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Friday, 19 August 2022

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 Måneskin pull out

Rapper Jack Harlow and Eurovision winners Måneskin 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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How does De Zerbi fix Spurs' scoring troubles?

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