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• Digital ID plan to be scrapped in Burnham's first major policy pledge

  19-07-2026 10:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
  
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• No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated in Wales

  23-07-2026 09:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze".
  
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• Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

  23-07-2026 09:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
  
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• Main ferry out of service for longer than planned

  23-07-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Manx ferry operator says "essential" repairs were identified while the Manxman was in drydock.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says

  23-07-2026 07:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.
  
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• Coastguard called to 'tragic' West Mersea incident

  23-07-2026 07:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are warning people to avoid Seaview Avenue and the beach area of West Mersea.
  
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• Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?

  23-07-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would happen. So what could the future hold for the event?
  
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• Crystal Palace sports centre set for £130m revamp

  23-07-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bromley Council is to meet to discuss plans for a major revamp of the world famous sport centre.
  
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• I became a nurse after my husband died from Covid - now I'm determined to get a job

  23-07-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rachel Ohene-Adjei took her GCSEs after her husband died, and has now graduated with a nursing degree.
  
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• Jet pioneer celebrated with new Royal Mail stamps

  23-07-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 30th anniversary of Sir Frank Whittle's death is marked with the special set of stamps.
  
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• River levels approach all-time low as drought announcement looms

  23-07-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An announcement is expected from NRW as some river levels are reported to be nearing all-time lows.
  
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• Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years

  23-07-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.
  
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• Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue

  23-07-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The DJ is among investors including Andy Burnham helping to buy the Brighton home of The Pipeline.
  
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• What's behind the teenage mass gatherings known as link-ups?

  23-07-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In March hundreds of teens running down Clapham High Street hit news headlines - but what actually happened?
  
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• Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests

  23-07-2026 01:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.
  
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• Life-changing MS drug to help people walk now on NHS in England

  23-07-2026 01:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.
  
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• Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought

  23-07-2026 01:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.
  
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• Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games

  22-07-2026 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.
  
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• Police formally investigate woman after Brit stabbed to death in French village

  22-07-2026 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.
  
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• Young people 'urged to attack police' in west Belfast disorder

  22-07-2026 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jim Donnelly said youth workers who had been trying to help young people had since received threats.
  
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• PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme

  22-07-2026 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early.
  
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• Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

  22-07-2026 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
  
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• Oasis overtake The Beatles in all-time UK album chart

  22-07-2026 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Gallagher brothers surpass their idols on a list published for the 70th anniversary of the album chart.
  
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• Glasgow School of Art cannot afford to restore fire-hit Mackintosh building

  22-07-2026 09:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The art school previously insisted it was committed to a faithful reinstatement of the building.
  
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• Aldi makes new wine shade 'rule' as Brits waste £103m a year

  22-07-2026 09:42 via express.co.uk
  Aldi said it is helping customers avoid costly spending mistakes with the launch of a enw guide for buying one type of wine.
  
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• Police swarm UK beach as man, 70, arrested

  22-07-2026 09:26 via express.co.uk
  Police were called to the beach on Monday afternoon.
  
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• B&M fined £2m for mouse infestation and droppings found at three UK stores

  22-07-2026 09:23 via express.co.uk
  The company admitted offences at Magistrates Court and was handed a hefty fine
  
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• Andy Burnham hands £2 boost to anyone who travels by bus

  22-07-2026 09:18 via express.co.uk
  Andy Burnham has announced a big boost to bus users with a £2 cap.
  
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• Waitrose issues urgent recall for popular snack as buyers told 'do not eat it'

  22-07-2026 08:48 via express.co.uk
  People who bought the product have been urged not to consume it.
  
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• Ebola symptoms to watch out for as health worker monitored in London hospital

  22-07-2026 08:34 via express.co.uk
  A UK citizen has been evacuated from Africa after being potentially exposed to the killer virus. Here's what you need to know as per the NHS
  
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