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Sunday, 30 April 2023
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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Saturday, 29 April 2023
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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Friday, 28 April 2023
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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Monday, 24 April 2023
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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Saturday, 22 April 2023
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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Friday, 21 April 2023
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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Wednesday, 19 April 2023
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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Sunday, 16 April 2023
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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Friday, 14 April 2023
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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Thursday, 13 April 2023
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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Wednesday, 12 April 2023
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are some of the best university courses available online for free?
Ask HN: What are some of the best university courses available online for free?
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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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Tuesday, 11 April 2023
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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Sunday, 9 April 2023
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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Saturday, 8 April 2023
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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Friday, 7 April 2023
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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Thursday, 6 April 2023
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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Tuesday, 4 April 2023
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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Sunday, 2 April 2023
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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Saturday, 1 April 2023
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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