Watch: Hurricane Helene leaves lake filled with debris

Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari shared video of Lake Lure, describing it as "post apocalyptic”.

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Rates low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss

Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are "in the right ballpark".

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Vintage TV adverts for classic British comics found in basement

The collection of 1950s adverts for comics like Bunty, Jackie and the Dandy have been archived online.

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Skripals will not give evidence at Salisbury poisonings inquiry

A judge has ruled that Sergei and Yulia Skripal will not give evidence over fears for their safety.

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In pictures: Destruction caused by Hurricane Helene

Helene is now barrelling across Georgia towards Tennessee and the Carolinas after devastating Florida with fierce winds and flash flooding.

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Anger at disgraced breast surgeon's open prison move

Ian Paterson, who is serving a 20-year jail term, is recategorised as a category D prisoner.

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'We’re sharing and rationing ADHD meds to get by’

One woman tells the BBC she has resorted to sharing medication with others on similar prescriptions.

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How many free sports tickets have Starmer and MPs received?

BBC Sport looks at how many free sports tickets MPs have declared in 2024.

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NHS consultants in Scotland offered 10.5% pay rise

The deal would be worth between £10,000 and £13,500 a year more for senior doctors.

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Man City confirm Rodri has injured knee ligament

Manchester City confirm Spain midfielder Rodri suffered a knee ligament injury against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Huel hit with third ad ban in two months

The meal supplement company made misleading claims comparing its product to vegetables.

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Father of gunman who killed rapper PnB Rock sentenced

The hip-hop star was shot dead in September 2022 while in a Los Angeles restaurant with his girlfriend.

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'No money and no answers' two years after collapse of funeral firm

Margaret and David Fee paid thousands for funeral plans, then discovered the company they used had collapsed.

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Peter Jay: The extraordinary life of 'the cleverest young man in England'

Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am.

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Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods

Investigating alleged serious sex abuse of Harrods staff by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed.

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Warnings of heavy rain as thunderstorms hit parts of the UK

Further heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across England and Wales on Sunday and Monday.

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Bates hits out at slow Post Office scandal payments

The campaigner says it is time for a commitment for certain claims to be paid out over the next six months.

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Forgotten story of escape from Nazis found at auction

Pte Ray Bailey wrote 80,000 words about his escape and it has been turned in a published book.

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Dubois v Joshua - title fight predictions

As Anthony Joshua challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world title, BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their predictions.

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Escaped capybara Cinnamon 'fled after being startled by mower'

Cinnamon seems "very happy to be back" at her wildlife park home, after her escape due to keeper error.

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'I no longer feel afraid to speak up' - Fayed survivor tells her story

Natacha says she is speaking out now for her daughters and fellow victims of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed.

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Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on

The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues.

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Woman admits dangerous driving caused baby's death

Mabli Cariad Hall died in hospital four days after a car hit her pram outside a hospital.

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Race Across the World was 'exhausting' say winners

The final episode, broadcast on Wednesday, was watched by an average audience of 3.7 million.

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UK interest rates expected to be held at 5%

Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.

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US election: Do celebrity endorsements work?

Can Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump?

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Guardian in talks to sell world's oldest Sunday paper

The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media.

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The Global Story

How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?

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New cold case probe ordered into doorstep murder of Alistair Wilson

The banker and father-of-two was shot dead at his home in the Highlands nearly 20 years ago.

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Titanic shipyard to go into administration

Harland and Wolff confirms it is set to be placed into administration for the second time in five years.

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'Our winter fuel payment goes into the holiday kitty'

Some pensioners say they don't need the extra cash of up to £300 - and want better means testing.

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Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposals

The Magistrates’ Association’s chief executive said the powers will help with the courts' "log jam".

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Titanic shipyard may run out of cash within weeks

Trade unions are calling for help to save hundreds of jobs at the historic shipbuilder Harland and & Wolff.

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Ben Whishaw makes promise to Paddington fans over Aunt Lucy

The actor, who is the voice of the marmalade-loving bear, tells fans they will get answers.

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Pope urges Catholics to pick 'lesser evil' between Trump and Harris

Pontiff calls candidates "against life", criticising Trump on immigration and Harris on abortion.

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'Femininomenon' Chappell Roan inspires devotion on UK tour

The American singer is already an icon to some as she embarks on her UK tour.

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Five days, zero balls bowled - Afghanistan v NZ washed out

Afghanistan's one-off Test match against New Zealand is abandoned without a ball being bowled across five days in India.

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Chancellor warns hard decisions ahead in Budget

Rachel Reeves says tough choices will have to be made over tax, spending and welfare.

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Driver jailed over deadly Australian wedding bus crash

Brett Button has been sentenced to 32 years in prison over the tragedy, which shocked Australia.

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Ipswich legend Burley being treated for cancer

Former Ipswich Town and Scotland player and manager George Burley is undergoing cancer treatment.

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Bashir takes 'stunning' catch as England pick up early wicket

England's Shoaib Bashir takes a "stunning" catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis early on day four of the third Test at The Oval.

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Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list

The celebrity joins the billionaire ranks thanks to her Rare Beauty make-up business.

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Watch: PM Starmer on riots, fuel payments and Grenfell

The prime minister speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major Downing Street interview.

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PM defends 'tough decision' over winter fuel cut

The PM says the only way to deliver change is to do "difficult things now", in his first major No 10 interview.

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Second body found after British hikers went missing in Majorca

Police searching for a man missing after flash floods in Majorca find a body.

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Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86

Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies at the age of 86.

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UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land".

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John Lewis brings back 'never knowingly undersold'

The U-turn comes as the High Street retailer tries to revive its fortunes and win back customers.

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'We want to see action' - Grenfell fire survivors

Two former Grenfell Tower residents share their stories and demand action after the inquiry's final report.

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No 10's message to jittery Labour MPs: Toughen up

There is real nervousness at the top of the Labour government about how to keep all these new MPs in line.

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What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims

Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.

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Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered.

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Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister.

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Pharrell's Lego movie biopic makes critics happy

Piece By Piece, which uses the toy figures to tell the musician's life story, has its world premiere.

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Support fund extended after winter fuel payment cut

The government makes £421m available as it continues the Household Support Fund to March next year.

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Ex-Met officer faces rape and sex assault charges

The former Met Police officer is charged with raping and sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman.

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Light aircraft crashes at industrial estate

Firefighters are in attendance, as well as police and East Midlands Ambulance Service.

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Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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