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Next PM Question Time special on BBC 'unlikely to go ahead'

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 17:43
A BBC spokeswoman says they have not been able to "reach agreement" with Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson.

Ska legends The Specials play four home-coming gigs

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 17:31
To mark 40 years since their first record, two-tone legends The Specials play four home-coming gigs at Coventry Cathedral.

Amazon Alexa-NHS partnership splits expert opinion

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 16:39
AI specialists discuss the ethics of making personal medical queries via Amazon's Alexa.

Freddie Jones: Tributes paid to Emmerdale and Elephant Man star

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 16:31
The British star of stage and screen and father to fellow actor Toby dies at the age of 91.

Warwick University: Vice chancellor apologises for mistakes over rape chat scandal

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 16:28
The vice chancellor tells the BBC: "I should have reached out sooner" to speak to female students targeted by abusive men.

Army rejects call for mental health checks

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 16:17
The Army has rejected calls for mandatory mental health checks for soldiers as "potentially harmful".

Sir Kim Darroch resigns as UK ambassador to US

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 14:15
The ambassador's decision to step down is "a matter of deep regret", the prime minister says.

Michael Sleggs: 'He dealt with an awful lot in his life'

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 13:50
The actor found fame in BBC Three comedy This Country, with his part based on his real-life personality.

Carl Sargeant inquest: Second anonymous letter claim

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 13:41
An application is rejected for a former councillor who made the claim to give evidence.

Snake found 'abandoned' in Middlesbrough McDonald's

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 13:28
The RSPCA warns of exotic pets being dumped after the corn snake is discovered in a plastic pot.

No-deal Brexit 'could put 40,000 jobs at risk' in NI

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 13:25
Industries such as agri-food and haulage are among the most vulnerable, a new report suggests.

Lucy McHugh murder trial: Accused 'threatened to have girl beaten up'

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 13:09
Stephen Nicholson told jurors he sent a text to Lucy McHugh's mum after a falling out.

HMS Queen Elizabeth: Leak forces aircraft carrier to abandon sea trials

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 13:05
The water was pumped out during sea trials and HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth.

Abortion and same-sex marriage votes 'breach devolution' - DUP

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 13:04
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made the comments after MPs voted to change same-sex marriage and abortion law.

PMQs: May and Corbyn on Sir Kim Darroch's resignation

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 12:30
Moments after the resignation of the UK's ambassador the US, Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to his service.

Sheffield trees saved from felling after council U-turn

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 12:27
A survey of 309 trees on roads in Sheffield finds 191 can be retained "on a longer-term basis".

John Davidson MBE: Meeting the Queen when you've got Tourettes

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 12:26
Long-time awareness campaigner John Davidson was under "added pressure" when getting his MBE.

Contaminated blood inquiry: Man tells of hepatitis 'hell'

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 12:09
He had two failed cycles of treatment for hepatitis C, which he contracted after a blood transfusion.

Major: I will seek a judicial review to stop Parliament shutdown

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 11:28
Ex-PM says suspending Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit would be 'totally unacceptable'.

Rylan Clark-Neal to host Supermarket Sweep reboot

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 11:24
The TV presenter says he is "beside himself with excitement" to revive Dale Winton's ITV game show.

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