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Swan Lake to bring live orchestra and ballet to Harrogate's Royal Hall
Imperial Classical Ballet is bringing Swan Lake to Harrogate’s Royal Hall later this month.
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Newscast - Does Zack Polanski Face A Leadership Crisis? - BBC Sounds
Labour wins Holborn & St Pancras by-election, but what does that mean for Zack Polanksi?
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Frozen testicular tissue transplant offers hope of restoring fertility
Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help.
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In The Room
Conference season is in full swing – and this week, it unfolded across two very different political stages. In Birmingham, the Conservatives came to town. As Kemi Badenoch continues to win strong approval ratings - despite the Conservatives struggling to recover from their 2024 defeat - her conference speech doubled down on a classic Tory pitch: a smaller state, lower taxes, and a return to economic aspiration. Cleo, a veteran of Tory conferences, breaks down the mood in Birmingham and weighs up whether Badenoch’s promises add up. Meanwhile, in Brighton, the Greens held their largest conference to date - but it was dominated by controversy. Members passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, sparking fierce backlash from Jewish community leaders and MPs within the party. Green Party leader Zack Polanski was largely absent, busy campaigning in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. We ask: can the Greens turn controversy into momentum - or has this motion cost them credibility? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Two officials killed in shooting during routine weapons check, Left Party ready to move forward with coalition talks in Berlin, the British Prime Minister meets Merz in Germany to strengthen ties and more news on Friday, October 9th.
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Health officials warn England could face an early flu season
While levels of flu are currently low, figures from September have been higher than the same period for the last four years
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How Harrogate's Dragons' Den businesses have fared since the show
Six of the eight Harrogate businesses featured on Dragons' Den remain active, according to new research.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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£150 energy bill help returns in October – check if you could qualify
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases grow
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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Young, pregnant and desperate: Aid cuts risk Mozambique’s teen pregnancy fight
‘When girls are not in school, they are vulnerable to early marriage, to pregnancy, to trajectories that are almost impossible to reverse,’ one expert tells Twanda Karombo
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'Nine out of ten people prefer our version of the internet over Google's' — Proton Founder Andy Yen on age verification, Big Tech, AI, and the future of digital privacy
From Lumo AI and age verification laws to battling Google, Proton CEO Andy Yen explains why fixing the internet requires a total alternative to Silicon Valley.
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I tested gravy granules - which smelled like sweaty socks?
We put gravy granules to the test
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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Non-compete clauses which ‘trap’ workers to be prevented under new law – Burnham
The PM had earlier set out plans to make the UK a world-leading ‘innovation nation’.
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M62 ranked one of Britain's toughest motorways for drivers in new study
The M62 has been named one of the UK’s most challenging motorways for drivers, according to a recent study from MoneySuperMarket.
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Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.
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Adidas accuses Australian label White Fox of ‘trading off its reputation’ with use of four-stripe branding
Global sportswear brand is suing online retailer in the federal court for selling clothes featuring ‘deceptively similar’ design
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Microsoft is getting desperate with its poaching tactics to attract Surface Laptop Ultra buyers as it urges you to 'break up with your MacBook and get up to $1,000'
Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Ultra with a trade-in campaign to poach Apple laptop fans.
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Bradford Council may end up flying Union flag on St Patrick's Day - councillor claims
BRADFORD'S new flag policy could leave Council bosses with a tricky decision on St Patrick's Day - a Councillor has claimed.
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Holborn and St Pancras by-election live: Polanski eyes upset as polls close
Voters had the choice of 15 candidates to replace Sir Keir Starmer, who resigned from the House of Commons last month
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Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse Green Party’s motion on Zionism
Prime minister says controversial declaration ‘shouldn't be supported in any way, shape or form’
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Newspaper headlines: 'Stark warning' over ADHD and 'Andrew wins legal fight'
A government review of ADHD and austism diagnoses and the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lead Friday's papers.
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Ukraine war live: Kremlin agrees conflict is in a ‘dangerous stalemate’
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are meeting Ukrainian representatives in Miami on Friday
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I’ll drink to that - offering alcohol-free beer on tap boosts pub choices while keeping revenues intact, new study shows
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research.
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Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Starsailor frontman James Walsh - & AI
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
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Retailers suffer sharp year-on-year decline in footfall
Total UK footfall was down 2.9% on last September, a significant drop from August’s 1.7% decline, according to the BRC and Sensormatic.
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Celebrity Traitors episode three: Emotions run high as two players banished
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.
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Cheapest supermarket to buy popular branded products revealed
Shopping without a loyalty card can cost you hundreds of pounds extra, new data shows
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Andrew and Tristan challenge ongoing detention amid UK extradition fight
The brothers have petitioned a Miami court in a bid to secure their release on bail
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'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
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Risk of mosquito and midge-borne diseases in UK to be examined in new study
Researchers at the University of Glasgow will lead the research.
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Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK for Canada
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
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Polls close in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour hopes to retain seat
Contest seen as test of Andy Burnham’s ability to unite Labour voters amid threat from Green party’s Zack Polanski
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Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.
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Naturally occurring fungus could help protect wheat from disease – study
Wheat producers in northern Europe are particularly vulnerable to a disease called STB, which can cut wheat yields in half during severe outbreaks.
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NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
England-focused review led by Prof Peter Fonagy returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system
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Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.
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Majority of sextortion cases involve boys as cases double in a year
‘Sextortion’ is when predators persuade young people to share indecent images of themselves, and use them for blackmail
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UK sport tickets: Price increases analysed for the Ashes, Wimbledon, Silverstone and more
The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?
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How to watch Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3 online for FREE — stream from anywhere
Family feuds, marital tension, and secrets aplenty in this Young Sheldon spin-off
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How to watch Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3 online for FREE — stream from anywhere
Family feuds, marital tension, and secrets aplenty in this Young Sheldon spin-off
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'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
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John Healey under pressure from Labour MPs to hit billionaires with private jet tax
The Independent has seen a cross party letter from 40 MPs, including a number of Labour MPs, arguing that the tax is fair and closes a loophole
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A lake pilgrimage and a quiet car ride to beach: last hours of sisters who took own lives in Brighton
Inquest hears details of how three women spent their last days but why they ended their lives may never be known