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Saturday, 30 September 2023

'High-risk' child rapist Stephen Pennington hunted

Stephen Pennington, 35, has links to Blackburn, Blackpool and Wigan, police say.

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Racism: Mental health impact of profiling and trolls

Susan Cousins experiences racist trolls and racial profiling while going about her daily life.

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Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's sister welcomes news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder.

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Strictly Come Dancing routines are 'taxing', says Jody Cundy

Jody Cundy says the "mental part" of dancing was "getting me".

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Friday, 29 September 2023

Lizzo asks judge to dismiss dancers' harassment allegations

The US singer has lodged her first legal response against harassment claims made by her ex-dancers.

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Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.

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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen

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Thursday, 28 September 2023

Male Cinderella for new Scottish Ballet production

Audiences will not know until the curtain goes up whether the main character will be a man or a woman.

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Households could be paid to turn down heating

It comes after people were paid to use less electricity last year to prevent supply issues.

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Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?

There are reports the leaders of the heavily indebted Chinese property giant have been detained.

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Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.

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Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

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Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Qaraqosh

It is not yet clear what caused the blaze, but reports say it broke out after fireworks were lit.

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HS2: Labour mayors' plea to PM over northern link

Labour mayors are meeting in Leeds later to urge Rishi Sunak to stick with the HS2 link to Manchester.

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Tuesday, 26 September 2023

US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike

The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games.

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New images of 5,000-year-old Highland burial site

Carn Glas is Scotland's longest burial site of its kind and thought to be about 5,000 years old.

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Watch: Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.

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Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court

The Bulgarian nationals were charged after a counter-espionage investigation uncovered an alleged spy ring.

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Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.

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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.

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Monday, 25 September 2023

Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally

Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event.

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Louise Redknapp pulls out of Eternal reunion over LGBTQ row

The singer drops out of a tour amid accusations that two bandmates refused to play Pride events.

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Usher to perform 2024 Super Bowl half-time show

The star, whose hits include Yeah! and Confessions, follows Rihanna in taking the coveted slot.

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Sunday, 24 September 2023

Lost painting by Artemisia Gentileschi goes on display

The work by renowned painter Artemisia Gentileschi was left in storage for more than 100 years.

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Swansea woman quizzed under terror laws after holiday

Ann Marie Davies says it is "unclear" why she was stopped at the airport after returning home.

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Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashes women's marathon world record in Berlin

Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashes the women's marathon world record as she wins Sunday's race in Berlin.

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Wasdale mountain rescuer Penny Kirby celebrates 40 years' service

Penny Kirby and her dogs have found missing hikers and searched for terrorist victims.

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Saturday, 23 September 2023

More than half NHS Scotland buildings not checked for Raac

Of 254 NHS buildings at risk of containing the material, 97 have been inspected by specialist engineers.

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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink.

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Met Police: Mayor refuses to rule out breaking up force if reforms fail

Sadiq Khan spoke after unveiling a new London Policing Board to oversee and scrutinise the Met.

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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves

Flowers and ornaments are among items to be removed from graves in Keady, a councillor says.

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Friday, 22 September 2023

Rupert Murdoch: How magnate transformed Australia’s media

The 92-year-old businessman changed the face of news worldwide, but it all started at home.

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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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WWE: The Rock and John Cena respond as WWE lets 21 stars go

Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are among wrestlers released from their contracts after UFC merger.

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

James Bulger's mum 'shocked' about killer's parole hearing

Jon Venables, who killed the toddler in 1993, has been granted a hearing that could see his release.

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Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths

The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views.

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'Rebuilding my life after my boyfriend nearly killed me'

Esther Garrity suffered extensive brain injuries when her boyfriend attacked her on a night out.

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Wednesday, 20 September 2023

UK inflation: Slowing food prices drive surprise fall

Prices are now rising at their slowest rate in a year-and-a-half with inflation falling to 6.7% in August.

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Child wore nappy to school due to lack of appropriate toilets

Shelbie Heasley took her daughter Violet out of her school as it had no wheelchair accessible toilet.

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Solheim Cup 2023: Europe v USA - Gemma Dryburgh on lack of rookie fear

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh says she has no fear about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the USA team stars.

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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm

Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.

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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.

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Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Leicester Wilko workers dance during final shift

Store colleagues bring their time working together to an end with a group dance.

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Keir Starmer heads to Paris for 'get to know you' talks with France's President Macron

The Labour leader is hoping to project the image he is a PM in waiting, as he reopens party discussions on Brexit.

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Monday, 18 September 2023

World's oldest post office in Sanquhar finds new owners

Barry and Mary Ford were living in Florida when they first heard the Sanquhar site was up for sale.

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Khartoum: Fire guts landmark skyscraper

The Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company Tower had been engulfed in flames in the Sudan's capital.

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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

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Minehead Butlin's closes after flood damage in Somerset

The Minehead resort is closing for four days after Somerset was hit with extreme weather on Sunday.

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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Sunday, 17 September 2023

Harry Brook: England call up batter to World Cup squad in place of Jason Roy

England drop Jason Roy from their final World Cup squad and call up Harry Brook.

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Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died.

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England v Japan: Upbeat England aim for Rugby World Cup statement victory

England have talked golf, padel and cricket in the build-up to Sunday's pool-stage meeting with Japan, but the fun and games needs to be backed up with further improvement.

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'Ireland avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms'

Ireland move on to an eagerly-anticipated World Cup Pool B contest against holders South Africa after beating Tonga in Nantes.

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Saturday, 16 September 2023

Laura Kuenssberg: Labour - damned if they dare, damned if they don't?

When Keir Starmer unveils a policy it is roundly attacked - is this the price of getting a hearing?

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Manchester stabbing: Teenager arrested as boy, 14, dies

Another 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

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Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat

The child's mother is likely to have given birth on the journey to Lampedusa, reports say.

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Body found in search for UK fighter Daniel Burke in Ukraine, say police

Daniel Burke, from Manchester, had been fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia since 2022.

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Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall

An intruder was seen climbing a wall towards the historic royal carriages at about 01:25 BST.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Rubiales's day in court over World Cup kiss... in 86 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Friday, 15 September 2023

Tory minister hid in cupboard to avoid Hillsborough families, says ex-PM

Theresa May says the unnamed minister evaded the families by hiding in a cupboard in 2010.

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Gatwick back to normal after air traffic control staff shortages

There were delays and diversions overnight with some knock-on disruption reported on Friday.

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Thursday, 14 September 2023

Harry Maguire's mum says abuse of defender goes far beyond football

The England and Man Utd star's mum says what her son is dealing with has gone "far beyond" football.

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Father's anger after children left stranded on train platform

Ben Newman said he was on the train when it pulled away after he got separated from his two boys.

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Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup

The shirts from England's seven games and a goalkeeper jersey could fetch £300,000.

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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.7m

Ministers blame strikes for worsening situation as extra £200m set aside for winter.

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Wednesday, 13 September 2023

England v New Zealand: Bairstow dismissed by Boult with first ball of the day

Watch as Jonny Bairstow is dismissed by Trent Boult with the first ball of the day in the third ODI between England and New Zealand at The Oval.

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Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC

As the new school terms gets under way, parents share different views about why they want guidance.

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Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.

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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'

The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.

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Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea?

What is being done about raw sewage discharges into rivers and the sea?

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Putin and Kim: Friends in need (of ammunition)

Russia needs weapons. N Korea has weapons. It's a match made in the geo-political realities of 2023.

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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss

Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.

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Monday, 11 September 2023

Luis Rubiales resignation a win for Spain's women's team

The World Cup victors look to have eventually won this particular battle over consent and gender equality.

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Kutcher and Kunis: Backlash over Danny Masterson support

The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge.

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Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect may have used bed-sheet to escape, court hears

The 21-year-old former soldier appears in court accused of escaping from Wandsworth prison.

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Military truck driven through police road block in Taunton

A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a military truck is driven into police cars.

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Sunday, 10 September 2023

Antony to delay Manchester United return after assault allegations

Manchester United's Antony will delay his return to the club after allegations of assault.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law, TUC says

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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Great North Run 2023: Mo Farah finishes fourth in final race of career

Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah is "very emotional" as he finishes fourth in the final race of his illustrious career at the Great North Run.

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Great North Run 2023: Mo Farah fourth in final race of career

Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah brings the curtain down on his illustrious career with a fourth-place finish in the Great North Run.

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England v New Zealand: Second ODI at Southampton delayed by rain

The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl is delayed by rain.

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Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades

Scaffolding around the cathedral will be removed after the completion of decades of renovations.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: England joy and relief after 27-10 win over Argentina

You could sense England's joy and relief at beating Argentina but there are still a ton of questions to answer, writes Tom English.

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Saturday, 9 September 2023

Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape

Footage shows various sightings of the vehicle after it left HMP Wandsworth.

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Morocco earthquake: Dust surrounds Kutubiyya mosque following deadly quake

The top of the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque looks precarious after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Marrakesh

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Friday, 8 September 2023

Fines threat over 'sadistic' animal abuse content

The government wants to fine social media companies millions for facilitating online animal abuse.

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Hong Kong: Roads collapse and streets flood

Hong Kong and southern China have been hit with some of the heaviest rainfall on record for the region.

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Ukraine condemns 'sham' elections in Russian-occupied regions

Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.

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New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak

Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains.

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Thursday, 7 September 2023

Stonehaven crash victim 'was talking to me one minute and gone the next'

A survivor describes the Stonehaven rail crash and her shock at the death of conductor Donald Dinnie.

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Killer 'crab walks' out of US jail

Danelo Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster

At least 27 people die in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more flooding expected.

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Wilko names shops set to close next week

Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.

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Dorking woman prompted by spiders to buy winning lottery ticket

Doris Stanbridge says she saw two money spiders at home and decided to buy a lucky dip ticket.

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Proud Boys: From storming the Capitol for Trump to protesting drag shows

Members of the group, including its ex-leader, have been handed long prison terms over the Capitol riot.

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Call of Duty: London Royal Ravens esports franchise moves to US

The move means there will be no UK or European teams in the 2024 Call of Duty league.

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Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after cancer diagnosis

The supermodel reveals she has "one foot in the grave" after her cancer returned following surgery.

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Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Love Island All Stars: ITV confirms series for 2024

After months of rumours, ITV says familiar faces from the show will head back to find love again.

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Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell

The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction.

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Second dolphin dies in inland Cambridgeshire river

A mother dolphin has been found dead in a river in Cambridgeshire two days after its calf died.

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Monday, 4 September 2023

Edinburgh Zoo's giant pandas to return to China in December

The loan agreement which brought Tian Tian and Yang Guang to Edinburgh Zoo is finally ending.

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Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen

Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son.

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MP Chris Pincher loses Commons suspension appeal

The Commons watchdog had proposed the ban, calling the former Tory whip's conduct an abuse of power.

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Woman and two children killed in crash involving two cars and a bus

A woman, a teenage girl and a six-year-old boy died in the crash in North Yorkshire, police say.

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Rustem Umerov: Who is Ukraine's next defence minister?

The man due to take over from Oleksii Reznikov is a leading member of the Crimean Tatar community.

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Gavin Williamson told to apologise over bullying texts

A parliamentary inquiry finds Tory MP Sir Gavin bullied former chief whip Wendy Morton in texts.

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Sunday, 3 September 2023

Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence

PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.

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One in five children regularly miss school, figures show

Parents should get their children back to school this week, the children's commissioner urges.

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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.

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Samuel Newey: British volunteer killed in Ukraine 'had a giving heart'

Samuel Newey fought in Ukraine but also helped with humanitarian work, his friend says.

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Alix Popham suffers concussion at Tenby's Ironman

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham was kicked in the head while swimming in a "cruel twist of fate".

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Sunderland boy, 5, is 'youngest' to finish Coast-to-Coast

Ollie crosses the finish line after walking nearly 200 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.

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Jeremy Hunt says government will 'spend what it takes' to make schools safe

Labour calls the chancellor's funding promise a "bare bones" response to the crumbly concrete crisis.

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I've never told anyone to hack a phone - Piers Morgan

The former editor of the Daily Mirror denies ever hacking phones or telling anyone to do so while he was at the newspaper.

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Saturday, 2 September 2023

King Charles dons new tartan for Highland games in Braemar

The King attended Braemar in honour of his late mother, wearing a kilt in the new King Charles III tartan.

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Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate an Australian with a "developing medical condition".

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Rhod Gilbert plans new tour after cancer treatment

The comedian says his new attitude is that "life's too short" after undergoing cancer treatment.

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Suella Braverman: Home Secretary orders review into police impartiality

Labour criticised the Home Secretary for commissioning a report "into her own political obsession".

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Palestinian shot in back of head puts Israel's use of force under scrutiny

Ameed al-Jaghoub was unarmed and apparently going to help a wounded man when he was hit.

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Friday, 1 September 2023

'Old bucket' turns out to be 'excessively rare' Anglo-Saxon bowl

Auctioneers say the relic unearthed by Chris Ulliott could fetch up to £30,000.

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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months.

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My dad died after being scalded in a hotel bath

Wallace Hunter was trapped while guests and emergency services spent 90 minutes trying to break open the door.

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Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

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