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What Alan Turing £50 notes mean to the LGBT community

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 00:25
£50 notes featuring the scientist show the UK is facing up to its treatment of gay men, say campaigners.

Government should not manage railways, says review

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 00:24
Someone independent of government should lead operations, says the man tasked with improving the railways.

Led Zeppelin: Pictures show first concert, in 1968

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 00:22
Photographer Jorgen Angel was present at Led Zeppelin's first concert, in 1968.

Harrods of the High Street or fraying at the seams?

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 00:18
Mike Ashley promised to revitalise House of Fraser, but there are concerns over how he is managing the brand.

When most people never see a £50 note, why have it?

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 00:17
The Bank of England has unveiled the new Alan Turing £50 note, but does it make sense to even have it?

Choosing the woman who will be my new voice

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 00:02
When Rose Brown was aged 12, she was hit by a drink driver and left unable to walk or talk. She's now been able to choose how she sounds.

Newspaper headlines: Tory rivals condemn Trump's tweets and police to launch e-scooter 'blitz'

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 23:52
Tuesday's papers focus on reaction to Donald Trump's racially charged tweets and England's World Cup win.

Tulip tower: Mayor rejects plans for London skyscraper

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 23:12
The 1,000ft tower is rejected by Sadiq Khan as it "had limited public benefit".

Battersea crash: Sixth arrest after car driven at group

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 22:58
Two men were taken to hospital following the crash in Battersea on Saturday night.

Man named as UVF leader 'met police over Avoniel bonfire'

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 21:53
Stephen Matthews took part in talks with police about a controversial bonfire, the BBC understands.

PM candidates condemn Trump's 'go back' remark to congresswomen

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 20:09
Jeremy Hunt says the language was "totally offensive", while Boris Johnson says it was "unacceptable".

Cricket World Cup: Do you know a duck from a square leg?

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 19:13
We asked these young fans at Edgbaston Cricket Ground if they could tell us what these cricket terms meant.

Labour peers call for investigation into anti-Semitism claims

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 18:41
It comes as party staff demand an apology from Jeremy Corbyn on Labour's response to Panorama programme.

Philip Glass: I once had Salvador Dali in the back of my cab

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 17:51
The great composer on driving Dali, soundtracking Stranger Things and his new show in Manchester.

England Cricket World Cup win: 'Extra run' claims brushed off by Ashley Giles

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 17:32
England's director of cricket Ashley Giles says he is unconcerned about claims England were awarded one run too many in their World Cup final win over New Zealand.

Match.com rapist Jason Lawrance 'attacked six more women'

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 17:23
Jason Lawrance, who was convicted for attacks on seven women, is back on trial after more alleged victims came forward.

Merseyside police officer who had sex with vulnerable women jailed

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 16:59
PC Ben Murphy used social media to research his victims and sent one woman an image of his genitals.

Anorexia stems from body as well as mind – study

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 16:00
The eating disorder charity Beat said the findings were groundbreaking.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the star guests at the Lion King premiere

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 14:31
The Lion King stars meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the film's European premiere.

Theresa May condemns Trump's 'go home' remark to congresswomen

Mon, 07/15/2019 - 14:17
The outgoing PM calls attack directed at Democratic congresswomen of colour "completely unacceptable".

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