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Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding

The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night.

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First Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal

Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks.

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Caerphilly: Baby in hospital after dog attack

The baby's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, say police.

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Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers.

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Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Sudan family reunite: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.

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Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby

The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance.

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Sudan: The young Brits worrying about relatives in the country

People at a community centre in Bristol say they're worried about family members who are still there.

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Douglas Ross backtracks on tactical voting call

The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC he "never said" his supporters should vote Labour.

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Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer loses trademark battle

The US singer was sued by an Australian fashion designer over her use of the name on tour clothing.

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Thursday, 27 April 2023

Royle Family and Emmerdale actor Peter Martin dies aged 82

Tributes are paid to Mr Martin, from Gainsborough, who also appeared in Emmerdale and Brassed Off.

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Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide.

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Ashes 2023: Australia trying 'Bazball' will help England - Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad says "it would be great" if Australia try to mirror England's 'Bazball' tactics during this summer's Ashes series.

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Train drivers to strike again on FA Cup final day

Union Aslef announces three fresh strike days after bosses reject a 4% pay offer from train firms.

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Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu withdraws with hand injury before first-round match

British number one Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Madrid Open with a hand injury hours before her first-round match.

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Microsoft's Activision takeover blocked in UK

The Competition and Markets Authority says the deal would offer less choice for gamers.

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FA Cup final: Manchester United v Manchester City kick-off time will move forward on police advice

The kick-off time for the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City will be brought forward to 15:00 BST.

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Bank of England: 'Accept' you are poorer remark sparks backlash

Unions and small businesses react with outrage to comments that people need to accept they are poorer.

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Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Older Americans weigh in on President Joe Biden's age

The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem?

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KitKat maker Nestle hikes prices but sales still sweet

Nestle says it has raised the prices by nearly 10% over the past year due to "significant" cost inflation.

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New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition.

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Brexit: MPs call for public inquiry into impact of leaving EU

MPs brand Brexit a "disaster" but the government says leaving the EU was a "democratic choice".

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CBI apology is too little too late, says Baroness Morrissey

Diversity champion Baroness Morrissey believes the lobby giant is finished following rape allegations.

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Teenagers at risk of rare diseases after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

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Sunday, 23 April 2023

Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online

Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.

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CBI rape allegations 'shocking' says Labour shadow minister

The lobbying group needs 'root and branch' reform, says Labour's Jonathan Ashworth.

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Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription.

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Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.

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SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation

Mr McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances.

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Eid al-Fitr: How Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

After a month of fasting and reflection, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate Eid.

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Royal Mail pay offer accepted by Communication Workers Union

The CWU will recommend its members accept a deal to end the long-running dispute, Royal Mail's owner says.

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Rachel Weisz on graphic birth scenes and playing twins in Dead Ringers

Actress Rachel Weisz's upcoming TV drama Dead Ringers sees her portray identical twin obstetricians.

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Thursday, 20 April 2023

Paul O'Grady: Fans and dogs set to line streets for star's funeral

The comedian and presenter will be laid to rest later at a private service near his home in Kent.

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Business group CBI reports new 'criminal offence' to police

The lobby group says it has recently received additional information about "a serious criminal offence".

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Compensation plan for Neil Woodford investors revealed

Savers in the collapsed Neil Woodford fund could receive 77% of their investment back.

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India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them?

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World Snooker Championship 2023: Kyren Wilson makes 147 maximum break in first round

England's Kyren Wilson completes a memorable 147 maximum break in his first-round match against Ryan Day at the World Championship in Sheffield.

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Overdraft changes saved borrowers £1bn, says watchdog

Simpler overdraft rates have helped borrowers but some still miss out on support, the FCA says.

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Ellis Genge: England and Bristol prop given three-week ban for dangerous tackle

England prop Ellis Genge is banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Tom Curry during Bristol's defeat by Sale.

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Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Frank Ocean at Coachella: The grief of losing a sibling

People who've lost a brother or sister say Frank Ocean speaking about his own loss helps others.

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Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank

Attempts to unearth the structure in West Dunbartonshire failed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook inaugurates first store in India

The Apple CEO greeted customers who visited the store and posed for selfies with some of them.

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Monday, 17 April 2023

Alex Fletcher: Bath City striker on impact of life-threatening skull injury

Alex Fletcher, a non-league striker who fractured his skull colliding with concrete barriers next to the pitch, says "my family were told if I made it I may not be the same person".

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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Stones, Fernandes, Enciso, Eze, Haaland

Which Premier League players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make the Team of the Week?

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Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday.

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Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al-Ras apartment building

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor.

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Saturday, 15 April 2023

Canary Wharf: Spectacular photos of skyscraper rediscovered

Tony Brien sat in a box 830ft above east London to capture the images of One Canada Square.

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Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals

Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month.

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Woman held over Grand National protest

A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.

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Laverbread: Seaweed-loving chef's bid to promote delicacy

Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it.

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'Age no barrier' as man becomes firefighter at 56

The former RAF engineer says many of the people he trained with were half his age.

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Seconds out, round three - what is happening with the Man Utd sale?

After Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus calls the bidding situation for Manchester United a "farce", BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at where the sale of the club stands.

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Man begins 320-mile journey from Derby to Cornwall on buses

Andrew Cowell has already used the government-funded £2 bus fare cap to travel from Derby to Whitby.

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North Sea oil spills exceed safe level - activists

Data and satellite images show oil spills over five years that threaten species like orca whales.

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Block on Scottish gender reforms to be challenged in court

The Scottish government is to launch a legal bid to overturn Westminster's veto on the controversial plans.

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Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO.

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward out for 'a few games' with muscle injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford out for "a few games" with a muscle injury but expected to play again this season.

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Paul Cattermole death: S Club 7's Jo O'Meara says she is heartbroken

Singer Jo O'Meara pays tribute to late bandmate Paul Cattermole, saying he was "our sweetest soul".

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Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims

An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead.

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Tupperware shares plunge as it warns of possible collapse

The 77-year-old food storage business is facing a bleak future as it races to find new financing.

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Monday, 10 April 2023

Lasse Wellander: Abba pay tribute to guitarist's 'musical brilliance'

Lasse Wellander played "an integral role in the Abba story", the Swedish superstars say.

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Assistant ref stood down as 'elbow' on Liverpool star investigated

Constantine Hatzidakis will not be involved in any matches while the FA investigates an incident in which he appeared to elbow Liverpool's Andy Robertson.

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Junior doctors' strike: NHS chief calls for ACAS help with talks

Some 350,000 appointments and operations could potentially be cancelled this week, the NHS Confederation says.

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: I want violence to stop, murdered girl's mum says

Cheryl Korbel wants "police, communities and charities" to fight violent crime after Olivia's murder.

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Are audiences getting more rowdy? Theatre etiquette in the spotlight

After The Bodyguard musical was cut short and police called, actors say behaviour is getting worse.

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Eryri: Parking warning after 40 cars towed away

North Wales Police said irresponsible parking risks lives and prevents emergency vehicle access.

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Mick McCarthy: Blackpool manager leaves Championship strugglers

Manager Mick McCarthy says leaving Blackpool after less than three months is "the best decision for everyone concerned".

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Beckton blaze: Boy, 16, arrested after girl dies in flat fire

A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old girl died in east London.

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Stormy Daniels: Trump doesn't deserve prison for hush money

The adult film actress says she felt sadness when seeing the former US president in court this week.

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NI licensing laws: No more supermarket points for alcohol sales

Alcohol sellers in Northern Ireland can no longer run some loyalty schemes, under new laws.

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How many complaints are made against police officers, and how many are sacked?

There were almost 88,000 complaints against offers in England and Wales in the year to March 2022.

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Renting: Six out of 10 renters live in energy-inefficient homes

Renters in Blackpool tell the BBC they're struggling while living in flats which have poor energy efficiency ratings.

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Wednesday, 5 April 2023

Inside the life coaching cult that takes over lives

Lighthouse separates people from loved ones and harasses critics, an 18-month BBC investigation finds.

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Royal Mail pay talks with union collapse

The long-running row between the CWU and the postal firm continues after recent discussions failed.

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President Biden confirms visit to Northern Ireland

The US president will arrive in Belfast on 11 April before going to Dublin the next day.

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Treasury steps back from lobby giant after rape claim

The BBC understands the chancellor and officials have "paused engagement" with the CBI.

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Grooming gangs and ethnicity: What does the evidence say?

Home Secretary Suella Braverman made several comments about the ethnicity of some high-profile gangs.

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TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data

The data regulator finds TikTok "did not do enough" to check the ages of who was using their platform.

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Thomas Cashman: Call for criminals to be forced to attend sentencing

A murder victim's aunt also wants judges to be able to further punish those who refuse to attend.

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Virgin Media internet down for thousands

The firm has around 5.8m home broadband users across the UK, according to its latest figures.

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Monday, 3 April 2023

Olivier Awards: Sir Derek Jacobi warns of 'elitist' theatre ticket prices

The star, who picked up an Olivier honour on Sunday, says he's "shocked" by some West End tickets.

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New England kit for Women's World Cup has blue shorts because of period concerns

England will wear blue shorts instead of white at this summer's Women's World Cup because of period concerns.

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Malaysia ends mandatory death penalty for serious crimes

More than 1,300 prisoners on death row can now seek to have their sentence reviewed.

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Badminton star sent rape and death threats from gamblers

Commonwealth Games medallist Kirsty Gilmour says she feels violated by sickening messages.

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Finland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival

A tight race sees right-wing populists and conservatives vying for power with the PM's centre left.

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Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules

After months of protests, authorities make clear their enforcement of hijab rules on women.

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Cambridgeshire shootings: Man in court over murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday.

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