Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Britain's guide dog shortage: Volunteers increase after BBC story

Since Sean Dilley shared the story of his retiring guide dog, some 4,500 volunteers have come forward.

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How Wales-England gaffe sparked trip for Canadian TikToker

TikToker Pavlina has had a re-education in Wales after mistakenly thinking it was in England.

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Omagh police shooting: Four men released over John Caldwell attack

Police have been granted more time to question two men over the attack in Omagh on 22 February.

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More civil servants to strike on Budget day

Some 33,000 civil servants will join 100,000 of their colleagues taking strike action on 15 March.

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Watch Kate beat William in spin class endurance race

The Princess of Wales is awarded a golden trophy after winning the race at a leisure centre.

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Cut parents' benefits over school truancy, suggests Michael Gove

The cabinet minister says the measure could help restore an "ethic of responsibility".

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Monday, 27 February 2023

Florida governor takes over Disney World district

Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor.

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Levi Davis: Missing rugby player case probed by Barcelona crime unit

Police in Barcelona say the rugby player's case raises "disturbing" issues without logical explanation.

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Manchester bomber friend known to MI5, BBC reveals

A man who was close to Salman Abedi had been investigated by MI5 years earlier, the BBC can reveal.

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Israeli-American killed in West Bank as unrest intensifies

The shooting happened after Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages on Sunday night.

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Canada bans TikTok on government devices

The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security.

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Wizz Air to suspend Moldova flights over airspace safety

The suspension, from 14 March, comes after a Russian missile crossed Moldovan skies.

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Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.

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Sunday, 26 February 2023

Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in England and Wales

The government says the changes will help protect vulnerable children from being forced into marriage.

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Ocean plastic: How tech is being used to clean up waste problem

An organisation is scaling up its attempts to solve the world's marine plastic waste problem.

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Fury beats Jake Paul in highly anticipated boxing fight

Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul by split decision in arguably the most anticipated eight-round contest in boxing history.

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Labour says UK risks falling behind Poland

Sir Keir Starmer says that without new policies, living standards will fall below those in eastern Europe.

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Omagh police shooting: Court extends detention of 43-year-old

Police investigating attempted murder of Det Ch Insp John Caldwell given extension to question man, 43.

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Saturday, 25 February 2023

California storm wreaks havoc as snow hits LA

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of motorways and beaches are reported in California.

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Turkey earthquake: How survivors cope with trauma

The deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are having a devastating impact on people's mental health.

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Rosie Jones: 'If I went on Question Time again, I'd shut Twitter down'

The comedian on her first tour, ableism and the fall-out from her Question Time appearance.

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Sunak: I'm giving everything to get NI Brexit deal done

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".

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William and Kate support opposite sides at Six Nations

The Prince of Wales joked about a "tense drive home" before the match between England and Wales.

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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.

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Friday, 24 February 2023

The Manchester puppet masters who made the stars of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

A low-key British animation studio created the models for Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Pinocchio.

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The pub bosses that closed their kitchens to stay afloat

Soaring gas, food and staffing costs have made some pubs move away hot meals.

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China and the Ukraine war: The real reason for Beijing's charm offensive

The West may come away unimpressed - but convincing them was never likely the main goal for Beijing.

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Eurovision 2023: Government pledges £10m towards Liverpool song contest

The money will go on operational costs like security and visas for the show, being held in Liverpool.

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Bird flu: UK health officials make contingency plans

There is no evidence bird flu will start spreading between people but experts are preparing for any scenario.

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Thursday, 23 February 2023

Councils pay offer: Workers on lowest salaries offered 9% rise

Unions representing workers like bin collectors and social workers will now consider the offer.

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Is it cheaper to study in a coffee shop or at home?

As prices rise, are there cheaper places than home to work or study?

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The Papers: 'Ukraine's year of blood' and 'let them eat turnips'

Many of Friday's papers reflect on the war in Ukraine on the anniversary of Russia's invasion and the UK's fruit and veg shortages.

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Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona (4-3 on agg): Fred and Antony send Man Utd into Europa League last 16

Manchester United come from a goal down to reach the Europa League last 16 and knock out Barcelona in the process.

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Rihanna to perform Lift Me Up at the Oscars

The performance comes on the heels of her solo Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month.

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Omagh police attack: John Caldwell warned children away after being shot

Det Ch Insp John Caldwell is critical after being shot multiple times at a sports complex in Omagh.

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Pupil absences remain above pre-Covid levels

A quarter of children in England were persistently absent last term, up from 13.1% in autumn 2019.

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Wednesday, 22 February 2023

The Papers: Asylum backlog' 'amnesty' row and store 'seizes salad'

Thursday's papers focus on government plans to reduce the asylum backlog and the rationing of certain fruit and vegetable items in some shops

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Sania Mirza: India tennis icon who showed hate could be defeated

After a 20-year career Sania Mirza leaves an enduring legacy in sport, especially for India's women.

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Ukraine war: Big mistake for Russia to suspend nuclear arms treaty, Biden says

On Tuesday President Putin said Moscow would suspend participation in the New Start treaty.

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Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'

The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has "legendary status" within the Pentagon

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Brazil landslides: 'I knew most of the people buried'

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer Eric R Holder Jr gets 60 years in prison

Eric R. Holder, Jr. receives 60 years to life for the murder of the Grammy-nominated rapper in LA.

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Eleven Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in Nablus

More than 80 people also suffer bullet wounds after troops surround a house with militants inside.

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Suella Braverman plays down resignation talk over Brexit

But the home secretary says she won't support any protocol deal that "sells out" Northern Ireland.

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Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Why singer Jully Black changed one word in Canada's national anthem

Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game.

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Plymouth shooting: Gun laws could be reformed

Home Office minister Chris Philp commits to making "any further changes needed" to licensing.

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Biden hails 'rock solid' Nato as Putin blames West for Russia's war

In separate speeches, Russia's leader targets the West but the US president says his lust for land will fail.

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Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.

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Dan Walker bike accident: Helmet saved my life, says TV star

The TV presenter says cyclists should wear a helmet after he was hit by a car in Sheffield.

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Plymouth shootings: Why was Jake Davison allowed a gun?

Plymouth gunman Jake Davison had a history of violent outbursts but was granted a shotgun licence.

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Monday, 20 February 2023

Joseph Fiennes to star as England manager Gareth Southgate at National Theatre

Joseph Fiennes will star as Gareth Southgate in James Graham's Dear England at the National Theatre.

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What's going on with a new deal for Northern Ireland?

There had been talk an announcement could come on Tuesday, say Chris Mason and Jessica Parker

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Newspaper headlines: 'You can rest now, Nikki' and Biden's Ukraine trip

The formal identification of the 45-year-old, three weeks after going missing, dominates Tuesday's papers.

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Ukraine war: Liz Truss joins Johnson in calling for transfer of fighter jets

The ex-PM puts pressure on Rishi Sunak as she urges the UK to "do all we can" to support Ukraine.

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Alec Baldwin firearm enhancement in manslaughter charge downgraded

New Mexico prosecutors drop firearm enhancement charges, lowering a potential prison sentence.

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UK supermarkets face tomato shortages

Harvests in Europe and Africa have been disrupted by bad weather, a retail body says.

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Organ harvest victim came to the UK to work, court told

A market trader from Nigeria tells a court he was shocked when a doctor told him he was to have a kidney transplant.

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Sunday, 19 February 2023

The young Anglo-Indians retracing their European roots

Members of the dwindling community are on a quest to reconnect to help preserve their culture.

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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.

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The Papers: 'Heartbreak' as Nicola search brings 'family's worst fear'

The discovery in a river by walkers, three weeks after the 45-year-old vanished, dominates the papers.

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Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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Australian man killed by shark at popular beach in New Caledonia

The attack, which took place before horrified onlookers, is the third in Noumea in as many weeks.

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Dickie Davies, host of ITV's World of Sport for nearly two decades, dies

The presenter famously anchored the five-hour live TV marathon every Saturday between 1968 and 1985.

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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.

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Saturday, 18 February 2023

Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan launch bids to become SNP leader

The first two candidates to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister announce their bids.

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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.

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The Papers: Johnson ready to derail PM's plan and 'eviction for Andrew'

Former PM says it is a mistake to scrap NI Protocol bill and Duke of York might lose £30m mansion after grant cut.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber piece among new coronation music

The coronation service for King Charles will feature 12 newly-commissioned pieces of music.

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Why TikTok sleuths descended on Nicola Bulley’s village

Marianna Spring goes to visits St Michael's on Wyre to try to understand the scale of the social media frenzy.

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Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said.

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Friday, 17 February 2023

Amazon calls staff back to office three days a week

The firm joins a slew of other companies that are tightening remote work rules.

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How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia

The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how he was stopped.

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Met Police: Katie Price releases letter about Harvey abuse

The letter says officers are accused of sharing "derogatory images" of the celebrity's disabled son.

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Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms a bid to buy Manchester United.

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The King co-writes children's climate change book

King Charles also met with global leaders on Friday at Buckingham Palace to discuss biodiversity.

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Bus £2 fare cap extended for three months

The government support comes after warnings hundreds of services could be cut if funding ended.

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Thursday, 16 February 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Yemeni mother gives birth after being pulled from rubble

Faten Al Yousifi, 39 weeks pregnant, had a birth bag ready to go when the earthquake struck.

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Barcelona 2-2 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford 'on fire' to equal most prolific season

Marcus Rashford shows why Xavi rates him as one of Europe's most dangerous players with a fine performance against Barcelona as he equals his most prolific season in football.

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Super League: Warrington Wolves 42-10 Leeds Rhinos - hosts make impressive start to new season

Warrington make an impressive start to the new Super League season with a victory over last year's losing Grand Finalists Leeds.

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Lucy Letby: Murder-accused nurse breaks down at trial

The murder-accused nurse abruptly left her seat as a doctor began to give evidence.

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Biden says he makes no apologies for downing China balloon

Mr Biden says he will speak with China's President Xi Jinping soon "to get to the bottom of this".

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Barcelona 2-2 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford and Raphinha on target in thriller

Manchester United and Barcelona contest a thrilling first-leg draw at the Nou Camp to leave their Europa League play-off tie finely poised.

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Rishi Sunak to visit Northern Ireland with protocol deal imminent

He will meet politicians as speculation mounts about an agreement between the UK and the EU.

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Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Titanic: Video from 1986 shows wreckage after first discovery

It was filmed during a 1986 diving expedition which gave the first glimpses of the shipwreck on the sea floor.

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New Zealand v England: Ben Stokes' team invest in 'Bank of Baz'

England's philosophy stretches much further than a style of play on the field - their entire environment is an investment that could lead to the pay-off of an Ashes win.

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What is Nicola Sturgeon's political legacy?

The BBC's Scotland editor James Cook considers how history will judge her years in office.

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Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Chelsea: Karim Adeyemi's superb solo goal sinks Blues

Karim Adeyemi scores a brilliant solo goal to give Borussia Dortmund victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Germany.

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Raquel Welch: US actress and model dead at 82

Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers.

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Six times Nicola Sturgeon spoke her mind

Scotland's first minister shared her view on the Tories, Jeremy Clarkson and controversial haircuts.

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Tuesday, 14 February 2023

The Papers: 'UK to stand up to Putin' and Queen Consort's crown

Wednesday's papers look at the UK's response to Russian aggression and the Koh-i-Noor diamond.

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Erkin Tuniyaz: Chinese official cancels controversial UK visit

A group of MPs urged the government to block the Xinjiang governor's visit.

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AC Milan 1-0 Tottenham: Antonio Conte's side fall to narrow first-leg loss in last 16

Brahim Diaz scores the only goal to give AC Milan a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Tottenham.

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Col Paris Davis: Black Vietnam veteran to finally receive Medal of Honor

US President Joe Biden personally calls retired Col Paris Davis after a wait of almost sixty years.

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Candlelit vigils held for schoolgirl Brianna Ghey

The vigils, organised by the transgender community, are held in memory of the stabbed 16-year-old.

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Footage shows how van driver rammed police cars in M1 chase

Two police officers are injured after their car is forced into a barrier during the pursuit.

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Monday, 13 February 2023

'Too many children have lost their parents'

Aras, aged five, lost his two siblings and his father when the quake hit Turkey's city of Kahramanmaras.

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Darvel 1-5 Falkirk: Bairns end Darvel Scottish Cup dream to set up Ayr United quarter-final date

Darvel could not repeat their Scottish Cup heroics as Falkirk defeated their sixth-tier hosts to book a place in the quarter-finals against Ayr.

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Lilt drink brand to be scrapped after 50 years and rebranded

Owner Coca Cola is rebranding the soft drink as Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit.

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Ashley Dale: Two more men charged over woman shot dead in garden

Ashley Dale, 28, was found with a gunshot wound in a back garden in Liverpool on 21 August.

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Champions League final: Uefa 'responsible' for chaos before Liverpool v Real Madrid in Paris

Uefa bears "primary responsibility" for the chaotic scenes before last year's Champions League final, an independent review has found.

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Police hunt 200,000 Creme Eggs stolen in Telford

Officers bid to "save Easter" by tracking down the seasonal chocolate valued at about £40,000.

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Sunday, 12 February 2023

North Norfolk: The place where one in 10 homes are largely unused

Of north Norfolk's 55,000 properties, nearly 6,000 are either second homes or are empty long-term.

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Turkey earthquake: Man rescued after six days under rubble

A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya

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Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers fall into chocolate vat

Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank.

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WhatsOnStage Awards: Jodie Comer and Lucie Jones among winners

Lucie Jones was among the winners at Sunday's WhatsOnStage Awards for her performance in Wicked.

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New Zealand storm Gabrielle: Tense wait as ex-cyclone moves over North Island

Some people have been told to evacuate there homes and the worst weather is expected on Monday.

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Cardiff: Mosque sets up collection after earthquakes

Volunteers come together for a clothing drive, with donations to be sent to north-west Syria.

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Saturday, 11 February 2023

The heartbreak of abandoning a child at a 'baby-saver box'

Namibia no longer prosecutes women who abandon their babies but not everyone is aware of the new law.

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Super Bowl 2023: Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles - how to follow on BBC, half-time show, who will win - the complete guide

Your essential guide to Super Bowl 57 as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona for the NFL championship.

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Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.

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Brit Awards 2023: Harry Styles steals the show with four wins

"I'm aware of my privilege tonight," Styles said, naming women who missed out on artist of the year.

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US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday.

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Brit Awards 2023: The eclectic outfits turning heads on the red carpet

From Harry Styles's giant corsage to Lizzo's gold ruffles - there were plenty of head-turning outfits.

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Friday, 10 February 2023

Eurovision 2023: Fans mark Super Saturday with seven songs selected

TV shows across Europe, including Italy's Sanremo festival, air finals to choose Eurovision songs.

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The Papers: 'Someone knows something' and 'childcare giveaway'

The ongoing search for 45-year-old Nicola Bulley leads many of Saturday's papers.

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15 homes, just three survivors - the community lost under one Turkish apartment block

A window with a butterfly print curtain is the first clue in a story about loss in a devastating quake.

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Ian Lavery: Ex-Labour Party chairman faces questions over tax affairs

Ian Lavery says he "does not owe a single penny" in tax and has never paid a penalty to HMRC.

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Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Russian participation 'can't be covered up by white flag' - Ukraine president

Russian participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics "cannot be covered up with pretend neutrality or a white flag", says Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Thursday, 9 February 2023

Dominic Raab: I behaved professionally at all times

The justice secretary and deputy prime minister defends his conduct amid allegations of bullying.

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The Papers: Raab's 'high standards' and 'Nicola cops search sea'

Changes to the Church of England, Dominic Raab's defence and Burt Bacharach's death lead the papers.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000

The UN calls for aid workers to get more resources and warns the full extent of the disaster is still unfolding.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Thousands offer to adopt baby pulled from the rubble

The baby girl was rescued from a collapsed building in Syria, but her mother died after the birth.

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Nadine Dorries to stand down as MP at next election

The ex-culture secretary and Mid Bedfordshire MP blames her party's decision to oust Boris Johnson.

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Burt Bacharach: 12 of the legendary composer's greatest songs

The late composer was behind classics like I Say a Little Prayer, Walk On By and The Look of Love.

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Wednesday, 8 February 2023

Newspaper headlines: 'Give us wings for freedom' and 'UK warns Putin'

Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise visit to the UK and his appeal for fighter jets lead the front pages.

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Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid.

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Manchester United 2-2 Leeds United: Jadon Sancho goal earns home side point in thriller

Jadon Sancho scores on his Premier League return as Manchester United recover from two goals down to draw with Leeds.

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Police visited home of Epsom College head over domestic row

Emma Pattison and her young daughter were shot by George Pattison before he killed himself.

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Nicola Bulley: Dive team pull out as search extended

Divers say Nicola Bulley is "categorically not" in the section of river where police think she fell.

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The clues in the State of the Union that suggest Joe Biden will run for president in 2024

His address carried hints at what a re-election bid may look like, our North America editor says.

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Tuesday, 7 February 2023

SNP MP Stewart McDonald's emails hacked by Russian group

Stewart McDonald tells the BBC his emails have been stolen by a group linked to Russian intelligence.

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Public Order Bill: Peers defeat plans to curb protest disruption

The government suffered a series of heavy defeats to its Public Order Bill in the House of Lords.

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Turkey earthquake: What are UK charities doing to help?

A range of charities are trying to help with things such as medical aid, shelter and food.

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Turkey earthquake: Yeni Malatyaspor goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan dies

Turkish second division club Yeni Malatyaspor confirm goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following Monday's earthquake in his home country.

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Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs

Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble.

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Turkey earthquake: Bodies in street after quake as anger grows over aid

The death toll in Turkey continues to rise as survivors struggle to find shelter and support.

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Monday, 6 February 2023

Royal Mail February strikes off after legal challenge

Union bosses say they have called off the strikes later this month due to a legal challenge.

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Chris Mason: Sunak's backseat-driving former prime ministers

Rishi Sunak has a minibus full of predecessors who could end up as backseat drivers - with Liz Truss the latest to lurch towards the wheel.

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Beyoncé North America pre-sale begins with Ticketmaster under scrutiny

It is seen as the first test for Ticketmaster since the company was overwhelmed by demand last year.

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Turkey earthquake: Dramatic moments from first quake on video

Verified footage on social media from the moments the earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Sunday morning.

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Google launches ChatGPT rival called Bard

The tech giant says its new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot will roll out in the coming weeks.

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Turkey earthquake: Aleppo among worst-hit areas in Syria

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria after a huge earthquake struck neighbouring Turkey.

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Sunday, 5 February 2023

The Antarctic and Arctic sounds rarely heard before

The poles are not known for being noisy but a project reveals their weird and wonderful sounds.

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NHS strike dates: Why are nurses and ambulance staff taking industrial action?

Some NHS nurses, ambulance staff and physiotherapists are striking in a dispute over pay.

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Epsom College head found dead with husband and daughter, 7

The head of a private school in Surrey has been found dead along with her husband and seven-year-old daughter.

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Grammy Awards 2023: Viola Davis becomes an EGOT

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

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Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".

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China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.

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Saturday, 4 February 2023

'Now I deliver food, but once I played football for my country'

Poulami Adhikari played in India's under-16 team, but had to stop when her family fell on hard times.

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The papers: Truss 'never given a chance' and 'zero chance' of meeting hospital pledge

Liz Truss's first account of her time as PM and questions over new hospitals being built lead the front pages.

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Lib Dems call for higher pay for social care staff

Sir Ed Davey says a higher minimum wage for the sector would help prevent an "exodus" to better paid jobs.

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Nurses offer to call off strikes in England if Sunak makes fresh pay offer

The head of the UK's biggest nursing union tells the PM "meaningful offers" could avert strike action.

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Homes evacuated after security scare in Derbyshire town

A man is arrested on suspicion of explosive offences after "suspicious items" were found, police say.

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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.

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Friday, 3 February 2023

Eurovision 2023: John Lydon fails in bid to be Ireland's act for Liverpool

Public Image Ltd, which John Lydon formed after the Sex Pistols split, had hoped to go to the song contest.

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The papers: Dog walker 'fell into river' and Johnson's calls for cuts

Missing dog walker Nicola Bulley and Boris Johnson's calls for tax cuts lead the front pages.

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Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private.

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Sailors treated over contaminated water on warship

It is believed the incident was caused by the wrong chemical being added to drinking water.

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The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about.

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Turkey's Erdogan still fighting for power after 20 years

Profile of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who faces a strong challenge to his leadership in May elections.

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Inside the Happy Valley house

As the final series draws to a close, the BBC gets a glimpse of the real life house of the Cawood clan.

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Thursday, 2 February 2023

The Papers: Economy to 'stagnate' and Shell profits 'obscene'

The latest economic forecast from the Bank of England and record profits by Shell lead many of Friday's papers.

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Man not guilty of murdering banker outside The Ivy

Paul Mason was punched to the ground by a man who claimed the bank executive had stolen a phone.

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Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

The new 2,000-peso note comes after the country's annual inflation rate soared to 95% last year.

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Natalie McNally: Stephen McCullagh charged with murder of pregnant woman

A livestream of Stephen McCullagh playing games at the time of death was pre-recorded, a court hears.

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Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Raab bullying probe another ticking time bomb under PM

Ministers say they expect Rishi Sunak's deputy to be the next senior figure to be shown the door.

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The Papers: British Gas 'debt agents' and 'Liz Truss comeback'

No one story leads Thursday's papers, with teachers' strikes and Partygate making some front pages.

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Russia planning invasion anniversary offensive - Ukraine

Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks.

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ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription fee

The chatbot has been used millions of times since its public launch last year.

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Gareth Thomas: No HIV legal action regrets - rugby star's ex

Gareth Thomas's former partner says the settlement has brought closure following his HIV diagnosis.

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