Wales
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Scottish Greens co-leader says 'realisation' of Zionism is racist
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay hesitates on whether Zionism is racist, citing Gaza, the West Bank and Palestinian self-determination at SNP conference.
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York-born James Bond star names fledgling bird-of-prey in nod to film she starred in
Dame Judi Denc has named a golden eagle fledgling as part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, a scheme run by the charity Restoring Upland Nature (Run).
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Accountant must pay £80k for 'obscene' email about former boss's wife
Edward Franklin erupted in a series of messages, calling his former boss ‘pathetic’ and ‘a loser’
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Bill McLaren was the voice of rugby. Behind the microphone was a very different man
Bill McLaren became the voice of rugby and a Scottish broadcasting legend. A new book reveals the shy man behind that unmistakable voice
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Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making ‘offensive’ racist remarks
Alan Feeney recorded by an undercover journalist calling Asian homeowners ‘parasites’
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Kids eat for free at these food hubs this half-term - including Gordon Ramsay spots
Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.
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Women's Rugby League World Cup: England crush debutants Wales in Perth
England scored seven tries before the break, and 13 in total on their way to a comprehensive victory over Wales in their Group A opener.
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Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence
The first minister will tell delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's "journey to nationhood".
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Two-week half terms - the school holiday no-one can agree on
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
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Nurse who took £770k from ‘vulnerable and lonely’ 99-year-old struck off
Rebecca Burwood exploited the elderly woman between 2017 and 2023 while working as deputy manager at Bryn Yr Haul Care Home in Mold, north Wales, a tribunal found
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Off Campus star collaboration 'gave me chills', says Babydoll singer
Jamie Miller hopes he's "doing Wales proud" as his viral hit narrowly misses out on UK number one.
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Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
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Met police investigating row over founding of Your Party
Inquiry said to have been launched after force received report ‘relating to alleged unauthorised access of a political party’s database’
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Four in 10 UK adults affected by droughts linked to climate change, survey finds
It comes after severe drought was declared in parts of England on Thursday
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Durham police and crime commissioner welcomes overhaul of rape court process
PCC Joy Allen welcomes specialist rape and serious sexual offence courts across England and Wales, with private spaces, fixed trial dates and trauma-informed support
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Pornography with strangulation and incest to be banned in England and Wales next month
Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation
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UK temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather may return next week
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
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Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.
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Yorkshire Dales farmer recognised for inspiring next generation at awards
Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award.
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Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
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Andy Burnham to offer John Swinney deal to 'hand more power to Scotland's regions'
Andy Burnham is set to offer John Swinney a deal to empower Scotland’s regions, shifting power from Westminster and Holyrood to boost jobs and growth.
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Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion
The party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.
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Police Scotland officer found guilty of raping teenage girl and woman
Carmichael John Williamson attacked both women on the Shetland Islands
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How many Eritreans visit UK as Shabana Mahmood issues visa ban threat
The home secretary said the east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals
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Sheffield Council at risk of collapse over Labour Zionism ultimatum to Greens
Sheffield City Council is at risk of falling apart after the Labour Party ordered its local branches to end any power-sharing arrangements with the Greens, unless local councillors disavowed the controversial Zionism is racism motion.
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Nigel Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
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Why are people living on benefits going unchecked? - Jayne Dowle
Welcome to the great benefits swindle, a world where two million people living on benefits go unchecked, with the authorities having no idea whether they’re seeking work, still suffering from qualifying health conditions, or sitting on the sofa all day playing on their phones.
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
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Charles and Camilla to attend opening of Senedd for first time in five years
It will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King
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UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
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Labour to end local coalitions with Greens if they do not condemn Zionism policy
Andy Burnham has ruled out a future power-sharing deal with the Green Party but it was unclear whether this would extend to local councils
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Reform suspends members after undercover investigation exposes racist views
One Reform councillor called for King Charles to be beheaded, saying he was a Muslim
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Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
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Fall in West Midlands gun crime down to policing and community efforts
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
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Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
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King and Queen to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh Parliament
It will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King
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Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to work
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Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
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Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".
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Reform suspends members after undercover investigation exposes racist views
One Reform councillor called for King Charles to be beheaded, saying he was a Muslim
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The small print of a free spin: what ‘no deposit’ actually means
You’ve signed up to an online casino, received 50 free spins and won £2.30. But for that money to actually end up in your account, you’ll first have to place bets totalling £23 to meet the 10x wagering requirements.
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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
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Darlington MP says women need more help to tackle violence amid national 'epidemic'
Darlington women and girls need more help to tackle violence, the town's MP has warned, as police figures reveal thousands of sexual offences across the region.
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How El Niño could spark a worldwide food crisis
Droughts and flooding brought by El Niño threaten crops around the world, raising the risk of increased prices and famines
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Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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Shoplifter who stole razors and toothbrushes ordered to repay County Durham store
A shoplifter must repay more than £190 after stealing electric razors and toothbrushes from an Asda store in County Durham.
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Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on 'high-tech plaster' that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028
