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Former prosecutor John Watt QC jailed for abusing children

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 17:37
A judge tells John Watt QC his "vile" crimes were of the "utmost seriousness and depravity."

Commonwealth Games: England secure record haul of 176 medals at Birmingham 2022

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 17:30
England's team chief says he is proud of the athletes after a record haul of 176 medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

'One person turned up to watch my Fringe show'

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 15:11
Comedian Robin Grainger has become a Fringe legend after giving his all for one man in the audience.

Campaigners call for artificial grass tax

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 15:09
A new petition to the government is calling for a tax on plastic lawns to 'encourage more sustainable options'.

Eileen Barrott death: Life sentence for husband who killed wife

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 14:40
Mark Barrott, from Leeds, killed his wife, Eileen, in a "final act of control", a court is told.

Islington: Flooding in north London as water main bursts

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 13:52
A witness told the BBC that it was the worst flooding he had ever seen in London.

Kate Jayden: Runner sets marathon world record with broken knee

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 13:44
Kate Jayden runs a marathon every day for 106 days despite suffering a fracture midway through.

Tory leadership: Truss living costs plan won't touch sides, Sunak says

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 13:08
But she says her tax cuts would boost incomes, as the Tory leadership rivals row over the economy.

Thornton Heath: Three injured as gas explosion destroys house

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:54
Neighbours said they reported a strong gas smell two weeks ago and that they had been feeling dizzy.

BBC Proms: Composer turned to music to help with Tourette's

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:46
Gavin Higgins has teamed up with a Welsh brass band to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.

Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams: Refugee granted asylum in UK

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:32
Adnan, who featured in Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams, says he is "so happy" to be able to stay.

Woman who ran over and killed boyfriend in Fife avoids jail

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:31
Grace Ross, 21, struck Joshua Kerr, 18, with her car near the farm where he worked in Fife in 2020.

House of Zana boutique owner wins trademark row with Zara

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:10
Zara had said the name of House of Zana was "one small brush mark" from being the same as theirs.

BBC Radio 5 Live drops classified football results

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:02
The traditional reading out of the football results at 5pm on a Saturday is axed by BBC Radio.

Cost of living: How you can save money on pet care

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 11:34
We've been speaking to a few experts who have given animal lovers their top tips on saving money.

Tory leadership: Cost of living crisis focus for contenders for PM job

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 11:28
There is pressure for candidates to explain what they will do to help with rising bills and how they'll pay for it.

June Spencer: Last original Archers cast member to retire

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 07:36
June Spencer, 103, has played matriarch Peggy in the long-running Radio 4 drama since 1951.

Games closing ceremony line-up announced

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 07:09
West Midlands artists UB40, Jorja Smith and Dexys Midnight Runners will bring the games to a close.

Man charged after van driven into group of people in Westhoughton

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 06:41
A man is charged with dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Disappearing Dentists: Most practices in NI not taking new NHS patients

Mon, 08/08/2022 - 06:22
The findings of a BBC investigation show the need for systemic reform, the British Dental Association says.

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