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A judge says an inquiry into immigration centre abuse must have powers to compel witnesses to attend.

Margaret Fleming was last seen around the turn of the millennium but was not reported missing until 2016.

Seventy-two people died at Grenfell two years ago but many buildings still have "unsafe" cladding.

Edward Cairney and Avril Jones spent two decades pretending Margaret Fleming was still alive.

The Tory leadership frontrunner commits to debate with his rivals on Tuesday after the second ballot.

The Wikileaks founder is fighting extradition to the US to face allegations of leaking government secrets.

Pat McCormick, a 55-year-old father of four, was last seen in Comber on Thursday, 30 May.

About 500 people were stuck for up to eight hours when torrential rain caused a landslip.

BBC reporter Suzanne Allan recalls her "extraordinary" meeting with Edward Cairney and Avril Jones.

India versus Pakistan is so much more than a cricket game to some - as BBC Sport finds out from British Asians who live every run and wicket.

As a university looks at 110 job cuts, its accounts reveal financial difficulties.

Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Pete Best signed the document on 24 January 1962,

There were more than 200,000 abortions in England and Wales last year - the highest ever recorded.

Numerous outstanding schools are downgraded by Ofsted after concerns are raised.

The 43-year-old gave birth in a Glasgow maternity unit this week where staff say she is doing well.

The bright green Balkan Lizard found his way into a holidaymaker's suitcase and travelled to Bridgend.

RAF crews worked through the night to stem a breach in the River Steeping in Wainfleet.

The loan of Rodin's The Kiss to Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich helps boost numbers.

The health secretary, who came sixth in the first ballot, is understood to be deciding whether to continue.

The group says it re-occupied the rig in the Cromarty Firth hours after police moved in to end the protest.