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Birmingham and Wales next locations for grooming gangs inquiry
The statutory inquiry is carrying out targeted investigations in areas across England and Wales
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Ripon detectorist uncovers new chapter in history of world famous tapestry after six years of research
A Ripon metal detectorist claims his new research has uncovered a major omission in the world famous Bayeux Tapestry.
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Residents fear new rules could mean dangerous cladding is left on flats
The government says it hopes the changes will speed up the process of removing cladding.
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RAF Fairford: Timeline of the incident and investigation
From a late-night call about suspicious vehicles, to five men being arrested and then bailed - here is how the incident has unfolded.
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Last Word: This week’s new questions
Why do dogs generally follow instructions, whereas cats largely ignore them? Will we ever build a space telescope that can see as far as the big bang?
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Man jailed for life for attack on victim who died from epileptic fit 15 years later
Daniel Allright was hit over the head with a piece of wood and bicycle chain during an attack by a group in Lewisham
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Grenfell fire police investigators pass files on 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutor
Investigators have looked at the role of more than 15,000 people and 700 organisations as part of the inquiry
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Major York festival returns with five days of film, music, games and tech
The BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival will take place in York this November.
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Inside new award-winning studio as it opens new home at Salts Mill
An award-winning Pilates studio has opened in Salts Mill.
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Thousands of ghost number plates detected on UK roads as drivers evade cameras
Thousands of drivers are hiding behind illegal ghost plates, a BBC Panorama investigation has found.
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How Putin is sowing chaos in Poland as Ukraine war spreads
Poland accuses Russia of carrying out a coordinated and multi-faceted campaign of sabotage in a bid to deter Ukraine’s backers, writes James C. Reynolds
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Bake Off fans divided by Nigella Lawson’s strange habit when judging bakes
Viewers of the Great British Bake Off are divided over Nigella Lawson's strange habit while judging on the show.
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Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs
Bakery chain, whose sales are up 7.7%, says move is necessary to provide growth in ‘most cost-efficient manner’
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Whitley Bay: The part-timers who won a record three Wembley finals in a row
You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.
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Major London firm offering £40,000 graduate salaries and ‘golden hello’
Grant Thornton will advertise its trainee salaries in job listings for the first time ever
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How to find your share of £557m as true scale of lost bank accounts revealed
More than £557m has entered the Dormant Assets Scheme since 2022, while £97m in Premium Bond prizes remains unclaimed. Here's how to check.
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Leeds Bradford Airport boss defends plans amid 'exaggerated claims'
Leeds Bradford Airport has defended its proposed changes to night-time operating arrangements.
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‘Unseasonably’ warm temperatures expected to hit the UK this week
Temperatures are forecast to hit 24C this week before rain later this week
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Rape-accused comic Russell Brand and Dr. Oz joke about hugging female Trump secretary
'She initiated that contact,' controversial British comedian says as attempt at sexual assault humor falls flat with crowd
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How the Government got the sustainable farming incentive (SFI) scheme wrong again - Sarah Todd
As hosts of the television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Chris Tarrant and latterly Jeremy Clarkson have made a catchphrase of the line “fastest finger first” as contestants scramble under the studio lights to win the chance to step up to the hot seat.
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Fire, flavour and atmosphere: Bazaar Restaurant is the must-visit dining experience
The beautifully designed interiors of Bazaar Restaurant create a warm and welcoming ambience for its guests in the heart of Middlesbrough's…
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Major York festival returns with five days of film, music, games and tech
The BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival will take place in York this November.
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York author to launch new book telling the 'shocking' story behind iconic UK band
York author and musician Miles Salter is set to launch his new book at Toppings bookshop this autumn – that tells the compelling true story of The Pretenders. In his first narrative non-fiction book, Miles will delve into the history of the...
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Gold beetles to Darwin's finds - the 70 million museum artefacts going online
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum
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People troll my DIY but they just spur me on
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
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Hundreds attend controversial Mulbarton v Woodford FA Cup replay
The controversial replay follows the FA ruling a referee had made a mistake in the initial match.
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US drone company owned by Google's former CEO won a Department of War competition with a huge lead — but that was not the biggest surprise
Eric Schmidt's drone firm won the Pentagon's latest Drone Dominance round
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Baltimore-Dallas thriller in Brazil averages 29.9 million viewers on CBS, a record for NFL abroad
Baltimore's 34-31 win over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro has become the most-watched NFL international game ever
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How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?
Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.
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FTSE 100 falls as bond worries offset lower oil
The index ended down 48.17 points, 0.5%, at 10,636.71.
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Cuba’s ballerinas find light amid power cuts while remaining nation’s pride
Classical ballet remains a celebrated part of national culture and remains nearly as popular on the island as baseball
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I visited 'perfect' market town near Leeds and was won over
The spot has been named the UK's first town to achieve a 100% recommendation rating in a major survey
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Urban trees in south-east England can't cope with the changing climate
In cities such as London, trees are already struggling with hot and dry summers. Botanists warn that we need to start replacing them with drought-adapted species
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£110,000 cash boost to tackle trespass crime on York railway line
Network Rail has announced a £110,000 cash boost to tackle trespassing, cable theft and vandalism on the East Coast Main Line, from Scotland to…
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Home Office mix-up leaves boy, 6, and his mother without a UK visa
Skye von der Osten says she ‘relied in good faith’ on information provided by the Home Office but now faces ‘traumatic’ move
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Give BrewDog ‘second chance’ says new owner as it invests £50m
US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray, which took over in March, says it will improve beers, pubs and working conditions
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Cole Palmer: Chelsea forward "victim" of "sick" system, says PFA chief
Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.
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Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
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£110,000 cash boost to tackle trespass crime on York railway line
Network Rail has announced a £110,000 cash boost to tackle trespassing, cable theft and vandalism on the East Coast Main Line, from Scotland to…
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Fury vs Joshua: British heavyweights arrive in London for news conference
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua arrive in London for Wednesday’s launch news conference, with their December fight now expected to take place as scheduled.
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Online pet store shut down after £6.3m 'unexplained transactions'
Investigators found that the company sold products to UK customers and used a UK-based contractor to handle returns.
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RAF Fairford: 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles
Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".
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No explosives found in three vans searched near RAF Fairford, say police
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing defends decision to bail five British men arrested in connection with incident
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Turner painting of Rome returns to the capital ahead of auction
Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
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Soho House venue under investigation for food safety
A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.
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No homemade bombs found in vans near RAF Fairford, say police
Officers discovered a ‘quantity of petrol’ in the vehicles
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s famous cousin ‘secretly visited him in care home last year’
Joseph Fiennes had visited the explorer in July 2025 and has called for information on his whereabouts
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Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail
The U.K.'s counterterror police have released five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot targeting a U.S.-operated air force base in England
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Cat owner sues RSPCA and police for £500k in bid to see pet’s body one last time
The case took an unexpected turn in July after it emerged that Rita had died in RSPCA foster care
