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Appleby Horse Fair: Ticket-only entry to Gypsy gathering proposed

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 08:55
The ancient annual event attracts thousands of Gypsies and travellers to the market town of Appleby.

WWI: Young Sheffield soldier finally buried after death in battle

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 07:30
Herbert Greaves, from Sheffield, died in battle in 1917 but was never properly buried in France.

Elizabeth line: Direct services open to central London

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 07:19
The expansion means people can go from Heathrow to central London without changing at Paddington.

The Wombats: The indie band that never went away

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 06:58
Frontman Murph tells Newsbeat how TikTok could have helped to bring in a legion of younger fans.

COP27: How is Northern Ireland tackling climate change?

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 06:23
As another climate change summit looms, how has Northern Ireland fared since the last one?

The Art of the Terraces: How football fans led a fashion revolution

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 01:21
The style and fashion of football casuals is celebrated in a new exhibition in Liverpool.

Why high UK energy bills were decades in the making

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 00:50
Former energy ministers and experts highlight mistakes they say are partly to blame for steep bills.

Extra bank holiday approved to mark King's coronation

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 00:43
The holiday will fall on Monday, 8 May, two days after the coronation of King Charles III.

Newspaper headlines: Hacking gang targets VIPs and I'm a Celeb build-up

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 00:37
The front pages cover on a mix of stories including claims British businesses and officials are being targeted by cyber criminals.

Nurses set to hold biggest-ever strike

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 23:32
The NHS is braced for the walkout by Royal College of Nursing members in a dispute over pay.

COP27: Rishi Sunak urges world to move faster on renewable energy

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 22:31
The prime minister will travel to the COP27 summit in Egypt on Sunday to discuss climate change.

Liberal Democrats: Give struggling homeowners £300 a month

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 22:30
People whose mortgage payments had risen more than 10% would get a grant, under the party's plan.

Anti-racism in schools: 'My teacher makes me feel like I can be anything'

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 21:58
Pupils say their head teacher Reena Patel makes them feel represented.

Cardiff head teacher who faced racism fights for change

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 21:54
There are 1,245 head teachers in Wales but Reena Patel is one of only five from an ethnic minority.

Cost of living: Pub halves beer and cider choice to survive

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 21:50
A landlord is pinning energy bills to walls to show regulars why the cost of their pint has gone up.

Ruthin helicopter crash: Racehorse owner Dai Walters in critical care

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 20:49
Dai Walters was one of five people injured after a helicopter crashed in woodland near Ruthin.

Is a Sinn Féin taoiseach and first minister on the cards?

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 20:24
Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill have brought the party to new heights on both sides of the border.

Lewes bonfire night: Thousands attend annual event

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 20:02
The East Sussex town is famous for its lively bonfire night which attracts thousands of visitors.

Thousands join London protest calling for general election

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 17:06
Demonstrators also want action on low pay and the repeal of "anti-union" laws.

Climate change: Where does Rishi Sunak stand ahead of COP27?

Sat, 11/05/2022 - 17:01
There are signs tackling global warming has moved down the government's agenda, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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