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Wednesday 31 August 2022

Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts

Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say.

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Wesley Fofana: Chelsea sign 21-year-old French defender from Leicester City

Chelsea sign 21-year-old French defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester on a seven-year deal.

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Everton: Anthony Gordon transfer deadline has passed, says Frank Lampard

Everton boss Frank Lampard says the deadline for which he would consider selling winger Anthony Gordon had now passed.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu targets clean slate after New York exit

British teenager Emma Raducanu says she is looking forward to starting with a "clean slate" after an early end to her US Open title defence.

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England v South Africa: Hosts name unchanged squad for deciding Test at The Oval

England name an unchanged 14-man squad for the third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval next month.

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Tuesday 30 August 2022

Ukraine grain deal: Where are the ships going?

More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world.

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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion after six months

Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian troops in the south.

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Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water?

Hosepipe bans are in place across much of England and parts of Wales.

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Serena Williams: Will the US Open really be the end for the American great?

Serena Williams admits she has been "pretty vague" about her retirement plans, fuelling doubt about whether this year's US Open will be her final tournament.

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Major clear-up under way in Edinburgh after bin strike

The walkout in the capital ended at 04:59 as rubbish continues to pile up in other council areas.

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Monday 29 August 2022

Ferrari doubt Formula 1's ability to effectively enforce the sport's budget cap

Ferrari question the ability of Formula 1's governing body to police the sport's budget cap effectively.

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Roger Bolton: Radio 4 Feedback presenter 'would have liked to continue'

Roger Bolton told listeners the BBC "decided it was time for me to stand down" from Feedback.

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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Van Dijk, Fernandes, Odegaard, Sterling, Haaland

Who got his team out of jail? Who is running things for a title contender? Find out in Garth Crooks' latest Team of the Week.

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Kenyan cyclist Kangangi dies in crash during US race

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangagi dies following a high-speed crash in a race in the United States on Saturday.

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Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight

The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting.

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Sunday 28 August 2022

Talks continue in bid to end bin strikes

Unions want a "flat cash pay offer" where everybody would receive the same amount of money.

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Noida towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds.

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Kayaker Nick Ray: I'll paddle off to sea and not come back for a year

Kayaker and mental health advocate Nick Ray is heading on a year-long journey into the wilderness.

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Belfast: The hidden castles under the city's shops

The remains of three castles dating from the 13th Century could lie beneath the city, archaeologists say.

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England v South Africa: Maturing England produce their best performance of summer

England have pulled off some stunning victories this summer, but the mauling of South Africa was their best so far, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.

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Saturday 27 August 2022

Southampton 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores only goal at St Mary's to end dismal away run

Manchester United end a dismal sequence of seven straight Premier League away defeats as they secure a narrow win at Southampton.

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EuroPride 2022: Serbia will not host event, says president

President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead.

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Public health warning as bin strikes continue

Talks to end the strike affecting two thirds of Scotland's councils are yet to reach an agreement.

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England v South Africa: James Anderson 'absolutely flattens' Dean Elgar's off-stump for wicket

England's James Anderson sends Dean Elgar's off-stump spiralling through the air as he bowls the South African captain out for 11 runs early on the third day of the second Test at Old Trafford.

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Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service is welcoming back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place.

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Friday 26 August 2022

Scar House Reservoir: Sunken medieval village reappears

The settlement in North Yorkshire features on 16th Century maps and was home to 1,250 people.

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Panto: The industrial estate hiding the secrets of a British tradition

The BBC's Simon Spark has been finding out where all those winter panto props spend the summer.

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Keanu Reeves visits Northamptonshire pub for meal and meeting

The pub manager says The Matrix star is "a lovely, down to earth guy".

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Liverpool shooting: Murder arrest over Olivia Pratt-Korbel's death

Police investigating the death of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool arrest a man in an armed raid.

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Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble

The "staggering" amount of drugs was hidden in marble and imported from the Middle East, police say.

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Martin Lewis 'begging, praying' for more energy bills help

Consumer expert Lewis says a lack of government support is causing a "mental health catastrophe".

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Thursday 25 August 2022

Big Brother: Channel 4 boss says reality show's revival is 'depressing'

There's "a microwave moment of TV of shows being reheated", Channel Four's programming head believes.

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Missing wallaby Winnie found after great escape in County Tyrone

A search for the missing marsupial was launched after she escaped on Sunday near Omagh.

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Four takeaways from this year's GCSE results

Just like A-level students, these pupils experienced months of disruption during formative years.

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Cambridgeshire man, 92, passes GCSE maths exam with top mark

Dave Skipper is believed to be the oldest person in the UK to sit a GCSE exam.

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Canterbury bison environment near Blean could be expanded

Rangers say the bison, introduced in July, are already restoring the woods to their ancient state.

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WATCH: 92-year-old reveals maths GCSE result on air

Derek Skipper, 92, joined teenagers across the country in taking a maths GCSE exam this year.

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Wednesday 24 August 2022

AI rapper FN Meka dropped by Capitol over racial stereotyping

Capitol Music Group faced a backlash for signing the artificial intelligence musician.

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Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage.

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The pre-loved baby boxes being sent to Ukraine’s front line

The Scot Baby Box Appeal has been collecting aid for Ukrainians since the Russian invasion began.

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'I haven't looked back since my first ballet class'

An 11-year-old boy describes his excitement at being picked for a prestigious dance school.

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Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016

Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions.

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Tuesday 23 August 2022

Ben & Jerry's fails to stop sales in Israeli settlements

A US judge denies a request to block a deal by Unilever that will allow such sales to continue.

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Alfredo Morelos: Rangers striker left in Scotland for PSV tie because of fitness and attitude

Alfredo Morelos is omitted from Rangers' squad for the crucial Champions League play-off second leg against PSV Eindhoven.

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Dogs can cry when owners come home, study suggests

Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests.

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Fetty Wap: Rapper faces jail time after admitting drugs charge

The Trap Queen rapper admits to being part of a US-based ring that trafficked drugs between states.

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What to do with clothes you no longer wear

New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer.

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Monday 22 August 2022

Inside the secret world of trading nudes

Women face blackmail after their details and intimate photos are shared online. The BBC unmasks a man behind one of the groups - thanks to a cigarette lighter.

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India farmer moves two-storey home - an inch at a time

Sukhwinder Singh is moving his house 152.4m (500 ft) away because it's in the way of an expressway.

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Sanna Marin: Dancing women show support for Finland's PM

Women have uploaded videos of themselves dancing after party videos of Sanna Marin were leaked.

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Pedro I: Emperor's embalmed heart on plane to Brazil

The heart of Pedro I, Brazil's first emperor, will be exhibited to mark 200 years of independence.

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377A: The moment Singaporeans learn gay sex ban will end

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed the ban of the colonial-era law in a televised speech.

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Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk unification fight 'will be made' - Frank Warren

Both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk want a heavyweight unification fight, says Fury's promoter Frank Warren.

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Sunday 21 August 2022

Leon Edwards: New UFC champion calls for Wembley fight after beating Kamaru Usman

Britain's Leon Edwards has called for his first title defence to be at Wembley Stadium after beating Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title.

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Nationalised energy should be an option, says Sturgeon

Scotland's first minister says all options should be on the table to tackle crisis in energy costs.

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Foo Fighters guitar expected to fetch £30k at Wiltshire auction

A guitar used by the band's frontman Dave Grohl is going under the hammer in Wiltshire.

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In Pictures: Festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned

Pictures from the festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned in South Africa.

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India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse

A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people.

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Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: Ukrainian calls out Tyson Fury after victory

Oleksandr Usyk calls out Tyson Fury after defending his heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.

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Saturday 20 August 2022

European Aquatics Championships: Spendolini-Sirieix and Toulson win gold

Watch GB's Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Lois Toulson win gold in the women's synchronised 10m at the European Aquatics Championships.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Harry Kane scores his 250th goal for Tottenham as they move top of the Premier League with a hard-fought win over Wolves.

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea winger left 'fuming' by Manchester City exit

Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling admits he was left "fuming and raging" by his Manchester City exit.

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Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health

A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks.

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Seized Russian superyacht to go under the hammer

The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema.

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Man charged after girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted

A 23-year-old is charged after the abduction and sexual assault of a girl, who was later found.

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Friday 19 August 2022

Casemiro: Manchester United target wants to leave Real Madrid, says Carlo Ancelotti

Manchester United are closing on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro for 60m euros (£50.7m) plus 10m euros (£8.5m) in add-ons.

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European Championships Munich 2022: Keely Hodgkinson qualifies for 800m final as Great Britain's relay teams progress

Keely Hodgkinson qualifies for the women's 800m final at the European Championships as Great Britain's relay teams all safely progress in Munich.

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England v South Africa: Stuart Broad makes 'brilliant' catch to dismiss Kagiso Rabada

Stuart Broad takes a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Kagiso Rabada off the bowling of Matthew Potts on day three of the first Test match at Lord's.

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Edward Chambre Hardman: National Trust shows photographer's archive

The National Trust is working to preserve Edward Chambre Hardman's huge collection of photographs.

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Morgan Gibbs-White: Nottingham Forest sign Wolves midfielder for club-record £25m plus add-ons

Nottingham Forest sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a club-record fee of £25m plus add-ons.

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Thursday 18 August 2022

Sewage: Sussex beaches closed after wastewater discharge

Southern Water says it is investigating the cause of a power outage which caused the release.

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Rushdie suspect 'read two pages' of Satanic Verses

Hadi Matar gives an interview after pleading not guilty to stabbing author Sir Salman Rushdie.

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Dashcam captures pallet fall from lorry joining M1 in Northamptonshire

A police force says it has seen a big increase in videos of dangerous driving sent in by the public.

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'Madame Butterfly': Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori dies

A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture.

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Bodies found in New Zealand auction suitcases were of two young children

The victims, thought to be aged up to 10, were found in suitcases bought at auction last week.

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Decline in cash use eases after pandemic slump

Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says.

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Wednesday 17 August 2022

Lord's gate dedicated to cricket captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint unveiled

The Wolverhampton-born player is the second cricketer to have a gate named after them at Lord's.

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Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda at 15-year low

Parts of northern Italy are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years.

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Aitch getting Ian Curtis mural fixed after ad error

A mural of Joy Divison's Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert for Manchester MC Aitch's album.

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British man Aran Chada found drowned in Italy after saving son

Aran Chada, from Leicestershire, had been missing since a boat trip on 22 July.

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Fifa ban: India football body suspension deals blow to women players

The suspension may prevent India from hosting and participating in international football tournaments.

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Tuesday 16 August 2022

Reading and Leeds festivals: Fans angry as Jack Harlow and MÃ¥neskin pull out

Rapper Jack Harlow and Eurovision winners MÃ¥neskin will be at the MTV Video Music Awards instead.

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Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning

Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat".

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County Lines: Cost of living crisis used by gangs to lure new recruits

More young people are being drawn into county lines drugs gangs for the money, a charity warns.

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Dame Deborah James's mother on life without her daughter

Heather James spoke to BBC Breakfast about how her family owe it to her daughter to enjoy life.

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Hungry pig-on-the-loose apprehended in Great Yarmouth

The portly porker is found munching its way through several gardens in Great Yarmouth.

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Monday 15 August 2022

Graeme Souness does not regret 'man's game' comment on Sky Sports

Former Liverpool and Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness says he does not regret calling football a "man's game" despite criticism.

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Scotland's free period products law is world first

Scotland is the first country in the world to protect the legal right to sanitary products.

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Tom Holland: Spider-Man actor steps back from 'overwhelming' social media

The Spider-Man: Homecoming star says Instagram and Twitter can be "detrimental" to his mental health.

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The making of a housing benefit millionaire

A property developer has made millions from social housing, a BBC Panorama investigation reveals.

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Beverly Hills, 90210 star Denise Dowse dies aged 64

Dowse, who played Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley, had been in a coma brought on by meningitis.

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Sunday 14 August 2022

Rower wins European gold after cancer diagnosis

Cox Erin Kennedy helps Great Britain to a dominant European Para-rowing gold three months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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In pictures: Pipe band world champions 2022 are crowned

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland came out top at the Glasgow green event.

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Afghanistan: Taliban fire shots to stop Afghan women's Kabul protest

Dozens of female protesters in Afghanistan have been on a rare march for their rights in Kabul.

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Rhyl: Welsh-only car park ticket machine delays drivers

Machines default to Welsh, but council says users can change that by pressing a "language button".

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England v South Africa: Duanne Olivier out of Test series with hip injury

South Africa's Duanne Olivier will play no part in the three-Test series against England starting on Wednesday because of a torn hip muscle.

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Saturday 13 August 2022

Taliban break up rare protest by Afghan women in Kabul

The militants fire into the air as women call for "work and freedom" after a year of Taliban rule.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Helen Skelton completes star line-up

The TV and radio host is revealed as the 15th and final contestant for this year's dance contest.

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Ramsgate: Man charged over family hit-and-run deaths

A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street.

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Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

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Looking after the rocky island loved by Star Wars fans

For 34 years, Pat O'Shea has been caretaker of an ancient monastic island beloved by Star Wars fans.

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Friday 12 August 2022

‘I was a dentist before Ukraine war, I want to help others’

A Ukrainian refugee family who are dentists are highlighting barriers preventing them from practising.

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Boy, 6, made new voice of Blackpool Tower

Tower superfan Charlie is the voice in the lift, sharing facts and figures about the famous attraction.

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Dust devil: Footage shows the whirlwind blowing in County Durham

Video filmed by emergency services shows the weather phenomenon in a field.

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Archie Battersbee: Inquest opens into death of Southend 12-year-old

The 12-year-old died in hospital after his life support was withdrawn following a legal battle.

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Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers

The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants.

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Thursday 11 August 2022

West Midlands PC made up claim fake girlfriend died of cancer

Harry Sarkar got bereavement leave and flexible working benefits due to his "odious" lies.

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Ryan Giggs: Covid lockdown was utter hell, ex tells court

The former Manchester United star is accused of using controlling and coercive behaviour.

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What weapons are being given to Ukraine by the UK?

More multiple launch rocket systems are on the way to Ukraine, so how much of a difference are they making?

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Firenado rages in California

Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday.

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Cumbria's Safari Zoo welcomes new rhino calf

Zookeepers found the new baby strolling around in the morning after he was born overnight.

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Wednesday 10 August 2022

Ryan Giggs' ex became slave to his demands, court hears

Ryan Giggs made his former girlfriend feel like she had to do what he said, she tells his trial.

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UK government argues MSPs do not have power to set up indyref2

UK ministers will argue in court that Holyrood cannot set up a referendum without Westminster backing.

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Whale dies during rescue mission in France

A team of 80 helpers worked through the night to try and rescue the animal from the River Seine.

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East Kent NHS Trust: Hospital apologises over baby death errors

A hospital trust apologises to Alisha Pegg, whose daughter Grace died in her arms.

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Triathlon: First-time triathlete learns to swim in eight weeks

John McDermott had always wanted to compete in a triathlon but couldn't swim.

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Tuesday 9 August 2022

Issey Miyake, child of Hiroshima who became innovative designer

The revolutionary designer died of liver cancer in Tokyo aged 84, his company said in a statement.

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Ofsted finds babies at Liverpool nursery ate lotion in messy play

Inspectors rate a Liverpool nursery inadequate and find it needs to improve risk assessments.

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Cornwall kayaker in close encounter with whale

The whale, thought to be a minke, emerged just in front of a kayaker off Cornwall.

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Where does Scotland stand with the attainment gap?

The BBC looks at how exams, the pandemic and government policy has affected the attainment gap.

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What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go?

A typical household bill is now predicted to reach £4,000 in January.

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Monday 8 August 2022

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Singer Matt Goss joins line-up

The former Bros star is the eighth contestant to be announced for the BBC One dancing competition.

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Cost of living: How you can save money on pet care

We've been speaking to a few experts who have given animal lovers their top tips on saving money.

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Tory leadership: Cost of living crisis focus for contenders for PM job

There is pressure for candidates to explain what they will do to help with rising bills and how they'll pay for it.

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Is the UK heading for a drought and will there be more hosepipe bans?

July saw temperature records broken multiple times and rainfall is down 76%.

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Commonwealth Games: Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith take badminton mixed doubles silver

England pair Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith miss out on a Commonwealth Games gold medal as they are beaten in the mixed doubles badminton final.

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Sunday 7 August 2022

Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'

Over 80,000 tourists in the resort known as "China's Hawaii" face new restrictions and cancelled flights.

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Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago.

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Free school meals: Councils in England cut back on holiday food-voucher help

Vouchers are being cut in value or scrapped altogether across England, BBC News research reveals.

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Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft.

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Archie Battersbee: No parent must go through this again - family

The 12-year-old's family say they were "stripped of all our rights" in a legal battle with doctors.

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Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley

Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed.

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Owami Davies: University deeply concerned over missing student nurse

Owami Davies was captured on CCTV footage with a man in south London on the night she vanished.

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Ukraine war: Four more grain ships leave Ukraine as hopes grow for export stability

Four vessels leave Ukrainian ports via a safe maritime corridor set up under a deal with Russia.

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Saturday 6 August 2022

Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo.

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Camber Sands: Six arrested after holiday park death

A 58-year-old man has died following an altercation at a resort in East Sussex, police say.

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Devenish Island: Preserving history on an ancient monastic island

Some of the stonework on Devenish Island in County Fermanagh dates back to the sixth century.

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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.

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Brighton Pride 2022: Festival celebrates 30th anniversary

Global superstar Christina Aguilera will headline a concert in the city on Saturday evening.

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Friday 5 August 2022

World Sports Photography Awards 2022 winners revealed

A picture of a butterfly on the fingertips of tennis player Naomi Osaka is named overall winner.

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Has Brexit squashed our edible insect industry?

Businesses wanting to sell bugs as food in the UK were left in limbo due to post-Brexit confusion.

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Depression myths: 'Stopping medication made me twice as bad'

What's like for people taking medication to read stories that suggest anti-depressants don't work?

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Will there be a hosepipe ban in my area?

A hosepipe ban is being introduced for a large part of southern England., but what about the rest of the UK?

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Is the UK heading for a drought and will there be more hosepipe bans?

July saw temperature records broken multiple times and rainfall is down 76%.

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Birmingham Bull saved from scrap-heap

The mechanical bull used in the Commonwealth opening ceremony will now be given a permanent home in the city.

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Thursday 4 August 2022

Ukraine war: No sleep in Ukraine’s relentlessly bombed city

Sleep is near impossible in Mykolaiv, the southern port under almost constant Russian attack.

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How news interviews helped solve Soham murders case

Journalists reported Soham murderer Ian Huntley's odd answers to police after Holly and Jessica went missing.

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The view from Taiwan: 'We've had this for 70 years'

"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby.

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Dylan Holliday death: The armed killer not spotted by social workers

The mother of a teenage stabbing victim asks whether more could have been done to prevent the killing.

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Batgirl filming wasted a month of our business

Shop owners in Glasgow affected by the production are frustrated following the film's cancellation.

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Premier League: A season like no other, but some things won't change - Alan Shearer

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer expects some familiar foes to fight it out in the title race.

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Wednesday 3 August 2022

Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia

The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday.

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Lizelle Lee: Batter felt forced out of South Africa 'because of my weight'

South African batter Lizelle Lee says failing a weight test was key to her shock decision to retire from international cricket.

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Russo: After school I would tag along with a boys' team

The Euro 2022 winner says girls who want to play football should have equal opportunities.

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Kentucky floods: 'Guardian angel' saves family from deluge

Dramatic footage shows a man braving rapids to rescue an elderly pair from their home.

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Original Lionesses: We had to really fight

They are still campaigning for official caps but the original Lionesses are proud of their achievements.

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Tuesday 2 August 2022

Energy prices: How will the £5bn windfall tax work?

The UK government imposed a £5bn windfall tax on energy companies in May, this is how it works.

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From kart racing to Formula E boss

Former F1 test driver Susie Wolff has switched to the electric version of the motorsport.

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China and Taiwan: A really simple guide

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all

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US Capitol riots: How many have been charged with crimes?

The police investigation into the storming of Congress is one of the biggest in US history.

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Tiger Woods turned down $700 to $800m LIV Golf offer - Greg Norman

Tiger Woods rejected an offer of $700m to $800m offer to join the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, says Greg Norman.

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Monday 1 August 2022

Pat Carroll: Actress who voiced Little Mermaid's Ursula dies aged 95

The Emmy-winning comic actress also worked with stars including Mickey Rooney and Mary Tyler Moore.

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Chloe Kelly: England winger's celebration praised for empowering women

Chloe Kelly's iconic celebration after scoring the winning goal for England in the Euro 2022 final is praised for empowering women.

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Excited Lioness superfan Tess attends the Euros final

She went viral after enthusiastically dancing to Sweet Caroline when England won their semi-final match.

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England win Euro 2022: Lionesses fans revel in final victory over Germany

Fans have been reacting to England's historic Euro 2022 win. Here are some of the best tweets and comments.

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Iran's atomic energy chief says country could build a bomb but has no plan to

The rare claim is likely to intensify concerns over Iran's controversial nuclear programme.

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Record 17.4m peak TV audience see Euro 2022 final

England's Euro 2022 final win over Germany was watched by a peak television audience of 17.4 million, making it the most-watched programme in the UK so far in 2022.

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Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch

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