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Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:45:33 GMT
Shamima Begum: Spy for Canada smuggled schoolgirl to Syria
Mohammed Al Rasheed says he shared her passport details with Canada as UK police hunted for her.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:35:11 GMT
Dad tells of teen daughter's long wait for rape trial
The father of a 15-year-old describes the "nightmare" near three-year wait for her case to be heard.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:19:57 GMT
Home Secretary should reform failing police forces - think tank
The police's ability to solve common crime is "woefully low", the Policy Exchange think tank says.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:11:27 GMT
Royal Mail staff join BT workers in more walk-outs
Thousands of postal and telecoms staff are on strike and further walkouts are planned for September.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:14:38 GMT
Hornsea 2: North Sea wind farm claims title of world's largest
The world's largest offshore wind farm is now fully operational, 55 miles off the coast of Yorkshire.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:01:22 GMT
Tourism tax plan 'disastrous' for Wales, firms warn
Businesses will close if a levy is introduced as they cope with cost rises, industry bosses say.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:11:36 GMT
Persil advert banned for misleading green claims
A advert for Persil laundry detergent has been banned for "unsubstantiated" eco claims.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:02:29 GMT
Rent cap: Consultation for social housing in England launched
The government says it wants to avoid rents rising up to 11% for some of England's poorest families.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:24:24 GMT
Hip fracture care too slow in some hospitals, study says
Getting patients out of bed after surgery can help recovery and free up beds, Bristol study finds.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:03:56 GMT
Huge lorry fire shuts M6 motorway near Coventry
The southbound carriageway of the M6 near Coventry was closed for several hours.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:24:18 GMT
'Relentless' costs force band to postpone European gigs
Ferocious Dog postpone and reschedule their Germany shows due to increasing tour costs.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:51:26 GMT
Leeds: 'Blown-up' medieval fishing boat on show
A medieval wooden boat, which was "blown to pieces" during an air raid, is to go back on display.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:28:23 GMT
Faecal transplants recommended for Clostridium difficile
Clinical trials show they are more effective than antibiotics, to which the "superbug" can become resistant.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:44:35 GMT
Tory leadership: Pressure on Liz Truss over bill help ahead of final hustings
As the Tory race reaches its climax, uncertainty still surrounds the frontrunner's cost of living plans.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:22:04 GMT
Nottingham maternity crisis: What are families calling for?
With a review to start into Nottingham's maternity services, the BBC looks back at what led to it.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:16:54 GMT
Melisa Raouf: Going make-up free in the Miss England final
Melisa Raouf is the first contender in the pageant's 94-year history to go bare-faced in the final.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:49:18 GMT
Pubs closure warning: 'My energy bill went to £35,000 from £13,000'
Six of the country's largest breweries warn pubs will have to close without help on energy costs.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:01:02 GMT
'I turned my front room into a full-time bakery'
Ben Gray explains why he turned his home into a bakery in lockdown.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:50:25 GMT
Plymouth's kelp forest to be dedicated to the Queen
To mark the occasion, a swimming relay will take place off Plymouth, led by an endurance swimmer.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:11:17 GMT
Unseen Charles Dickens letters show author's awareness of fame
In one he says he would be "so hampered" by post stopping on Sunday he threatens to move away.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:45:42 GMT
Taking a walk through rubbish-laden Edinburgh's Grassmarket
Two thirds of Scotland's local authorities have seen bin workers walking out in a dispute over pay.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:40:09 GMT
Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed
A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:51:10 GMT
Pride: Wales' oldest gay bar remains amid developing city
Among Cardiff's high-rise buildings and construction projects stands Wales' oldest gay bar.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:39:43 GMT
Peterborough underpass mural represents Covid pandemic experience
The design is inspired by young people's ideas and drawings about their emotions in the pandemic.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:54:56 GMT
In pictures: Thousands enjoy Reading Festival 2022
Ed Sheeran surprised the crowd at this year's event, joining Bring Me the Horizon on stage.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:19 GMT
Climate change: Avocados and exotic plants grow in hot UK summer
Gardeners say that warmer weather is boosting the growth of figs, watermelon and other exotic plants.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:12:57 GMT
Tens of thousands attend Great Dorset Steam Fair
The event has returned after being cancelled two years in a row because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:40:13 GMT
Clacton's last indoor market closes after 40 years
Lesley and Martin Croxford say it is the "end of an era" but are looking forward to retirement.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:23:56 GMT
Harry Dunn: Family's bid for answers three years on from crash death
The British teenager's death in 2019 has led to a three-year transatlantic row.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 11:44:14 GMT
The Home and Away dream of an Aussie soap superfan
Julia Hales wants to be the first actor with Down's syndrome to appear in the Summer Bay soap.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:01:16 GMT
Meet Conservative members choosing the next PM
The BBC spoke to party members in Norwich who will vote for the next leader and UK prime minister.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:09 GMT
Boris Johnson refuses to rule out political comeback
The PM claims people are more interested in broadband than "the fate of this or that politician".

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:21:26 GMT
The female stonemason saving a little piece of history
Alice Eaton is working to restore Haddon Hall, a 16th Century stately home frequently used in films.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:31:11 GMT
Notting Hill Carnival returns: 'Everything about it is beautiful'
Carnival-goers delighted as Europe's largest street party is back after three years.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 23:04:31 GMT
Community transport: ‘It was a reason to get up in the morning’
Fuel prices are affecting volunteer community transport drivers helping elderly people in rural areas.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:22:33 GMT
Campsites call for new rules to stay open longer
A campaign has been launched to allow pop-up campsites to open longer, as camping popularity soars.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:53:39 GMT
Newspaper headlines: 'Britain demands bill freeze' and farewell Boris
Households want a block on energy costs and the PM is proud of delivering his promises, the papers say.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:33:11 GMT
Olivia Pratt-Korbel: PC scooped up girl and ran, inquest told
Fatally-injured Olivia Pratt-Korbel was rushed to hospital in the back of a police car, an inquest hears.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:49:19 GMT
Cost of living: Parents face 'fight' for school uniform cost help
One woman says she "had to fight" to get a grant and charities say more needs to be done.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:24:25 GMT
First wave of strikes enter final day in Scotland
Strikes continue in 13 council areas after workers in Edinburgh returned on Tuesday.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:53:18 GMT
Derry drownings: Call for Enagh Lough safety review after teens' deaths
Two 16-year-olds died after getting into difficulty at Enagh Lough, close to Londonderry.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:54:03 GMT
Plaistow stabbing: Man arrested after boy, 12, attacked
Police say a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of GBH while another man is also in custody.



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