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Rain is on the way – but is it enough to end the drought?
The wet weather comes after five back-to-back heatwaves
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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Virgin takes another step towards Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
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Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner
Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s death
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Police release picture after women punched on night out at city centre club
Images have been released of a man police would like to speak to in relation to assaults on two women in a city centre night spot.
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New Irish bar inspired by likes of The Dubliner taking over Darlington venue
A new Irish bar inspired by the likes of The Dubliner and Katy O’Briens is coming to Darlington town centre.
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Gianni Infantino: Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
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Athens’ all-marble Olympic Stadium gets first major clean in a century
The iconic venue hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896
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Cambridge chancellor hits out at ‘racist feeding frenzy’ targeting Jason Arday
Lord Chris Smith has questioned the way in which the Black professor was treated by the media prior to his death
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The Works shareholder questions chair’s New Zealand residency and home working
The retailer is rowing with investment firm Kelso over the appointment of an additional company director to the current board of five.
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UK Government issues travel warning over medical treatment at holiday hotspot
Northern Cyprus has become a medical tourism destination due to lower treatment costs.
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Taylor demands Albanese repeal ‘cruel tax’ in return for NDIS bill support
Coalition leader tells Anthony Albanese that delaying change to budget measure is ‘unconscionable’
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Will Andy Burnham allow North Sea oil and gas drilling as Rosebank decision looms?
Andy Burnham has previously said he will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil
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Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year
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Trump says BBC is harassing his family after trying to subpoena his children
Trump legal team claims the BBC is ‘abusing the deposition process’ as broadcaster fights a $10 billion lawsuit
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Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia
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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain helping firefighters
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Wessex Water announces first hosepipe ban in 50 years
The last ban was put in place during the infamous scorching summer of 1976
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Israeli minister calls for killing of ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza every night
‘There are people there who are not worthy of life ... they’re not even people,’ he said
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Chase after 'eyes in the sky' hunt group illegally riding bikes near retail park
Cleveland Police seized three off-road bikes after deploying drone support to track riders allegedly using land behind Tees Bay Retail Park…
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2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru
Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular close.
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Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killing and mass emigration of Palestinians
In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli.
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Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, officials say
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
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EU to propose tougher Russia sanctions this autumn, Kaja Kallas says
The EU is to propose more “far-reaching” sanctions against Russia this autumn, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said, after the bloc’s latest package was watered down amid pressure to protect national economic interests. #EuropeNews
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Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.
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Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?
The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program on Monday night
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Police end two-day stand-off after suspect found asleep on roof
The man was pulled down the ladder before being arrested by officers in the garden of the property
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Co-op slashes price of bread to 15p and milk and eggs to 30p
Co-op is cutting the price of bread, milk and eggs to as little as 15p for 24 hours, with shoppers able to get all three essentials for 75p.
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HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign
HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.
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Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as top Trump aide
The new prime minister spoke over message to who he believed was White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
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Homes damaged, 180,000 without power as Hurricane Lala sweeps past Hawaii
Hurricane Lala battered parts of Hawaii with flash floods ‘like we've never seen’
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Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.
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Family slam County Durham hotel as 'disgusting hovel' after black mould found in room
A family travelling from Scotland have blasted The Moorings Hotel in Chester-le-Street hotel as a “disgusting” hovel after claiming their rooms…
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A pension warning has been issued for millions - check if you're affected
Pensioner poverty is rising again, with single retirees facing almost double the poverty rate of couples, new research from Steve Webb warns.
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Trump blames Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’ for dead grass where July 4 celebrations held
‘Anybody who thinks the Reflecting Pool wasn’t vandalized should go back to Law School,’ Trump claimed, in an apparent jab at Jeanine Pirro
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Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy
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See inside Darlington mum-of-three’s new play space becoming a hit with families
A Darlington play space created to support neurodivergent children and their families has become a hit with families two months after opening its…
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Met Office warns another heatwave could hit UK after sweltering 38C temperatures
Crews are continuing to fight wildfires in South Wales
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The surprising places where thousands of new homes could appear
Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations under major new planning changes, while pubs will be given extra protection from…
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Video. Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany'
Video. Firefighters battle the advancing flames in eastern Belgium as thick smoke and difficult terrain complicate efforts to contain the blaze.
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Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
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Possession of child-like sex dolls could be banned under new law
The dolls ‘normalise and legitimise adult sexual behaviour with children’
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North East digital marketing firm secures major ITV deal
Tees Valley-based digital marketing firm iGaming Agency has secured a major 12-month contract with ITV to enhance the online visibility of ITV…
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Reform DWP cuts could see PIP and Universal Credit health benefits scrapped
Reform UK plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.
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Harry Brook: England player on batting, Test captaincy and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
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Tyneside comedian asks why men don't talk about using weight-loss drugs
Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".
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Café and lifestyle store praised for 'best coffee ever' from global visitors
Wildish, on the High Street in Pateley Bridge, currently holds a perfect five-star rating on Tripadvisor, with every review rating it…
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NHS boss gives verdict on whether Bishop Auckland Hospital will be restored to A&E
The NHS Trust that runs Bishop Auckland Hospital has given its verdict about whether it would restore A&E services to the County Durham town.
