The victim, aged in his 30s, died at the scene and a man aged 24 is arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Sunday, 30 April 2023
Liz Truss contests £12,000 bill over use of Chevening country house
The former prime minister says most of the bill relates to using Chevening for government business.
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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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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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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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Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone
Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine.
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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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Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?
Schools face full or partial closures as teachers strike again in England.
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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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Richard Sharp: BBC chairman resigns over report into appointment
The report, by barrister Adam Heppinstall, found he breached the governance code for public appointments.
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Thursday, 27 April 2023
Royle Family 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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James Corden's Late Late Show writer teases One Direction surprise
The final Late Late Show won't feature a One Direction reunion - but fans can expect an "Easter egg".
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Football great Pelé enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'
The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional".
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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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Doncaster Rovers Belles: The shocking demotion of a Women's Super League founder
When the FA announced it was demoting Doncaster Rovers Belles from the WSL, the decision sparked huge anger throughout women's football.
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New CBI boss starts job as crisis continues
Rain Newton-Smith takes over as director general as the group reels from sexual misconduct claims.
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Forgotten diaries show how illiterate baker became pioneering herbalist
The family of Duncan Napier, who founded Scotland's first herbal apothecary in 1860, find his diaries.
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Tuesday, 25 April 2023
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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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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Monday, 24 April 2023
Wagner in Sudan: What have Russian mercenaries been up to?
The Wagner group denies involvement in the current conflict, but there's evidence it has previously been active in Sudan.
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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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In pictures: Northern lights display sends the skies purple
Photographers and sky watchers are treated to a purple display in the night sky.
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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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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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Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death
Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life.
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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
MP Stuart McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances.
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Coachella 2023: Inside the festival's brand houses
The main event at the music festival sometimes called the "influencer Olympics" is a big money game.
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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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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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Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive
WhatsApp groups and social media are brimming with offers of help for those without food or medicine.
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Thursday, 20 April 2023
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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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
PrettyLittleThing Eid shop: Young Muslims criticise fashion brand
Young Muslims say the brand have missed the mark with their edit of clothes meant to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
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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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Women's Super League: How do title rivals fare against each other?
How have the top four performed when they have been pitted against each other this season? BBC Sport takes a closer look.
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Tuesday, 18 April 2023
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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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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Drake and The Weeknd AI song pulled from Spotify and Apple
The song, which cloned the stars' voices, is removed from streaming platforms after a copyright claim.
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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
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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Sudan: Fighting erupts in Khartoum as army and paramilitary force clash
Battles are reported at several locations in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country.
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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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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Side project of more that $2k monthly revenue what's your project?
Ask HN: Side project of more that $2k monthly revenue what's your project?
27 by max_ | 7 comments on Hacker News.
I plan on starting a side project but don't really have a niche yet. I am interested in knowing what business you run is it a mobile app, website, Saas? And how long it took you to reach $2k monthly revenue?
27 by max_ | 7 comments on Hacker News.
I plan on starting a side project but don't really have a niche yet. I am interested in knowing what business you run is it a mobile app, website, Saas? And how long it took you to reach $2k monthly revenue?
'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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Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead
The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool.
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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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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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Jamie Oliver: I recorded my books to avoid writing
The chef and author says writing a children's book helped him feel more positive about his dyslexia.
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Toxic fire from Indiana recycling plant could burn for days
An inferno in Richmond, Indiana, has raised health concerns and sparked evacuation orders.
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023
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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Myanmar military airstrike: More than 100 people feared dead
Survivors told the BBC they had collected at least 80 bodies but expect the toll to rise further.
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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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Monday, 10 April 2023
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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New top story on Hacker News: How do so many talentless people end up getting funded and running startups?
How do so many talentless people end up getting funded and running startups?
14 by epicureanideal | 24 comments on Hacker News.
I can't figure out why this happens. Thanks very much for all your responses! I truly appreciate it.
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I can't figure out why this happens. Thanks very much for all your responses! I truly appreciate it.
Sunday, 9 April 2023
Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire
The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end.
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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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Giant gorilla statue sightings were 'not Gary'
A gorilla was spotted on motorways across England after a theft from a Lanarkshire garden centre.
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Saturday, 8 April 2023
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, bailed after girl dies in flat fire
The teenager, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, is bailed pending further inquiries.
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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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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What's your best resource for keeping up-to-date on AI developments?
Ask HN: What's your best resource for keeping up-to-date on AI developments?
35 by GavCo | 15 comments on Hacker News.
Interested in a HN-like source of information and discussions on AI news. Ideally it would include slightly more in-depth and in the weeds discussions on AI research and developments, while staying away from basic news stories and applications.
35 by GavCo | 15 comments on Hacker News.
Interested in a HN-like source of information and discussions on AI news. Ideally it would include slightly more in-depth and in the weeds discussions on AI research and developments, while staying away from basic news stories and applications.
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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Human bones find turns out to be toy pirate skeleton with parrot
Police say a "brave officer" got close enough to find it was a model of Captain Hook and his parrot.
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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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Wednesday, 5 April 2023
Ramadan and Passover raise tensions at Jerusalem holy site
Overlap of the Muslim holy month and Jewish festival throws focus on flashpoint hilltop compound.
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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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Rare encephalitis tick disease found in England
The risk to the public is very low, but people are urged to protect themselves from the tiny bugs.
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'I got the chance to thank the man who stopped me taking my life'
Darren Cox, 39, said he had hit rock bottom in 2022 after losing his job and relationship.
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Tuesday, 4 April 2023
Business group cancels events after new sexual misconduct claims
The business lobby group is facing a number of allegations and is conducting an investigation.
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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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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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Woman worried about energy bills died of hypothermia
Barbara Bolton, 87, was so concerned about bills she refused family pleas to heat her home.
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Monday, 3 April 2023
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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KSI apologises for racist slur in Sidemen YouTube video
The YouTuber says "there’s no excuse" for the language and is taking a social media break.
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Sunday, 2 April 2023
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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Nicola Sturgeon laughs off having 'secret private life'
The former First Minister tells the BBC about social media gossip and her desire for privacy.
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Saturday, 1 April 2023
Cambridgeshire shootings: Man in court over murders
The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday.
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Watch: Four times US tornadoes were caught on camera
Amateurs as well as TV crews filmed the tornadoes sweeping across several states.
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