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Thames Water hosepipe ban to start on 24 August

Thames Water, which supplies water to 10 million customers in the south of England, starts the ban on 24 August.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:03    View Full Story...

Sewage pollution alerts issued for almost 50 beaches in England and Wales

Untreated sewage has been discharged into the sea and around the coast following heavy rain.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 08:25    View Full Story...

Pace of UK house price rises slows, says ONS

Property values rose fastest in Scotland in the year to June, official figures show.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:01    View Full Story...

Greenford: Elderly man on mobility scooter stabbed to death

Police say the man, believed to be in his 80s, died at the scene after being attacked in west London.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 08:11    View Full Story...

British man Aran Chada found drowned in Italy after saving son

Aran Chada, from Leicestershire, had been missing since a boat trip on 22 July.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:04    View Full Story...

London Bridge: Firefighters tackle two blazes near train station

Train tracks are shut near to the station while the Jubilee line is also part suspended.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:01    View Full Story...

Windermere: Harmful algae spreads across lake in heatwave

Blooms now cover all of England's largest lake and the situation is "critical", a zoologist warns.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:03    View Full Story...

Liz Truss accused of branding British workers lazy in leaked audio

The Tory leadership hopeful is accused by critics of branding workers lazy in leaked audio.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:10    View Full Story...

Worksop: Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in town

Almost twice the average August monthly rainfall fell in the town of Worksop in just three hours.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 08:50    View Full Story...

Serena Williams thrashed by Emma Raducanu at Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati

British number one Emma Raducanu put a dampener on Serena Williams' farewell tour after thrashing the American great in the Cincinnati Open.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 04:42    View Full Story...

'My cat saved my life when I had a heart attack'

Billy the cat woke up his owner Sam Felstead by jumping on her and meowing.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 04:09    View Full Story...

Blackmore Bond collapse: FCA failed to act before people lost life savings

BBC Panorama reveals evidence suggesting the FCA could have acted earlier before a fund collapsed.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 11:32    View Full Story...

'Jambo Cinema' celebrates '80s UK-Asian family life

An exhibition offers nostalgia and memories of a Wolverhampton home and Bollywood video rental shop.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 04:09    View Full Story...

Afghan contractors: 'I wish I'd never worked for the UK government'

Afghan contractors left behind when the Taliban seized power tell the BBC they feel betrayed.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 04:33    View Full Story...

Dame Deborah James: Cancer campaigner lived a full life 'with no regrets'

The mother of the late cancer campaigner says the hardest part was "knowing I couldn't do anything".
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 04:00    View Full Story...

The owners being forced to give up their pets

As the cost of animal care spirals, charities are going to extreme lengths to help families keep their pets.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 15 2022 23:34    View Full Story...

Thunderstorms: Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding

Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it's a hazard.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 15 2022 17:14    View Full Story...

Mourne Wall: Celebrating 100 years of the stone boundary

It is the boundary of the huge water catchment area that feeds the Silent Valley and Ben Crom reservoirs.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 05:04    View Full Story...

What can we expect from Scottish Tory hustings?

What are the big issues likely to be for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak at the Tory hustings in Perth?
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 04:13    View Full Story...

India and Pakistan: 'Partition pain like an heirloom to carry'

A young British Indian and British Pakistani speak about what 75 years of independence means to them.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 15 2022 04:25    View Full Story...

Family's concerns investigated after baby death

Jessica Mitchell says her baby boy died after doctors refused to treat him properly.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 15 2022 04:07    View Full Story...

How much does university cost, and is it worth it?

A degree can be valuable in many ways. Here is a look at some of the financial pros and cons.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 15 2022 07:28    View Full Story...

Silence of the Lambs caterpillars turn up in Bridgend garden

The insects grow into death's-head hawkmoths, known for their distinctive skull pattern.
BBC News - Published Sun Aug 14 2022 06:25    View Full Story...

The Italian town that celebrates fish and chips

The corner of Tuscany where they have been honouring their culinary links to Scotland for decades.
BBC News - Published Sat Aug 13 2022 23:58    View Full Story...

Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans'

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'.
BBC News - Published Sat Aug 13 2022 19:45    View Full Story...

More new mothers over 40 than under 20 in Wales for first time

The age of motherhood in Wales is rising as older mothers overtake young ones for the first time.
BBC News - Published Sun Aug 14 2022 05:13    View Full Story...

In pictures: Pipe band world champions 2022 are crowned

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland came out top at the Glasgow green event.
BBC News - Published Sun Aug 14 2022 11:59    View Full Story...

Photographer Debbie Todd strives for inclusivity with portraits

Debbie Todd uses her camera to capture and celebrate people's disabilities and differences.
BBC News - Published Sat Aug 13 2022 05:25    View Full Story...

UK heatwave: Five common myths debunked

Bad information and myths about UK heatwave circulate on social media, we debunk them
BBC News - Published Fri Aug 12 2022 23:53    View Full Story...

Afghanistan: How many people has the UK resettled?

It's been a year since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan.
BBC News - Published Fri Aug 12 2022 15:28    View Full Story...

Cost of living: 'A lot of people have nowhere to turn'

Inflation could rise to 13% and the cost of living is putting a squeeze on finances, so how are people feeling?
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 20:42    View Full Story...

Dame Deborah James's mother on life without her daughter

Heather James spoke to BBC Breakfast about how her family owe it to her daughter to enjoy life.
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 04:17    View Full Story...

Heavy rain and storms sweep across the UK

The Met Office issues yellow warnings for thunderstorms, with travel disruption, power cuts and lightning possible
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 12:47    View Full Story...

First Barbie doll with hearing aids is 'really important' - Rose Ayling-Ellis

Actor Rose Ayling-Ellis worked on the creation of the doll, saying "it's quite powerful" and "such a big deal."
BBC News - Published Tue Aug 16 2022 15:01    View Full Story...

ADHD clinic: 'I'm 22 and I've just been diagnosed'

Lucy was diagnosed with ADHD at 22 years of age, after being told she'd have to wait two years on the NHS.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 15 2022 22:03    View Full Story...

First bivalent Covid-19 booster gets UK approval

A new bivalent vaccine made by Moderna that targets two Covid-19 variants has been approved in the UK.
BBC News - Published Mon Aug 15 2022 22:13    View Full Story...

The Papers: 'Cyclists may need number plates', and Darius dies

Cyclists facing speed limits and the death of singer Darius Campbell Danesh leads Wednesday's papers.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 03:36    View Full Story...

Windsor Castle crossbow suspect appears in court under Treason Act

Jaswant Singh Chail allegedly told a protection officer "I am here to kill the Queen".
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:28    View Full Story...

Cost of living: Mum starts rationing and trader fears for business

A mum says she struggling to feed her four children as shopkeeper believes life could get "harder".
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 05:52    View Full Story...

Darius Campbell Danesh: Simon Cowell and Gareth Gates lead tributes to late Pop Idol star

The singer, 41, starred on 2002 talent show Pop Idol before having a string of hits and stage roles.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 09:22    View Full Story...

Tory leadership: Candidates battle for votes in Northern Ireland

The event gives Tory members the chance to question the candidates on Northern Ireland issues.
BBC News - Published Wed Aug 17 2022 04:49    View Full Story...

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