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Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:17 GMT
SAS reports reveal troubling pattern of suspicious deaths in Afghanistan
Internal emails seen by the BBC show top special forces officers were aware of concerns over killings.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:23:57 GMT
Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child
The Olympic star says the name Mohamed Farah was given to him by a stranger who flew him to the UK.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:39:24 GMT
Deadline to secure backers looms for Tory leader hopefuls
Candidates vying to replace Boris Johnson have just hours to secure support from at least 20 MPs.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:56:07 GMT
Train drivers very close to going on strike, union warns
Aslef boss Mick Whelan says a walk-out could happen within weeks if pay talks with management fail.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:19:32 GMT
The Big Plastic Count: Survey shows 'recycling doesn't work'
Organisers estimate the UK throws out nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic each year.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:03:11 GMT
The soaring costs stretching holidaymakers' budgets
Brits heading abroad could face paying more for everything from car hire to meals out.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:57:01 GMT
Child poverty increases across North East
The number of children living in poverty fell around much of the UK, but rose in some areas.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:48:00 GMT
Speed limit to be lowered to 20mph in Wales
It is claimed Wales could be world's first nation to adopt a 20mph default limit in built-up areas.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:04:54 GMT
Naked charity cyclists left terrified after Perthshire road rage attack
The couple were knocked off their tandem by a car as they travelled through Perthshire.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:25:04 GMT
Asbestos identified in majority of schools in Northern Ireland
The Department for Education has located the fibres in 975 schools out of about 1,100.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:40:42 GMT
UK heatwave: Temperatures rise to 32C amid extreme heat warning
People are being advised to stay indoors where possible and drink plenty of fluids.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:34 GMT
SAS killings: How a scandal was uncovered
Panorama brought a series of suspicious killings of civilians to light, after four years of detective work.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:27:15 GMT
Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:04:54 GMT
How do I get the £400 energy grant and £650 cost-of-living payment?
The first instalment of an extra payment to those on benefits will be paid from 14 July.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:26:35 GMT
Tory leadership: Do rivals tax pledges add up?
Contenders have promised a range of tax cuts but given little detail about how they will be funded.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:07:03 GMT
Chris Mason: The whittling begins - and Sunak hits back
All the other candidates have been gunning for the former chancellor's record on tax and spending.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:28:22 GMT
Sally Phillips on daring to star in a sex comedy film
The actress on playing a woman who starts an all-male house cleaning business - with extras.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:03:12 GMT
Champions League: Witnesses raise new questions about chaos of Paris final
A BBC probe into the issues at the Stade de France hears evidence that contradicts French authorities.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:19:35 GMT
Interactive prayer mat made in Wales goes viral in Middle East
Kamal Ali designed the mat at his Newport home and says the demand for exports from Wales is huge.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:28:25 GMT
Never be afraid to talk about baby loss, says bereaved dad
A bereaved father is hoping by sharing his experience, other men will be encouraged to open up.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:22:49 GMT
Gary Speed: Wales manager's mother talks about his death
The mum of the former Wales football boss opens up more than a decade after he took his own life.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:33:03 GMT
Is the UK getting hotter, and what causes heatwaves?
The Met Office says heatwaves are now far more likely to occur than they were in the 18th century.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:24:03 GMT
How hot is it where you are?
Compare the temperature in your area to other locations in the UK and around the world.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:38:30 GMT
Javid says he gave Johnson the benefit of doubt
Sajid Javid says a prayer breakfast helped him decide to resign from Boris Johnson's government.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:10:48 GMT
Can protest songs really make a difference?
A project funded by the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council has analysed protest songs from the 1600s to today, creating the first official database of English protest songs.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 23:09:47 GMT
Naomi Campbell on modelling, mortarboards and motherhood
The supermodel has been awarded an honorary doctorate by a UK university for her impact on global fashion.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 23:02:31 GMT
The care leaver who made a number one album
Matt Taylor, who grew up in care, has won an award for his work on Frank Turner's album.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:34:52 GMT
Sailor spots 12ft shark lurking in sea off Tenby
Alex Brace spotted the huge beast lurking in the depths off Tenby.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:21:49 GMT
Aardman helps open doors for student with animation
The sessions are run by the Wallace and Gromit creators. Netflix and Bristol charity Ablaze.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:58:34 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Sunak's tax pledge and Mo Farah revelations
Expected tax cut vows by Rishi Sunak and Mo Farah's revelation that he was smuggled to the UK feature on the front pages.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:37:22 GMT
Climber killed in Dow Crag fall
Mountain rescuers responded but the man did not survive a fall at Dow Crag.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:17:44 GMT
Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills
Building an extension could see properties moved up a tax band under plans to reform council tax.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:09:56 GMT
Scotland's NHS workers balloted over 5% pay offer
Union leaders are recommending frontline staff reject the Scottish government's proposal.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:46:22 GMT
Eleventh Night bonfires: Fall in call-outs for firefighters
Fire crews attended 35 bonfire-related incidents ahead of the Twelfth of July commemorations.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:02:25 GMT
England 8-0 Norway: Sensational hosts stun Norway on record night
England produce a sensational, record-breaking performance to beat rivals Norway 8-0 and reach the Euro 2022 knockout stages.



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