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Woman hit with roof slate and raped

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 13:27
The victim, believed to be in her 20s, went to a nearby house for help following the attack in Oldham.

How long is it taking to paint the Forth Road Bridge?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 12:30
Officials confirm the Queensferry Crossing paintwork will not be completed until December 2019.

Toblerone: Bar to revert to original shape

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 11:39
Makers scrap the 150g bar, likened to a bike rack, in favour of a heavier one in its traditional shape.

Wolverhampton shooting: Police begin murder inquiry

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 11:35
Police were called to a Wolverhampton street after reports of gunshots on Friday.

Sir Tom Jones 'determined' to return to performing

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 09:58
The Welsh singer called off four shows this week as he is in hospital with a "bacterial infection".

The secret pavement code that helps me get around

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 07:06
Have you ever noticed the lumps and bumps on our pavements? They're vital for partially sighted people.

Declan McKenna: My 12 months on the road

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 06:45
The 19-year-old looks back on a year of touring the world and explains how he's approaching the follow-up to his debut.

Whitley Bay's Spanish City restored to former glory

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 01:17
The architects used historical images and drawings as reference where original details had been lost.

UK Heatwave 2018: The winners and losers

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 01:16
There are, as with most things in life, pros and cons to the hot weather - here are some of the winners and losers of the season.

Sooty at 70: Magic, water pistols and enduring popularity

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 01:14
How a glove puppet went from Blackpool's North Pier to much-loved screen star.

The celebrities 'banned' from the prime minister's party

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 00:36
What an annotated guest list for a party at Number 10 reveals about Denis Thatcher.

What is the sex 'superbug' STD MGen?

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 00:23
What do you need to know about mycoplasma genitalium, the emerging sexually transmitted "superbug"?

Lovell lights: turning a telescope into an art installation

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 00:18
How the giant Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank is transformed into a 3,200 tonne art installation.

Mourners to wear pink for Alesha farewell

UK News BBC News Feed - Sat, 07/21/2018 - 00:02
The funeral for the six-year-old killed on the Isle of Bute will take place later in North Lanarkshire.

Newspaper headlines: Britain's Brexit plan 'savaged by EU'

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 07/20/2018 - 23:29
PM Theresa May's plan for Brexit being criticised by the EU makes Saturday's front pages.

Smart meters to cut energy bills by just £11, say MPs

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 07/20/2018 - 21:53
MPs say smart meters will not deliver expected savings, while the roll-out programme will fail to meet its deadline

Mortgage misery: The homeowners facing repossession

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 07/20/2018 - 21:52
Excessive lending before the Financial Crisis has left many homeowners at risk of having their homes repossessed

Oldbury chemical leak: Homes evacuated due to ammonia

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 07/20/2018 - 20:55
Firefighters said half-a-tonne of ammonia is believed to be leaking on an industrial estate.

Stranded bride gets police car lift to wedding in Bibury

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 07/20/2018 - 19:13
The kind-hearted coppers were asked by the bridesmaids if they were strippers.

UK heatwave: Aylesbury police fill paddling pools for ducks

UK News BBC News Feed - Fri, 07/20/2018 - 18:55
Local police officers step in as it's not nice weather for ducks in Aylesbury.

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