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The Papers: 'Partisan pipsqueak' and 'stunning' Downton film

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 05:37
Speaker John Bercow's resignation leads the newspapers, as the reviews are in for the new Downton film.

Theresa May honours: Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill rewarded in resignation list

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 05:15
Theresa May's closest advisers from her time at No 10 receive honours, as does the Met Police chief.

Brexit: What happened on Monday?

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 04:26
The suspension of Parliament begins and MPs reject a second call from Boris Johnson for a snap election.

Brexit: Boris Johnson shifting power to wealthy, Corbyn to say

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 03:09
He will tell the TUC conference that a no-deal Brexit would drive down protections for workers.

The 'implicit danger' of a violin concerto

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 02:47
Three violinists discuss the "tightrope walk" of playing a concerto at the BBC Proms.

'Ban all watches from exams to stop cheating'

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 02:27
A review into cheating says the rise in smart watches means all watches should be banned from exams.

Prescription drug dependency worrying - health chiefs

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 02:26
Half of those taking drugs including strong painkillers and sleeping pills are on them for more than a year.

Brexit: Did your MP vote for a snap election?

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 01:37
Find out how your MP voted as Parliament failed to call an early general election for the second time.

Owners of derelict Birnbeck Pier served repair notice

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 01:23
The owners of Birnbeck Pier have two months to respond to the repairs notice served by the council.

Man spends £30,000 fighting £100 speeding fine

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 01:17
Richard Keedwell "simply wanted justice" but has lost his savings and his sons' inheritance money.

University of Cambridge: Removing meat 'cut carbon emissions'

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 01:13
The University of Cambridge's catering service replaced beef and lamb with plant-based products.

London Underground: More than 36,000 shifts lost to Tube strikes

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 01:06
A leading academic says the amount of days lost to London Underground strikes is "particularly dire".

Anneka Rice: Strictly star reflects on Challenge Anneka's impact

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:57
Anneka Rice recalls how she helped to change television, 30 years after Challenge Anneka first aired.

New Forest teenager starts 'different' clothing brand

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:43
Lauren Matthews came up with the idea of an inclusive clothing brand after being bullied at school.

Number of empty homes in Wales up 40% to 27,000 since 2009

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:16
The problem is described as a "wasted resource" as so many people need affordable homes.

Paramedic 'owes her life' to cycling after PTSD

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:15
Erica Smith rekindled her love of biking during counselling after a traumatic incident.

Why are people shopping online late at night?

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:06
Retailers are seeing a spike in British consumers shopping online for products from 22:00 to 02:00.

British Airways: Can strike-hit airline rebuild its reputation?

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:04
This week's pilots' strike at British Airways is not the first incident to tarnish the airline's image.

The men most at risk from suicide in Scotland

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:02
The unemployed and those in traditionally male-dominated jobs face the biggest suicide risk, figures show.

'We stop people killing themselves'

Tue, 09/10/2019 - 00:02
Meet the men casting a light on the dark shadow of male suicide, one conversation at a time.

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