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Ipswich school converts a helicopter into a classroom

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 18:08
A school's site manager came up with the idea after watching a television programme.

Could this 'biodegradable bag' cut plastic pollution?

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 18:01
A British company says their bags biodegrade to nothing, but not everyone is convinced.

The dramatic effect of the UK heatwave

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:58
The recent hot weather has seen waterfalls dry up and lush, green grass turn yellow.

Blair: PM's Brexit 'doesn't honour public mandate'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:45
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair says Theresa May's approach to Brexit "doesn’t honour what most people who voted for Brexit think".

Scottish wildcat: 'Rarest kittens' in the world rescued

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:28
Two orphaned Scottish wildcat kittens have been rescued, giving hope to an endangered species.

'Hitman' wanted over Amsterdam cafe shooting

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:14
The 55-year-old victim from Sale was shot in the head in what Dutch police believe was a gangland feud.

Tory chief whip Julian Smith under fire in pairing row

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 17:10
Julian Smith faces pressure after an MP was told to break a pact and take part in a key Brexit vote.

Woman awarded £100k after husband's death mid-divorce

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 15:16
Cathryn Craven argued she would have reconciled had her husband not been killed by a speeding driver.

Burberry burns bags, clothes and perfume worth millions

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 15:00
The fashion firm destroyed £28m of unwanted stock last year in a bid to protect its brand.

Parents set to lose right to veto sex education at age 15

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:43
Pupils should be able to request sex education against their parents' wishes, the government says.

Footage shows puppy being rescued from roof in Plymouth

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:07
Thatch, a 12-week-old Hungarian Vizsla, climbed out of a skylight and had to rescued by firefighters.

Manchester students deface poem by 'racist' Kipling

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 14:00
Union leaders painted over the author's most famous poem in protest at his support for the British Empire.

Transgender at school: Students share mixed experiences

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 13:13
Two teenagers share their experiences of being transgender school students.

London Bridge survivors' bravery recognised

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 13:11
London Bridge attack survivors are awarded for their bravery by the Queen.

Sir Tom Jones postpones Chester show due to illness

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:33
It comes after the 78-year-old singer cancelled a show on Wednesday because of a bacterial infection.

Teenager admits murder bid on Syrian refugee in Edinburgh

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:25
The 25-year-old Syrian man was stabbed six times, mainly in the chest, and suffered life-threatening injuries.

Homicide 'up for fourth year in a row'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:25
There were 701 homicides in England and Wales in the 12 months to the end of March - a rise of 12%.

Cliff Richard: BBC would be 'crazy' to appeal against ruling

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:20
The former chairman of the BBC Trust, Lord Patten, said the broadcaster should "move on".

Salisbury poisoning: Police 'identify Novichok suspects'

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:11
Several Russians have been identified as suspects in the nerve agent attack, reports say.

Dorset cat rescuer 'laid up in hospital' after being bitten

UK News BBC News Feed - Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:03
A fundraising campaign for Joseph Lines raises more than £600 after he was injured in the rescue.

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