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• Manhunt for escaped prisoner who is 'risk to others'

  16-07-2026 17:52 via express.co.uk
  Marwan Jumaa, 20, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, was deemed to be a risk to himself and others.
  
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• Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh

  19-07-2026 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.
  
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• Burnham to promise to give people 'more breathing room' in first speech as PM

  19-07-2026 21:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the seventh in 10 years on Monday.
  
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• Three drugs arrests after campsite death near Royal Welsh showground

  19-07-2026 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men are held on suspicion of drugs-related offences following the death of a 25-year-old.
  
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• Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

  19-07-2026 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
  
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• Fire crews 'surround' large-scale Cairngorms wildfire

  19-07-2026 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents and campers were allowed to return to the affected area and collect personal belongings on Sunday.
  
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• 'This behaviour is going to result in someone dying'

  19-07-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer was assaulted while another man was attacked with iron bars during disorder in west Belfast.
  
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• The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles

  19-07-2026 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
  
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• Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?

  19-07-2026 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
  
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• Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole

  19-07-2026 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.
  
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• Anger as water supply misery continues for second day

  19-07-2026 15:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.
  
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• Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59

  19-07-2026 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
  
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• Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation

  19-07-2026 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.
  
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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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• Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts

  19-07-2026 10:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show.
  
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• Twins share uni, course, grade and graduation day

  19-07-2026 09:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adrian and Ainsley Dondo, 22, from Bradford, also lived next door to each other during studies.
  
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• 'Our murdered girls brought us together - now we're changing the law'

  19-07-2026 08:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carole Gould and Julie Devey fought to get sentencing laws changed after their daughters were killed.
  
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• 'A 10-goal thriller': England fans react to 6-4 win over France

  19-07-2026 08:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's victory means the team finished third and secured their best World Cup result since 1966.
  
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• Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies

  19-07-2026 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A hot and dry spring means a greater variety and more butterflies across the UK, a charity says.
  
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• I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up

  19-07-2026 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.
  
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• Parts of UK to get break in heatwave but dry spell to continue

  19-07-2026 07:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cooler temperatures are on the way but the long, dry summer continues for most.
  
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• I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis

  19-07-2026 04:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.
  
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• The honours system used to be too posh but I'm proof change is happening

  19-07-2026 03:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.
  
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• New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

  19-07-2026 03:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
  
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• Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?

  19-07-2026 02:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.
  
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• Eight released over alleged threat to Islamic event

  18-07-2026 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More people are freed from custody, as police investigate an alleged extreme right-wing threat.
  
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• Whitehall 'blob' explodes as taxpayers pay for 'Left-wing apparatchiks'

  18-07-2026 21:00 via express.co.uk
  Andy Burnham is urged to cut 'blob down to size', not surround himself with 'more of the same people who have failed to tackle the country's biggest problems'
  
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• Twice deported Albanian criminal who snuck back into UK now flaunting cash on social media

  18-07-2026 20:53 via express.co.uk
  Dorian Puka, 29, has posted videos flaunting wads of cash, driving expensive cars and wearing Rolex watches.
  
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• Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on 18 July

  18-07-2026 19:59 via express.co.uk
  The July 18 Lotto draw is taking place at 8pm - and its jackpot "must be won".
  
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• Woman killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister says

  18-07-2026 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.
  
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