation day
Adrian and Ainsley Dondo, 22, from Bradford, also lived next door to each other during studies.
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'Our murdered girls brought us together - now we're changing the law'
Carole Gould and Julie Devey fought to get sentencing laws changed after their daughters were killed.
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'A 10-goal thriller': England fans react to 6-4 win over France
England's victory means the team finished third and secured their best World Cup result since 1966.
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Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies
A hot and dry spring means a greater variety and more butterflies across the UK, a charity says.
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I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.
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I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.
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Eight released over alleged threat to Islamic event
More people are freed from custody, as police investigate an alleged extreme right-wing threat.
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Woman killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister says
Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.
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Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's...
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Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive
Beatrix was one of many drivers stuck in miles-long queues on the motorway following a crash.
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'Our girl was failed from first day to last'
David Moore says the treatment his teenage daughter Emily received before her death was "inhumane".
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Is the fear of unintentionally going viral changing clubbing for Gen Z?
For some young clubbers, the fear is not dancing badly, it's becoming content.
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Fears staff car parking charges could 'cripple' Cardiff businesses
Larger firms could have to pay the council £750 per staff parking space, under plans due to be consulted on.
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Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained
Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".
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Fraudster who used £200,000 Covid loans to invest in stocks is jailed
Rupali Wagh vastly inflated her companies' turnover on her applications for loans.
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Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.
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Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.
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Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.
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Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry
The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last...
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.
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Boy attacked by crocodile is smiling again - parents
The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.
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Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets
Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".
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Young people to be offered MenB vaccine from 31 July
The two-dose vaccine will be offered to all Year 14 pupils and under-25s starting university in September.
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Parents not told about paedophile careworker
A council apologises for not telling parents a child care worker had been convicted of sex offences.
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Is Glasgow ready for the Commonwealth Games - and does the city care?
Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is...
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Prisoner arrested after escaping during hospital transfer
Marwan Jumaa, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, escaped on Tuesday evening.
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower...
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Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
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Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent...
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Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest
The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his...
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'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint
King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.
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Man 'drove through cyclist' after taking cocaine and drinking
Teddy Picton - son of celebrity hairdresser Ken Picton - killed Brad Craven whose own wife had just died.
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William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after loss
The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.
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'20 years on, there's still a culture of silence over my son's death'
Only two people have ever been convicted over the sectarian assault on Paul McCauley in July 2006.
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Vigil to be held for three family members found dead in house in Ballymena
An eight-year-old girl and her 39-year-old mother are understood to be victims of a double murder.
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Villagers and campsites evacuated as wildfire burns across 2km in Highlands
Members of the public are being urged to avoid Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich into Thursday as firefighting...
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Tommy Robinson says he 'got it wrong' over man he falsely accused of filming children
UK-born Quoroum Beg was actually filming an anti-immigration demonstration which had earlier forced him and his...
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Dartmoor ponies given new protection after cull fears
The government announces new set of measures to keep the animals at their current levels.
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Eight men charged in historical child sex gang inquiry
Officers make arrests in Wales, England and Scotland as part of Operation Oak.
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Mum who murdered son, 5, before his body was dumped in river wants conviction reviewed
Logan Mwangi, five, suffered 56 external injuries and catastrophic internal damage at the hands of Angharad Williamson.
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Son guilty of leaving mum to die in bathroom
Veronica Irwin, 74, lay dying for two weeks in a flat she shared with her son Stewart, a jury hears.
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Nuclear veterans' medical record handling haphazard, report finds
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme.
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Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
The rapists carried out a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack, jurors were told.
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Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes
Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says.
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The 'Tinder clinicians' - Wales' way of dealing with ambulance calls attracts global attention
There have been big changes in how emergency calls are handled in Wales, with global interest.
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Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.
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British man jailed after being tracked by FBI over 'swatting' hoax calls
Callum Dare is the first person in Wales to be convicted over a type of hoax call known as "swatting".
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Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".
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Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.
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BBC 'working hard' on future of Doctor Who, new BBC director general says
The sci-fi series currently faces an uncertain future after its annual Christmas special was axed for the second year...
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Farmer to face no action over burglary shooting death
The man was arrested after 19-year-old Marcus Smith sustained a fatal gunshot wound in 2024.
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Girl, 8, among those found dead in family home
A murder investigation was launched after three people were found dead in Ballymena on Monday.
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Residents urged to immediately leave Edinburgh flats over 'high fire risk'
Fire safety investigations at the Bonnington Bond revealed serious issues with the building's cladding and insulation.
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Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre
The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights".
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Wimbledon school crash driver's trial set for 2027
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau at a Wimbledon school.
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Alleged right-wing terror threat leaves village reeling
Quiet village streets were sealed off and flooded with police and specialist armed officers.
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I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online
What disturbed Jess the most was men sharing footage of wives, girlfriends and loved ones.
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Sturgeon's police statement on SNP finances won't be released, says lawyer
The former first minister exercised her right to give a "no comment" police interview, later sending a written...
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Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told
Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury, are accused of helping the former soldier, who absconded from HMP Wandsworth in 2023.
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Murder inquiry after three family members found dead in house
Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public and they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths.
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British man tells of losing wife and friends in Spanish wildfire
Malcolm Timbrell tells how he became separated from his wife and friends as the flames took hold.
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Manslaughter plea accepted in dog walker killing
Dawood Safi still faces trial for the attempted murder of his landlord and a teenage boy.
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Calls to extend lifeguard service after sea deaths
Seaton Carew residents say lifeguards should cover the beach outside the school summer holidays.
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UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters
The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.
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Twelve arrested over threat to Islamic event
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".
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MP groped breasts of two women, trial hears
Patrick Spencer pleads not guilty to two counts of sexual assault and is on trial.
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UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and...
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Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.
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Shipwreck marooned off coast dismantled by salvage specialists
It is thought the 24m (78.7ft) guard boat drifted onto rocks in rough seas in December last year.
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UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
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Bullying pupils protected more than victims, parents say
Lesley is one of a group of parents who believe existing school guidelines on bullying are not enough.
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Twelfth of July celebrations to begin across Northern Ireland
The main parades are being held in 18 venues across all six counties, with villages, towns and cities taking their...
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More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire
London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected a house, gardens and a railway embankment.
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Family describes hearing fire 'coming down the mountain' amid evacuation
Michelle Campbell, who fled her home with her family, said she was thankful they were safe.
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Murder arrest as woman stabbed in west London
The arrest comes as a 24-year-old woman and a man aged in his 20s were stabbed in west London.
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Water company records highest ever level of demand
Severn Trent records demand as being at almost 2.4 billion litres during the last few days.
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Glasgow protesters 'wrong to turn up at someone's door', says Reform MSP
Glasgow MSP Thomas Kerr said it was wrong to target individual people and urged communities not to protest at...
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Two charged as body found in suitcase in woods
A man from London is charged with murder after a man's body is found in woods in Kent.
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'Argentina get ready': Fans in London react to England win
England fans in London celebrated their team's World Cup win against Norway.
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Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.
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The inside scoop: How ice cream vans handle the heat
Gussy the Ice Cream Man explains his family legacy and shares tips for keeping cool in the heat.
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Fire service received more than 300 calls on Eleventh night
Fifty four of the calls were bonfire-related and, with further pyres due to be lit on Sunday, the fire service says...
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How smaller music festivals keep the show on the road
Scores of festivals have bitten the dust in recent years, so how do others manage to survive?
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Letters reveal climber's last messages home before fatal Everest ascent
Relatives of the Cheshire-born mountaineer discover letters Geroge Mallory wrote to his mother.
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I'm dyslexic and avoided reading until BookTok got me hooked - now I run a book club
Romance novels are enjoying a boom and even their own dedicated bookshops.
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Planning system 'needs to be overhauled' to build homes needed
There are also calls for the Welsh government to set aside more cash for building after a hike in costs.
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The alt-pop rockers putting inclusivity centre stage
Renegade Zoo are made up of students from the Derry-based Tuned In Project which supports young adults with learning...
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Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback - and a kiss to the sky
Linda Noskova produces "one of the all-time greatest efforts on Centre Court" to win Wimbledon - and thanks her late...
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Teenager charged with murder after off-road bike crash
Tyler Ford, 18, has been charged with the murder of Ceiran Evans after Thursday’s incident in Gorseinon.
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Tributes paid to TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan
The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.
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Man dies after falling from east Belfast bonfire
Organisers of the bonfire say they are "heartbroken" by what they described as a "tragic accident".
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Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police
Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour.
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Woman's body recovered in search at waterfall beauty spot
Firefighters and police were called to reports of a woman in difficulty at the Falls of Falloch near Crianlarich on...
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Arrests as man's body found in suitcase in woods
Two men are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body is found in a suitcase.
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Unusual requests to British embassies - from hair colour tips to restaurant refunds
One holidaymaker asked where to get blonde highlights in Jordan, the Foreign Office has revealed.
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Former milkman wins £4m mansion in prize draw
David Roper, from Rotherham, says the win has "changed everything" for him and his family.
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Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94
Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.
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Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
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50 Cent asked judge to bail dealer for European tour
Details of the rapper's letter emerge after Abdirahiim Hassan is jailed at Derby Crown Court.
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Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
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Calvin Harris homecoming show to be broadcast live on BBC
The DJ and producer will deliver a career-spanning set at Scotland's national stadium on Saturday 1 August
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The Scottish town that started supporting Norway 86 years ago
How the south of Scotland town of Dumfries became the "unofficial capital" of Norway during WW2.
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Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.
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Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle
Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.
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Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
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Burning of mosque replica on bonfire 'sowing hate in society'
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had "commenced a significant and complex policing operation" to...
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Army to prepare for 'modern warfare' with £2bn AI training
A new training system is confirmed, creating 270 jobs in Wiltshire and support 420 across the UK.
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Man died after being told twice that no ambulance would be sent
Brian Hurton was found dead on his bathroom floor by paramedics, hours after he first called 999 for help.
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Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.
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Anglian Water hosepipe ban for UK's driest region
A temporary ban is being introduced during "unrelenting" hot and dry conditions.
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Four arrested and officer hurt in violent disorder
A group threw bottles and set off fireworks on Edgware Road following France's win over Morocco.
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I asked Bonnie Tyler for an autograph at 15 - then spent Christmas with her for 30 years
Rob Marshall's friendship with Tyler began when he knocked on her door to ask her to sign a tape.
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Detective illegally accessed police logs about bouncer she had sex with
Det Insp Emma Gardner passed information on to a man who had been a bouncer and accessed logs about him.
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Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals
Ofcom says more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online.
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Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract"...
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Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says
The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.
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Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
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To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight
Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win from the...
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Rare crusted scabies outbreak shuts hospital ward
The health board said the ward at Glangwili Hospital would be closed while the outbreak was managed.
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Melanie C says Spice Girls' 30th anniversary was 'emotional'
The pop star reflected on the band's legacy as she picked up a global impact award in London.
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BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's
In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
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England's Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice misses training due to sickness bug
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
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Man dies in SAS-style endurance event in national park
Concerns were raised about the man in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as Brecon Beacons.
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Extreme marine heatwave expected for parts of UK with risk to sea life, Met Office warns
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.
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Dad murdered his four-week-old son after night out
Tony Bartlett is convicted of murdering his son by a jury at Bristol Crown Court.
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Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change
The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately...
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Southport Inquiry to focus on 'violence-fixated individuals'
The Southport Inquiry will also investigate how the internet and social media influences violent individuals.
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Drink driver who killed young woman while speeding at 119mph jailed
Kyle Patrick had spent the night drinking with friends before driving to a taxi rank and offering lifts.
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The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
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'Biblical' mystery fly infestation plaguing a seaside community
Residents say they can't make food and keep their windows shut, even in hot weather.
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'Lifeless' three-year-old resuscitated by heroes after pond rescue
Stefan Johnson jumped in to pull the boy out of the water before two nurses came to help.
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Smuggler accepts most of his drugs mules 'will get caught'
A smuggler taunts the government even though the UK Border Force is seizing record amounts of cannabis.
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The Papers: 'Let the people judge' and 'Farage gamble turns to farce'
Nigel Farage's announcement he was resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election is the lead of many of Wednesday's...
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Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
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Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency,...
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How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated
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Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script
The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.
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Tributes to teenager who died during Duke of Edinburgh expedition
Umar Dumbuya, 18, died following a "tragic accident" at a popular bathing spot on the River Wye.
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Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.
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Wimbledon chef defends decision to put Welsh cakes on menu instead of scones
A chef serving up afternoon teas at Wimbledon breaks with tradition and puts Welsh cake on the menu.
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Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears
A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife and stabbed her in the head.
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One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
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MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of...
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E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.
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Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.
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Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
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Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey
John Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan.
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Boy's face showed 'pure hatred' as he attacked teacher with knife, court hears
A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife after following her into a classroom.
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Former Irish national swimming coach guilty of sex abuse
The jury in the trial of George Gibney returned its verdicts on Monday afternoon after over seven hours of...
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Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared
The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people".
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Teenagers cleared of murdering 15-year-old boy in sword attack
Amen Teklay died after a confrontation involving the two boys, who were aged 14 and 15 at the time, in Glasgow in...
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'Mansion tax' could double rates on Scotland's most expensive homes
SNP ministers have has proposed a steep council tax increase for properties worth more than £1m.
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From night shifts to the pub - where did you watch the match?
England fans celebrated as their team secured a dramatic victory over Mexico to progress in the World Cup.
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EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
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Girl, 14, was stabbed multiple times in neck and chest
Lilly Jones' body was discovered in Duffryn Park on June 22, two days after she was reported missing.
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Centre 'devastated' by death of experienced skydiver
Police say the woman, 22, was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Falsely convicted man who spent £500k clearing his name is rejected for compensation
Brian Buckle, who was falsely convicted of sex abuse, spent more than five years in prison.
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Wimbledon is hawk's pigeon-scaring playground
This is the 18th year that Rufus has been deployed to keep pigeons from disrupting play.
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Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico game
Watch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.
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Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year
The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.
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UK's next heatwave begins - but how will it be different?
As some parts of the UK start to experience their third heatwave of the year, Simon King explains how this one could...
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Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.
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Partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts her killer
Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.
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Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training
Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021.
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Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge
The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.
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'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.
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How Wimbledon is supplied with iconic strawberries
A farm in Kent delivers several pallets of the famous treat to Wimbledon on a daily basis.
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Two murder arrests made after man dies in stabbing
Haruun Hassan, 22, was fatally stabbed in west London in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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I watched grooming victims 'disappear', says social worker
A social worker says she witnessed girls being groomed but her calls for action were unheeded.
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I'm a Facebook sperm donor and I've fathered dozens of children
Kyle Gordy donates his sperm online and says he offers a service but some women are warning about the dangers.
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Sanction authorised for MoD after two soldiers died in tank explosion
Cpl Darren Neilson and Cpl Matthew Hatfield died on a Challenger 2 tank at Castlemartin Range.
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Why do lorries still keep hitting railway bridges?
National Rail says there are more than 1,500 bridge strikes across Britain's rail network each year.
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Football star swaps dressing room for classroom
Jake Wright, who played for Sheffield United for four years, is head of Year 8 at Newfield School.
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Ditching nightlife for families - the landlady bucking the UK's pub-closure trend
The number of pubs in Wales has grown so far this year, bucking the trend of closures in recent years.
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'They wanted me to repent': Inside the push to ban conversion practices
Introduced to the assembly on Tuesday, the bill contains provisions that could see a two year sentence imposed on...
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We spent 17 years fighting for the truth about our mother's murder
A Greek man stands convicted of killing Jean Hanlon because her three sons refused to accept her death was an accident.
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BBC presenter back on air after train crash injury
Jo Good has been recovering after suffering four broken bones in the train crash on 19 June.
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MP says third day of internet outage 'disgraceful'
MP Bill Esterson says people in Maghull do not have internet for a third day after sewer repairs.
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Tartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland
Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone...
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Antique silver collection found in attic sells for £60,000
More than 100 silver items, dating from the early 1700s to the early 1900s, had been expected to fetch up to £23,000.
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Why does a Dutch World Cup star share his name with a Scottish town?
How Denzel Dumfries' surname ended up on the small Caribbean island of his ancestors.
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Scottish firefighters help earthquake rescue efforts in Venezuela
Gavin Brown, Ian Hodgson and Brian Richards travelled to South America after the twin earthquakes struck on 24 June.
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Man dies and two injured in crash between coach and van
The van driver died at the scene, while the bus driver and a 14-year-old passenger were taken to hospital.
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Financial adviser conned £2m out of his friends and neighbours
Timothy Barnes admitted defrauding dozens of people, a charitable trust, and a residents' association.
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Scientist dubbed The Bogfather is restoring peatland to fight climate change
A childhood fascination with bogs led one Welsh scientist to try and help save the planet.
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We all get a bit snowflakey, says head who kept his school open in heatwave
Alun Ebenezer kept his school open during the heatwave which he says taught pupils "resilience".
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Mum's quad bike warning after son's holiday crash
Alfie, 18, suffers fractured vertebrae, broken ribs and ruptured spleen after the accident in Zante.
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How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS scheme announced
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a...
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Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.
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Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour...
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William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".
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Dine-and-dash pair enjoy lavish seafood meal and eight Cokes without paying
The customers were captured on CCTV enjoying seafood and drinks on Monday.
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Teen high on laughing gas jailed after using car as a weapon to kill mum-of-three
Shelley Davies died in hospital three weeks after Kian Bateman drove into her and her partner.
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Rapist police officer accused of earlier attack - but case was dropped
Cameron Ross was able to continue working as a police officer for six years after he was cleared of an earlier rape...
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People smuggler living in county unacceptable, MP says
Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa said he would be raising the case with the Home Office.
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PSNI capacity continues to be compromised by budget reductions
The HMICFRS warned that budget reductions and periods of no recruitment have led to a decline in officer and staff...
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King Charles takes part in historic Borders hand ba' game
The King gets proceedings under way in the Jedburgh sporting battle which dates back centuries.
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Woman dies after suspected assault as man's body found at reservoir
Zoe Dixon died from her injuries in hospital a week after the incident at an address in Merthyr Tydfil.
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King's close encounter with street ball game scrum
King Charles launches historic Jedburgh hand ba' game on a visit to the Scottish Borders.
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Call for rabbit owner training courses labelled 'hare-brained'
Mike Hedges said people should be restricted from being owners until "they understand the needs of rabbits".
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Police officer who raped two women and abused a third jailed for 10 years
Cameron Ross carried out attacks in Stornoway in 2012 and 2014, before abusing another woman in Inverness between...
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Electric motorbike rider given 12-month suspended sentence after 'brutal' hit-and-run
Jordan Willetts drove off after the incident before handing himself in to police two days later.
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Donaldson commentary 'utterly irresponsible', says police chief
Jon Boutcher says it is important that public commentary and journalism recognise the "integrity of the criminal...
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Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership
Andy Burnham's possible chancellor could be among the conversations between unions and the prospective prime minister.
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Attempted murder arrest over shooting of boy, 16
A 17-year-old is in custody as a boy, 16, remains in a critical condition in hospital, say police.
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What you need to know for Pride in London 2026
The annual LGBTQIA+ event will take place across central London on Saturday 4 July.
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Race Across the World winner's car smashed into and laptop stolen before kids' mental health talk
Alfie Watts describes "enormous frustration" after the theft the night before a Welsh schools tour.
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Kylie collaboration was 'always destined', says Gary Lightbody
Snow Patrol and Kylie Minogue's single, These Alarms, was released on 1 July.
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Monarch of the Glen sister painting sells for £5.9m at auction
Scene in Braemar, by Queen Victoria's favourite artist Sir Edwin Landseer, fetched five times the previous record for...
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'I got three brain tumours after taking contraceptive injection'
Nicola met dozens of other women with the same tumours and one thing in common - they all took the Depo Provera jab...
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Woman given Met payout regrets reporting officer
A woman who received a payout from the Met Police says reporting a predatory officer was distressing.
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Don't expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
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Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.
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Man dies after van falls from cliff edge
Sussex Police says the van driver died at the scene of the incident in Peacehaven on Wednesday.
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Teen dies on Duke of Edinburgh expedition
Police, mountain rescue volunteers and firefighters were called to the search in Glasbury, Powys.
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CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.
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Murder-accused teen claims victim was 'going to stab friend'
Amen Teklay died on Glasgow's Clarendon Street on 5 March 2025 after being stabbed with a sword.
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Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.
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Long queues at Edinburgh Airport after suspicious items evacuation
The airport says it is working to resume services after the incident on Friday night, but there would be "knock-on...
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Hospital suspends maternity services due to staff shortages
The Southern Health Trust says it is "unable to provide safe medical cover" in obstetrics and gynaecology at Daisy...
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Bridge linking Wales and England partly reopens - but will shut again if it gets too hot
The bridge is an important link between communities on the Welsh and English sides of the border.
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Man mistakenly prescribed morphine died two days later from overdose
The man's widow said the incorrect prescription was like "a loaded gun".
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The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
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'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released
The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to...
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River City actor gave 'unreliable' evidence in rape trial, says prosecutor
Defence for Iain Robertson - who denies seven charges - questioned whether jurors could conclude they do not believe...
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Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial sent home for weekend
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including...
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Woman injured after telegraph pole falls on her
She was taken to the University Hospital of Wales to be treated for her injuries.
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Woman caught on CCTV kicking £75k McLaren supercar on owner's driveway
Police are investigating the incident which has left the supercar with scratches on its bonnet.
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Van driver who crushed girlfriend guilty of murder
Lily Whitehouse died hours after visiting her premature baby in an intensive care unit.
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Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen...
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Man dies after being punched outside pub
Carl Holland, 30, died in hospital where he was being treated for a serious head injury.
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Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
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Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
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Gasps and tears in court as six more sentenced over Ely riots
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked hours of violence and vandalism.
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Crime boss Steven Lyons loses bid to block extradition to Spain
A court in Amsterdam rules Lyons must face charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering and violent crime in...
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Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament.
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Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK
BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two cast members, allegations the men involved have denied.
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EuroMillions winner suffered brain injury in crash
Police are treating Anthony Canty's death as a suspected hit-and-run.
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Reports nurses told by police to show ID to masked men during trouble - O'Neill
International healthcare workers have told BBC News NI they faced intimidation and some feared for their safety.
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'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? - UK teens on social media ban
The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.
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Commissioner 'disappointed' by social media ban for children
Nicola Killean warned that a ban "may inadvertently push children to less regulated or riskier parts of the internet".
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Summer warmth to return this week with highs of up to 30C
A warmer week is ahead, though rain remains in the forecast for some.
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.
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Linkin Park ignore the noise with triumphant set at Download Festival
Limp Bizkit and Guns N' Roses were the other headliners at this year's metal and rock extravaganza - we went along.
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Can you block a driveway without a dropped kerb?
What are the rules over this issue, which caused division in one Bristol suburb recently?
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Barman raises a glass after £3.5m Omaze house win
Darren Summers thought he was being pranked when a caller rang to tell him.
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Our newborn baby died four years ago and we still don't know why
Kianty and Conor Simpson have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held for him.
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Arrest made after seizure of Russian shadow fleet oil tanker
National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.
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Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.
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UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
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MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare
White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.
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Royal Family joined by thousands at Trooping the Colour
The King and Royal Family attend the Trooping the Colour parade to mark the sovereign's official birthday.
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Fines of £100 for Camden's rowdy outdoor drinkers
A Public Spaces Protection Order to curb "irresponsible" alcohol consumption takes effect from July.
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Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering...
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How online 'campaign of cruelty' led to a real-world death
Dylan Phelan encouraged Travis Dyer's suicide 'out of morbid curiosity', prosecutors say.
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Teen plans to leave uni 'debt free' after making £35,000 selling vintage football shirts
Eleri Williams started out selling her dad's old football shirts and has just opened her own shop.
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'I lost so much blood giving birth I can't work as a nurse any more'
Doctors say a condition that causes huge blood loss during childbirth is increasing.
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Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.
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The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence
Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.
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Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban
Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.
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Watford legend and ex-Wales international Kenny Jackett dies
Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett dies at the age of 64.
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How a knife attack sparked a night of violence in Belfast
BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.
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Torched homes and vehicles: Destruction after Belfast unrest
Houses, vehicles and a bus were set on fire during violent protests on Tuesday night after a knife attack in Belfast.
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Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.
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Men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.
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RSPB buys Bass Rock after 300 years in private hands
The charity says the purchase is an important step in halting declining seabird numbers in the Firth of Forth.
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Hidden camera found in government building
The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.
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Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.
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What now for West Ham after Sullivan allegations?
West Ham is a club in turmoil after co-chair David Sullivan stood down ahead of allegations about his private life,...
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Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed
Clifton George stabbed Annabel Rook 31 times before starting a fire at their house in north London.
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Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.
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I wrote a poem about my son - years later it appeared on his exam paper
Emily Cullen says she couldn't believe it when her son told her about the poem, which she had written seven years...
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'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police.
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Education for boys might require 'different approach' to girls - Southgate
The former England manager's new documentary focuses on tackling a crisis facing boys and young men.