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Taxidermy: 200 stuffed animals get a spring clean

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 01:46
Go behind the scenes as a museum's collection of 200 stuffed animals is dusted and vacuumed.

What’s it like to have 19 children?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:55
Big families are not unusual in the Ukrainian village of Glynn, but one couple has gone further than most.

Jewellery from Bronze Age a 'notable' find

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:55
The gold-plated ring, unearthed by a metal detectorist, is about 3,000 years old.

Brexit: What are indicative votes?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:55
A series of a indicative votes in Parliament could offer a possible way out of the Brexit deadlock.

Ronnie Pickering among Hull's 'alternative heritage' honours

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:51
The alternative blue plaques honour "the good, bad and the quirky" in Hull.

'Reading bedtime stories helped me survive prison'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:43
For many prisoners the worst part of the experience is the separation from their families. Recording stories for children can help to bridge the gap.

Far-right terror poses 'biggest threat' to north of England

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:27
Right-wing extremism is not being taken seriously enough, a former counter terror expert warns.

Asian gold: More than £140m stolen in UK in last five years

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:23
Asian families are often targeted by thieves for gold, which is traditionally given as weddings gifts.

Grenfell council spends more than £90k on bosses' bonuses

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:22
Campaigners call the payments "abhorrent", since some households still do not have permanent homes.

Why are nets appearing over trees and hedges?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 03/23/2019 - 00:05
High-profile nature lovers including broadcaster Chris Packham have criticised developers for promoting the practice.

Newspaper headlines: Brexit pressure and no deal 'chaos'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 23:35
The latest twists in the Brexit story and speculation about what might happen next week dominate Saturday's papers.

Brexit: Vote on Theresa May's deal may not happen next week

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 23:25
The PM tells MPs if there isn't "sufficient support" for her Brexit deal a vote may not happen next week.

England 5-0 Czech Republic: Raheem Sterling hat-trick in opening Euro 2020 qualifier

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 22:50
Raheem Sterling scores a hat-trick as England begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a highly impressive victory over the Czech Republic.

Boom or bust: What culture tells us about money

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 22:10
Professor Nicky March picks out some examples from art and literature and explains what they tell us.

Sir David Attenborough to present climate change documentary

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 22:00
The broadcaster's film will explore potential threats to our planet and the possible solutions.

Body found in search for Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 20:56
The discovery comes four months after 16-year-old Liam Smith was last seen on a bus leaving Aberdeen.

Great Escape tunnel hero's diary sold

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 20:14
The journal tells the real life story of the mass PoW breakout that inspired the 1963 Hollywood film.

Two men arrested over Birmingham mosque hammer attacks

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 19:59
A 38-year-old and a 34-year-old are being held on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage.

Brexit's fate 'is in British hands', says Donald Tusk

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 19:58
European Council president says "anything is possible" before 12 April - including a much longer delay.

National Action trial: Nazi accused 'told to burn evidence'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 03/22/2019 - 19:45
Garry Jack and Connor Scothern deny being members of the banned neo-Nazi National Action group.

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