Thursday, 29 February 2024

Benefits Street tarred area's reputation - TV exec

A producer of the controversial 2014 series says the name of street could have been withheld.

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Navalny to be buried on Friday in Moscow

The service will be held at Borisovskoye Cemetery, after a farewell ceremony in the Maryino district.

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#Merky Books winner on 'writing for lads like me'

Sufiyaan Salam has just won the New Writers' Prize from the annual award set up by rapper Stormzy.

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India names astronauts for maiden space flight

The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.

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Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.

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Saturday, 24 February 2024

Strictly's Dowden says cancer check finds no evidence of disease

Amy Dowden took to social media to reveal her good news after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Friday, 23 February 2024

Tony's Chocolonely sued over copycat campaign

Milka-maker Mondelez is taking legal action, claiming Tony's mimics its bar in a new campaign.

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Thursday, 22 February 2024

India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph

The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives.

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Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Fireball spotted in sky over Lincolnshire

The object was captured on camera as it streaked across the Lincolnshire sky on Monday evening.

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Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Shortlist announced for 2026 and 2028 sculptures

Two sculptures from a shortlist of seven will be picked to stand in Trafalgar Square for two years.

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Sunday, 18 February 2024

Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land

The Duchy of Cornwall announces plans to build accommodation for homeless in Newquay.

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Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders

Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards.

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Friday, 16 February 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.

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Prince Harry interview: Duke of Sussex set to speak about King's health

The prince's appearance on Good Morning America is expected to touch on his father's cancer diagnosis.

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NatWest unveils highest yearly profit for 26 years

Paul Thwaite is the bank's new boss replacing Alison Rose who resigned after a row over Nigel Farage's account.

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Intuitive Machines Moon launch: SpaceX blasts private firm's lunar lander into orbit

Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Labour will block those not fit to be MPs, says John Healey

The party has suspended two parliamentary candidates over alleged remarks about Israel and Jewish people.

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DJs pay emotional on-air tributes to 'radio legend' Steve Wright

Stars from BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 share their memories of Steve Wright following his death aged 69.

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Exclusive video: Trauma at every turn for Gaza’s exhausted paramedics

BBC News Arabic followed three first responders working under intense bombardment in the first month of the war.

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What the shoppers never saw - inside historic Edinburgh store Jenners

BBC Scotland News is granted rare access to the historic department store during a huge refurbishment.

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The Body Shop: Its rise and fall

As the UK business is expected to go into administration, we look at what went wrong.

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Monday, 12 February 2024

Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?

Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.

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Israel says rescued hostages 'in good condition'

The military says the pair are in "good medical condition"; meanwhile deadly attacks have been reported in Gaza.

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Sunday, 11 February 2024

Sinéad O'Connor nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Other nominees include Mariah Carey, Oasis, Ozzy Osborne and Cher, who has previously vowed not to accept.

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Jack Leach: England spinner ruled out of remainder of Test series with India through injury

England spinner Jack Leach is ruled out of the remainder of the Test tour of India with a knee injury.

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Saturday, 10 February 2024

Ros Atkins on… How the Ukraine war has stagnated

Almost two years on from Russia’s invasion, the BBC’s analysis editor examines why the front line has barely moved in 12 months.

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Friday, 9 February 2024

Doctor's lost ring found at hospital 100 miles away

The diamond ring was left in the pocket of surgical scrubs which were sent away to be cleaned.

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Seventeen projects shortlisted for RIBA architectural awards

Nominations include buildings in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Thursday, 8 February 2024

Horse that led Queen's funeral procession to Windsor Castle dies

Police horse Aurora led the procession down the Long Walk as the Queen made her final journey.

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Putin challenger says he is barred from election

Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a presidential candidate.

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Pakistan election: Two deadly blasts in Balochistan day before vote

Two explosions kill at least 20 people ahead of a poll marred by violence and claims of rigging.

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Rishi Sunak says he was taken by surprise on £1,000 Rwanda bet

Rishi Sunak says he took the bet with Piers Morgan to "underline" his commitment to the Rwanda policy.

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Monday, 5 February 2024

Worthing man running length of Africa announces end date

Russell Cook has been forced to extend the length of his 360 marathon challenge.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are you reading Feb 2024

Ask HN: What are you reading Feb 2024
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Always found some interesting reads like this. Looking to add to my tbr to hit my yearly goal. I just finished the three body problem, found it fantastic. I'm most of the way through 'The will of the many', and I'm finding it amazing - one of the best fantasies I've read in a while.

Essex dog attack: Man arrested after woman dies in Jaywick

Woman dies after being attacked by two dogs in Essex and a man is arrested.

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Paris knife attack: Three wounded at Gare de Lyon station

One suspect is arrested following the attack at Gare de Lyon, which wounded three people.

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Friday, 2 February 2024

Where are the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League reviews?

Kill the Justice League's release arrives as a debate over review copies rages online.

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Watch: Tesla Norway fjord crash passengers saved by floating sauna users

The users of a sauna boat came to the rescue of two people who crashed into a fjord in Oslo.

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