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Thursday, 31 August 2023

Watch: Gatwick hotel burglar stops to pour himself a pint

Harry Rose, 25, is caught on camera helping himself to a beer during a break-in near Gatwick.

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Calls for NI police boss to go after string of controversies

Simon Byrne's future is in doubt after a major data breach and a court ruling on two officers.

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India's Adani Group stung by fresh controversy

A new report has alleged that the conglomerate used "opaque" funds in Mauritius to manipulate stock prices.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Super blue Moon: Rare spectacle set to light up skies

The full Moon will be the largest and brightest of the year.

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Brexit: EU-derived equal pay protections to be brought back

Women will keep the right to the same pay as men doing similar jobs in what Labour says is a government U-turn.

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Move Notting Hill Carnival to a park - Tory mayoral candidate

The comments by Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall follow eight stabbings over the weekend.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs.

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Ryanair says air traffic failure is not acceptable

Airline boss Michael O'Leary asks why there was no back-up system after glitch causes travel chaos.

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World Gravy Wrestling Championship held in Rossendale

Competitors battle in two-minute bouts watched by hundreds of spectators at the annual charity event.

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Eminem tells Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to stop rapping his songs

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign said he "will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady".

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Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops

The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden reveals sepsis battle

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden suffers potentially fatal infection during cancer treatment.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president's mother on hunger strike over kiss row

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales goes on a hunger strike because of the "inhuman hunt" against her son.

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Air traffic control: Airlines warn of flight delays over technical fault

"Technical issue" hits UK air traffic control systems, with airlines warning of delays to flights

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Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was also in the car, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

Prigozhin and Putin: How a 25-year friendship turned ugly

It all began in St Petersburg when state security services mingled with the criminal underworld.

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Towering waterspout spotted off coast of Isle of Wight

The Met Office said the waterspout was spotted on Saturday morning.

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'With so many changes, Glasgow's lost its heart'

As Glasgow City Council finalises plans to redevelop the city's "Golden Z", Glaswegians share their views.

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Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chain

A private equity firm makes a £90m bid for the business and pledges to retain all jobs for two years.

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Saturday, 26 August 2023

England 22-30 Fiji: Pacific island nation beat England for first time

England slump to fifth defeat in six matches as Fiji beat them for the first time as both sides end their World Cup preparations at Twickenham.

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Claire Knights: Body found in search for missing dog walker

Police say the family of a 54-year-old woman, reported missing from Upstreet, have been informed.

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High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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The British Museum's missing-treasures controversy so far

Around 2,000 items are thought to have been stolen from the museum, here's what we know about it so far.

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John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

The price of the garments will fall by the current rate of VAT at John Lewis and Waitrose next week.

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Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies after illness, aged 72

Marsden co-wrote hits including Here I Go Again and Fool For Your Loving, before going solo.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison.

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Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison.

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Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as Spanish football federation president

Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as president of the Spanish football federation in the aftermath of his behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final.

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Virgin Galactic: Student Ana Mayers on going to space with her mum

Two weeks after she was in space with her mum, Ana Mayers is going back to university in Scotland.

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Reading and Leeds: The interpreters performing songs for deaf fans at the festivals

Meet the performance interpreters helping deaf fans to find "true inclusion" at the festivals.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Jacques Nienaber - how exam failure re-routed South Africa coach

Jacques Nienaber is masterminding South Africa's tilt at the Rugby World Cup, leaning on lessons learned as a teenage army recruit.

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

What's next for Wilko and its 12,500 workers?

The retailer is in administration but that doesn't necessarily mean it will disappear from the High Street.

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Who is Dmitry Utkin and who else was reportedly on the plane?

Wagner chief Prigozhin's "right hand man" Dmitry Utkin, financier Valeriy Chekalov and fighters.

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Gatwick Airport: Bank holiday strike threat off after pay deal agreed

The Unite union calls off industrial action by ground handlers after securing improved pay deals.

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Rising numbers seek help for energy bill debts, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has seen a 17% rise in the number of people asking for help with gas and electricity bills.

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow.

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NatWest: Former boss set for £2.4m pay package after Farage scandal

It comes a month after Dame Alison Rose quit the bank over the closure of Nigel Farage's account.

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Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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Firms urged to stop 'text pests' hassling customers for dates

A third of young people have had unwanted contact after giving firms personal details, data watchdog says.

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Alan Turing: Stolen items returned to UK school from US after 40 years

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park codebreaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984.

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Getir delivery firm cuts more than a tenth of workforce

The Turkish rapid grocery delivery service cuts 2,500 jobs after facing a backlash in many European cities.

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Pakistan cable car: Why it's such a difficult rescue

The cable car rescue is challenging due to its shape and fragility, explains BBC's Courtney Bembridge.

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Stonehaven crash: Network Rail to face fatal derailment charges

Three people died when a train hit a landslide after heavy rain near Stonehaven in 2020.

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Four murder arrests after delivery driver dies in Shrewsbury

The 23-year-old victim was killed in Shrewsbury on Monday.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Storm Hilary: Hollywood and Disneyland among iconic locations hit

Tropical Storm Hilary is barrelling through Southern California where 26 million people face flood warnings.

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Car breakdowns due to potholes soar in rainy July

The AA saw call-outs jump with drivers reporting damage after wet weather hampered road repairs.

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Car breakdowns due to potholes soar in rainy July

The AA saw call-outs jump with drivers reporting damage after wet weather hampered road repairs.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

Watch moment Spain win their first Women's World Cup

Watch the moment Spain make history after beating England 1-0 in a thrilling Women's World Cup final in Sydney.

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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

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William Gladstone's family to apologise for slavery links

Family of 19th Century prime minister will visit the Caribbean to apologise for role in slave trade.

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Newry: Elderly couple believed to have died some time ago, police say

The couple, found dead at a home outside Newry, are believed to have died some time ago, the PSNI say.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden defeat co-hosts Australia 2-0 to finish third

Watch highlights as Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup 2023.

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Sweden beat Australia to finish third at World Cup

Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup at Brisbane Stadium.

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Drone attack hits building in central Moscow

Russian officials say air defences shot down the drone and its debris landed on the city's Expo Center.

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Blind man says Easyjet staff 'refused to help' him buy flights

Martin Conway says airline staff told him he must use an app to buy a flight but did not offer any help.

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Bristol lionesses get into World Cup spirit as England prep for final

Lionesses at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm celebrate as the England team prep for the final on Sunday.

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Aslef train drivers announce new strike date

Drivers will walk out on 1 September and refuse to work overtime on 2 September, the union says.

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Pakistan: More than 100 arrested after churches burned

Public gatherings in the area are also banned for seven days after violence in the city of Jaranwala.

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'Sexist' Amazon Alexa can't answer Lionesses question

Amazon admits error after voice assistant replied to semi-final query by saying there was no match.

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Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

The city was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.

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Hayling Island sunflower farm's plea over naked photo shoots

Stoke Fruit Farm urges visitors to its sunflower fields to "keep their clothes on" after reports of nudity.

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Clapham stabbing: 'More needs to be done to protect LGBT community'

People from the LGBT community tell BBC Newsbeat how they feel after suspected anti-LGBT attacks.

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DJ Khaled and Snipes: Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?

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Semi-final defeat most watched TV show in Australia on record

Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Jaguar Land Rover to create 300 new jobs in West Midlands

The roles will be used to support the increased production of Range Rovers and new electric vehicles.

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Ghost hunting at 'haunted house' that sparked Hollywood interest

Hollywood was said to be keen in the supposed spooky stories of the remote 17th Century farmhouse.

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UK rent rises at the highest rate seen for years

Prices paid by UK renters rose by 5.3% on average in the year to July - the highest level seen since 2016.

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Trowbridge Rugby Club women's team praised for helping crash victims

The team "undoubtedly saved lives" by using laces to make tourniquets after a crash near their pitch.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

UK's first Eurovision singer Patricia Bredin dies aged 88

Hull-born Patricia Bredin was the first person to represent the UK at Eurovision in 1957.

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Monzo on top of banking satisfaction rankings

Although its score has dropped, the challenger bank leads a regulator's banking league table.

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Interest-only mortgages: Warning against over-optimism in clearing debts

Some people do not realise they might not be able to clear their final debt, research suggests.

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Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election.

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Interest-only mortgages: Warning against over-optimism in clearing debts

Some people do not realise they might not be able to clear their final debt, research suggests.

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This Morning nominated for best daytime TV show at National Television Awards

Holly Willoughby and ex co-host Phillip Schofield are overlooked for best presenter, however.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

Ethnic minority workers in insecure jobs up 132% since 2011

New data shows the number of white people working in insecure jobs rose by a much smaller amount.

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At least 30 missing after Myanmar jade mine landslide

Heavy monsoon rain loosened piles of earth and debris and sent it down the cliff, sweeping miners on the way.

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Train strikes: When is the next action happening?

Members of the RMT rail workers union are set to strike again in August.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.

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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

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University marking boycott: Robert Halfon calls for talks to end dispute

Robert Halfon calls for new talks to stop the boycott continuing into the new academic year.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims

Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.

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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.

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Saturday, 12 August 2023

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky

Stargazers are preparing for one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events.

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Watford Grandad finishes 1,650 mile bus trip round England

Stephen Chitty travelled the length and breadth of the country on 117 public buses for charity.

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England 2-1 Colombia: Lionesses book Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia

England book a Women's World Cup semi-final with co-hosts Australia after taking their chances against Colombia.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Friday, 11 August 2023

Aberdeen student - I'm still starstruck after space trip

A student who went on a Virgin Galactic space trip with her mother says it was incredible.

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'Kudos' for pilot who landed plane safely on A40 near Cheltenham

Witnesses congratulate a pilot who made an emergency landing on the A40 for doing an amazing job.

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Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week.

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Mary Earps says 'best is yet to come' from England at Women's World Cup

England goalkeeper Mary Earps says "the best is yet to come" from the European champions as they prepare for their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

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Coach owner agrees $8.5bn deal to buy Versace parent

Tapestry has announced it is taking over Capri Holdings, which owns Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Period pants should not be subject to 20% VAT, say firms

Marks & Spencer and the brand Wuka are asking the government to remove a 20% tax on period pants.

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Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

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Why are tensions mounting on the Belarus-Poland border?

Poland is sending extra troops to its border with Belarus after an alleged military incursion.

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

This Morning: ITV employees allege toxic culture following Schofield exit

The House of Commons media committee says there are claims of harassment, bullying and discrimination.

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This Morning: ITV employees allege toxic culture following Schofield exit

The House of Commons media committee says there are claims of harassment, bullying and discrimination.

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Nicola Sturgeon to publish her 'deeply personal' memoir

The former first minister says her autobiography will give her "unique perspective" on her career.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Anything goes or cancel culture?

The Joanna Cherry and Jerry Sadowitz controversies led people to ask if the Fringe is too censorious.

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Tuesday, 8 August 2023

M62 crash: Man in court over death of boy, 12, on motorway

Callum Rycroft died after being hit by a car while crossing the M62 in West Yorkshire.

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Premium Bonds: Chances rise of winning leading prizes

National Savings and Investments is the latest provider to make savings deals more attractive.

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Lithium firm secures initial £53m from investors

The government says the funding will support "the UK’s critical minerals supply chain".

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Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow.

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Premium Bonds: Chances rise of winning leading prizes

National Savings and Investments is the latest provider to make savings deals more attractive.

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Monday, 7 August 2023

'Questions need answering' over Crooked House fire

An investigation continues into the destruction of the celebrated and unusual pub building near Dudley.

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Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation

The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws.

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas charity skydive after brother's suicide

Shirley Ballas says she is scared of heights, but is "more terrified of losing another person to suicide".

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Ex-singer Ian Watkins' jail injuries not life threatening

The disgraced musician was stabbed at HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a 29-year sentence.

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Sunday, 6 August 2023

Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast.

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Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.

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The Crooked House: Fire rips through famed 'wonky' pub

The popular Crooked House at Himley, near Dudley, is completely destroyed by a blaze.

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Clintons set to close around a fifth of its shops

The greeting cards firm is reportedly facing financial difficulties and its third rescue since 2012.

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Saturday, 5 August 2023

Kai Cenat: Police plan to charge Twitch streamer after PS5 giveaway mayhem

Police say US influencer Kai Cenat could be charged with inciting a riot after chaos in Manhattan.

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Joe Pasquale impaled in freak moose antler incident in Skegness

The comic was given seven stitches and says he is lucky to be alive.

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

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Strictly: Krishnan Guru-Murthy joins Angela Rippon and Layton Williams in line-up

The British journalist joins Angela Rippon and Layton Williams in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

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Friday, 4 August 2023

Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over 'greenwashing'

The climate activist says she cannot attend an event that is sponsored by a firm with links to fossil fuels.

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Jeremy Hunt asks regulator to examine extent of debanking

Chancellor asks watchdog to speed up probe into whether bank accounts are being closed for political views.

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Wilko: 'Deep concern' in Worksop over store chain's future

What does the retailer's potential collapse mean for the town where it employs nearly 2,000 people?

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Julien Macdonald: Welsh fashion designer's firm goes into liquidation

The Welsh fashion designer is a globally renowned name and dressed stars like Beyoncé and J-Lo.

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Thursday, 3 August 2023

The young people separated by Belfast's 'peace gate'

Young people living either side of a peace wall gate in Belfast lobby for it to remain open later.

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Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship rocks K-pop world

Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.

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Wales' first disabled drag troupe take to the stage

House of Deviant is making its debut at the National Eisteddfod in Gwynedd.

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Weather, cost of living and climate make life tough for young farmers

Record-breaking rain in July is just one problem facing those who make a living feeding the country.

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Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture

The Parliamentary Ombudsman rules that the Foreign Office failed to protect Matthew Hedges.

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Wilko homeware chain on brink of collapse

The retailer says it is facing collapse because of mounting cost pressures at its 400 UK stores.

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Post-Brexit import checks on food delayed again

Concerns over impact on prices has led to another delay on checks for food coming in from the EU.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Women's World Cup: Jamaica reach last-16 stage for first time as Brazil fall early

Jamaica qualify for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time as Brazil go out early.

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MrBeast Burger firm accuses YouTuber of 'bullying'

Virtual Dining Concepts responds after MrBeast began legal action to end their partnership.

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Nicholas Rossi: Catching the US fugitive who ‘faked his own death’

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice.

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Petrol price rises prompt fears of higher costs

The latest rise in prices at the pumps is due to the cost of oil, a key ingredient in fuel, increasing.

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Brazil: Migrants rescued after 14 days at sea on ship's rudder

The Nigerian migrants hoped to travel to Europe, but ended up thousands of miles away in Brazil.

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Home buyers extend mortgages in affordability struggle

More Taylor Wimpey customers are taking 36 year mortgages to make monthly repayments more affordable, providers say.

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Rishi Sunak: I care about reaching net zero carbon emissions

The PM says he listens to his daughters' concerns about climate change but they are not "eco-zealots".

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023

School's shock as teens die on way to end-of-year ball

There is devastation after a car crashes on the way to a school dance near Clones in County Monaghan.

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Elon Musk to be billed for unauthorised flashing X sign

X, formerly known as Twitter, has had to remove the sign on its HQ and will have to pay associated costs.

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Voyager 2: Nasa loses contact with record-breaking probe after sending wrong command

The space agency is listening for any peep of the probe, which has been exploring space since 1977.

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Boris Johnson's swimming pool plans threatened by newts

The presence of great crested newts could hamper a development at the former PM's Oxfordshire home.

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Watch: Snake invades Sri Lanka cricket match

The reptile slithered onto a Lanka Premier League game in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing play to a halt.

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NI Pride preacher says words 'taken out of context'

The man was filmed accusing members of the LGBT community of being rapists and child abusers.

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