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Street harassment 'relentless' for women and girls

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 02:56
MPs call on the government to act, saying the failure to tackle harassment "normalised" it for girls.

MPs accuse government of complacency over 'fake news' on Facebook

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 02:44
The UK government must take urgent action to protect democracy from disinformation, a committee of MPs says.

Former Newsnight editor: 'Stop obsessing about gender'

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 02:05
John Morrison says a lot has changed since he edited the flagship BBC news programme from 1987-1990.

Vegetarian meat substitutes 'exceeding salt limits'

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 01:49
One brand of meat-free "bacon" is saltier than Atlantic seawater, according to Action on Salt's report.

'Zombies' wanted for mass dance in Inverness

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 01:29
The event in Inverness' Victorian Market will mark the close of the ZombieNess festival.

Highlands and islands on Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel' list

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 01:27
The Scottish region is named one of the travel guide's top 10 destinations for 2019.

Schools and home care disrupted by Glasgow equal pay strike

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 01:23
Primary schools are closed and home care services disrupted as unions stage a 48-hour walkout

More takeaways on high street despite anti-obesity push

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 01:20
Campaigners say they increase obesity levels, but local authorities say they need more powers to curb their growth.

Cervical screening: Millions missing smear tests

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:50
Health data shows a lower proportion of women have been having the test when they should.

Newspaper headlines: Defiant May and plastic 'polluting' people

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:31
The PM's Commons showdown on Brexit attracts headlines alongside a study into toxic microplastics.

Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis to climb Ras Dashen mountain in Ethiopia

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:17
Alex Lewis will attempt to summit Ras Dashen mountain in Ethiopia in January using a special buggy and rock climbing.

Afia wins Fostering Network President's award

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:17
Afia has fostered 27 children in Tower Hamlets - now she's won an award for exceptional contributions to foster care.

South Western Railway workers begin five-day strike

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:14
The walkout will be the longest yet in the dispute over the role of guards on South Western Railway.

'Degrading strip search left me with PTSD'

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:13
Koshka Duff says she was stripped naked, manhandled and humiliated by a group of police officers.

Derbyshire bolving contestants mimic rutting deer

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:13
Competitors bellow across the moors in the hope of a return call from a mating stag.

The parents of children who died fighting IS visit Syria

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:13
Eight Britons are known to have been killed fighting with the Kurdish militia against the Islamic State group.

Why I hate meetings - and how to make them better

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:11
Ever wonder why UK productivity is so low? It's all down to meetings, says Stephanie Hare.

Budget 2018: How does the government collect and spend our money?

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 00:09
A breakdown of where the government's money comes from and where it goes.

Lil Wayne necklace helps art student pay university fees

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 22:02
The art student was "freaking out" when she was asked to make the rapper a birthday present.

Theresa May says 95% of Brexit deal is done

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 21:28
The prime minister tells MPs progress is being made, after days of speculation about her job.

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