Friday, 31 March 2023

Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millions

A range of bills - from council tax to water - are going up, but the lowest earners also get a pay rise.

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Prince Harry privacy case: battle with Mail owner begins

The Duke listened and took written notes as his court fight with Associated Newspapers began.

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Covid booster vaccine available for most vulnerable

Some five million people in England are eligible for a spring booster, including those aged 75 and over.

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Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT

HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you're thinking about taking it, here's what you need to consider.

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Trump will not appear in court in handcuffs - lawyer

The former US president is to fly from Florida and turn himself in while surrounded by federal agents.

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Port of Dover warns passengers of long delays

A 'critical incident' has been declared due to high levels of coach traffic at the French border control.

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South Yorkshire PC jailed for taking photo of teenager's breasts

Paul Hinchcliffe's victims tells a court the officer's actions destroyed her trust in the police.

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live.

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Thursday, 30 March 2023

Four changes to energy bills support from April

Colletta Smith tells you - in one minute - about changes to the discounts and payments available.

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Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising?

Millions of households across the UK will see a sharp increase in council tax bills in April.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Justice for Olivia' and 'lover shopped killer'

A jury finding Thomas Cashman guilty of murdering Olivia Pratt-Korbel dominates Friday's headlines.

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Bafta Game Awards: God of War wins six but Vampire Survivors takes top prize

God of War: Ragnarok takes the most prizes, but Vampire Survivors is the surprise best game winner.

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Austria's far-right walks out of Zelensky speech

The politicians left behind placards on their desks that read "space for neutrality".

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Police wrestle growling alligator in Florida

Bodycam footage shows the moment an officer pounces on the reptile in the streets of Tampa.

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Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches

Sir Keir Starmer says the tax could be kept at its current rate with an expanded windfall tax on energy firms.

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Sister of Christopher Alder on 25-year fight for answers

Christopher Alder's sister on fighting for answers about her brother's death and burial mix-up.

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Easter holiday travel: No repeat of airport chaos, industry says

Airports and airlines say they have enough staff to cope as they expect near 2019 levels of travel.

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The Papers: 'Ta-ra Paul' and 'gender ideology in schools'

Thursday's front pages include tributes to TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady.

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Paul O'Grady: How Lily Savage defied police who raided a pub with rubber gloves

O'Grady was preparing to go on stage in 1987 when a police officer burst into his dressing room.

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Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

The government has until the end of March to come up with a revised net zero strategy.

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Migration dilemma leaves Rishi Sunak confronting an expensive mess

Critics of the government say a legacy of asylum mismanagement means problems are stacking up.

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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.

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Tuesday, 28 March 2023

'It's tougher than ever to be a comedian'

Stand-ups share what it is like to make a living - and make people laugh - amid a cost of living crisis.

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Ministers can veto prisoners' parole in Victims and Prisoners Bill

The government has promised to make it easier for victims of crime in England and Wales to get justice.

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The Papers: 'Cruise ships' to house migrants and new NHS cash

Wednesday's headlines include new plans to house migrants on cruise ships and fresh cash for the NHS.

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Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house

Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house.

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New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035

The deal was delayed for weeks after Germany called for an exemption for cars running on e-fuels.

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Prince Harry accuses Associated Newspapers of 'criminality'

The Duke of Sussex is bringing a legal case alongside six other claimants, including Sir Elton John.

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Monday, 27 March 2023

North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.

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The Papers: Fight for union and 'crackdown on party houses'

Tuesday's newspapers include the new SNP leader and the government's anti-social behaviour crackdown.

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Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts assembled media.

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NFT: Plans for Royal Mint produced token dropped by government

Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed.

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Sunday, 26 March 2023

The Papers: 'Crunch vote on small boats' and laughing gas ban

Monday's papers lead on the return of the Illegal Migration Bill and the government's nitrous oxide ban.

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Mississippi tornado: 'My uncle's trailer was flattened - he was inside'

The BBC heard harrowing stories from residents in Mississippi as they stood amongst the ruins of their home.

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Ukraine war: Drone downed over Russia, Moscow says

Kyiv has dismissed previous claims that it has attacked Russian civilian targets with explosive drones.

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Antonio Conte: Tottenham manager leaves after 16 months in charge

Manager Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham after 16 months in charge and his dismissal comes after he called the Spurs players "selfish".

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More storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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Saturday, 25 March 2023

The Papers: PM's crime 'blitz' and children 'strip-searched'

Sunday's papers lead on Rishi Sunak's plans to curtail youth offenders.

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'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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Plans to house migrants on ferries to be announced

The government has previously signalled it wants to end the practice of housing people in hotels.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's son Nicholas dies aged 43

The composer says his family is "totally bereft" by the loss of his Grammy-nominated son Nick.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies.

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Police probe Alison Hammond blackmail claims

Inquiries move "swiftly" following allegations the This Morning presenter has been targeted.

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Friday, 24 March 2023

The Papers: 'Turmoil in France' and King's royal tour 'axed'

Saturday's papers lead on protests in France and the King's cancelled meeting with Emmanuel Macron.

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Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut 'stabilising' - Ukraine commander

Despite Russia spending months trying to take the city, Ukrainian officials say they are holding on.

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John Lewis: Mary Portas warns retailer it has 'let go' of its soul

In an open letter the retail consultant says the store is "part of our collective cultural identity".

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Derbyshire PC to keep job after using database to find woman on Instagram

The panel rules sacking the PC was "not a proportional or appropriate outcome" for his actions.

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Record revenue for staff agencies supplying NHS

Companies thrive as the health service struggles with staffing gaps and increased patient demand.

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Firms hit back at Bank governor in prices row

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin says bank managers are "breathing down the neck" of business owners.

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Thursday, 23 March 2023

Iraq war 20 years on: 'I lost my leg, but I'd do it again'

Two decades on from the invasion, UK Armed Forces veterans reflect on how the Iraq war changed them.

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The Papers: 'No tax cuts in 2023' and TikTok facing US ban

Friday's front pages mostly lead on households facing more bills amid interest rates rising.

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Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.

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Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Suspect denies being in 'murder frame of mind'

Thomas Cashman, 34, who is accused of shooting Olivia Pratt-Korbel, denies being the gunman.

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Prince William praises Ukrainian refugees' resilience on Poland trip

The Prince of Wales met Ukrainians who have fled the war on the second day of his visit to Poland.

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Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Ikea told to tackle sexual harassment after UK complaint

The firm signed an agreement to protect staff in the UK after concerns over how it handled an allegation.

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The Papers: 'Johnson in peril' as he 'fights for his future'

Boris Johnson's grilling on whether he lied about partygate makes up most front pages on Thursday.

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TikTok's US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown

The video-sharing app's chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling.

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Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme

Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose payments for touting cryptocurrencies, the SEC says.

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Coppola Jr becomes film family's latest star, with viral TikTok clip

The next generation in the famous film-making dynasty inadvertently becomes a social media star.

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Partygate: MPs test Boris Johnson's claims he did not lie to Parliament

Boris Johnson is grilled by MPs over his claims he did not deliberately lie to Parliament.

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Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Chris Mason: 'Box set Boris Johnson' is pure political theatre

The PM before last was never likely to gently fade out and disappear, writes the BBC's political editor.

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Terri White: How I fear for the 'ghost children' missing from school

The journalist and broadcaster has been investigating why 140,000 children are "severely absent" from school.

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The struggle to find a home in a picture-postcard village

Some people have spent years trying to find an affordable property in part of the Scottish Highlands.

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The Papers: 'D-day' for Johnson as he gets 'ready for battle'

Wednesday's papers lead on Boris Johnson giving evidence later in a televised hearing on partygate.

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Boris Johnson Partygate inquiry: The key clashes to expect

The former PM faces a several hour-long grilling by MPs over claims he misled Parliament.

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The WhatsApp messages that complicate Johnson's defence

Boris Johnson claims his Downing Street colleagues thought rules were being followed.

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Monday, 20 March 2023

Boris Johnson: What could happen after Partygate hearing?

The former PM is facing a big political moment, as a grilling over statements he made about Partygate approaches.

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Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region.

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The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.

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Danish far-right leader banned from UK over threat to burn Quran in Wakefield

Rasmus Palusan had said he planned to burn the Islamic text in Wakefield.

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Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case

A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking.

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EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

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Sunday, 19 March 2023

Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment

Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it?

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Are romance authors at risk from book-writing chatbots?

As AI-powered chatbots can now write fiction, human authors may have unwanted competition.

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Xi Putin meeting: What to expect from China-Russia talks

Our correspondents Steve Rosenberg and Stephen McDonell tell us what to expect from the talks.

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Terry Hall: Coventry scooter ride-out pays tribute to singer

Hundreds of people ride through Coventry on what would have been the singer's 64th birthday.

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Miss Wales says she is grateful after life-changing M4 crash

Darcey Corria was left with with a broken neck and pelvis in a collision on the M4 in January.

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Credit Suisse: Bank rescue damages Switzerland's reputation for stability

Beset by scandals and crisis, many people are questioning how a totemic bank ended up beyond repair.

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

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Saturday, 18 March 2023

Samara Joy brought back old-school jazz. It won her two Grammys

The 23-year-old unexpectedly beat major pop stars to win Best New Artist. Here's how she did it.

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French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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William Hill: Gambling addict says bookmaker didn't help him stop

A teacher says William Hill should have done more to stop him betting when he was staking thousands.

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RAF Scampton: Historians pen letter against WW2 airfield migrant plan

A group of historians pen a letter saying RAF Scampton shoud not be used to house asylum seekers.

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Six Nations 2023: Ireland 29-16 England - Irish seal Grand Slam in Dublin

Ireland win their fourth Grand Slam as they wear down 14-man England in a tense Six Nations finale in Dublin.

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Friday, 17 March 2023

Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town

"Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot" said one resident, describing the smell.

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The Papers: Passport strike and arrest warrant for Putin

A walkout by staff at the Passport Office and Putin being accused of war crimes lead Saturday's papers.

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Queen's gallantry awards recognise London Bridge attack heroes

Five of the civilian commendations go to men who confronted the London Bridge attacker in 2019.

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Hunter Biden sues repairman over release of personal data from laptop

The US president's embattled son is under renewed scrutiny from Republicans in Congress.

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Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim.

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Jacqueline Gold: the woman who brought sex to the High Street

Jacqueline Gold, whose death was announced on Friday, changed the lives of women at home and at work.

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Met Police: Sir Stephen House to be investigated over alleged rape comments

It is claimed Sir Stephen House described the bulk of rape complaints as "regretful sex".

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Thursday, 16 March 2023

Hemsby: How many other communities are at risk of erosion?

What can be done to protect coastal communities at risk of being swallowed up by the sea?

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The Papers: NHS pay deal and 'Banks try to reassure investors'

A deal that would give health workers a 5% rise and ongoing turmoil in the markets lead the papers.

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Metropolitan Police expected to be heavily criticised for being racist, sexist and homophobic in report

The BBC understands the report will criticise the Met's tolerance of wrongdoing within its ranks.

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Chris Kaba family concerned about watchdog resignations

Chris Kaba, 24, was shot dead by a Met Police officer and the police watchdog is investigating.

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More than half of England's schools disrupted by strikes

Teachers walked out for two days this week in their long-running dispute over a fully-funded pay rise.

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Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police

Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets.

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Amir Khan: CCTV of gunpoint robbery shown to court

The former world boxing champion was forced to hand over his bespoke £72,000 watch in the footage.

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Cheltenham stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder after woman attacked

A woman was attacked outside a leisure centre in Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, last week.

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Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone

Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people.

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Watch: How the Budget day unfolded

The Chancellor delivered his first budget and presented the government's plans for spending and taxation.

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Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt insists plans will get people back to work

Jeremy Hunt tells the BBC his plans will kick start growth, but Labour says the UK economy is stagnating under the Tories.

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Khayri Mclean: Boy killed near school by 'youths lying in wait'

Khayri Mclean, 15, was stabbed outside his school in Huddersfield and died later in hospital.

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'I may still have to move back in with my parents'

Young people tell the BBC what they think of the help announced in the Spring Budget.

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Tuesday, 14 March 2023

The Papers: 'Back to work budget' and 'Russia downs US drone'

Previews of Wednesday's Budget and the reported downing of a US drone over the Black Sea lead the papers.

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John Caldwell : Tenth arrest over Omagh police shooting

A 45-year-old man is arrested in Belfast in connection to the attempted murder of Det Ch Inspc John Caldwell.

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OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4

The fourth version of the AI chatbot can process both images and text.

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Budget: Jeremy Hunt to announce expansion of free childcare support

A scheme providing 30 hours of free childcare is expected to be expanded to cover one and two-year-olds in the Budget.

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Cladding: Michael Gove names firms yet to sign post-Grenfell fire safety contract

The Levelling Up secretary urges developers to pay for repairs to homes with post-Grenfell fire risks.

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Chelmsford murderer returns to scene and talks to police

Marek Hecko is filmed on a body cam saying he knows what happened and "this city is mine".

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Monday, 13 March 2023

Good Friday Agreement: US president Joe Biden planning NI visit

US President Joe Biden has said he intends to visit NI after being invited to mark the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

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Phyllida Barlow: Renowned British sculptor dies aged 78

The Newcastle-born artist had a long career teaching art before her breakthrough.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Biden says US banking system is safe

US authorities say they will guarantee all customer deposits after two banks collapse and spark crisis fears.

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Dick Fosbury: The athlete who developed the 'Fosbury Flop' dies aged 76

Dick Fosbury - the man who revolutionised the high jump in athletics - has died at the age of 76.

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Norfolk deer herd crossing road holds up coastguard patrol

A coastguard patrol team pulls over to let a few deer cross the road - and they keep on coming.

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SNP leadership race: The party members deciding the next first minister

As voting opens in the SNP leadership race, we spoke to party members at hustings in Glasgow.

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Sunday, 12 March 2023

UK firms await government help after US bank collapse

The government is expected to announce support for companies after Silicon Valley Bank went bust.

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Still time to save Our Wild Isles, say UK conservation charities

Three of the biggest conservation charities team up to try and halt the destruction of nature in UK.

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The Papers: Lineker 'to return' to TV and bank collapse

The front pages continue to reflect the impartiality row at the BBC, and the government's response to Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.

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Good Friday Agreement: PM to invite Joe Biden to NI for 25th anniversary

President affirmed US government's support for Belfast Agreement at a St Patrick's Day event in 2022.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Offer made for UK arm of failed US lender

UK firms have been warned they might not be able to pay staff from Monday without intervention.

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Saturday, 11 March 2023

The Papers: Lineker 'chaos' pressures BBC chiefs and asylum plan

Sunday's front pages focus on the impartiality row between presenter Gary Lineker and the BBC.

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Budget 2023: Universal credit claimants to get more childcare cost help

The announcement in next week's Budget is part of government plans to encourage people back to work.

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Cyclone Freddy: Winds and rain lash Mozambique as storm nears

Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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Gary Lineker row: BBC boss asked if he bowed to government pressure

Watch Nomia Iqbal's interview with the BBC director general on the Gary Lineker crisis.

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Cheltenham stabbing: Man held under Terrorism Act

The man was first held on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack outside a leisure centre.

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Friday, 10 March 2023

The Papers: BBC faces 'revolt' over Lineker as stars walk out

Gary Lineker dominates Saturday's front pages after the BBC suspended the Match of the Day star in a row over impartiality.

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Gary Lineker: A stand-off with no clear exit strategy

One of the BBC's best loved presenters has been taken off air due to an impartiality row.

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Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules.

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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

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Campaigners slam government river bathing decision

Just one river included in government's proposal for new designated swimming sites

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Thursday, 9 March 2023

The Papers: 'Huge Shambles 2' and nuclear plant luck 'will run out'

Delays to the HS2 rail project and a power cut at Ukraine's largest nuclear plant lead the papers.

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Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu beats Danka Kovinic as Jack Draper sets up Dan Evans clash

British pair Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper put injury-disrupted build-ups behind them to earn first-round wins at the prestigious Indian Wells event.

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Manchester United 4-1 Real Betis: Erik ten Hag's side take command in Europa League last-16 first-leg tie

Manchester United respond to their 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool by overwhelming Real Betis in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League tie

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Heavy snow and high winds to create treacherous conditions

Motorists are being warned to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary in the affected areas.

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Several killed in shooting in Germany city of Hamburg

Local media say at least six people were shot dead and others injured.

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UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea.

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Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump and the in-fighting at Fox News

A defamation lawsuit has pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Fox News.

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Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Nicola Bulley: Man, 34, arrested over police scene footage

Man is held on suspicion of malicious communications offences and perverting the course of justice.

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Elle Edwards: Three arrests in connection with fatal shooting at pub

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot in the head while celebrating with friends at a pub on Christmas Eve.

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A cartel's mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings

A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength.

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Boris Johnson gives evidence in Dominic Raab bullying probe

Dominic Raab served as deputy prime minister and foreign secretary under Boris Johnson.

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Army urged to stop giving out ceremonial daggers as gifts after murders

A coroner writes to the defence secretary after a veteran used his retirement gift to kill a couple.

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Rishi Sunak: Why PM will not find it easy to stop boat crossings

Will new legislation aimed at cutting numbers crossing the Channel have an impact?

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Tuesday, 7 March 2023

The Papers: Sunak 'lays down law' and Lineker's 'Nazi jibe'

The government's asylum plans and Gary Lineker's comparison of them to 30s Germany lead the papers.

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Chelsea 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (agg 2-1): Blues fight back to reach last eight

Graham Potter enjoys his finest night as Chelsea manager as they overcome a first-leg deficit against Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream pipelines blast

A New York Times report says US officials believe a pro-Ukrainian group was behind last year's blasts.

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Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism

Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate.

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Two fans die in crush after GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York

Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, who was performing, says she is "devastated and heartbroken".

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Pupils missing school on Fridays as parents are at home, MPs told

"Huge" school absences when "mum and dad are at home", England's children's commissioner says.

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Monday, 6 March 2023

The Papers: Law to stop small boats and Johnson 'to make dad a Sir'

Plans to end migrant Channel crossings and claims the ex-PM wants his father to be knighted lead the papers.

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Scottish Prison Service faces first UK prosecution for corporate homicide

Police are asked to examine whether Scotland's prison service has corporate responsibility over the death of Allan Marshall.

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Kemal Kilicdaroglu: Opposition picks 'Turkey's Gandhi' to challenge Erdogan in election

Quiet-spoken centre-leftist Kemal Kilicdaroglu is chosen by the opposition to run for president.

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Spain $1.7m wine theft: Couple jailed for four years

A former Mexican beauty queen and her partner stole 45 bottles of wine from a luxury Spanish hotel.

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Prince Harry praises mother Diana's legacy in fighting HIV

The Duke of Sussex recalls the work of Princess Diana in removing the stigma around HIV.

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Bangladesh investigates huge fire at world's largest refugee camp

The blaze in Bangladesh has left at least 12,000 people - mainly Rohingya refugees - without shelter.

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Sunday, 5 March 2023

Police searching for five missing people find three dead

They were last seen on a night out in Cardiff - two others are taken to hospital after a suspected road traffic collision.

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Newspaper headlines: Migrant clampdown 'unworkable' and new 'tax clash'

Plans to tackle migrant Channel crossings and potential Tory tax clashes leads the papers.

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Crash Landing On You: What binds the magnificent worlds of K-dramas and Bollywood

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

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Mum's warning after uterine cancer mistaken for periods

Kelly Pendry's symptoms were initially dismissed as normal post-pregnancy periods.

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Harry and Meghan weigh up coronation invite response

Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not say if they plan to attend after receiving an email from the Palace.

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Saturday, 4 March 2023

Rishi Sunak to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals

Anyone coming to the UK on a small boat will be removed to Rwanda or another country, under new laws.

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Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards

The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television.

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Eurovision 2023: When is it and how do you get tickets?

The Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live from Liverpool on 13 May.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden: 'I was seen as a risk'

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden on navigating the industry while managing Crohn's disease.

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The Papers: Sunak's migrant plan and Harry's 'broken home'

The government's plan to stop small boats crossing the Channel and Prince Harry's latest interview leads the papers.

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Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1.

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Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy

The Duke of Sussex says he showers his children with affection to avoid passing on "traumas" from his past.

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Friday, 3 March 2023

Week in pictures: 25 February - 3 March 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

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Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters

The incumbent premier Li Keqiang will give way to a Xi loyalist at an annual meeting of lawmakers.

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Matt Hancock's reaction to photo of kiss with aide revealed in text leak

The former health secretary asked if another minister could emphasise that "no rules have been broken", leaked messages show.

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King's coronation oil will be animal-cruelty free

A new version of sacred oil to be used at the King's coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem.

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Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty

People have been sentenced to death for less than this double murder, the judge told the convicted killer.

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Dover: Three lifeboats launched after fire breaks out on ferry

The Isle of Innisfree was sailing to France when fire broke out in its engine room, Irish Ferries says.

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Joe Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue has been successfully removed.

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Scottish teachers call off strikes after pay offer

Unions suspend further strike action while members are consulted on an improved pay deal.

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Thursday, 2 March 2023

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money?

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Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water.

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Energy firms expect bill help to continue in April

Sources in the energy industry say some firms have already priced in support for bills continuing.

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Matt Hancock Isabel Oakeshott WhatsApp message row

The BBC's Jonathan Blake examines why the former health secretary's Covid communications are in the spotlight.

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Caledonian Sleeper rail service to be nationalised

Scotland's transport minister says an arm's length company will take over the franchise on 25 June.

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Baby couple on gross negligence manslaughter charge

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter after remains of a baby found in an area of woodland in Brighton

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Wednesday, 1 March 2023

500 Words: BBC Breakfast to relaunch children's writing competition

500 Words is set to return this year, with the backing of the Queen Consort and Sir Lenny Henry.

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Isabel Oakeshott says Matt Hancock sent her a 'menacing message'

The journalist says the former health secretary is "troubled" by the publication of his messages.

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Send: Special educational needs children in England to receive more help

Earlier diagnoses and more special school places are part of reforms to England's system of support.

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Poor families more resourceful in past, says top Tory Lee Anderson

Deputy party chair Lee Anderson says "our garden was our foodbank" when he grew up in a mining town.

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Jacob Rees-Mogg had Covid test couriered to his home, texts suggest

Messages leaked to the Telegraph appear to show Matt Hancock's adviser helped send the test in 2020.

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School face masks worn in England to avoid Covid row with Scotland - claims

Ministers in England came under pressure after Scotland introduced face coverings in schools.

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