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I retook a GCSE maths exam 11 years later after getting an A* - here's how I got on
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on.
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Omaha's largest public school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves
Omaha’s largest public school district has stopped law enforcement officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks in their work policing students
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Scott Jennings makes public pitch for Leavitt’s job by defending Natalie Harp
‘She’s not the White House press secretary. She’s not a household name,’ CNN pundit says of the president’s 35-year-old aide
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Customers ‘absolutely gutted’ as North East pizzeria serves last slice this week
South Shields restaurant Log Fire Pizza Co will close this weekend after owners Craig and Sarah Shelmerdine announced their final week of trading.
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BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
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Putin visits unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince that shocked historians
The body of Grand Prince Donskoy surprised historians, who had believed it was located elsewhere in the building
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Ryanair offers £29.99 'rescue fares' after EasyJet scraps Leeds Bradford flights
Ryanair is offering £29.99 "rescue fares" for passengers affected by easyJet's decision to scrap its full Leeds Bradford schedule.
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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals
More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK
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Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters have gathered to silently support the Massachusetts woman on trial in the killings of her three children
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs in talks to sign Man City's Omar Marmoush and Savinho
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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September 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Francesca Hennessy in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight champion Dina Thorslund
Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.
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Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’
Initial report from ‘thick and dense terrain’ where Hooper was located was she had been found alive but within 10 minutes a ‘more accurate account’ was relayed to police
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Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved
Walmart reported another strong performance in the second quarter Thursday, but that was overshadowed by a more cautious outlook for the year
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'Peaky Blinders' fans can now immerse themselves in the Shelby underworld in London
Fans of 'Peaky Blinders' can now step into the fictional world of the Shelby family at a new immersive experience near London Bridge. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, take on missions, place bets and interact with characters in an underworld inspired by the hit series.
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AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack | TechCrunch
The data search and AI giant confirmed unauthorized access to its systems during an incident on Tuesday, and said it was investigating the breach.
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Trump cannot let Iran make him ‘look like a loser,’ says former Fox News personality
President Trump ‘sees life in terms of winners and losers,’ Bill O’Reilly says
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Spain predicted to overtake France as most-visited country by 2040
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
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How does Moderna’s new mRNA cancer vaccine work?
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK
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Campaigners attack First Bus after West Yorkshire franchise award
A BUS operator has been criticised by campaigners after being awarded a major contract under a new transport scheme.
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Bradford street to close for 10 days for water works
A BRADFORD street will temporarily close for water works
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Video. Drought on Serbia's Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck
Video. Serbia has seen the remains of a century-old steam tug emerge from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, after prolonged heat and drought drove water levels exceptionally low.
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England football star Lottie Day scores top GCSE results at Ripon school
England youth footballer Lottie Day has matched her success on the pitch with impressive GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite…
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Meta AI's new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps | TechCrunch
Meta said its Muse Spark model is powering the dictation feature.
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Just Eat launches new service to help people with the 'most tedious chore'
Just Eat has launched its new laundry service that means people can get their clothes washed and dropped back off at their door.
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Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows
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Syrian police investigator will face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies
An official probe in Syria's Latakia province has found that a police investigator slapped a young man with hemophilia during interrogation, despite warnings about his medical condition
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RECAP - A1(M) clear after car collides with central reservation near Darlington
The A1(M) has been partially blocked following a crash near Darlington.
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'There will be nowhere to hide' - Bradford Council Leader on illegal waste crackdown
Bradford Council has welcomed a Government crackdown on waste dumping linked to organised crime.
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For a16z, AI gives foreign founders an advantage | TechCrunch
a16z’s Borderless Founder network initiative supports immigrant and international founders. 'Having one foot in your home country, and one foot in Silicon Valley," is an advantage, the firm believes.
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Ossoff says it is ‘amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Natalie Harp jab
The Democratic senator’s comments appear to have struck a nerve at the White House
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Man's visit to his disabled mum landed him in prison - here's why
A drug addict banned from contacting his own mother for repeatedly pestering her for money has been jailed after turning up at her home and…
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Tinder conman claimed he had cancer in devious trap to swindle victims out of £70k
Joseph Gibson, 35, told his victims he had cancer and needed money to fund his treatment, as well as impressing them with his so-called wealth
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Democrats narrow 2028 convention race to three cities as battle with Trump looms
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement that the cities submitted "incredibly strong bids"
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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
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School ‘saddened’ by death of British-Palestinian family in Shoreham beach tragedy
‘She will be greatly missed’, the school said in a statement
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North East teenager excels in GCSEs while supporting mum through cancer
A North East teenager is celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results after balancing his studies with fundraising, volunteering and supporting…
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Burnham vows to crack down on illegal waste dumping during Bradford visit
Andy Burnham has vowed to crack down on illegal waste dumping as he visited Bradford to announce new measure tackling waste crime and clearing the…
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Video. Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Video. Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.
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County Durham man fined after assaulting woman and causing distress
Andrew Luke, 53, of Bailey Rise, Peterlee, has been fined after admitting assault by beating a woman and using threatening or abusive behaviour…
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Man treated on roadside after BMW aquaplanes and collides with central reservation
A BMW driver was treated on the roadside after colliding with the central reservation on the southbound A19 near Peterlee.
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Danny Malin issues important update on zero-rated food hygiene inspections
Food reviewer Danny Malin has questioned whether businesses given zero food hygiene ratings are being revisited quickly enough.
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North Yorkshire firefighters save £40,000 through solar power scheme
North Yorkshire firefighters have revealed they have already saved more than £40,000 in electricity costs this year, helping free up vital funds as…
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Former campsite owner's fascination with UFOs to be featured in new film
A documentary about a retired Malham campsite owner and his lifelong fascination with UFOs is set to premiere this autumn.
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Where could Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet go to school in the UK?
Generations of royals have attended the most prestigious and elite schools in the country
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Video. Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
Video. South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
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Refugee who fled war passes GCSEs as he targets World Cup dream
Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup
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‘Republicans ran up the tab’: Democrats outraged over $40tn national debt – live
US national deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and Biden
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Vehicle crashes into central reservation railings on busy Bradford road this morning
A car has collided with a barrier on a busy Bradford road, causing damage to railings on a central reservation.
