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Elianne Andam: Boy, 17, charged with murder of schoolgirl in Croydon

A 17-year-old boy is charged after the 'thoughtful and kind' schoolgirl was stabbed to death in south London.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 06:31    View Full Story...

GB News boss 'appalled' by Laurence Fox comments

Fox's remarks about a female journalist were "way past the limits of acceptance", GB News' boss says.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 06:38    View Full Story...

UK on track for record tax levels, IFS think tank says

A study says taxes will reach 37% of national income by next election - the highest since 1948.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 06:19    View Full Story...

Could a part-time student job hold you back?

As the cost of living rises nearly half of universities now promote part-time jobs on their websites.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 22:01    View Full Story...

Some firms unaware of single-use plastic ban from Sunday

Plastic cutlery is banned in England from Sunday but plastic containers for takeaway meals are not.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 22:31    View Full Story...

HS2: Unions call for emergency summit on rail line's future

The TUC says stakeholders in the high-speed rail line must be brought together "urgently".
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 05:59    View Full Story...

Sacked MoD Police officer wins sexist fitness case

A tribunal found that Koren Brown was indirectly discriminated against on the grounds of her sex.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 04:06    View Full Story...

Train strikes could continue into Christmas, as fresh disruption begins

The leader of the Aslef union has not ruled out industrial action over the festive period.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 04:57    View Full Story...

5,000 dahlias at Stonehenge in recreation of Victorian shows

The famous monument hosted annual shows in the 1840s, attracting thousands.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 06:25    View Full Story...

Potter stars among tributes to Sir Michael Gambon

The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best-known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 19:58    View Full Story...

Electricity theft at record levels in England and Wales - BBC analysis

Drugs farms and rising energy prices could be behind a rise in meter tampering, experts claim.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 04:10    View Full Story...

Rutherglen: Labour eye Scottish breakthrough in key by-election

Keir Starmer's party hopes it is on the verge of a breakthrough in Scotland, as the Rutherglen poll nears.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 23:59    View Full Story...

Law will let young people find sperm donor parents

Young people born using a sperm or egg donor will soon be able to find the identity of their parents.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 04:11    View Full Story...

Sycamore Gap: Boy, 16, arrested after Hadrian's Wall tree felled

The Sycamore Gap tree was cut down overnight in what police believe was an act of vandalism.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 14:36    View Full Story...

Campaigners call for more energy support for vulnerable households

Charities and consumer groups say many people will struggle to pay their energy bills again this winter.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 00:57    View Full Story...

UK unready as wildfires surge, warns firefighters' union

Wildfire response across the UK is an under-resourced "postcode lottery", claims a new union report.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 00:22    View Full Story...

Michael Gambon: Hogwarts headmaster who could have been James Bond

The actor played memorable roles on film and TV but always professed that his stage work was most important.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 11:15    View Full Story...

How Rushden found itself caught up in a fly 'nightmare'

The Environment Agency pledges to continue its inspections in Rushden throughout the year.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 04:16    View Full Story...

Train and Tube strikes: When is September and October action happening?

Train drivers are set to strike again, and London Underground staff are also taking action.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 11:29    View Full Story...

Anna Lapwood: How TikTok helped organist reach the Royal Albert Hall

Anna Lapwood has become one of the world's most famous organists, with the help of social media.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 22:34    View Full Story...

The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 22:02    View Full Story...

Claire Inglis: 'She said he would change. He did - into a murderer'

The parents of Claire Inglis want to know why a violent offender was bailed to her address.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 12:05    View Full Story...

Ryder Cup 2023: Europe take on United States in Rome in 44th edition of biennial event

Two years after being thrashed by the US at Whistling Straits a new-look Europe have their opportunity for redemption in Rome in the 44th Ryder Cup.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 08:11    View Full Story...

Sycamore Gap tree: Proposals, photographs and the big screen

After well known North East tree was chopped down, people share their memories of the landmark.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 16:58    View Full Story...

Male Cinderella for new Scottish Ballet production

Audiences will not know until the curtain goes up whether the main character will be a man or a woman.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 11:17    View Full Story...

Harry Potter star, Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The actor who played Albus Dumbledore, Sir Michael Gambon, has died at the age of 82.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 14:57    View Full Story...

Ava Evans calls insults on GB News 'really nasty'

Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox have been suspended from the channel
BBC News - Published Wed Sep 27 2023 19:25    View Full Story...

Rishi Sunak: Potholes higher priority for people than HS2

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to say whether the HS2 rail line would run to Manchester.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 09:32    View Full Story...

John Hardie: Non-news presenters can engage with an issue

"I have recommended... quite clear guidance about where to not go," says BBC social media report author.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 11:09    View Full Story...

Tim Davie: We're being clear about new social media rules

The BBC's director general says the new social media guidance is "thoughtful".
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 11:49    View Full Story...

Starmer: I am worried about protecting my children

The Labour leader talks about the effect on his family if he makes it in to Downing Street.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 08:08    View Full Story...

Sycamore Gap: Hopes shoots could regrow from felled tree

The iconic Sycamore Gap tree was cut down in what police believe was an act of vandalism.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 06:29    View Full Story...

Recycling: Bottles worth 10p as Brecon trials deposit scheme

There are hopes the scheme could be used across the UK, but shops worry it will be costly.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 06:09    View Full Story...

North Lanarkshire Council to close libraries, pools and sports centres

North Lanarkshire Council will close 39 community facilities to try to find £64m in savings.
BBC News - Published Thu Sep 28 2023 18:00    View Full Story...

Kilroot: 'Electricity disruption unlikely' as power station closes

Concerns have been raised about the transition away from NI's last coal fired power station.
BBC News - Published Fri Sep 29 2023 06:15    View Full Story...

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