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Growing pineapples... in Preston

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 12:55
The fruit may be linked with tropical climes but that's not stopped one Lancashire grower.

Tour de France: Geraint Thomas victory planned in December - Dave Brailsford

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 11:42
Geraint Thomas' Tour de France win is not a shock because his entire season was planned around the race, says Team Sky's Sir Dave Brailsford.

Girl, 6, hit by car and killed in Smethwick

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 11:26
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Girl, 6, dies after going into sea at Margate

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 10:40
The six-year-old died in hospital after paramedics were called to the Kent resort on Saturday afternoon.

Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall reveals second miscarriage

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 10:32
The Queen's granddaughter says it has been "too raw" to talk about until now.

Cleanup continues after flash flooding

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 10:06
More than a month's worth of rain fell in some parts of Northern Ireland on Saturday.

Northumberland ballerina wins place at Bolshoi Academy

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 10:00
A teenager from Northumberland has been accepted at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Russia.

Passerby leads three to safety from Harrow fire

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 09:30
The rescuer led a woman, a man and a baby to safety after seeing smoke coming out of the building.

Ladbrokes owner GVC in talks with MGM Resorts

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 09:19
The UK firm is considering a US joint venture after America's Supreme Court relaxed rules on sports betting.

Water chiefs must 'explain leakage target failures'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 07:57
Customers expect a "reliable and resilient water supply," says the environment secretary.

Fake news 'crowding out' real news

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 05:07
New laws must be introduced to clamp down on the "wild west" social media world, MPs say.

More rain and wind amid 'drastic' weather change

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 03:22
Weather warnings are in place as downpours and gusts continue to see off the heatwave.

Blue badge parking permits to cover 'hidden disabilities' in England

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 01:43
People with autism or mental illnesses will be eligible for the permits that allow free parking.

Online trolls may be barred from being MP or councillor

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 01:34
The government said "talented people" were being put off standing for office by "rising intimidation".

Dermot O'Leary tribute after Battle of Britain ace Tom Neil's death

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:59
TV presenter Dermot O'Leary says spending time with the Battle of Britain ace proved truly inspiring.

London cabbie who photographs city

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:10
Meet the London black cab driver with an eye for taking a great picture wherever he goes.

Meet the medal-winning 'Ninja Nan'

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:10
Ede Smith, 75, has bounced back from a battle with cancer to win numerous karate medals.

Miss Varz: Black student aims to make difference at Oxford

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:07
Miss Varz blogs about her life at Oxford and encourages more black students to apply.

UK heatwave: All you need to know about snakes

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:05
Prof Tim Cockerill of the University of South Wales explains where you can find snakes in the summer.

Scottish government to double funding for breastfeeding

UK News BBC News Feed - Sun, 07/29/2018 - 00:00
An extra £2m is to be given to health boards in Scotland to offer help to mums who want to breastfeed their babies for longer.

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