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Exam boards police social media in cheating crackdown

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:45
Dedicated teams are monitoring social media for signs and indications of malpractice in exams.

Newsnight apologises for Imran Khan mix-up

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:39
The BBC programme opened with footage of former cricketer Wasim Akram but referred to him as Imran Khan.

South Western Railway guard dispute strike goes ahead

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:33
South Western Railway staff mount the first of eight strike days.

Aberystwyth hotel fire: Search for missing guest continues

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:31
Austrian tourists are among 50 people being supported after a fire ripped through the hotel.

WW2 Spitfire pilot Mary Ellis dies

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:05
The 101-year-old was one of the last surviving female pilots from World War Two.

Segway electric skates face 'hoverboard ban'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:02
Self-balancing electric skates designed by Segway will not be allowed on the pavement in the UK.

Meet the NHS duo keeping the elderly safe at home

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:01
An NHS scheme in Burnley aims to keep people safe at home and reduce hospital admissions.

West Hampstead fire: 100 firefighters tackle blaze at flats

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 05:41
Crews now have the fire under control - around 50 people were evacuated from the five-storey building.

100 firefighters tackle blaze at flats

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 05:17
About 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a block of flats in north west London.

Little terns at Gronant dunes defy storm for a record year

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 02:07
Fears there were only a few birds left prove unfounded as Wales' only colony sees 174 pairs return.

UK citizenship: Brexit fears of EU citizen who lived in Britain for 40 years

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:57
An EU citizen who lived in the UK for 40 years fears she will not able to return home after Brexit.

Regular heatwaves 'will kill thousands'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:33
The current hot conditions could become the new normal for British summers within 30 years, MPs say.

Children could be banned from owning drones over 250g

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:22
Children shouldn't be able to buy heavier models that can do more damage, ministers say.

Government bodies 'worst for aggressive debt collection'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:01
Councils often chase debts "over-zealously", the Treasury Select Committee says as it calls for change.

Huge rise in unconditional university offers for students

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:59
Figures show 67,915 unconditional offers were made to students in 2018 - up from 2,985 five years ago.

Boys more 'cliquey' than girls

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:58
Boys are more likely to keep the same group of friends, research suggests.

Manchester Arena attack: Tributes preserved online

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:39
The archive is part of keeping the promise to "never forget" the victims, Sir Richard Leese said.

RNLI tips for staying safe on the beach

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:34
The RNLI offers safety advice to people heading to the beach during the heatwave.

Pamper day held for homeless people in Berkshire

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:25
A pop-up salon provided haircuts and massages for homeless people in Berkshire.

ADHD diagnosis for adults 'can take seven years'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:17
Charity ADHD Action is calling on the government to formally record adult ADHD figures.

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