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Saturday, 30 September 2023
Strictly Come Dancing routines are 'taxing', says Jody Cundy
Jody Cundy says the "mental part" of dancing was "getting me".
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Friday, 29 September 2023
Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring
A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.
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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures
A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen
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Thursday, 28 September 2023
Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse
The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.
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Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%
The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
H&M admits it needs to improve sizing consistency
The retailer admits sizing needs to be more consistent after its new returns fee sparks a backlash.
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Storm Agnes: The team watching the skies for developing storms
Spotted out in the Atlantic Ocean, the first named storm of the season is set to bring 80mph winds.
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Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over
For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.
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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat
Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.
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Monday, 25 September 2023
Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally
Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event.
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Lib Dems drop pledge to raise income tax by 1p
Sir Ed Davey sets out plans to woo voters in Conservative held seats ahead of a general election.
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Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles
The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.
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Sunday, 24 September 2023
Swansea woman quizzed under terror laws after holiday
Ann Marie Davies says it is "unclear" why she was stopped at the airport after returning home.
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Wasdale mountain rescuer Penny Kirby celebrates 40 years' service
Penny Kirby and her dogs have found missing hikers and searched for terrorist victims.
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Saturday, 23 September 2023
Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit
The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.
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Chris Mason: The week UK politics changed gear ahead of general election
Our political editor recaps on a hectic few days and asks what it means for the looming election.
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Calendar Girl, 74, aims to be a jiu-jitsu teacher to help women
Tricia Stewart is one of the original members of the Rylstone WI that inspired the 2003 film.
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Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves
Flowers and ornaments are among items to be removed from graves in Keady, a councillor says.
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Friday, 22 September 2023
Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.
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WWE: The Rock and John Cena respond as WWE lets 21 stars go
Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are among wrestlers released from their contracts after UFC merger.
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Thursday, 21 September 2023
Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths
The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views.
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Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history
A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Solheim Cup 2023: Europe v USA - Gemma Dryburgh on lack of rookie fear
Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh says she has no fear about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the USA team stars.
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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm
Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.
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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?
The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.
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Tuesday, 19 September 2023
How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India
Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.
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Monday, 18 September 2023
Khartoum: Fire guts landmark skyscraper
The Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company Tower had been engulfed in flames in the Sudan's capital.
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New top story on Hacker News: I asked Bard to roast my landing page. And roast it did
I asked Bard to roast my landing page. And roast it did
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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing
Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.
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Sunday, 17 September 2023
England v Japan: Upbeat England aim for Rugby World Cup statement victory
England have talked golf, padel and cricket in the build-up to Sunday's pool-stage meeting with Japan, but the fun and games needs to be backed up with further improvement.
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'Ireland avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms'
Ireland move on to an eagerly-anticipated World Cup Pool B contest against holders South Africa after beating Tonga in Nantes.
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Saturday, 16 September 2023
Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia
This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.
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Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall
The mews are home to the stables where the historic royal carriages are kept.
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Rubiales's day in court over World Cup kiss... in 86 seconds
Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.
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Friday, 15 September 2023
Gatwick back to normal after air traffic control staff shortages
There were delays and diversions overnight with some knock-on disruption reported on Friday.
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Thursday, 14 September 2023
Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup
The shirts from England's seven games and a goalkeeper jersey could fetch £300,000.
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC
As the new school terms gets under way, parents share different views about why they want guidance.
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Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91
The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.
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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'
The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.
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Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea?
What is being done about raw sewage discharges into rivers and the sea?
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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss
Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.
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Monday, 11 September 2023
Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption
One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Sunday, 10 September 2023
Mo Farah fourth in final race of career
Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah brings the curtain down on his illustrious career with a fourth-place finish in the Great North Run.
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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC
The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.
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The surfer preparing for nine seconds of craziness
Ben Larg, from Tiree, is preparing to take on some of the world's biggest waves this winter.
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In pictures: Finding beauty in rugged sights of the Black Country
Artist Tom Hicks explores the post-industrial landscape of the Black Country in a new book.
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England v New Zealand: Second ODI at Southampton delayed by rain
The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl is delayed by rain.
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Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades
Scaffolding around the cathedral will be removed after the completion of decades of renovations.
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Saturday, 9 September 2023
Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape
Footage shows various sightings of the vehicle after it left HMP Wandsworth.
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'It was total chaos': Voices from the earthquake
People in Morocco tell of the panic and confusion felt after a powerful earthquake hit late at night.
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Friday, 8 September 2023
S Club hope to 'help save one life' with British Heart Foundation link-up
The group has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation following the death of Paul Cattermole.
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Thursday, 7 September 2023
Stonehaven crash victim 'was talking to me one minute and gone the next'
A survivor describes the Stonehaven rail crash and her shock at the death of conductor Donald Dinnie.
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Killer 'crab walks' out of US jail
Danelo Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.
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Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Wilko shops set to close next week named
Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.
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Jorge Vilda sacking: Ex-Spain manager on his exit after World Cup win
Former Spain head coach Jorge Vilda says being sacked weeks after winning the Women's World Cup is "unfair".
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Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after cancer diagnosis
The supermodel reveals she has "one foot in the grave" after her cancer returned following surgery.
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Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Cuba uncovers Russia-Ukraine war trafficking ring
Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine.
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Spain floods: Boy survives by clinging to tree overnight
The 10-year-old climbed on to a tree after his family's car was swept into a river by deadly floods.
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Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell
The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction.
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Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt'
The largest local authority in Europe issues a distress notice that means all new spending must cease.
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Love Island All Stars: ITV confirms series for 2024
After months of rumours, ITV says familiar faces from the show will head back to find love again.
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Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales
Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
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Stonehenge tunnel campaigners take petition to UNESCO
Leading campaigners are travelling to UNESCO's headquarters in Paris to present a petition.
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Monday, 4 September 2023
Edinburgh Zoo's giant pandas to return to China in December
The loan agreement which brought Tian Tian and Yang Guang to Edinburgh Zoo is finally ending.
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By-election for Nadine Dorries MP's Bedfordshire seat due next month
The former culture secretary announced her intention to resign as an MP in June.
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Sunday, 3 September 2023
Jeremy Hunt says government will 'spend what it takes' to make schools safe
Chancellor says government must spend to ensure schools are safe from crumbly concrete
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Saturday, 2 September 2023
Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76
The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.
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Murder arrests over human remains near Bournemouth cliff path
Two people are held on suspicion of murder after a 49-year-old man's remains were found near the sea.
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Suella Braverman: Home Secretary orders review into police impartiality
Labour criticised the Home Secretary for commissioning a report "into her own political obsession".
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Friday, 1 September 2023
Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm
The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.
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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year
A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months.
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Antoinette Sandbach: Ex-MP asks to be removed from slavery research
Antoinette Sandbach, a descendent of a slave owner, argues she has a right to privacy.
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