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Monday, 31 March 2025

Trump labels alleged Turnberry vandals 'terrorists'

The US president said he hoped those who caused damage to his resort would be 'treated harshly'.

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How much is child benefit going up and who can claim it?

The government has confirmed how much child benefit will be worth from April 2025.

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Sunday, 30 March 2025

'Performance of a lifetime!' GB's Atkin wins halfpipe gold

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin pulls off an incredible second run to win gold in the freeski halfpipe final at the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Switzerland.

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Arsenal confirm Berta as sporting director

Arsenal are turning to Andrea Berta, who previously worked at Atletico Madrid, to be their new sporting director, so what is on his to-do list?

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Saturday, 29 March 2025

Music awards to recognise black Welsh artists

The awards, to be held in October, are described as "long overdue" by artists and organisers.

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Pet artist raises £400,000 for charity with 'rubbish' pictures

The artist from Worthing is about to have the second collection of his charity portraits published.

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At least 15 still alive under Bangkok skyscraper rubble, rescuers say

Rescuers are working to pull people from the remains of the tower, which dramatically collapsed on Friday.

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Friday, 28 March 2025

What can Arsenal fans expect from new sporting director Berta?

Arsenal are turning to Andrea Berta, who previously worked at Atletico Madrid, to be their new sporting director, so what is on his to-do list?

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Thursday, 27 March 2025

Former Lancashire and England bowler Lever dies

Former Lancashire and England fast bowler Peter Lever dies at the age of 84 following a short illness.

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Up to 2,700 jobs at risk at British Steel

The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

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Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Lauren Laverne has 'a new fearlessness' after cancer

"I mean, what's life going to throw at me that's worse than that?" the TV and radio presenter asks.

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Apology over inside-out windows on tower blocks

Tower block residents describe their shock after finding replacement windows were wrongly installed.

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AI job application rise 'risks hiring incapable staff'

AI could allow job hunters to get work they are not "capable" of doing, a business owner says.

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Monday, 24 March 2025

Man loses 30 stone to receive new kidney

An S4C documentary follows Ioan Pollard who lost 30 stone to be allowed a kidney transplant.

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First case of bird flu in sheep found on UK farm

The UK's chief veterinary officer confirms the case was discovered on a farm in Yorkshire.

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Sunday, 23 March 2025

More than 50,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

That toll equates to about 2.1% of the 2.3 million population of the territory - or around 1 in 50 people.

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'Longest running pop band in history' to end touring after 68 years

Known as the "longest-running band in pop history", The Searchers' hits included Sweets For My Sweet.

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Saturday, 22 March 2025

How two friends found £3m treasure and ended up in jail

How recklessness and greed led the finders of one of Britain's rarest treasure troves to jail.

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What nine months in space does to the human body

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?

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Friday, 21 March 2025

Hamilton 'gobsmacked' by Ferrari speed in China after sprint pole

Lewis Hamilton says he is "gob-smacked" to take his first pole position for Ferrari for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Thursday, 20 March 2025

Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities

The decline comes after foreign student numbers reached an all-time high in the previous year.

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'There will never be anyone like him' - Hill tribute to Jordan

Damon Hill pays tribute to Eddie Jordan after the former Formula 1 team boss' dies aged 76.

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Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Neighbours star Ian Smith 'defying odds' after cancer treatment

The actor, who played Harold Bishop in the Australian TV soap, says treatment "seems to be working".

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Report says 800 green jobs could be created at Grangemouth

The Project Willow report identifies nine areas for potential investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery.

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Tuesday, 18 March 2025

'Wales v Georgia Six Nations play-off is only logical'

Coach Richard Cockerill says Georgia have "earned the right" to face Wales in a play-off to decide who should be in the 2026 Six Nations.

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Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

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The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.

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Monday, 17 March 2025

Georgia's former president handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

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Challenge to Thames Water rescue deal dismissed

The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.

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British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire

Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was on a diving boat with 15 other tourists, local officials say.

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Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexico

Trump's tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners' economies the most, the OECD predicts.

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Sunday, 16 March 2025

'Copybook victory as Norris and McLaren come through chaos unscathed'

Lando Norris and McLaren were as perfect as it is possible to be in very testing conditions as they won the Australian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.

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How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?

For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tips

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Saturday, 15 March 2025

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And how should they take on Donald Trump?

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Friday, 14 March 2025

Injured Alexander-Arnold out of League Cup final

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley with an ankle injury.

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Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

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Warning after turtles wash up on Cornwall beaches

Cornwall Wildlife Trust says people are mistakenly returning the turtles to the water.

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Thursday, 13 March 2025

Crowley replaces Prendergast as Ireland change six for Italy

Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.

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What to look out for from Tuchel's first England squad

Who will Thomas Tuchel pick in his first England squad? BBC Sport looks at his options with form and fitness key factors.

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Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says

Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.

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Gavin and Stacey and The Traitors up for TV Bafta

Bridgerton and Mr Bates vs. The Post Office are also nominated for the memorable moment prize.

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Tuesday, 11 March 2025

'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals

The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.

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Monday, 10 March 2025

Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance

The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill.

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State Reforms + the State of Reform

We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.

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How should Trump deal with Putin?

Advice from an expert who’s been in the room with the Russian leader.

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Armando Iannucci's political satire with Peter Capaldi

A British minister accidentally backs a war on TV and then tries to prevent it.

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Sunday, 9 March 2025

Israeli tourist and homestay host gang-raped in India, police say

The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked.

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Saturday, 8 March 2025

What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks

Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.

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Watch: 'You can't skate - you're too old' - the woman who took up skateboard aged 61

Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women.

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Friday, 7 March 2025

Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son

The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope.

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Thursday, 6 March 2025

France recall Ntamack and Penaud & pack bench with seven forwards

Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return to the France line-up for Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin (14:15 GMT).

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Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed

Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.

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Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Have RFK Jr.'s vaccine views gone mainstream?

Robert Kennedy now heads the US health ministry and doubts about vaccines are rising

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Moment falcon hunts starlings during mumuration

The dramatic starling murmuration caught on video took place over a "built up urban area" in Chester.

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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Ferrari win case to delay Cardile's start

Ferrari win a court case that blocks their former technical director Enrico Cardile from starting work at Aston Martin until July.

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Monday, 3 March 2025

Third man charged with murder following house fire

Sharaz Ali, who himself was injured in the blaze in Bradford last year, is due before magistrates.

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The Draft 'unicorn' that NFL teams just can't figure out

The NFL could soon have its own two-way superstar, but Draft prospect Travis Hunter is such a rarity that teams are unsure what to do with him.

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Sunday, 2 March 2025

Starmer dismisses calls to axe Trump state visit

The SNP say Donald Trump needs to be a steadfast ally of Ukraine after a fiery exchange with Zelensky on Friday.

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Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.

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Watch: Pro-Ukraine protesters target JD Vance

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.

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Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky clash

Hundreds of people gather in US cities to express their support for Ukraine after the Oval Office row.

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Saturday, 1 March 2025

Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv.

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Pilates, painting and bike rides: Gene Hackman's life in Santa Fe

After leaving Hollywood, Gene Hackman retired in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he became a fixture in the community.

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Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

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