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Glastonbury: The last person bands see before playing the Pyramid Stage

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 12:29
Tony Szymkow built the Pyramid Stage, then worked on it for 36 years. He shares his stories.

Sir Elton John calls Vladimir Putin's gay rights claims 'hypocrisy'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 11:50
The singer writes an open letter to Russia's leader after he claimed he has "no problems" with gay people.

Biker killed in early morning Inverness crash

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 11:29
The 33-year-old died after his motorbike crashed in Inverness at about 03:10.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends Iran hunger strike after 15 days

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 11:08
Her husband Richard says he is "relieved" she has started eating again after 15 days without food.

How does it feel playing your first Glastonbury?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 08:22
These musicians are making their first ever visit to Worthy Farm - not just to watch, but to play the BBC Introducing Stage

All you need to know as Red Sox play Yankees in London

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 08:04
All you need to know about this weekend's MLB London Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium.

UK presses world leaders for stronger climate change action

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 07:51
Theresa May will call for other countries to adopt targets for net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Czech woman seeks soldier who helped her after Belfast bomb

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 07:46
Czech art student Blanka Suehiro was helped by a soldier in the aftermath of a bomb in Belfast in 1972.

Simon Byrne: Challenges facing PSNI's new chief

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 06:18
Two decades into the peace process, leading the PSNI is still one of UK policing's most demanding roles.

Parking charges could make £1bn for councils, study says

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 02:30
English councils could have a record surplus from parking charges and penalties this year, a study says.

Endgame nears for British Steel bids

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 01:57
Bids for the stricken company should be submitted before a Sunday deadline.

Calls for new migraine drug to be available on NHS in Wales

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 01:31
A former national poet of Wales, who has chronic migraines, says it could make a "massive difference".

Seven new Glasgow Airport strike dates announced for July

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 01:09
The action is scheduled to take place throughout the first fortnight of July in a row over pay and pensions.

Queen marks 20 years of the Scottish Parliament

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 01:08
The Queen will address MSPs almost two decades to the day since the parliament officially assumed its legal powers.

Lesbian women cervical screening myth is 'dangerous'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 00:40
Women who have sex with women can still get HPV during sex, and should be tested, say health experts.

Marxism: What does it mean and is it an insult?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 00:20
Jeremy Corbyn has been called it again. So what does it mean to be a Marxist and is it an insult?

There are calls for models wearing fake pregnancy bumps in ad campaigns to be banned

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 00:18
There are calls for fashion firms to stop using fake bump models, after reality star Arabella Chi was used as ASOS's maternity model despite never having been pregnant.

Stormzy tears up the stage at Glastonbury

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 00:14
The star delivers a thrilling, thought-provoking set that cements his status as Britain's best rapper.

More than a game: A history of male and female football stars of South Tyneside

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 00:10
Highlights of the exhibit includes former England stars and school football teams through the ages.

Vindolanda fort haul of gems, shoe and gaming board uncovered

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 06/29/2019 - 00:08
A team of 400 volunteers have been taking part in an archaeological dig at a Northumberland fort.

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